Pentangle's six studio albums released between 1968 and 1972 are being collected in a vinyl box set for the first time.
Pentangle‘s six studio albums released between 1968 and 1972 are being collected in a vinyl box set for the first time.
Released by Svart Records on April 16, 2025, Pentangle: The Albums: 1968-1972 rounds up the five albums released on Transatlantic alongside Solomon’s Seal, released by Reprise and the final album with the original line-up: guitarists Bert Jansch and John Renbourn, alongside bassist Danny Thompson, drummer Terry Cox and singer Jacqui McShee.
This 14 LP boxset includes of bonus material featuring 22 recordings which are previously unreleased on vinyl.
Says McShee, “I am honoured to see our work as Pentangle celebrated with this special vinyl boxset release. The collection represents a journey through a significant chapter in music history – one in which we sought to experiment and explore each other’s talents and just enjoy making music together.
“Each song and album hold a special place in my heart, not only for the music itself but for the incredible memories and experiences that we shared as a band. I hope this release brings listeners, both old and new, the same joy and connection that we felt while creating this music together.
“To all our fans who have supported our music over the years, thank you. You are keeping the Pentangle legacy alive, and I hope this boxset serves as a celebration of all that we accomplished together”.
The set was originally released on CD in 2017. For this vinyl edition, each album is presented in a gatefold sleeve replicating the original artwork, housed in an rigid slipcase box alongside an special gatefold holding a 64-page book of rare images and extensive sleeve-notes, including a Q&A culled from past interviews by Uncut contributor Mick Houghton with Jansch, Renbourn and McShee, essays about each album, a chronology and track-by-track details.
You can pre-order the box set here.
Tracklisting for Pentangle: The Albums: 1968 – 1972
* previously unreleased on vinyl
THE PENTANGLE
SIDE A
LET NO MAN STEAL YOUR THYME
BELLS
HEAR MY CALL
PENTANGLING
SIDE B
MIRAGE
WAY BEHIND THE SUN
BRUTON TOWN
WALTZ
SIDE C – Bonus Tracks
KOAN (Take 2)
THE WHEEL
THE CASBAH
BRUTON TOWN (Take 3)
HEAR MY CALL (Alternate Version)
6.WAY BEHIND THE SUN (Alternate Version)
WAY BEHIND THE SUN (Instrumental)
SIDE D – Bonus Tracks
BRUTON TOWN (Take 5) *
KOAN (Take 1)
TRAVELLIN’ SONG (Single Version with Strings)
POISON (August 1967 session)
I GOT A FEELING (August 1967 session) *
MARKET SONG (August 1967 session) *
SWEET CHILD – I (LIVE AT THE FESTIVAL HALL)
SIDE A
MARKET SONG
NO MORE MY LORD
TURN YOUR MONEY GREEN
HAITIAN FIGHT SONG
A WOMAN LIKE YOU
GOODBYE PORK-PIE HAT
SIDE B
THREE DANCES: BRENTZEL GAY/LA ROTTA/THE EARL OF SALISBURY
WATCH THE STARS
SO EARLY IN THE SPRING
NO EXIT
THE TIME HAS COME
BRUTON TOWN
SIDE C – Bonus Tracks
HEAR MY CALL
LET NO MAN STEAL YOUR THYME
BELLS
TRAVELLING SONG
SIDE D – Bonus Tracks
WALTZ
WAY BEHIND THE SUN
JOHN DONNE SONG
SWEET CHILD – II (STUDIO)
SIDE A
SWEET CHILD
I LOVED A LASS
THREE PART THING
SOVAY
IN TIME
SIDE B
IN YOUR MIND
I’VE GOT A FEELING
THE TREES THEY DO GROW HIGH
4MOON DOG
HOLE IN THE COAL
SIDE C – Bonus Tracks
HOLE IN THE COAL (Alternative Version)
THE TREES THEY DO GROW HIGH (Alternative Version)
HAITIAN FIGHT SONG (Studio Version)
IN TIME (Alternative Version)
A WOMAN LIKE YOU (Unabridged Trio Version) *
SIDE D – Bonus Tracks
I’VE GOT A WOMAN (Trio Mix) *
I AM LONELY (Jansch Solo Mix) *
POISON
BLUES
SALLY GO ROUND THE ROSES (Alternative Version 2)
MOON DOG (Full Band Version) *
BASKET OF LIGHT
SIDE A
LIGHT FLIGHT (Theme from “Take Three Girls”)
ONCE I HAD A SWEETHEART
SPRINGTIME PROMISES
LYKE-WAKE DIRGE
TRAIN SONG
SIDE B
HUNTING SONG
SALLY GO ROUND THE ROSES
THE CUCKOO
HOUSE CARPENTER
SIDE C – Bonus Tracks
SALLY GO ROUND THE ROSES (Alternate Version)
COLD MOUNTAIN (B-Side)
I SAW AN ANGEL (B-Side)
HOUSE CARPENTER (live in Aberdeen 26/3/70) *
LIGHT FLIGHT (live in Aberdeen 26/3/70) *
SIDE D – Bonus Track
PENTANGLING (live in Aberdeen 26/3/70)
CRUEL SISTER
SIDE A
A MAID THAT’S DEEP IN LOVE
WHEN I WAS IN MY PRIME
LORD FRANKLIN
CRUEL SISTER
SIDE B
JACK ORION
SIDE C – Bonus Tracks
WILL THE CIRCLE BE UNBROKEN? (Take 1, No Harmonica/El Guitar) *
RAIN AND SNOW (Take 2) *
OMIE WISE (Take 2, Live Vox) *
JOHN’S SONG (alias So Clear) (Take 7) *
SIDE D – Bonus Tracks
REFLECTION (Olympic Studios Take 1) *
WHEN I GET HOME (Alternative Vocal) *
REFLECTION
SIDE A
WEDDING DRESS
OMIE WISE
WILL THE CIRCLE BE UNBROKEN?
WHEN I GET HOME
RAIN AND SNOW
SIDE B
HELPING HAND
SO CLEAR
REFLECTION
SIDE C – Bonus Tracks
SHAKE SHAKE MAMMA
KOKOMO BLUES
FARO ANNIE
BACK ON THE ROAD AGAIN
WILL THE CIRCLE BE UNBROKEN (Take 3, Live Vox) *
SIDE D – Bonus Tracks
REFLECTION (Command Studios, Take 1, Wordless Vox) *
JOHN’S SONG (Take 5, Fuzz Guitar) *
WONDROUS LOVE *
SOLOMON’S SEAL
SIDE A
SALLY FREE AND EASY
THE CHERRY TREE CAROL
THE SNOWS
HIGH GERMANY
PEOPLE ON THE HIGHWAY
SIDE B
WILLY O’ WINSBURY
NO LOVE IS SORROW
JUMP BABY JUMP
LADY OF CARLISLE
SIDE C – Bonus Tracks
WHEN I GET HOME (live at Guildford Civic Hall 11/72) *
SHE MOVED THROUGH THE FAIR (live at Guildford Civic Hall 11/72) *
TRAIN SONG (live at Guildford Civic Hall 11/72) *
