The Making Of Five Leaves Left (4LP)

Almost all of the first three discs contain recordings never before released. These set out to show how the final album came to be recorded. All new recordings were produced and mastered by Nick's original engineer: John Wood. Includes a comprehensive illustrated book detailing the sessions and performers for each take, written by Neil Storey with additions from Nick Drake's biographer: Richard Morton-Jack. There are also track-by-track charts of the entire lengthy recording sessions. Housed in a 12”x 12” (304 x 304 mm) stout slipcase. The release is overseen and fully authorised by Bryter Music, the Estate Of Nick Drake. DISC ONE - 1st Sound Techniques Session aka The Beverley Martyn demo & Alt Takes from February 1968 to April 1969 DISC TWO - Paul de Rivas Reel - October 1968 / Out-Takes November 1968 DISC THREE - Out- Takes from December 1968 to April 1969 DISC FOUR - The Original Album - Released 3rd July 1969