Nick Drake - The Making Of Five Leaves Left [4LP]

Product Description:

The Making of Five Leaves Left offers an intimate glimpse into the creative process behind Nick Drake’s iconic 1969 debut. This official 4-LP box set, authorized by the Nick Drake Estate, features over 30 previously unheard outtakes, unaccompanied demos, and studio recordings—curated across three LPs—plus the original Joe Boyd-produced Five Leaves Left album as the fourth disc.

Expertly mastered by John Wood (who engineered the original sessions), the collection also includes a 60-page book printed on premium textured stock, written by Neil Storey in collaboration with Richard Morton-Jack. The book is packed with full recording notes, session charts, and deep insight into Drake’s artistry and process.

Packaging:

• 4 LPs

• 60-page bound book

• Mastered from original tapes

• Authorized by the Nick Drake Estate

Track Listing

LP 1 – Early Demos & Outtakes
Mayfair
Time Has Told Me
Man In A Shed
Fruit Tree
Saturday Sun
Strange Face (Take 1)
Strange Face (Take 2)
Day Is Done (Take 1)
Day Is Done (Take 2)
Day Is Done (Take 3)
Man In A Shed (Alt Take)
My Love Left With The Rain

LP 2 – Studio Sketches & Instrumentals
Blossom
Instrumental
Made To Love Magic
Mickey’s Tune
The Thoughts Of Mary Jane (Alt)
Day Is Done (Alt)
Time Has Told Me (Alt)
Three Hours (Alt)
Time Has Told Me (Reprise)
Strange Face (Reprise)
Saturday Sun (Alt)
Fruit Tree (Alt)

LP 3 – Additional Sessions & Previously Unheard Versions
Time Of No Reply
'Cello Song
Mayfair (Alt)
River Man
Way To Blue
The Thoughts Of Mary Jane (Studio Take)
Saturday Sun (Reprise)
River Man (Reprise)

LP 4 – Five Leaves Left (Original Album – Remastered)
Time Has Told Me
River Man
Three Hours
Way To Blue
Day Is Done
'Cello Song
The Thoughts Of Mary Jane
Man In A Shed
Fruit Tree
Saturday Sun

• Released: 2025-09-26
• Format: Vinyl
• Genre: Folk