Genesis (June 27, 1969) "Where The Sour Turns To Sweet" / "In Hiding" Single 7" (Decca F 12949)

Release Date: June 27, 1969 Label: Decca Format: 7" Vinyl Single

Country: United Kingdom Catalogue Number: F 12949

THE RELEASE	WHAT THE LABEL SHOWS
Genesis’ early single “Where The Sour Turns To Sweet”, a melodic, orchestrated pop track from their debut album From Genesis to Revelation, backed with “In Hiding”. Produced by Jonathan King with arrangements by Arthur Greenslade.	• Decca label with large “A” logo • Side A: “Where The Sour Turns To Sweet” (Genesis) • Side B: “In Hiding” (Genesis) • Produced by Jonathan King • Catalogue F 12949

CONTEXT AND NOTES

VARIANTS & PACKAGING

Released on June 27, 1969, this single was one of Genesis’ very first releases. It reflects the band’s early sound under Jonathan King’s guidance, blending folk, pop, and progressive elements with Peter Gabriel on lead vocals, Tony Banks on keyboards, Anthony Phillips on guitar, Mike Rutherford on bass, and John Silver on drums. Additional musicians include Chris Stewart (drums on some tracks) and string/horn arrangements by Arthur Greenslade and Lew Warburton.

UK Variants: • Acetate, 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided (Demo) (1968) • 7", 45 RPM, Single – Decca F 12949 (1969) • 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo – Decca F 12949 (1969) • 7", 45 RPM – Decca F 12949 (1969) Overseas Variants: • New Zealand – Decca DEC 482 (1969) Packaging:  Standard Decca company sleeve

CHART DATA	RELATED RELEASES
UK Singles Chart: Did not chart	• From Genesis to Revelation (1969 album)

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