Science Friction
Encyclopedia
Science Friction is an English
record label
established by English
singer-songwriter
Roy Harper
in 1993 in order to release his back catalogue of recorded music.
Generally, all CD
releases are prefixed by the coding "HUCD0..."
.
England
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record label
Record label
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established by English
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriters are musicians who write, compose and sing their own musical material including lyrics and melodies. As opposed to contemporary popular music singers who write their own songs, the term singer-songwriter describes a distinct form of artistry, closely associated with the...
Roy Harper
Roy Harper
Roy Harper is an English folk / rock singer-songwriter and guitarist who has been a professional musician since the mid 1960s...
in 1993 in order to release his back catalogue of recorded music.
Generally, all CD
Compact Disc
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releases are prefixed by the coding "HUCD0..."
Albums by catalogue number
- HUCD001 - ?
- HUCD002Born in Captivity IIBorn in Captivity II is a 1992 live album by English folk/rock singer-songwriter Roy Harper.- History :The album was released as a limited edition cassette available by mail order. Though the album is out of print, it has remained popular with Harper fans due to its sound quality, song selection...
- 1992 - Born in Captivity IIBorn in Captivity IIBorn in Captivity II is a 1992 live album by English folk/rock singer-songwriter Roy Harper.- History :The album was released as a limited edition cassette available by mail order. Though the album is out of print, it has remained popular with Harper fans due to its sound quality, song selection...
(Limited edition of 2,000 cassette'sCompact CassetteThe Compact Cassette, often referred to as audio cassette, cassette tape, cassette, or simply tape, is a magnetic tape sound recording format. It was designed originally for dictation, but improvements in fidelity led the Compact Cassette to supplant the Stereo 8-track cartridge and reel-to-reel...
. Mail order release only) - HUCD003Flat Baroque and BerserkFlat Baroque and Berserk is the fourth album by English folk / rock singer-songwriter and guitarist Roy Harper, and was first released in 1970 by Harvest Records.-History:...
- 1994 - Flat Baroque and BerserkFlat Baroque and BerserkFlat Baroque and Berserk is the fourth album by English folk / rock singer-songwriter and guitarist Roy Harper, and was first released in 1970 by Harvest Records.-History:...
(Limited edition of 5,000 with a book) - HUCD004 - 1994 - Stormcock
- HUCD005LifemaskLifemask is the sixth album by English folk / rock singer-songwriter and guitarist Roy Harper, and was first released in 1973 by Harvest Records.-History:...
- 1994 - LifemaskLifemaskLifemask is the sixth album by English folk / rock singer-songwriter and guitarist Roy Harper, and was first released in 1973 by Harvest Records.-History:... - HUCD006Come Out Fighting Ghengis SmithCome Out Fighting Ghengis Smith is English folk / rock singer-songwriter and guitarist Roy Harper's second album and was released in 1968.-History:...
- 1994 - Come Out Fighting Ghengis SmithCome Out Fighting Ghengis SmithCome Out Fighting Ghengis Smith is English folk / rock singer-songwriter and guitarist Roy Harper's second album and was released in 1968.-History:... - HUCD007Sophisticated BeggarSophisticated Beggar is English folk / rock singer-songwriter and guitarist Roy Harper's debut album. It was released in 1966.-History:The album consists of Harper's poetry backed by acoustic guitar and recorded with a Revox tape machine by Pierre Tubbs....
- 1994 - Sophisticated BeggarSophisticated BeggarSophisticated Beggar is English folk / rock singer-songwriter and guitarist Roy Harper's debut album. It was released in 1966.-History:The album consists of Harper's poetry backed by acoustic guitar and recorded with a Revox tape machine by Pierre Tubbs.... - HUCD008Work of HeartWork of Heart is the eleventh studio album by English folk / rock singer-songwriter and guitarist Roy Harper. It was first released in 1982 and is one of the most produced albums of his career featuring a full backing band.-History:...
- 1994 - Work of HeartWork of HeartWork of Heart is the eleventh studio album by English folk / rock singer-songwriter and guitarist Roy Harper. It was first released in 1982 and is one of the most produced albums of his career featuring a full backing band.-History:...
/ Born in CaptivityBorn in CaptivityBorn in Captivity is the twelfth studio album by English folk / rock singer-songwriter and guitarist Roy Harper. It was first released in 1984. Essentially, Born In Captivity is the demo tape for his previous 1982 release, Work of Heart....
(Double CD) - HUCD009FolkjokeopusFolkjokeopus is the third album issued by English folk / rock singer-songwriter and guitarist Roy Harper. It was produced by Shel Talmy and was first released in 1969 by Liberty Records.-History:...
- 1994 - FolkjokeopusFolkjokeopusFolkjokeopus is the third album issued by English folk / rock singer-songwriter and guitarist Roy Harper. It was produced by Shel Talmy and was first released in 1969 by Liberty Records.-History:... - HUCD010 - 1994 - Flashes from the Archives of OblivionFlashes from the Archives of OblivionFlashes from the Archives of Oblivion is a live double album released in 1974 by Roy Harper.-History:The album's liner notes state the tracks were "recorded at various concerts in England at one time or another". Two of the songs were recorded on Valentine's Day at a concert to mark the release of...
- HUCD011 - 1994 - OnceOnce (Roy Harper album)Once is the sixteenth studio album by English rock/folk singer-songwriter Roy Harper, released in 1990..-History:David Gilmour, Kate Bush, Nick Harper and Nigel Mazlyn Jones appear on the album, with Gilmour and Bush both on the title track....
- HUCD012 - 1994 - Death or Glory?Death or Glory? (album)Death or Glory? is the seventeenth studio album by Roy Harper and was released in 1992 following the break up of his nine year relationship.-History:...
- HUCD013 - 1994 - Burn the World
- HUCD014Garden of Uranium-History:The album was originally released in 1988 as Descendants of Smith. For this release the track listing is identical, however the album cover has been redesigned.-Track listing:All tracks credited to Roy Harper#"Laughing Inside" – 4:15...
- 1994 - Garden of UraniumGarden of Uranium-History:The album was originally released in 1988 as Descendants of Smith. For this release the track listing is identical, however the album cover has been redesigned.-Track listing:All tracks credited to Roy Harper#"Laughing Inside" – 4:15...
(Re-issue of Descendants of SmithDescendants of SmithDescendants of Smith is the fourteenth studio album by Roy Harper, released in 1988.-History:As a publicity stunt on the music media, whom Harper thought did not give him or his music fair or considered reviews...
) - HUCD015Valentine (album)Valentine is the seventh album by English folk / rock singer-songwriter and guitarist Roy Harper. It was first released in 1974 by Harvest Records.-History:...
- 1994 - ValentineValentine (album)Valentine is the seventh album by English folk / rock singer-songwriter and guitarist Roy Harper. It was first released in 1974 by Harvest Records.-History:... - HUCD016Commercial Breaks (album)Commercial Breaks is the eighteenth studio album by Roy Harper. It was recorded in 1977, intended for release in 1978/79, but not officially released in its entirety until 1994.- History :...
- 1994 - Commercial BreaksCommercial Breaks (album)Commercial Breaks is the eighteenth studio album by Roy Harper. It was recorded in 1977, intended for release in 1978/79, but not officially released in its entirety until 1994.- History :... - HUCD017An Introduction to .....An Introduction to ..... is a 1994 compilation album by Roy Harper.-History:The album features 13 Harper songs from a 25 year period and is "...a collection of various styles and periods...purely intended for people who may not know where to start ." Roy Harper -Track listing:All tracks credited to...
- 1994 - An Introduction to .....An Introduction to .....An Introduction to ..... is a 1994 compilation album by Roy Harper.-History:The album features 13 Harper songs from a 25 year period and is "...a collection of various styles and periods...purely intended for people who may not know where to start ." Roy Harper -Track listing:All tracks credited to... - HUCD018 - 1994 - In Between Every Line
- HUCD019HQ (album)HQ is the eighth studio album by English folk / rock singer-songwriter and guitarist Roy Harper. It was first released in 1975 by Harvest Records...
- 1995 - HQHQ (album)HQ is the eighth studio album by English folk / rock singer-songwriter and guitarist Roy Harper. It was first released in 1975 by Harvest Records... - HUCD020Unhinged (album)Unhinged is a 1993 live album by English folk/rock singer-songwriter Roy Harper.- History :Initially the album, recorded at various concerts in the UK between 1989 and 1991, was intended as an introductory album for the Canadian market, at a time when Harper appeared to be contemplating a move to...
- 1995 - UnhingedUnhinged (album)Unhinged is a 1993 live album by English folk/rock singer-songwriter Roy Harper.- History :Initially the album, recorded at various concerts in the UK between 1989 and 1991, was intended as an introductory album for the Canadian market, at a time when Harper appeared to be contemplating a move to... - HUCD021BullinamingvaseBullinamingvase is the ninth studio album by English folk / rock singer-songwriter and guitarist Roy Harper. It was first released in 1977 by Harvest Records...
- 1996 - BullinamingvaseBullinamingvaseBullinamingvase is the ninth studio album by English folk / rock singer-songwriter and guitarist Roy Harper. It was first released in 1977 by Harvest Records... - HUCD022 - 1997 - The BBC Tapes - Volume I (1969 - 1973)
- HUCD023 - 1997 - The BBC Tapes - Volume II (In Concert 1974)
- HUCD024 - 1997 - The BBC Tapes - Volume III (BBC Sessions 1974)
- HUCD025 - 1999 - The BBC Tapes - Volume IV (In Concert 1975)
- HUCD026 - 1997 - The BBC Tapes - Volume V (BBC Sessions 1975 - 1978)
- HUCD027 - 1997 - The BBC Tapes - Volume VI (In Concert 1978 with Andy Roberts)
- HUCD028Flat Baroque and BerserkFlat Baroque and Berserk is the fourth album by English folk / rock singer-songwriter and guitarist Roy Harper, and was first released in 1970 by Harvest Records.-History:...
- 1997 - Flat Baroque and BerserkFlat Baroque and BerserkFlat Baroque and Berserk is the fourth album by English folk / rock singer-songwriter and guitarist Roy Harper, and was first released in 1970 by Harvest Records.-History:... - HUCD029Poems, Speeches, Thoughts and DoodlesPoems, Speeches, Thoughts and Doodles is a 1997 spoken word album by Roy Harper.- History :The album features 34 of Harper's poems and songs, and was originally only available via mail order or at Harper's concerts. Now out of print on CD, it can be difficult obtain; copies have sold for over $290...
- 1997 - Poems, Speeches, Thoughts and DoodlesPoems, Speeches, Thoughts and DoodlesPoems, Speeches, Thoughts and Doodles is a 1997 spoken word album by Roy Harper.- History :The album features 34 of Harper's poems and songs, and was originally only available via mail order or at Harper's concerts. Now out of print on CD, it can be difficult obtain; copies have sold for over $290... - HUCD030The Dream SocietyThe Dream Society is the nineteenth studio album by Roy Harper, released in 1998.-History:The songs on the album revolve around events in Harpers life, from the early death of his mother to reaching the age of fifty. Other important events covered include the demise of his marriage, heartbreak, his...
- 1998 - The Dream SocietyThe Dream SocietyThe Dream Society is the nineteenth studio album by Roy Harper, released in 1998.-History:The songs on the album revolve around events in Harpers life, from the early death of his mother to reaching the age of fifty. Other important events covered include the demise of his marriage, heartbreak, his...
(Also the promotional 'Advance CD') - HUCD030AThe Dream SocietyThe Dream Society is the nineteenth studio album by Roy Harper, released in 1998.-History:The songs on the album revolve around events in Harpers life, from the early death of his mother to reaching the age of fifty. Other important events covered include the demise of his marriage, heartbreak, his...
- 1998 - The Dream SocietyThe Dream SocietyThe Dream Society is the nineteenth studio album by Roy Harper, released in 1998.-History:The songs on the album revolve around events in Harpers life, from the early death of his mother to reaching the age of fifty. Other important events covered include the demise of his marriage, heartbreak, his...
(Limited Edition Bonus CD) - HUCD031The Unknown Soldier (album)The Unknown Soldier is the tenth studio album by English folk / rock singer-songwriter and guitarist Roy Harper. It was first released in 1980 by Harvest Records and was his last release on the label.-History:...
- 1998 - The Unknown SoldierThe Unknown Soldier (album)The Unknown Soldier is the tenth studio album by English folk / rock singer-songwriter and guitarist Roy Harper. It was first released in 1980 by Harvest Records and was his last release on the label.-History:... - HUCD032Whatever Happened to Jugula?Whatever Happened to Jugula? is the thirteenth studio album by English folk / rock singer-songwriter and guitarist Roy Harper. It was first released in 1985...
- 1999 - Whatever Happened to Jugula?Whatever Happened to Jugula?Whatever Happened to Jugula? is the thirteenth studio album by English folk / rock singer-songwriter and guitarist Roy Harper. It was first released in 1985... - HUCD033The Green Man (album)The Green Man was released in 2000 and is the 21st studio album by Roy Harper.-History:The album takes its name from an ancient character / representation found, principally, throughout Western Europe...
- 2000 - The Green ManThe Green Man (album)The Green Man was released in 2000 and is the 21st studio album by Roy Harper.-History:The album takes its name from an ancient character / representation found, principally, throughout Western Europe... - HUCD034 - 2001 - East of the Sun
- HUCD035Royal Festival Hall Live - June 10th 2001The Royal Festival Hall Live – June 10th 2001 is a live double album of English folk/rock singer-songwriter Roy Harper's 60th birthday concert at the Royal Festival Hall in London.-Disc one:#"Commune" - 5:01#"I'll See You Again" - 4:49...
- 2001 - Royal Festival Hall Live - June 10th 2001Royal Festival Hall Live - June 10th 2001The Royal Festival Hall Live – June 10th 2001 is a live double album of English folk/rock singer-songwriter Roy Harper's 60th birthday concert at the Royal Festival Hall in London.-Disc one:#"Commune" - 5:01#"I'll See You Again" - 4:49... - HUCD036 - ?
- HUCD037Today Is YesterdayToday Is Yesterday is a 2002 compilation album by English folk/rock singer-songwriter Roy Harper. Amongst its 17 tracks are six unreleased and eight rare songs. All the tracks were recorded between 1964 and 1969.- History :...
- 2002 - Today Is YesterdayToday Is YesterdayToday Is Yesterday is a 2002 compilation album by English folk/rock singer-songwriter Roy Harper. Amongst its 17 tracks are six unreleased and eight rare songs. All the tracks were recorded between 1964 and 1969.- History :... - HUCD038The Death of God"The Death of God" is a 2005 CD single by Roy Harper.-History:Of the 2003 Iraq War, Harper stated "Our famous leader took us into an illegal war and killed thousands of children. Was that cool? Or was it all just a myth?..."...
- 2005 - The Death of GodThe Death of God"The Death of God" is a 2005 CD single by Roy Harper.-History:Of the 2003 Iraq War, Harper stated "Our famous leader took us into an illegal war and killed thousands of children. Was that cool? Or was it all just a myth?..."... - HUCD039Counter CultureCounter Culture is a 2005 compilation double album by English folk/rock singer-songwriter Roy Harper featuring 25 classic Roy Harper songs, cherry picked according to his mood in April 2005. This collection spans 35 years of song writing and is intended as an introduction for anyone who's not sure...
- 2005 - Counter CultureCounter CultureCounter Culture is a 2005 compilation double album by English folk/rock singer-songwriter Roy Harper featuring 25 classic Roy Harper songs, cherry picked according to his mood in April 2005. This collection spans 35 years of song writing and is intended as an introduction for anyone who's not sure... - HUDVD40 - 2005 - Beyond the Door (DVDDVDA DVD is an optical disc storage media format, invented and developed by Philips, Sony, Toshiba, and Panasonic in 1995. DVDs offer higher storage capacity than Compact Discs while having the same dimensions....
release) - HUCD047 - 2007 - Stormcock (Digital Remaster)
- HUCD099A - 1997 - Song Of The Ages - Vol I (3 CD volume of interviews)
- HUCD099B - 1997 - Song Of The Ages - Vol II (3 CD volume of interviews)
- HUCD099C - 1997 - Song Of The Ages - Vol III (3 CD volume of interviews)
- HUCD100The Dream SocietyThe Dream Society is the nineteenth studio album by Roy Harper, released in 1998.-History:The songs on the album revolve around events in Harpers life, from the early death of his mother to reaching the age of fifty. Other important events covered include the demise of his marriage, heartbreak, his...
- 1998 - The Dream SocietyThe Dream SocietyThe Dream Society is the nineteenth studio album by Roy Harper, released in 1998.-History:The songs on the album revolve around events in Harpers life, from the early death of his mother to reaching the age of fifty. Other important events covered include the demise of his marriage, heartbreak, his...
- (Promotional Sampler CD)
Release Dates
The dates listed above are not always the albums original release date, but may be the date of re-issue on the Science Friction label. For a chronological discography see Roy HarperRoy Harper
Roy Harper is an English folk / rock singer-songwriter and guitarist who has been a professional musician since the mid 1960s...
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