Porcupine TreeLightbulb Sun

Label:

WHD Entertainment, Inc. – IEZP-8

Format:

CD , Album, Reissue, Remastered , HQCD, Mini LP Sleeve
DVD , DVD-Audio, DVD-Video, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, Multichannel, NTSC

Country:

Japan

Released:

Genre:

Rock

Style:

Prog Rock

Tracklist

CD-1 Lightbulb Sun
DrumsChris Maitland
Fretless BassColin Edwin
Synthesizer, Organ [Hammond]Richard Barbieri
Vocals, Guitar, Mellotron, PianoSteven Wilson
Written-ByWilson*
5:31
CD-2 How Is Your Life Today?
Backing VocalsChris Maitland
Organ [Fairground], Percussion [Synthesized]Richard Barbieri
Vocals, Guitar, Piano, Dulcimer [Hammered]Steven Wilson
Written-ByWilson*
2:46
CD-3 Four Chords That Made A Million
DrumsChris Maitland
Fretless BassColin Edwin
Synthesizer, Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes]Richard Barbieri
Vocals, Guitar, Sampler [Samples]Steven Wilson
Written-ByWilson*
3:36
CD-4 Shesmovedon
Drums, Backing VocalsChris Maitland
Fretless BassColin Edwin
Synthesizer, Organ [Hammond], ClavinetRichard Barbieri
Vocals, Guitar, MellotronSteven Wilson
Written-ByWilson*
5:14
Last Chance To Evacuate Planet Earth Before It Is Recycled
DrumsChris Maitland
Fretless BassColin Edwin
Synthesizer, Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes], MellotronRichard Barbieri
Vocals, Guitar, Banjo, Harp, Sampler [Samples]Steven Wilson
Written-ByWilson*
(4:49)
CD-5.1 a) Winding Shot (Summer 1981)
CD-5.2 b) Last Chance To Evacuate Planet Earth Before It Is Recycled
CD-6 The Rest Will Flow
Bass GuitarColin Edwin
CelloNick Parry
Drums, Backing VocalsChris Maitland
EnsembleThe Minerva Quartet
Ensemble [The Minerva Quartet], CelloEmmeline Brewer
Ensemble [The Minerva Quartet], ViolaSarah Heins
Ensemble [The Minerva Quartet], ViolinLisa Betteridge
Organ [Hammond]Richard Barbieri
Violin, ViolaStuart Gordon
Vocals, GuitarSteven Wilson
Written-ByWilson*
3:18
CD-7 Hatesong
DrumsChris Maitland
Fretless Bass, Baglama [Saz], Drum MachineColin Edwin
Synthesizer, Percussion [Synthesized]Richard Barbieri
Vocals, Guitar, MellotronSteven Wilson
Written-ByWilson*
8:30
CD-8 Where We Would Be
Fretless BassColin Edwin
Tom Tom [Floor Tom], Harmony VocalsChris Maitland
Vocals, Guitar, PercussionSteven Wilson
Written-ByWilson*
4:13
CD-9 Russia On Ice
Bass Guitar, GuimbriColin Edwin
CelloNick Parry
Drums, Backing VocalsChris Maitland
EnsembleThe Minerva Quartet
Ensemble [The Minerva Quartet], CelloEmmeline Brewer
Ensemble [The Minerva Quartet], ViolaSarah Heins
Ensemble [The Minerva Quartet], ViolinLisa Betteridge
Synthesizer, Organ [Hammond], Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes], Effects [Insects]Richard Barbieri
Violin, ViolaStuart Gordon
Vocals, Guitar, Sampler [Samples]Steven Wilson
Written-By [(1)]Wilson*
Written-By [(2)]Wilson*
13:05
CD-10 Feel So Low
EnsembleThe Minerva Quartet
Ensemble [The Minerva Quartet], CelloEmmeline Brewer
Ensemble [The Minerva Quartet], ViolaSarah Heins
Ensemble [The Minerva Quartet], ViolinLisa Betteridge
Synthesizer, Organ [Hammond]Richard Barbieri
Vocals, GuitarSteven Wilson
Written-ByWilson*
5:22
DVD-1 Lightbulb Sun
DrumsChris Maitland
Fretless BassColin Edwin
Synthesizer, Organ [Hammond]Richard Barbieri
Vocals, Guitar, Mellotron, PianoSteven Wilson
Written-ByWilson*
5:31
DVD-2 How Is Your Life Today?
Backing VocalsChris Maitland
Organ [Fairground], Percussion [Synthesized]Richard Barbieri
Vocals, Guitar, Piano, Dulcimer [Hammered]Steven Wilson
Written-ByWilson*
2:46
DVD-3 Four Chords That Made A Million
DrumsChris Maitland
Fretless BassColin Edwin
Synthesizer, Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes]Richard Barbieri
Vocals, Guitar, Sampler [Samples]Steven Wilson
Written-ByWilson*
3:36
DVD-4 Shesmovedon
Drums, Backing VocalsChris Maitland
Fretless BassColin Edwin
Synthesizer, Organ [Hammond], ClavinetRichard Barbieri
Vocals, Guitar, MellotronSteven Wilson
Written-ByWilson*
5:14
DVD-5 Last Chance To Evacuate Planet Earth Before It Is Recycled
DrumsChris Maitland
Fretless BassColin Edwin
Synthesizer, Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes], MellotronRichard Barbieri
Vocals, Guitar, Banjo, Harp, Sampler [Samples]Steven Wilson
Written-ByWilson*
4:49
DVD-6 The Rest Will Flow
Bass GuitarColin Edwin
CelloNick Parry
Drums, Backing VocalsChris Maitland
EnsembleThe Minerva Quartet
Ensemble [The Minerva Quartet], CelloEmmeline Brewer
Ensemble [The Minerva Quartet], ViolaSarah Heins
Ensemble [The Minerva Quartet], ViolinLisa Betteridge
Organ [Hammond]Richard Barbieri
Violin, ViolaStuart Gordon
Vocals, GuitarSteven Wilson
Written-ByWilson*
3:18
DVD-7 Hatesong
DrumsChris Maitland
Fretless Bass, Baglama [Saz], Drum MachineColin Edwin
Synthesizer, Percussion [Synthesized]Richard Barbieri
Vocals, Guitar, MellotronSteven Wilson
Written-ByWilson*
8:30
DVD-8 Where We Would Be
Fretless BassColin Edwin
Tom Tom [Floor Tom], Harmony VocalsChris Maitland
Vocals, Guitar, PercussionSteven Wilson
Written-ByWilson*
4:13
DVD-9 Russia On Ice
Bass Guitar, GuimbriColin Edwin
CelloNick Parry
Drums, Backing VocalsChris Maitland
EnsembleThe Minerva Quartet
Ensemble [The Minerva Quartet], CelloEmmeline Brewer
Ensemble [The Minerva Quartet], ViolaSarah Heins
Ensemble [The Minerva Quartet], ViolinLisa Betteridge
Synthesizer, Organ [Hammond], Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes], Effects [Insects]Richard Barbieri
Violin, ViolaStuart Gordon
Vocals, Guitar, Sampler [Samples]Steven Wilson
Written-By [(1)]Steven Wilson
Written-By [(2)]Wilson*
13:05
DVD-10 Feel So Low
EnsembleThe Minerva Quartet
Ensemble [The Minerva Quartet], CelloEmmeline Brewer
Ensemble [The Minerva Quartet], ViolaSarah Heins
Ensemble [The Minerva Quartet], ViolinLisa Betteridge
Synthesizer, Organ [Hammond]Richard Barbieri
Vocals, GuitarSteven Wilson
Written-ByWilson*
5:22
DVD-11 Disappear 5.1 Mix 3:40
DVD-12 Buying New Soul 5.1 Mix 10:26
DVD-13 Cure For Optimism 5.1 Mix 6:36

Companies, etc.

  • Copyright ©Snapper Music plc
  • Copyright ©Porcupine Tree
  • Manufactured BySnapper Music plc
  • Distributed ByWHD Entertainment, Inc.
  • Marketed ByVictor Entertainment, Inc.
  • Copyright ©Lava Records LLC
  • Licensed ToPorcupine Tree Ltd.
  • Phonographic Copyright ℗Transmission Recordings
  • Copyright ©Transmission Recordings
  • Recorded AtFoel Studio
  • Recorded AtNo Man's Land (3)
  • Produced AtChristchurch Studios
  • Mixed AtNo Man's Land (3)
  • Mastered AtNo Man's Land (3)
  • Mastered AtAbbey Road Studios
  • Pressed ByMemory-Tech
  • Manufactured ByOptimal Media Production – D827236
  • Pressed ByMemory-Tech

Credits

  • Arranged ByPorcupine Tree
  • Arranged By [Strings Arranged By], Producer [Strings Produced By]Dave Gregory
  • Authoring [DVD Authoring By]Opus Productions
  • Design [Sleeve Design]Mascot Creative*
  • Liner NotesSteven Wilson
  • Mastered By [Original Stereo CD Mix Mastered At Abbey Road By]Chris Blair
  • Photography By [Cover Photograph, All Other]John Foxx
  • Photography By [Group Portraits, All Other]Luigi Colasanti Antonelli
  • ProducerSteven Wilson
  • Recorded By [Strings Recorded By]John Waterhouse (3)
  • StringsThe Minerva Quartet (tracks: CD-6, CD-9, CD-10, DVD-6, DVD-9, DVD-10)

Notes

On the Disc 1's (CD) surface:
The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Snapper Music Plc. Ltd/Porcupine Tree. Manufactured by Snapper Music Plc. Distributed by WHD Entertainment, Inc. Marketed by Victor Entertainment, Inc.

On the Disc 2's (DVD) surface:
KSCOPE102. The copyright proprietor has licensed the film (including the soundtrack) comprised in this DVD for home use only. ...
The copyright in this recording is owned by Lava Records under exclusive licence to Porcupine Tree Ltd.
℗ 2008 Transmission Recordings. © 2008 Transmission Recordings.

Disc two is a DVD-A disc containing the album remixed into 5.1 surround sound (in DVDA and DTS versions), as well as a 24 bit high resolution version of the stereo mix and the original 2000 mix/master. The DVD disc also includes 5.1 mixes of bonus tracks Disappear, Buying New Soul, and Cure for Optimism.

Recorded at Foel Studio, Llanfair Caerinon, Wales and at No Man's Land, Hemel Hampstead Nov. 1999-Jan. 2000.
Strings arranged and produced at Christchurch Studios, Clifton, Bristol Jan 2000.
New stereo and 5.1 versions mixed and mastered at No Man's Land, July 2007.
"Disappear" from Lightbulb Sun sessions, details as above. "Buying New Soul" recorded 15th March 2000 at Foel Studio, Wales. Vocal overdub and mix at No Man's Land. "Cure For Optimism" performed by Stephen Wilson at No Man's Land, July 1999.
Original stereo CD mix mastered at Abbey Road.

CD is made in Japan.
DVD is made in .

Packaged in a gatefold mini LP sleeve with obi, 20-page booklet with lyrics, 2 inserts, 6-page roll fold booklet of Japanese and English (written by Steven Wilson) liner notes and anti-static CD sleeves in a resealable clear plastic sleeve with hype sticker affixed to the front.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Barcode (Printed on obi): 4 582213 912562
  • Barcode (Scanned on obi): 4582213912562
  • Matrix / Runout (CD): IEZP-8-1 MT M51
  • Mastering SID Code (CD): IFPI L269
  • Mould SID Code (CD): IFPI 4477
  • Matrix / Runout (DVD, layer 1): manufactured by optimal media production D827236-01
  • Matrix / Runout (DVD, layer 0): D827236-01
  • Mastering SID Code (DVD, layer 1): ifpi L572
  • Mastering SID Code (DVD, layer 0): ifpi L573
  • Mould SID Code (DVD): IFPI 9737
  • Rights Society: JASRAC

Other Versions (5 of 36)

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Title (Format) Label Cat# Country Year
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Lightbulb Sun (CD, Album, Plastic Slipcase) Kscope SMACD827 UK 2000
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Lightbulb Sun (CDr, Album, Promo) Snapper Music none UK 2000
New Submission
Lightbulb Sun (CD, Album, Unofficial Release) Not On Label (Porcupine Tree) PTCD 09000401 Russia 2000
New Submission
Lightbulb Sun (CD, Album) One Music ERCD 334 South Korea 2000
New Submission
Lightbulb Sun (CDr, Album, Promo) Snapper Music none UK 2000

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