Ultimate Gospel (target exclusive 27 track edition)

~ Release by Elvis (see all versions of this release, 5 available)

Annotation

Tracks 24 & 25 are bonus tracks.

℗ & © 2007 Sony BMG Entertainment

Other Identifiers
Matrix / Runout: DIDP 149240 1
Mastering SID Code: IFPI L327
Mould SID Code: IFPI 50DE

Annotation last modified on 2025-09-14 07:53 UTC.

Tracklist

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1How Great Thou Art
bass:
Charlie McCoy (white blues harmonica player, 1960s-present) (from 1966-05-25 until 1966-05-28), Bob Moore (U.S. bassist and bandleader) (from 1966-05-25 until 1966-05-28) and Henry Strzelecki (from 1966-05-25 until 1966-05-28)
drums (drum set):
D.J. Fontana and Buddy Harman (Session drummer and songwriter) (from 1966-05-25 until 1966-05-28)
guitar:
Charlie McCoy (white blues harmonica player, 1960s-present) (from 1966-05-25 until 1966-05-28), Scotty Moore (American guitarist and recording engineer) (from 1966-05-25 until 1966-05-28) and Chip Young (American session guitarist, bassist, producer in the genre of country) (from 1966-05-25 until 1966-05-28)
harmonica:
Charlie McCoy (white blues harmonica player, 1960s-present) (from 1966-05-25 until 1966-05-28)
organ:
David Briggs (English organist and composer) (from 1966-05-25 until 1966-05-28) and Henry Slaughter (from 1966-05-25 until 1966-05-28)
piano:
David Briggs (English organist and composer) (from 1966-05-25 until 1966-05-28), Floyd Cramer (from 1966-05-25 until 1966-05-28) and Henry Slaughter (from 1966-05-25 until 1966-05-28)
saxophone:
Rufus Long (from 1966-05-25 until 1966-05-28) and Boots Randolph (from 1966-05-25 until 1966-05-28)
steel guitar:
Pete Drake (steel guitar player) (from 1966-05-25 until 1966-05-28)
timpani:
Buddy Harman (Session drummer and songwriter) (from 1966-05-25 until 1966-05-28)
trumpet:
Ray Stevens (trumpeter) (from 1966-05-25 until 1966-05-28)
vocals:
Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”), Dolores Edgin (from 1966-05-25 until 1966-05-28), The Imperials (gospel/CCM group) (from 1966-05-25 until 1966-05-28), The Jordanaires (southern gospel group) (from 1966-05-25 until 1966-05-28), Millie Kirkham (from 1966-05-25 until 1966-05-28) and June Page (from 1966-05-25 until 1966-05-28)
recorded at:
RCA Studio B (Nashville, TN) in Nashville, Tennessee, United States (from 1966-05-25 until 1966-05-28)
cover recording of:
How Great Thou Art (Hine’s version) (from 1966-05-25 until 1966-05-28)
additional lyricist:
Stuart K. Hine (from 1931 until 1949)
lyricist:
Carl Gustav Boberg
composer:
Stuart K. Hine (from 1931 until 1949)
translator:
Stuart K. Hine (from 1931 until 1949, in 1949)
publisher:
Thankyou Music Ltd.
translated version of:
O store Gud
3:02
2So High
bass:
Charlie McCoy (white blues harmonica player, 1960s-present) (from 1966-05-25 until 1966-05-28), Bob Moore (U.S. bassist and bandleader) (from 1966-05-25 until 1966-05-28) and Henry Strzelecki (from 1966-05-25 until 1966-05-28)
drums (drum set):
D.J. Fontana and Buddy Harman (Session drummer and songwriter) (from 1966-05-25 until 1966-05-28)
guitar:
Charlie McCoy (white blues harmonica player, 1960s-present) (from 1966-05-25 until 1966-05-28), Scotty Moore (American guitarist and recording engineer) (from 1966-05-25 until 1966-05-28) and Chip Young (American session guitarist, bassist, producer in the genre of country) (from 1966-05-25 until 1966-05-28)
harmonica:
Charlie McCoy (white blues harmonica player, 1960s-present) (from 1966-05-25 until 1966-05-28)
organ:
David Briggs (English organist and composer) (from 1966-05-25 until 1966-05-28) and Henry Slaughter (from 1966-05-25 until 1966-05-28)
piano:
David Briggs (English organist and composer) (from 1966-05-25 until 1966-05-28), Floyd Cramer (from 1966-05-25 until 1966-05-28) and Henry Slaughter (from 1966-05-25 until 1966-05-28)
saxophone:
Rufus Long (from 1966-05-25 until 1966-05-28) and Boots Randolph (from 1966-05-25 until 1966-05-28)
steel guitar:
Pete Drake (steel guitar player) (from 1966-05-25 until 1966-05-28)
timpani:
Buddy Harman (Session drummer and songwriter) (from 1966-05-25 until 1966-05-28)
trumpet:
Ray Stevens (trumpeter) (from 1966-05-25 until 1966-05-28)
vocals:
Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”), Dolores Edgin (from 1966-05-25 until 1966-05-28), The Imperials (gospel/CCM group) (from 1966-05-25 until 1966-05-28), The Jordanaires (southern gospel group) (from 1966-05-25 until 1966-05-28), Millie Kirkham (from 1966-05-25 until 1966-05-28) and June Page (from 1966-05-25 until 1966-05-28)
recorded at:
RCA Studio B (Nashville, TN) in Nashville, Tennessee, United States (from 1966-05-25 until 1966-05-28)
recording of:
So High (from 1966-05-25 until 1966-05-28)
writer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
1:58
3Amazing Grace
bass:
Norbert Putnam (on 1971-03-15)
drums (drum set):
Jerry Carrigan (US drummer) (on 1971-03-15)
guitar:
James Burton (guitarist) (on 1971-03-15) and Chip Young (American session guitarist, bassist, producer in the genre of country) (on 1971-03-15)
harmonica:
Charlie McCoy (white blues harmonica player, 1960s-present) (on 1971-03-15)
piano:
David Briggs (English organist and composer) (on 1971-03-15)
lead vocals:
Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”) (on 1971-03-15)
vocals:
Ginger Holladay (American singer-songwriter) (on 1971-03-15), Mary Holladay (on 1971-03-15), The Imperials (gospel/CCM group) (on 1971-03-15), Millie Kirkham (on 1971-03-15) and The Nashville Edition (on 1971-03-15)
recorded at:
RCA Studio B (Nashville, TN) in Nashville, Tennessee, United States (on 1971-03-15)
cover recording of:
Amazing Grace (popular hymn first published 1779, catch‐all) (on 1971-03-15)
publisher:
Alfred Music (publisher of sheet music for music education)
lyricist:
John Newton (English poet) (in 1779)
additional composer:
Edwin Othello Excell
composer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation, EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), Patterdale Music Ltd., Rokstone Music Ltd., Universal Classics & Jazz (Japanese label division - read the annotation before using!), Universal Music Publishing Group Japan (work publisher – do NOT use as a release label), イーエムアイ音楽出版 C・F事業部 (EMI Music Publishing Japan C.F. division) (until 2021-06-30) and ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング EMI外国事業部 (Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc., EMI Overseas Division, sub‐publisher for non‐Japanese works) (from 2021-07-01 to present)
part of:
Viisikielinen (Song book of "Viides herätysliike") (number: 94)
33:35
4Crying in the Chapel
producer:
Steve Sholes
bass:
Bob Moore (U.S. bassist and bandleader) (on 1960-10-30)
double bass:
Bob Moore (U.S. bassist and bandleader)
drums (drum set):
D.J. Fontana (on 1960-10-30) and Buddy Harman (Session drummer and songwriter) (on 1960-10-30)
guitar:
Hank Garland (on 1960-10-30) and Scotty Moore (American guitarist and recording engineer) (on 1960-10-30)
instruments:
Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”) (on 1960-10-30)
piano:
Floyd Cramer (on 1960-10-30)
saxophone:
Boots Randolph (on 1960-10-30)
background vocals:
The Jordanaires (southern gospel group)
lead vocals:
Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”) (on 1960-10-31)
vocals:
Charlie Hodge (on 1960-10-30), The Jordanaires (southern gospel group) (on 1960-10-30) and Millie Kirkham (on 1960-10-30)
additional performer:
The Jordanaires (southern gospel group) (on 1960-10-31)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BMG Music (in 1965), RCA Corporation (formerly Radio Corporation of America till late 1960s, became BMG Music in 1986) (in 1965) and Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008) (in 2002)
recorded at:
RCA Studio B (Nashville, TN) in Nashville, Tennessee, United States (on 1960-10-30)
part of:
Dave Marsh: The Best of the Top 40 Singles: 1965 (recordings) (number: 26)
cover recording of:
Crying in the Chapel (from 1960-10-30 until 1960-10-31)
lyricist and composer:
Artie Glenn (in 1953)
publisher:
Chappell & Co., Inc. (USA), Chappell Morris Ltd., Hill & Range Songs, Inc. (publisher) and Mijac Music
2.752:25
5You'll Never Walk Alone
vocal:
The Jordanaires (southern gospel group) and Millie Kirkham
cover recording of:
You’ll Never Walk Alone (Carousel)
lyricist:
Oscar Hammerstein II (of Rodgers & Hammerstein)
composer:
Richard Rodgers (composer)
publisher:
Chappell Music Ltd., EMI Music Publishing (do not use as a release label!), EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), T.B. Harms Company, The Welk Music Group, Williamson Music Company and Williamson Music, Inc.
part of:
Carousel (Rodgers & Hammerstein musical)
2:45
6Swing Down Sweet Chariot
vocal:
The Jordanaires (southern gospel group) and Millie Kirkham
recording of:
Swing Down Sweet Chariot
writer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
version of:
Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
recording of:
Swing Down Sweet Chariot (trad. arr. Elvis)
writer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
arranger:
Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”)
arrangement of:
Swing Down Sweet Chariot
32:34
7In My Father's House
bass:
Bob Moore (U.S. bassist and bandleader) (on 1960-10-30)
drums (drum set):
D.J. Fontana (on 1960-10-30) and Buddy Harman (Session drummer and songwriter) (on 1960-10-30)
guitar:
Hank Garland (on 1960-10-30) and Scotty Moore (American guitarist and recording engineer) (on 1960-10-30)
instruments:
Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”) (on 1960-10-30)
piano:
Floyd Cramer (on 1960-10-30)
saxophone:
Boots Randolph (on 1960-10-30)
vocals:
Charlie Hodge (on 1960-10-30), The Jordanaires (southern gospel group) (on 1960-10-30) and Millie Kirkham (on 1960-10-30)
recorded at:
RCA Studio B (Nashville, TN) in Nashville, Tennessee, United States (on 1960-10-30)
cover recording of:
In My Father’s House (on 1960-10-30)
lyricist:
Aileene Hanks
composer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
32:06
8Milky White Way
vocal:
The Jordanaires (southern gospel group) and Millie Kirkham
cover recording of:
Milky White Way (Elvis arr.)
writer:
Landers Coleman
arranger:
Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”)
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation
arrangement of:
Milky White Way
2:15
9His Hand in Mine
bass:
Bob Moore (U.S. bassist and bandleader) (on 1960-10-30)
double bass:
Bob Moore (U.S. bassist and bandleader)
drums (drum set):
D.J. Fontana (on 1960-10-30) and Buddy Harman (Session drummer and songwriter) (on 1960-10-30)
guitar:
Hank Garland (on 1960-10-30) and Scotty Moore (American guitarist and recording engineer) (on 1960-10-30)
instruments:
Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”) (on 1960-10-30)
piano:
Floyd Cramer (on 1960-10-30)
saxophone:
Boots Randolph (on 1960-10-30)
background vocals:
The Jordanaires (southern gospel group)
lead vocals:
Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”)
vocals:
Charlie Hodge (on 1960-10-30), The Jordanaires (southern gospel group) (on 1960-10-30) and Millie Kirkham (on 1960-10-30)
recorded at:
RCA Studio B (Nashville, TN) in Nashville, Tennessee, United States (on 1960-10-30)
cover recording of:
His Hand in Mine (on 1960-10-30)
writer:
Mosie Lister (Gospel song writer)
43:16
10I Believe in the Man in the Sky
vocal:
Charlie Hodge, The Jordanaires (southern gospel group) and Millie Kirkham
cover recording of:
I Believe in the Man in the Sky
writer:
Richard Howard (US songwriter)
publisher:
Rosarita Music
2:13
11Where Could I Go but to the Lord
vocal:
Dolores Edgin, The Imperials (gospel/CCM group), The Jordanaires (southern gospel group), Millie Kirkham and June Page
cover recording of:
Where Could I Go but to the Lord
lyricist and composer:
James B. Coats
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation and Stamps Baxter Music & Printing Co.
3:38
12If the Lord Wasn't Walking by My Side
vocal:
Dolores Edgin, The Imperials (gospel/CCM group), The Jordanaires (southern gospel group), Millie Kirkham and June Page
recording of:
If the Lord Wasn't Walking by My Side
writer:
Henry Slaughter
publisher:
Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships)
1:38
13Run On
vocal:
Dolores Edgin, The Imperials (gospel/CCM group), The Jordanaires (southern gospel group), Millie Kirkham and June Page
arranger:
Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”)
recording of:
God’s Gonna Cut You Down
writer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
2:23
14He Touched Me
bass:
Norbert Putnam (from 1971-05-17 until 1971-05-21)
drums (drum set):
Kenny Buttrey (from 1971-05-17 until 1971-05-21) and Jerry Carrigan (US drummer) (from 1971-05-17 until 1971-05-21)
guitar:
James Burton (guitarist) (from 1971-05-17 until 1971-05-21) and Chip Young (American session guitarist, bassist, producer in the genre of country) (from 1971-05-17 until 1971-05-21)
harmonica:
Charlie McCoy (white blues harmonica player, 1960s-present) (from 1971-05-17 until 1971-05-21)
organ:
Charlie McCoy (white blues harmonica player, 1960s-present) (from 1971-05-17 until 1971-05-21) and Glen Spreen (Arranger, keyboardist, producer, conductor, and songwriter) (from 1971-05-17 until 1971-05-21)
percussion:
Larry Londin (from 1971-05-17 until 1971-05-21) and Charlie McCoy (white blues harmonica player, 1960s-present) (from 1971-05-17 until 1971-05-21)
piano:
David Briggs (English organist and composer) (from 1971-05-17 until 1971-05-21) and Joe Moscheo (from 1971-05-17 until 1971-05-21)
lead vocals:
Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”) (on 1971-05-18)
vocals:
Ginger Holladay (American singer-songwriter) (from 1971-05-17 until 1971-05-21), The Imperials (gospel/CCM group) (from 1971-05-17 until 1971-05-21, on 1971-05-18), Millie Kirkham (from 1971-05-17 until 1971-05-21), June Page (from 1971-05-17 until 1971-05-21) and Temple Riser (from 1971-05-17 until 1971-05-21)
recorded at:
RCA Studio B (Nashville, TN) in Nashville, Tennessee, United States (from 1971-05-17 until 1971-05-21)
cover recording of:
He Touched Me (from 1971-05-17 until 1971-05-21)
lyricist and composer:
Bill Gaither (contemporary gospel singer & songwriter)
publisher:
Fine Balance Music Ltd.
cover recording of:
He Touched Me (on 1971-05-18)
lyricist and composer:
Bill Gaither (contemporary gospel singer & songwriter)
publisher:
Fine Balance Music Ltd.
2.652:39
15Bosom of Abraham
lead vocals:
Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”) (on 1971-06-09)
vocals:
The Imperials (gospel/CCM group) (on 1971-06-09)
recording of:
Bosom of Abraham (on 1971-06-09)
writer:
Ted Brooks and George McFadden
41:36
16Lead Me, Guide Me
lead vocals:
Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”) (on 1971-05-17)
cover recording of:
Lead Me, Guide Me (on 1971-05-17)
lyricist and composer:
Doris Akers
32:41
17Joshua Fit the Battle
vocal:
The Jordanaires (southern gospel group) and Millie Kirkham
arranger:
Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”)
cover recording of:
Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho
lyricist and composer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
2:40
18If We Never Meet Again
vocal:
The Jordanaires (southern gospel group) and Millie Kirkham
cover recording of:
If We Never Meet Again
lyricist and composer:
Albert E. Brumley
41:59
19I, John
vocal:
Dolores Edgin, The Imperials (gospel/CCM group), Millie Kirkham, Sonja Montgomery and June Page
recording of:
I, John
writer:
Bill Gaither (contemporary gospel singer & songwriter)
2:17
20Reach Out to Jesus
vocal:
The Imperials (gospel/CCM group), Millie Kirkham, Sonja Montgomery and June Page
cover recording of:
Reach Out to Jesus
lyricist and composer:
Ralph Carmichael
publisher:
Fine Balance Music Ltd.
3:15
21Who Am I?
vocal:
Joe Babcock, Dolores Edgin, Millie Kirkham, Sonja Montgomery and Hurshel Wiginton
cover recording of:
Who Am I? (on 1969-02-22)
lyricist and composer:
Rusty Goodman
43:20
22Help Me
vocals:
J.D. Sumner & The Stamps
cover recording of:
Help Me
lyricist and composer:
Larry Gatlin
publisher:
First Generation Music
32:30
23An Evening Prayer
bass:
Norbert Putnam (on 1971-05-18)
drums (drum set):
Kenny Buttrey (on 1971-05-18) and Jerry Carrigan (US drummer) (on 1971-05-18)
guitar:
James Burton (guitarist) (on 1971-05-18) and Chip Young (American session guitarist, bassist, producer in the genre of country) (on 1971-05-18)
harmonica:
Charlie McCoy (white blues harmonica player, 1960s-present) (on 1971-05-18)
organ:
Charlie McCoy (white blues harmonica player, 1960s-present) (on 1971-05-18) and Glen Spreen (Arranger, keyboardist, producer, conductor, and songwriter) (on 1971-05-18)
percussion:
Larry Londin (on 1971-05-18) and Charlie McCoy (white blues harmonica player, 1960s-present) (on 1971-05-18)
piano:
David Briggs (English organist and composer) (on 1971-05-18) and Joe Moscheo (on 1971-05-18)
lead vocals:
Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”) (on 1971-05-18)
vocals:
Ginger Holladay (American singer-songwriter) (on 1971-05-18), The Imperials (gospel/CCM group) (on 1971-05-18), Millie Kirkham (on 1971-05-18), June Page (on 1971-05-18) and Temple Riser (on 1971-05-18)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
RCA Records (not for release label use! for the imprint, please use “RCA” instead) (in 1972)
recorded at:
RCA Studio B (Nashville, TN) in Nashville, Tennessee, United States (on 1971-05-18)
cover recording of:
An Evening Prayer (on 1971-05-18)
lyricist:
C. Maude Battersby (Gospel songwriter)
composer:
C. Maude Battersby (Gospel songwriter) and Charles Hutchinson Gabriel (in 1911)
41:56
24I Believe
double bass:
Bill Black (US bassist/leader for Elvis/Bill Black's Combo) (on 1957-01-12)
drums (drum set):
D.J. Fontana (on 1957-01-12)
electric guitar:
Scotty Moore (American guitarist and recording engineer) (on 1957-01-12)
piano:
Gordon Stoker (US pianist, tenor vocalist and music publisher) (on 1957-01-12)
background vocals:
The Jordanaires (southern gospel group) (on 1957-01-12)
lead vocals:
Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”) (on 1957-01-12)
cover recording of:
I Believe (on 1957-01-12)
writer:
Ervin Drake (Songwriter), Irvin Graham, Jimmy Shirl (Songwriter) and Al Stillman
publisher:
Adaken Music, Cromwell Music, Inc., Gentlemen Jim Music Corp., Hampshire House Publishing Corp., L and S Freedom Music, Lindabet Music Corporation, Tadzio Music Corp., The Songwriters Guild, The Stillman Song Company and TRO Essex Music Ltd.
42:06
25It Is No Secret (What God Can Do)
vocal:
The Jordanaires (southern gospel group)
cover recording of:
It Is No Secret (on 1957-01-19)
lyricist and composer:
Stuart Hamblen
publisher:
Duchess Music Corporation (BMI-affiliated), Hamblen Music, MCA Music Ltd. and Songs of Universal, Inc. (BMI)
43:56
26Take My Hand, Precious Lord
double bass:
Bill Black (US bassist/leader for Elvis/Bill Black's Combo) (on 1957-01-13)
drums (drum set):
D.J. Fontana (on 1957-01-13)
electric guitar:
Scotty Moore (American guitarist and recording engineer) (on 1957-01-13)
guitar:
Scotty Moore (American guitarist and recording engineer)
membranophone:
D.J. Fontana
piano:
Gordon Stoker (US pianist, tenor vocalist and music publisher) (on 1957-01-13)
additional background vocals:
The Jordanaires (southern gospel group)
background vocals:
The Jordanaires (southern gospel group) (on 1957-01-13)
lead vocals:
Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”) (on 1957-01-13)
cover recording of:
Take My Hand, Precious Lord (on 1957-01-13)
lyricist and arranger:
Thomas A. Dorsey (blues and gospel musician aka “Georgia Tom”)
additional composer:
Thomas A. Dorsey (blues and gospel musician aka “Georgia Tom”)
composer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
previously attributed to:
George Nelson Allen (American composer from the 1800s)
43:19
27(There'll Be) Peace in the Valley (For Me)
engineer:
Thorne Nogar
producer:
Steve Sholes
double bass:
Bill Black (US bassist/leader for Elvis/Bill Black's Combo) (on 1957-01-13)
drums (drum set):
D.J. Fontana (on 1957-01-13)
electric guitar:
Scotty Moore (American guitarist and recording engineer) (on 1957-01-13)
piano:
Gordon Stoker (US pianist, tenor vocalist and music publisher) (on 1957-01-13)
background vocals:
The Jordanaires (southern gospel group) (on 1957-01-13)
lead vocals:
Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”) (on 1957-01-13)
vocals:
The Jordanaires (southern gospel group) (on 1957-01-13)
recorded at:
Radio Recorders (Santa Monica Blvd. location since 1949) in West Hollywood, California, United States (on 1957-01-13)
cover recording of:
There’ll Be Peace in the Valley for Me (on 1957-01-13)
publisher:
Thomas A. Dorsey (blues and gospel musician aka “Georgia Tom”) (on 1939-01-25)
lyricist and composer:
Thomas A. Dorsey (blues and gospel musician aka “Georgia Tom”)
publisher:
Carlin Music Corp., Rightsong Music, Unichappell Music, Unichappell Music, Inc., Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996) and Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
3.653:21

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Release

liner notes:Ernst Mikael Jorgensen
Gladys Presley
producer:Ernst Mikael Jorgensen (task: compilation producer)
Roger Semon (task: compilation producer)
manufactured by, distributed by and copyrighted (©) by:Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008)
licensed from:Bertelsmann AG
Sony Corporation (holding company prior to 2021-04-01, not a release label)
glass mastered at:Sony DADC (optical disc manufacturing company)
Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/release/17165662 [info]