The Early Years 1977-78

The Early Years 1977-78

Compilation of early Simple Minds demos recorded between 1977 – 1978.

Credits: Demo Collection 1977 – 1978.

Tracks 1 – 7 Produced By Simple Minds & Brian Young.
Recorded at Cava Studios, Glasgow, 09.11.77.

Charlie Burchill : Guitar.
Tony Donald : Basses.
Brian McGee : Drums, Percussion.
John Milarkey : Guitar (Lead Vocals on Pablo Picasso)
Alan MacNeil : Guitar.
Jim Kerr : Voice.

All songs Written By Kerr / Burchill.
Pablo Picasso Written By John Milarkey.

Tracks 8 – 13 Produced By Lex McEwan & Simple Minds.

Recorded at Cava Studios, Glasgow, 11-12.05.78.

Charlie Burchill : Guitar.
Derek Forbes : Basses.
Brian McGee : Drums, Percussion.
Michael MacNeil : Keyboards.
Duncan Barnwell : Guitar.
Jim Kerr : Vocals.

All songs Written By Kerr / Burchill.

Mastering By Chris Thorpe at Serendipity.
Project coordination : Rob Ayling for Voiceprint.
Artwork – Mixed Images Ltd.

Thanks to Billy Sloan, Brian Young, Davie Henderson, Paul Kerr, Sandra Dods & Andy Stinson.

Release Date: 25th March 1998

SMVP-101-CD.
UK CHART: Withdrawn from Release.
Label: Mindmood Records.

TRACK LISTING

01. 18-18 (2.09)
02. Tonight (2.42)
03. Little Bitch (2.55)
04. Pablo Picasso (3.35)
05. Subway Sex (3.40)
06. Lies (1.44)
07. Wasteland (3.28)
08. Act Of Love (4.15)
09. European Son (4.09)
10. Cocteau Twins (3.55)
11. Chelsea Girl (6.15)
12. Did You Ever? (2.36)
13. Pleasantly Disturbed (8.10)