This XTC Nonsuch CD Omnibus is a must-have for any alternative music lover. The CD features a collection of hits from the band's illustrious career, including tracks like "That Wave," "Wrapped In Grey," and "Dear Madam Barnum." The jewel case is standard, and the CD grading is near mint, ensuring that you'll get your money's worth. The inlay and case conditions are also near mint, and the CD format is perfect for any player. This album is a true gem for any XTC fan, and it comes complete with the original cover. Don't miss your chance to own this fantastic piece of music history.

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The Ballad Of Peter Pumpkinhead Bass Guitar – Colin Moulding Drums – Dave Mattacks Electric Guitar, Electric Organ [Hammond Organ], Bells [Church Bell] – Dave Gregory Performer [Cheers] – Andy Partridge, Dave Gregory, Gus Dudgeon Vocals, Electric Guitar, Tambourine – Andy Partridge

5:00
2		My Bird Performs Drums – Dave Mattacks Electric Guitar, Backing Vocals, Percussion – Andy Partridge Electric Guitar, Synthesizer [Synthesizers], Backing Vocals – Dave Gregory Flugelhorn, Trumpet [Solo], Soloist [Trumpet Solo] – Guy Barker Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals, Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar – Colin Moulding

3:51
3		Dear Madam Barnum Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Electric Organ [Hammond Organ], Performer [Acme Thunderer, Circus Band], Backing Vocals – Dave Gregory Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals – Colin Moulding Drums – Dave Mattacks Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Tambourine, Performer [Circus Band] – Andy Partridge Performer [Ringmaster] – Gus Dudgeon

2:53
4		Humble Daisy Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals – Colin Moulding Drums – Dave Mattacks Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals, Electric Guitar, Percussion – Andy Partridge Synthesizer [Synthesizers], Electric Guitar, Backing Vocals – Dave Gregory

3:36
5		The Smartest Monkeys Drums, Tambourine – Dave Mattacks Electric Guitar [Electric Guitars] – Andy Partridge Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals, Bass Guitar – Colin Moulding Synthesizer [Synthesizers], Electric Organ [Hammond Organ], Backing Vocals – Dave Gregory Viola – Florence Lovegrove

4:18
6		The Disappointed Bass Guitar – Colin Moulding Cello – Rose Hull Drums – Dave Mattacks Electric Guitar [Electric Guitars], Synthesizer, Backing Vocals – Dave Gregory Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals, Electric Guitar, Tambourine – Andy Partridge Viola – Florence Lovegrove

3:23
7		Holly Up On Poppy Acoustic Guitar [Acoustic Guitars], Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals – Andy Partridge Bass Guitar – Colin Moulding Drums – Dave Mattacks Synthesizer [Synthesizers], Electric Organ [Hammond Organ], Twelve-String Guitar [Electric 12-string Guitar], Backing Vocals, Piano – Dave Gregory

3:04
8		Crocodile Bass Guitar – Colin Moulding Drums, Samples [Amphibious Sample] – Dave Mattacks Electric Guitar [Electric Guitars], Soloist, Electric Guitar [Solo] – Dave Gregory Vocals, Backing Vocals, Electric Guitar – Andy Partridge

3:56
9		Rook Cello – Rose Hull Flugelhorn, Trumpet – Guy Barker Piano, Synthesizer – Dave Gregory Tambourine – Gus Dudgeon Viola – Florence Lovegrove Violin – Gina Griffin, Stuart Gordon Vocals, Tambourine, Shaker – Andy Partridge

3:45
10		Omnibus Acoustic Guitar, Backing Vocals – Dave Gregory Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals – Colin Moulding Drums, Samples [Drum Samples] – Dave Mattacks Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals, Programmed By [Keyboard Programming], Synthesizer [Synthesizers], Shaker – Andy Partridge Trumpet [Trumpets] – Guy Barker

3:20
11		That Wave Bass Guitar – Colin Moulding Drums, Percussion – Dave Mattacks Electric Guitar [Electric Guitars], Backing Vocals, Soloist, Guitar [Solo Guitar] – Dave Gregory Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals, Electric Guitar – Andy Partridge

3:34
12		Then She Appeared Bass Guitar – Colin Moulding Drums, Percussion, Samples [Sitar Sample] – Dave Mattacks Electric Guitar [6 & 12-string Guitars], Synthesizer – Dave Gregory Vocals, Electric Guitar [Electric Guitars], Percussion – Andy Partridge

3:52
13		War Dance Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Synthesizer [Synthesizers] – Dave Gregory Drums, Shaker, Percussion – Dave Mattacks Shaker – Andy Partridge Vocals, Bass, Acoustic Guitar [Acoustic Guitars] – Colin Moulding

3:23
14		Wrapped In Grey Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals – Colin Moulding Cello – Rose Hull Drums – Dave Mattacks Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals, Tambourine, Percussion – Andy Partridge Piano, Synthesizer [Synthesizers], Backing Vocals – Dave Gregory Viola – Florence Lovegrove Violin – Gina Griffin, Stuart Gordon

3:46
15		The Ugly Underneath Bass Guitar – Colin Moulding Drums, Percussion – Dave Mattacks Electric Organ [Hammond Organ], Guitar [E-Bow Guitars], Synthesizer [Synthesizers], Backing Vocals – Dave Gregory Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals, Electric Guitar – Andy Partridge Percussion – Gus Dudgeon

3:54
16		Bungalow Bell Tree, Backing Vocals – Andy Partridge Drums – Dave Mattacks Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals, Bass Guitar – Colin Moulding Synthesizer [Synthesizers], Piano, Backing Vocals – Dave Gregory

2:49
17		Books Are Burning Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals – Colin Moulding Chorus [End Chorus] – Gus Dudgeon, Neville Farmer, XTC Drums, Tambourine – Dave Mattacks Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals, Soloist, Electric Guitar [First & Third Solo] – Andy Partridge Synthesizer, Electric Organ [Hammond Organ], Soloist, Electric Guitar [Second & Fourth Solo], Backing Vocals – Dave Gregory

Titles on release are written by using an archaic lettering (e.g.: ſ=s, V=U).

Recorded at Chipping Norton Studios, Oxfordshire, England, July-October 1991.
Mixed at Rockfield Studios, Monmouth, South Wales, November-December 1991.

Released in a jewel case with a 12 page booklet. Original copies have the front gold illustration serigraphed on the jewel case.
Front cover illustration from John Speed's map of Surrey, 1611.