The Hitch-Hiker’s Guide to the Galaxy

~ Release by Douglas Adams (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Annotation

"When the events on this record take place, only those who have not made tape copies will stand any chance of being rescued."

A re-worked and re-recorded version. Based on the BBC Radio 4 first series broadcast in 1978. Writer John Lloyd had provided earlier material.

Full-colour gatefold sleeve, varnish-print outer, semi-gloss print paper-pasted inner spreads.
Sleeve made and printed in England.

Manufactured and distributed by Original Records Ltd., 38 Long Acre London WC2.

Recorded July - August 1979 at Sound Development Studios.
(Vinyl mastered at CBS Studios, London.)

Tracks A1 & D8; Warner Bros. Music Ltd.
Remainder; Original Music Ltd.
℗&© 1979 Original Records Ltd.

Annotation last modified on 2022-06-26 12:04 UTC.

Tracklist

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▼ 12" Vinyl 1
#TitleRatingLength
A1Journey of the Sorcerer
1:12
A2The Guide Speaks
3:04
A3None at All
1:42
A4Gargleblaster Sonata
2:17
A5I Don’t Like Thursdays
5:58
A6Vogon Constructor Fleets
3:34
A7The Babel Fish
2:50
A8Micturations of a Vogon
3:09
B1A Short History of the Earth
3:05
B2The Big One
1:51
B3Unease by the Sea
2:20
B4Heart of Gold
0:47
B5Infinitely Improbable
4:01
B6Song of the Mindless Jerks
3:50
B7Waveband on the Run
4:48
▼ 12" Vinyl 2
#TitleRatingLength
C1Yore Kind of Music
3:50
C2Consolation No. 1
1:00
C3Out to Lunch
2:56
C4Consolation No. 2
1:51
C5Whale Song No. 1
2:23
C6Whale Song No. 2
2:00
C7Pink Planet
1:31
C8Biro Gyro
2:40
C9Double Sunset
3:04
C10The Dolphins’ Farewell
1:43
C11Factory Floor
0:31
D1The Earth, Mk 2
2:28
D2Tell Us Why
5:13
D3Aubade
2:44
D4The Answer
1:35
D5The Messiah
3:28
D6Is There a Lifestyle After Death
6:55
D7Arms of the Law
3:14
D8Journey’s End (Journey of the Sorcerer)
1:17