Early Alchemy is a compilation album produced by Nick Webb of Acoustic Alchemy and the sixth album overall, released on 16 March 1992. The album was put together from old recordings and outtakes by Webb and Simon James, to give insight into the progression of the band's music. The album contains the original recordings of "Sarah Victoria" and "Casino", successful Acoustic Alchemy songs co-written by James. The instrumental make-up of the band differs here too, with a double bass, percussionist and string quartet (The Violettes) backing up the sound of the dual acoustic guitars. Track listing Personnel – percussion, sound effects, finger snaps Andy Baltimore – creative director Francis Bucknall – cello Mike Caldwell – photography Jeff Clyne – bass, composer, double bass Joseph Doughney – producer, digital editing, post production John Earls – violin Klaus Genuit – engineer, remixing David Gibb – design Katy Hull – violin Martin Humbey – viola Simon James – guitar, composer, guitar (steel) Ted Jensen – mastering Scott Johnson – design Doreen Kalcich – assistant producer Michael Landy – producer, digital editing, post production Ron Mathewson – double bass Ron Mathewson – bass Sonny Mediana – design John O'Keeny – percussion, conductor, vibraphone John Parsons – percussion, guitar (steel), sound effects, engineer, finger snaps, remixing Michael Pollard – production coordination Andy Ruggirello – design Dan Serrano – design Rod Shone – photography Klaus Sperber – bass Trevor Tomkins – percussion The Violettes – strings Nick Webb – composer, guitar (steel), producer, engineer, liner notes, remixing Gareth Winters – cover design Adam Zelinka – producer, digital editing, post production References Acoustic Alchemy albums 1992 compilation albums GRP Records compilation albums