• The Making Of Five Leaves Left [4CD]
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The Making Of Five Leaves Left [4CD]

The Making Of Five Leaves Left [4CD]

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Product Description:

The Making of Five Leaves Left offers an intimate look into the creation of Nick Drake’s beloved 1969 debut. This authorized 4-CD box set includes more than 30 previously unreleased demos, studio outtakes, and alternate versions—illuminating the journey behind Five Leaves Left's original release on Island Records.

Compiled with the cooperation of the Nick Drake Estate, the collection features:

  • 3 discs of rare and unreleased recordings

  • 1 disc with the original album produced by Joe Boyd

  • All audio newly mastered by original engineer John Wood

Housed in a beautifully designed package, the set includes a 60-page book written by Neil Storey and Richard Morton-Jack, printed on textured stock with full recording notes, session details, and historical context.

Track Listing (selected highlights):

Disc 1 – Early Demos & Sketches
Mayfair
Time Has Told Me
Man In A Shed
Fruit Tree
Saturday Sun
Strange Face (multiple versions)
Day Is Done (multiple versions)
My Love Left With The Rain

Disc 2 – Studio Outtakes & Instrumentals
Blossom
Instrumental
Made To Love Magic
Mickey’s Tune
The Thoughts Of Mary Jane
Three Hours

Disc 3 – Alternate Takes & Sessions
Time Of No Reply
'Cello Song
River Man
Way To Blue
Saturday Sun (alternate)
Time Has Told Me (alt)
Fruit Tree (alt)

Disc 4 – Original Album (Remastered)
Time Has Told Me
River Man
Three Hours
Way To Blue
Day Is Done
'Cello Song
The Thoughts Of Mary Jane
Man In A Shed
Fruit Tree
Saturday Sun

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