Nick Drake - The Making Of Five Leaves Left (4LP)

Nick Drake released Five Leaves Left in 1969. The album was his first of only three before his death in 1974 at the age of 26.

Taking over 9 years to put together, this box set tells the story of how Five Leaves Left came to be through demos, outtakes, and sessions that have been previously unheard until now. This Nick Drake Estate authorised edition comprises over 30 previously unheard outtakes from the sessions which gradually became Five Leaves Left.

It should also be noted that that the choice of tracks was made in order to tell the story as faithfully as possible, and not simply to release all the takes on all of the tapes. The final disc in each package is the original Joe Boyd produced album. The whole set has been mastered by John Wood and Simon Heywood.

The haunting songs of Nick Drake continue to fascinate fans worldwide over 50 years after his untimely death. Beneath his music's delicately melodic surface are depths of emotion and insight few singer-songwriters have approached.

This deluxe 4LP vinyl box set was produced by Universal Music in 2025. Includes 60 page booklet telling the story. 

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