Nash the Slash: Decomposing (1981)

I suppose that Decomposing could have two meanings here. First, it could mean that something is rotting. And, I guess it could mean the opposite of composing as it relates to music. That's a pretty clever title. And, the cover image is clever too, since it depicts the musical staff fading away, or decomposing. From Discogs:

"This is the first album playable at any speed. Being all-instrumental music, there are no voices to affect the realism of the orchestrations. Thus the album becomes a collection of electronic concertos, each movement being defined by the speed of the turntable. A turntable with speeds of 33, 45 and 78 rpm, creates a different ratio within the pieces, yet maintains a familiar melodic drama.

Saying all this, the record was recorded to produce the sound you hear at 45rpm and any compilations using tracks taken from this record reflect this."

Others have challenged this statement. Maybe this is the first 12" record playable at any speed.

There are four instrumental tracks on this EP (or mini album): The Calling, Life in Loch Ness, Womble, and Pilgrim's Lament. I really like this release. Of course, I have never played this at 78 RPM. I suppose that would be interesting.