envelopes of yesterday ~ the manticore records anthology 1973-1976

Manticore Records was the legendary imprint established by Emerson Lake & Palmer in 1973 for the purposes of releasing new ELP relatedmaterial, but also to promote the work of artists admired by the band. The label was active for just over three years, but during this time the imprint released a series of wonderful albums by artists such as the Italian groups PFM and Banco, the US bands Stray Dog and Thee Image, along with classic music by ELP and King Crimson lyricist Pete Sinfield,and singer-songwriter Keith Christmas.Manticore also served as the home for the classic ELP albums Brain Salad Surgery and Welcome Back My Friends to the Show That Never Ends and solo hit singles by GregLake and Keith Emerson.Envelopes of Yesterday tells the musical story of Manticore Records and features a selection of some of the finest music released by the label, including seven tracks by Emerson Lake & Palmer, Greg Lake & Keith Emerson. The collection is accompanied by a lavish booklet which features a new essay, rare photographs and label memorabilia. "

DISC ONE 1.Jerusalem EMERSON LAKE & PALMER 2. River of Life P.F.M. 3. Foothills KEITH CHRISTMAS 4. The Night People PETE SINFIELD 5. Mister Music Maker HANSON 6. Tramp (How it is) STRAY DOG 7. Karn Evil 9 2nd Impression Part Two EMERSONLAKE & PALMER 8. Brighter Day KEITH CHRISTMAS 9. Still PETE SINFIELD 10. The Mountain P.F.M. 11. Rocky Mountain Suite (Bad Road)STRAY DOG 12. When the Apple Blossoms Bloom in the Windmillsof Your Mind, I ll Be Your Valentine EMERSONLAKE & PALMER 13. Show Your Love THEE IMAGE DISC TWO 1.Smokin to the Big MHANSON2. Hoedown (live) EMERSON LAKE & PALMER3. The World Became the World P.F.M.4. Tomorrow Never EndsKEITH CHRISTMAS5. Fly Away THEE IMAGE6. Outside BANCO7. Take a Pebble / (Still) You Turn Me On / LuckyMan (live) EMERSON LAKE & PALMER8. WorldwindsSTRAY DOG9. Rocking Horse Man HANSON10. The Astronaut (Who Wouldn t Come Down)KEITH CHRISTMAS11. I Believe in Father Christmas GREG LAKE12. Harlequin P.F.M.13. Honky Tonk Train Blues KEITH EMERSON"