Bryter Layter was recorded primarily at Sound Techniques studio in Chelsea, London between 1970 and 1971, following the commercial underperformance of Nick Drake's debut album. The album was produced by Joe Boyd, who also produced Drake's first record, with engineer John Wood handling much of the technical work. The production featured fuller arrangements than Drake's debut, incorporating string sections, woodwinds, and electric instrumentation arranged by Robert Kirby, moving away from the sparse acoustic sound of Five Leaves Left. The recording sessions took place during a period of personal difficulty for Drake, who was struggling with depression, which influenced the melancholic tone of the material. Released in December 1971 on Island Records, Bryter Layter received minimal commercial success during Drake's lifetime, though it has since been recognized as a landmark folk-rock album.
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Island — ILPS 9134
The original 1971 Island 'pink rim' pressing is highly prized on SHF for its warm, natural analog sound and is considered the reference pressing despite its rarity and high cost.
Hannibal — HNCD 4435
Island — 00602537134359 · ReDISCovered — 00602537134359
Island — 0602537347551
Island — SVLP 094 · Simply Vinyl — SVLP 094
2 releases share this master.
Island — 422 846 005-2
Island — 4228460052
Island — 0602458203950
Island — IMCD 71 / 846 005-2