The Spangle Maker

The Spangle Maker
EP by Cocteau Twins
Released	April 2, 1984
Recorded	Palladium Studios, Edinburgh and Rooster Studios, London
Genre	Ethereal
Length	18:30
Label	4AD - BAD405
Producer	Cocteau Twins
Cocteau Twins chronology
Sunburst and Snowblind (1983) The Spangle Maker (1984) Treasure (1984)

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The Spangle Maker is an EP by the Scottish rock group Cocteau Twins, released on 4AD records in April 1984. It was the first recording to be released after Simon Raymonde joined the band. The EP features two versions of "Pearly-Dewdrops' Drops", and two B-sides, all of which have been performed live.

The Spangle Maker and Pepper-Tree were recorded at the Palladium Studios in Edinburgh and mixed at Rooster in West London. Pearly-Dewdrops' Drops was recorded at Rooster.

Track listing

All tracks written by Elizabeth Fraser, Robin Guthrie and Simon Raymonde

12": 4AD / BAD 405 (UK)

1. "The Spangle Maker" - 4:40
2. "Pearly-Dewdrops' Drops" - 5:13
3. "Pepper-Tree" - 3:57

CD: 4AD / BAD 405 CD (UK)

1. "The Spangle Maker" - 4:40
2. "Pearly-Dewdrops' Drops" (12-inch version) - 5:13
3. "Pepper-Tree" - 3:57
4. "Pearly-Dewdrops' Drops" (7-inch version) - 4:11

• CD version released in 1991

Personnel

• Elizabeth Fraser - vocals
• Robin Guthrie - guitar
• Simon Raymonde - bass
• John Madden - recording engineer ("Pearly-Dewdrops' Drops"), mixing engineer
• Jon Turner - recording engineer ("The Spangle Maker", "Pepper-Tree")