The First Day

Virgin

calendar_todayJul 17, 1993Europe

“℗ 1993 Virgin Records Ltd. © 1993 Virgin Records Ltd. Side 1, track 1: side 4, track 1 published by Opium (Arts) Ltd. / Crimson Music / Real World Music. Side 1, tracks 2, 3: side 2, track 1; side 3, track 1 published by Opium (Arts) Ltd. / Crimson Music. Side 2, track 2 published by Crimson Music. Direct Metal Mastering”

Not On Label (David Sylvian & Robert Fripp)

calendar_today1992Japan

“Recorded live in March 1992. Running time 72.31 stated on disc and tray inlay. Actual running time 73.00. Track running times taken from computer. "Song" is "Under Ingrid's Wheels".”

Virgin

calendar_today1993Europe

“Pre-production and rehearsals at Applehead Studios, Woodstock, N.Y. Recorded at Dreamland Studios, Woodstock, N.Y. and Kingsway Studios, New Orleans. Mixed at Electric Lady Studios, New York, N.Y. December '92 to March '93. Recording co-ordination at Opium (Arts) Ltd. 1, 6 published by Opium (Arts) Ltd / Crimson Music / Real World Music. 2, 3, 4, 5 published by Opium (Arts) Ltd / Crimson Music. 7 published by Crimson Music. The copyright in this recording is owned by Virgin Records Ltd. ℗ 1993 Virgin Records Ltd. © 1993 Virgin Records Ltd. Packaging: Transparent tray jewel case with a 16-page booklet. Cat # CDV2712 appears on both spines, back cover and back of booklet. Cat # CDV 2712 appears on the CD. Cat # 0777 7 88208 26 appears on both spines, back cover and back of booklet. Cat # 0777 7 88208 2 6 appears on the CD. Another, almost [url=/release/453660]identical release[/url] does also have Price Code for France PM 520 on the CD, but PM 527 on the back cover.”

Virgin

calendar_today1993United States

“Released in a standard jewelbox with a 16-page booklet including full lyrics. This version includes 8 postcard inserts. Pre-production and rehearsals at Applehead Studios, Woodstock, N.Y. Recorded at Dreamland Studios, Woodstock, N.Y. and Kingsway Studios, New Orleans. Mixed at Electric Lady Studios, New York, N.Y. December '92 to March '93. ℗ & © 1993 Virgin Records Ltd. Track 1, 6 © 1993 North America by Opium (Arts) Ltd./Crimson Music (PRS)/Pentagon Lipservices Real World (BMI) Tracks 2, 3, 4, 5 © 1993 North America by Opium (Arts) Ltd./Crimson Music (PRS) Track 7 © 1993 Crimson Music (PRS) Issued under exclusive license in the United States by Virgin Records America, Inc, 338 N. Foothill Road, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. Manufactured by Capitol Records Inc, a subsidiary of Capitol-EMI Music Inc, Hollywood and Vine Streets, Hollywood, California. [Matrix at back of CD is mirrored] [On spine] DAVID SYLVIAN & ROBERT FRIPP / THE FIRST DAY VIRGIN RECORDS AMERICA, INC. 0777 7 88208 2 6”

Virgin

calendar_today1993Italy

“Pre-production and rehearsals at Applehead Studios, Woodstock, N.Y. Recorded at Dreamland Studios, Woodstock, N.Y. and Kingsway Studios, New Orleans. Mixed at Electric Lady Studios, New York, N.Y. December '92 to March '93. ℗ 1993 Virgin Records Ltd © 1993 Virgin Records Ltd Virgin Dischi SpA 1, 6 published by Opium (Arts) Ltd. Crimson Music, Real World Music. 2 to 5 published by Opium (Arts) Ltd. Crimson Music 7 published by Crimson Music. The Copyright in this sound recording is owned by Virgin Records Ltd. Cat # CDV 2712 appears on back cover Cat # 0777 7 88208 2 6 appears on CD. Cat # 0777 7 88208 26 appears on both spines, back cover and back of booklet Very similar to [r1995588] but without the Mould Sid Code.”

Virgin

calendar_today1993Europe

“Pre-production and rehearsals at Applehead Studios, Woodstock, N.Y. Recorded at Dreamland Studios, Woodstock, N.Y. and Kingsway Studios, New Orleans. Mixed at Electric Lady Studios, New York, N.Y. December '92 to March '93. Recording co-ordination at Opium (Arts) Ltd. Design at v23. 1, 6 published by Opium (Arts) Ltd. Crimson Music Real World Music. 2, 3, 4, 5 published by Opium (Arts) Ltd. Crimson Music 7 published by Crimson Music. The copyright in this recording is owned by Virgin Records Ltd. ℗ 1993 Virgin Records Ltd. © 1993 Virgin Records Ltd. Packaging: Transparent tray jewel case with a 16-page booklet Cat # CDV 2712 appears on both spines, back cover, CD and back of booklet Cat # 0777 7 88208 2 6 appears on CD. Cat # 0777 7 88208 26 appears on both spines, back cover and back of booklet Price Code for France PM 520 appears on CD. Price Code for France PM 527 appears on back cover. Another, almost [url=https://www.discogs.com/release/8831577]identical release[/url] does have Price Code For France PM 520 on both the CD and back cover.”

Virgin

calendar_today1993United States

“Released in a standard jewelbox with a 16 page booklet including full lyrics. Pre-production and rehearsals at Applehead Studios, Woodstock, N.Y. Recorded at Dreamland Studios, Woodstock, N.Y. and Kingsway Studios, New Orleans Mixed at Electric Lady Studios, New York, N.Y. December '92 to March '93 ℗ & © 1993 Virgin Records Ltd Track 1, 6 © 1993 North America by Opium (Arts) Ltd./Crimson Music (PRS)/Pentagon Lipservices Real World (BMI) Tracks 2, 3, 4, 5 © 1993 North America by Opium (Arts) Ltd./Crimson Music (PRS) Track 7 © 1993 Crimson Music (PRS) Issued under exclusive license in the United States by Virgin Records America, Inc, 338 N. Foothill Road, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. Manufactured by Capitol Records Inc, a subsidiary of Capitol-EMI Music Inc, Hollywood and Vine Streets, Hollywood, California. [part of the matrix at back of CD is mirrored] [On spine] DAVID SYLVIAN & ROBERT FRIPP / THE FIRST DAY VIRGIN RECORDS AMERICA, INC. 0777 7 88208 2 6”

Virgin

calendar_today1993Europe

“Pre-production and rehearsals at Applehead Studios, Woodstock, N.Y. Recorded at Dreamland Studios, Woodstock, N.Y. and Kingsway Studios, New Orleans. Mixed at Electric Lady Studios, New York, N.Y. December '92 to March '93. Recording co-ordination at Opium (Arts) Ltd. Design at v23. 1, 6 published by Opium (Arts) Ltd. Crimson Music Real World Music. 2, 3, 4, 5 published by Opium (Arts) Ltd. Crimson Music 7 published by Crimson Music. The copyright in this recording is owned by Virgin Records Ltd. ℗ 1993 Virgin Records Ltd. © 1993 Virgin Records Ltd. Packaging: Transparent tray jewel case with a 16-page booklet. Cat # CDV 2712 & 0 777 788294 2 3 appear on the CD. Cat # CDV2712 & 0777 7 88208 26 appear on the spine, back cover and back of booklet. Price code PM 518 appears on the CD. Price code PM 520 appears on the back cover.”

Virgin

calendar_today1993Australia

“Pre-production and rehearsals at Applehead Studios, Woodstock, N.Y. Recorded at Dreamland Studios, Woodstock, N.Y. and Kingsway Studios, New Orleans. Mixed at Electric Lady Studios, New York, N.Y. December '92 to March '93. Recording co-ordination at Opium (Arts) Ltd. Design at v23. 1, 6 published by Opium (Arts) Ltd. Crimson Music Real World Music. 2, 3, 4, 5 published by Opium (Arts) Ltd. Crimson Music 7 published by Crimson Music. The copyright in this recording is owned by Virgin Records Ltd. ℗ 1993 Virgin Records Ltd. © 1993 Virgin Records Ltd. Packaging: Transparent tray jewel case with a 16-page booklet. Cat # CDV 2712 appears on both spines, back cover and back of booklet. Cat # 0777 7 88208 26 appears on both spines, back cover and back of booklet. Cat # 788208-2 appears on CD. It appears that Digital Audio Technologies Australia has used a stamper that was made by EMI Swindon, as 'EMI Swindon' is in the matrix but there is a Digital Audio Technologies Australia text and logo on the front of the disc. It also appears that all the artwork is exactly the same as UK release (except the French catalog is PM 520). It is possible that I have a CD in the wrong case.”

Virgin

calendar_today1993Europe

“Standard jewelcase ℗ 1993 Virgin Records Ltd. © 1993 Virgin Records Ltd.”

Virgin

calendar_today1993Europe

“Pre-production and rehearsals at Applehead Studios, Woodstock, N.Y. Recorded at Dreamland Studios, Woodstock, N.Y. and Kingsway Studios, New Orleans Mixed at Electric Lady Studios, New York, N.Y. December '92 to March '93 Recording co-ordination at Opium (Arts) Ltd. Design at v23 Tracks 1, 6 published by Opium (Arts) Ltd. / Crimson Music / Real World Music. Tracks 2, 3, 4, 5 published by Opium (Arts) Ltd. / Crimson Music Track 7 published by Crimson Music. The copyright in this recording is owned by Virgin Records Ltd. ℗ 1993 Virgin Records Ltd. © 1993 Virgin Records Ltd. Packaging: Transparent tray jewel case with a 16-page booklet Cat # CDV 2712 appears on both spines, back cover, CD and back of booklet Cat # 0777 7 88208 2 6 appears on CD. Cat # 0777 7 88208 26 appears on both spines, back cover and back of booklet Price Code for France PM 520 appears on CD. Price Code for France PM 527 appears on back cover.”

Virgin

calendar_today1993Italy

“Pre-production and rehearsals at Applehead Studios, Woodstock, N.Y. Recorded at Dreamland Studios, Woodstock, N.Y. and Kingsway Studios, New Orleans. Mixed at Electric Lady Studios, New York, N.Y. December '92 to March '93. ℗ 1993 Virgin Records Ltd © 1993 Virgin Records Ltd Virgin Dischi SpA 1, 6 published by Opium (Arts) Ltd. Crimson Music, Real World Music. 2 to 5 published by Opium (Arts) Ltd. Crimson Music 7 published by Crimson Music. The Copyright in this sound recording is owned by Virgin Records Ltd. Cat # CDV 2712 appears on back cover Cat # 0777 7 88208 2 6 appears on CD. Cat # 0777 7 88208 26 appears on both spines, back cover and back of booklet”

Virgin

calendar_today1993United States

“Released in a standard jewelbox with a 16-page booklet including full lyrics. Pre-production and rehearsals at Applehead Studios, Woodstock, N.Y. Recorded at Dreamland Studios, Woodstock, N.Y. and Kingsway Studios, New Orleans. Mixed at Electric Lady Studios, New York, N.Y. December '92 to March '93. ℗ & © 1993 Virgin Records Ltd. Track 1, 6 © 1993 North America by Opium (Arts) Ltd./Crimson Music (PRS)/Pentagon Lipservices Real World (BMI) Tracks 2, 3, 4, 5 © 1993 North America by Opium (Arts) Ltd./Crimson Music (PRS) Track 7 © 1993 Crimson Music (PRS) Issued under exclusive license in the United States by Virgin Records America, Inc, 338 N. Foothill Road, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. Manufactured by Capitol Records Inc, a subsidiary of Capitol-EMI Music Inc, Hollywood and Vine Streets, Hollywood, California. [Matrix at back of CD is mirrored] [On spine] DAVID SYLVIAN & ROBERT FRIPP / THE FIRST DAY VIRGIN RECORDS AMERICA, INC. 0777 7 88208 2 6”

Virgin

calendar_today1993Europe

“1, 6 published by Opium (Arts) Ltd. Crimson Music Real World Music. 2, 3, 4, 5 published by Opium (Arts) Ltd. Crimson Music 7 published by Crimson Music. Packaging: Transparent tray jewel case with a 16-page booklet Cat # CDV 2712 appears on CD Cat # CDV2712 appears on both spines, back cover and back of booklet Cat # 0777 7 88208 2 6 appears on CD. Cat # 0777 7 88208 26 appears on both spines, back cover and back of booklet Price Code for France PM 520 appears on CD. Price Code for France PM 527 appears on back cover. Released sometime between 2003 & 2011”

Virgin

calendar_today1993United States

“Released in a standard jewelbox with a 16-page booklet including full lyrics. Pre-production and rehearsals at Applehead Studios, Woodstock, N.Y. Recorded at Dreamland Studios, Woodstock, N.Y. and Kingsway Studios, New Orleans Mixed at Electric Lady Studios, New York, N.Y. December '92 to March '93 ℗ & © 1993 Virgin Records Ltd Track 1, 6 © 1993 North America by Opium (Arts) Ltd./Crimson Music (PRS)/Pentagon Lipservices Real World (BMI) Tracks 2, 3, 4, 5 © 1993 North America by Opium (Arts) Ltd./Crimson Music (PRS) Track 7 © 1993 Crimson Music (PRS) Issued under exclusive license in the United States by Virgin Records America, Inc, 338 N. Foothill Road, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. Manufactured by Capitol Records Inc, a subsidiary of Capitol-EMI Music Inc, Hollywood and Vine Streets, Hollywood, California. [Matrix at back of CD is mirrored] [On spine] DAVID SYLVIAN & ROBERT FRIPP / THE FIRST DAY VIRGIN RECORDS AMERICA, INC. 0777 7 88208 2 6”

Virgin

calendar_today1993Europe

“Pre-production and rehearsals at Applehead Studios, Woodstock, N.Y. Recorded at Dreamland Studios, Woodstock, N.Y. and Kingsway Studios, New Orleans Mixed at Electric Lady Studios, New York, N.Y. December '92 to March '93 Recording co-ordination at Opium (Arts) Ltd. Design at v23 Tracks 1, 6 published by Opium (Arts) Ltd. / Crimson Music / Real World Music. Tracks 2, 3, 4, 5 published by Opium (Arts) Ltd. / Crimson Music Track 7 published by Crimson Music. The copyright in this recording is owned by Virgin Records Ltd. ℗ 1993 Virgin Records Ltd. © 1993 Virgin Records Ltd. Packaging: clear tray jewel case with 16 page booklet. Catalog number "CDV 2712" on the CD, "CDV2712" rear cover, spine & booklet, "0777 7 88208 26" on spine, rear cover & booklet, "0777 7 88208 2 6" on CD”

Virgin

calendar_today1993Europe

“Pre-production and rehearsals at Applehead Studios, Woodstock, N.Y. Recorded at Dreamland Studios, Woodstock, N.Y. and Kingsway Studios, New Orleans. Mixed at Electric Lady Studios, New York, N.Y. December '92 to March '93. Recording co-ordination at Opium (Arts) Ltd. Design at v23. 1, 6 published by Opium (Arts) Ltd. Crimson Music Real World Music. 2, 3, 4, 5 published by Opium (Arts) Ltd. Crimson Music 7 published by Crimson Music. The copyright in this recording is owned by Virgin Records Ltd. ℗ 1993 Virgin Records Ltd. © 1993 Virgin Records Ltd. Comes in a jewel case (transparent tray) with a 16-page booklet”

Virgin / EMI Music Canada

calendar_today1993Canada

“℗ 1993 Virgin Records Ltd. © 1993 Virgin Records Ltd. Made in Canada. Distributed by EMI Music Canada, 3109 American Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4V 1B2”

Virgin

calendar_today1993Europe

“Pre-production and rehearsals at Applehead Studios, Woodstock, N.Y. Recorded at Dreamland Studios, Woodstock, N.Y. and Kingsway Studios, New Orleans. Mixed at Electric Lady Studios, New York, N.Y. December '92 to March '93. Recording co-ordination at Opium (Arts) Ltd. Design at v23. 1, 6 published by Opium (Arts) Ltd. Crimson Music Real World Music. 2, 3, 4, 5 published by Opium (Arts) Ltd. Crimson Music 7 published by Crimson Music. The copyright in this recording is owned by Virgin Records Ltd. ℗ 1993 Virgin Records Ltd. © 1993 Virgin Records Ltd. Comes in a jewel case (transparent tray) with a 16-page booklet”

Virgin

calendar_todayJul 1993Europe

“Limited Edition CD album in slipcase, with 8 postcard inserts. Track durations are not printed on the release. ℗ 1993 Virgin Records Ltd. © 1993 Virgin Records Ltd. Catalogue #: CDVX 2712 appears on spines, back cover, CD, slipcase and back of booklet Catalogue #: 0 777 788294 2 3 appears on CD. Catalogue #: 0777 7 88294 2 3 appears on spines, back cover, slipcase and back of booklet”

Virgin

calendar_todayJul 5, 1993Europe

“Pre-production and rehearsals at Applehead Studios, Woodstock, N.Y. Recorded at Dreamland Studios, Woodstock, N.Y. and Kingsway Studios, New Orleans. Mixed at Electric Lady Studios, New York, N.Y. December '92 to March '93. Recording co-ordination at Opium (Arts) Ltd. Design at v23. 1, 6 published by Opium (Arts) Ltd. Crimson Music Real World Music. 2, 3, 4, 5 published by Opium (Arts) Ltd. Crimson Music 7 published by Crimson Music. The copyright in this recording is owned by Virgin Records Ltd. ℗ 1993 Virgin Records Ltd. © 1993 Virgin Records Ltd. Packaging: Transparent tray jewel case with a 16-page booklet Cat # CDV 2712 appears on both spines, back cover, CD and back of booklet Cat # 0777 7 88208 2 6 appears on CD. Cat # 0777 7 88208 26 appears on both spines, back cover and back of booklet Price Code for France PM 520 appears on CD. Price Code for France PM 527 appears on back cover. Another, almost [url=https://www.discogs.com/release/8831577]identical release[/url] does have Price Code for France PM 520 on both the CD and back cover.”

Virgin

calendar_todayAug 25, 1993Japan

“Japanese Edition CD Album + Obi. ℗ 1993 Virgin Records Ltd. © 1993 Virgin Records Ltd. Made in Japan Manufactured by Toshiba-EMI, Japan”

Virgin

calendar_today1993Russia

“℗ & © 1993 Virgin Records Ltd. [On reverse side] Issued under exclusive license in the United States by Virgin Records America, Inc, 338 N. Foothill Road, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. Manufactured by Capitol Records Inc, a subsidiary of Capitol-EMI Music Inc, Hollywood and Vine Streets, Hollywood, California. [On spine] DAVID SYLVIAN & ROBERT FRIPP / THE FIRST DAY VIRGIN RECORDS AMERICA, INC. 0777 7 88208 2 6 IN FACT: Counterfeit edition manufactured in Russia. Manufactured as a standard Jewel case with twelve-page booklet. Replica of this publication - [r=694886].”

Virgin

calendar_todayAug 1993Japan

“Japanese promotional CD album which has a 'White/ Red' promo label on the back of the case and the words 'Sample - Not For Sale' on the inside rim of the CD. Includes Obi. ℗ 1993 Virgin Records Ltd. © 1993 Virgin Records Ltd. Made in Japan Manufactured by Toshiba-EMI Ltd, in Japan Pre-production and rehearsals at Applehead Studios, Woodstock, N.Y. Recorded at Dreamland Studios, Woodstock, N.Y. and Kingsway Studios, New Orleans. Mixed at Electric Lady Studios, New York, N.Y. December '92 to March '93. Recording co-ordination at Opium (Arts) Ltd. Design at v23. 1, 6 published by Opium (Arts) Ltd. Crimson Music Real World Music. 2, 3, 4, 5 published by Opium (Arts) Ltd. Crimson Music 7 published by Crimson Music.”

Grammy

calendar_today1998Russia

“Unofficial CD Album in Jewel Case + 4-page leaflet released on a Pirate Label within the Russian Federation. ℗ & © 1993 grammy@ranet.ru This Unofficial release comes in a Jewel CD Case. The Artwork of Sleeve & CD Disc has been taken directly from the UK Release [r453660]”

Virgin

calendar_today1993Canada

“℗ 1993 Virgin Records Ltd. © 1993 Virgin Records Ltd. Black cassette shell, silver text Small oval texture on shell”

Virgin

calendar_todayJul 17, 1993Italy

“℗ 1993 Virgin Records Ltd © 1993 Virgin Records Ltd”

Virgin

calendar_todayJul 17, 1993Europe

“℗ & © 1993 Virgin Records Ltd.”

Virgin

calendar_todayJul 17, 1993United States

“℗ & © 1993 Virgin Records Ltd. Issued under exclusive license in the United States by Virgin Records America, Inc. 338 N. Foothill Road, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., a subsidiary of Capitol-EMI Music, Inc., Hollywood and Vine Streets, Hollywood, California. Cassette: Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc. Cover: Printed in the USA”

Toshiba EMI

calendar_today1993Japan

“Firepower is listed as “Fire Power”. Brightness Falls listed as "Brightness" Sample / Not For Sale”

Virgin

calendar_today1993Canada

“Housed in Virgin branded white paper j-card.”

Virgin

calendar_todayApr 5, 1993United Kingdom

“Brightness Falls is listed as “Brightness”. Cat No. CDV / TCV / V2712 as printed on artwork.”

Virgin

calendar_todayJun 1993United States

“USA Promotional Cassette Album USA promo with white printed insert. The tape is made of clear plastic with the track listing printed in white, with the phrase 'For Promotional Use Only - Not For Resale'. The track listing is however printed differently on the tape & cover: Track A3: Firepower - printed as 'Fire Power' Track A5: 20th Century Dreaming (A Shaman's Song) - printed as '20th Century' Track B1: Darshan (The Road To Graceland) - printed as 'Darshan'”

Virgin

calendar_todayJun 10, 1993United States

“Virgin Records, 338 N. Foothill Rd, Beverly Hills, CA, 90210 Track B1 is listed as "20th Century" and track B2 as "Darshan".”

MC

calendar_today1996Russia

“℗ 1993 Virgin Records Ltd.”

Discipline Global Mobile

calendar_todaySep 27, 2023Japan

“℗ & © 2014 Robert Fripp. Gatefold mini LP replica, packaged with 2 further mini LP sleeve replicas of the original artwork and the Darshan single, also1 booklet and 1 multifold insert in Japanese all in a carboard box with obi. Early copies came with two bonus postcards of the album artwork.”