Nursery Cryme, Genesis's third studio album, was recorded at Island Studios in London during 1970 and released in November 1971. The album was produced by John Anthony, who had previously worked with the band, and featured the classic lineup of Peter Gabriel, Tony Banks, Mike Rutherford, Phil Collins, and Steve Hackett on guitar. The recording marked a significant shift toward the band's progressive rock sound, with elaborate arrangements and conceptual storytelling that would define their artistic direction. The album showcased the band's growing technical sophistication and creative ambition, establishing them as emerging leaders of the progressive rock movement during the early 1970s.
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Analogue Productions — APA 026-45 · Craft Recordings — APA 026-45 · Rhino — APA 026-45
The 2024 Analogue Productions 45RPM vinyl cut from the original master is highly praised on SHF as the definitive audiophile analog edition.
Charisma — CASCD 1052
Analogue Productions — CAPA 026 SA
5 releases share this master.
Virgin — 50999 519547 2 7
Virgin — UICY-40095
Rhino Atlantic — 0603497976263
Virgin — GENCDY 2
Rhino — R2 516780
Charisma — 20PP-66
Virgin — 32VD 1026
Virgin — VJCP-68092
3 releases share this master.
Virgin — 7243 8 39780 2 1 · Virgin — CASCDX 1052
Atlantic — CD 82673
EMI–Odeon S.A.I.C. — 7243 8 39780 21
2 releases share this master.
Charisma — 4790206 · Charisma — 602547902061
Rhino — R1 518005
Philips — 6369 916
Atlantic — 7 80030-2 · Atlantic — 80030-2
Charisma — CAS 1052
Charisma — 9211 1052
Atlantic — 80030-1-B
Charisma — CHC 22
Charisma — 206 917 · Virgin — 206 917
Charisma — ZCCAS 1052
Atlantic — 80030-4-B
Charisma — CHCMC 22 · Virgin — CHCMC 22
Atlantic — 82673-2