CARAVAN - If I could do it all over again, I'll do it all over you Genuine 1st USA Pressing

- A Canterbury prog-rock gem mixing whimsical charm with epic organ-fueled journey

Front Cover Photo Of CARAVAN - If I could do it all over again, I'll do it all over you

"If I Could Do It All Over Again, I'd Do It All Over You" is the 1970 release by Canterbury scene rock band Caravan. It was the second album by the band, the predecessor to their best-known album" In the Land of Grey and Pink". The album is known as the epitome of Canterbury rock, featuring representative organ solos and melodic vocals typical of the band's style.

If I could do it all over again, I'll do it all over you Album Description:

Caravan's "If I Could Do It All Over Again, I'd Do It All Over You" is an original London 12" LP vinyl album that holds a significant place in the history of rock music. Released in 1970, it serves as a testament to the innovative and experimental spirit of the Canterbury scene . Produced by Terry King and recorded at Tangerine Studios in London, this album showcases the band's unique blend of progressive rock, jazz, and psychedelia.

The album cover, featuring photography by Richard Zeff, sets the stage for the musical journey that lies within. It captures the essence of the era, with its vivid colors and imagery that reflects the mind-expanding experiences of the time. As one gazes upon the cover, they are beckoned to enter a realm of musical exploration and introspection.

The track-listing of the album is divided into two sides, each offering a captivating assortment of compositions. Side One opens with the title track, "If I Could Do It All Over Again, I'd Do It All Over You". Clocking in at 3 minutes and 7 seconds, the song immediately immerses listeners in Caravan's unique sound. With its melodic vocals and intricate organ solos, it exemplifies the band's signature style.

Following the title track is the ambitious and sprawling "And I Wish I Were Stoned / Don't Worry". At over 8 minutes long, this piece takes listeners on a sonic journey through various musical landscapes. It showcases Caravan's ability to seamlessly blend different musical elements, from dreamy passages to energetic bursts of instrumental virtuosity.

"As I Feel I Die" further showcases the band's musical prowess, featuring a hauntingly beautiful melody intertwined with introspective lyrics. The track creates a sense of melancholic reflection, inviting listeners to explore the depths of their own emotions.

The album's first side concludes with "With an Ear to the Ground You Can Make It / Martinian / Only Cox / Reprise". This epic composition spans almost ten minutes and serves as a testament to Caravan's compositional skills. It seamlessly transitions between different sections, each offering its own unique sonic landscape. The use of complex time signatures and intricate instrumentation showcases the band's technical proficiency and their ability to create captivating musical narratives.

Moving on to Side Two, listeners are greeted with the upbeat and catchy "Hello Hello". This song provides a refreshing change of pace, infusing the album with a sense of joy and playfulness. The concise yet memorable composition serves as a reminder that Caravan is not afraid to experiment with different styles and moods.

"Asforteri", a short instrumental interlude, follows "Hello Hello", serving as a moment of introspection before the album delves into its longest track, "Can't Be Long Now / Francoise / For Richard / Warlock". Clocking in at over 14 minutes, this epic suite showcases the band's ability to seamlessly transition between various musical themes and motifs. From delicate acoustic passages to intricate instrumental sections, the composition takes listeners on a musical odyssey that exemplifies the progressive nature of Caravan's sound.

The album concludes with the brief yet atmospheric instrumental piece, "Limits". Clocking in at just over a minute and a half, it leaves listeners with a sense of contemplation and a desire to revisit the album's sonic tapestry.

Production & Recording Information:

Music Genre:

Progressive Rock, Canterbury Scene

Label & Catalognr:

London Records – PS 582 ZAL 9752P SH

Album Packaging

Includes the original London company inner sleeve.

Media Format:

12" LP Vinyl Stereo Gramophone Record
Total Album (Cover+Record) weight: 230 gram

Year & Country:

1970 – Made in Great Britain

Producers:
  • Terry King – Producer
  • Caravan – Producer
Recording Location:

Tangerine Studios – London, UK (1970)

Album Cover Design & Artwork:
  • Richard Zeff – Photography

Band Members / Musicians:

Band Line-up:
  • Pye Hastings – Vocals, 12 and 6 string electric guitars, Percussion
  • Dave Sinclair – Hammond Organ, Harpsichord, Piano
  • Richard Sinclair – Bass Guitar, Vocals, Percussion
  • Richard Coughlan – Drums

Complete Track-listing:

Tracklisting Side One:
  1. If I Could Do It All Over Again, I'd Do It All Over You – 3:07
  2. And I Wish I Were Stoned / Don't Worry – 8:20
  3. As I Feel I Die – 5:06
  4. With an Ear to the Ground You Can Make It / Martinian / Only Cox / Reprise – 9:54
Tracklisting Side Two:
  1. Hello Hello – 3:45
  2. Asforteri – 1:21
  3. Can't Be Long Now / Francoise / For Richard / Warlock – 14:21
  4. Limits – 1:35
Album Front Cover Photo
Front cover of Caravan's 1970 album 'If I Could Do It All Over Again, I'd Do It All Over You'. The image shows four band members sitting and standing amidst dense, green forest foliage. Overhanging leaves dominate the upper half, while the musicians are partially in shadow at the center bottom. The album title is written in psychedelic, curving light-green lettering across the lower edge, with the London Records logo in the top right corner.

This album cover captures Caravan in 1970 seated and standing in a lush forest clearing, enveloped by dense green foliage. The image feels immersive, with large overhanging chestnut leaves dominating the top half, casting a canopy-like shadow over the band.

The four musicians appear relaxed yet introspective: two sitting cross-legged in the grass, one leaning casually, and another standing slightly apart, hands in pockets. Their figures are partly shrouded in shade, emphasizing the dreamy and mysterious atmosphere typical of the era’s psychedelic imagery.

Along the bottom, the album’s title is written in playful, flowing, light-green lettering with curling flourishes, visually echoing the organic shapes of the leaves above. The bold word CARAVAN dominates, while the phrase “if i could do it all over again i’d do it all over you” runs beneath in whimsical lowercase script. In the top right corner, the yellow-and-black London Records logo subtly anchors the commercial detail against the otherwise naturalistic scene.

The composition blends natural serenity with artistic design, embodying the Canterbury scene’s blend of whimsy, sophistication, and a touch of surreal escapism.

Album Back Cover Photo
Back cover of Caravan's 1970 album 'If I Could Do It All Over Again, I'd Do It All Over You'. The design features a white background with black psychedelic typography and mirrored band photos around the central distorted Caravan logo. The full track listing for Side One and Side Two is printed at the top center. Small circular portraits of band members and management with their names in hand-drawn lettering surround the central design, while additional credits are listed at the bottom.

The back cover of the original 1970 London/Decca release presents a striking black-and-white psychedelic design. At the center, the word Caravan is distorted into an oval, bold shape reminiscent of liquid lettering, anchoring the composition.

Radiating outward from the center are mirrored images of band members in playful, dynamic poses, their arms and legs extending like spokes in a surreal wheel. Around the edges, small circular portraits of individuals, including the musicians and management, are framed with whimsical hand-drawn lettering identifying each by name and role.

At the top, the full track listing is neatly presented for Side One and Side Two, complete with timings and songwriting credits (Coughlan, Hastings, Sinclair, Sinclair). The typography contrasts the otherwise fluid artwork with its structured block text.

The lower section includes detailed musician credits, humorously listing not just instruments but also quirky additions like "a mixture of electric flat irons and assorted ashtrays." The bottom margin bears the ©1970 Decca Record Company Ltd. notice, along with distribution details.

The overall effect blends formal information with tongue-in-cheek humor and visual experimentation, reflecting the Canterbury scene’s playful and unconventional spirit.

First Photo of Original Custom Inner Sleeve
Original custom London Records inner sleeve from Caravan's 1970 album 'If I Could Do It All Over Again, I'd Do It All Over You'. The sleeve is printed in full color with the slogan 'the music of today... the sound of today...' at the top and a large blue London logo alongside Deram and ffrr branding. The design is divided into two sections: one highlighting Mantovani LPs with cover art thumbnails, and the other featuring the 'Phase 4 Stereo' series, displaying a grid of album covers with bold colors and typography. The overall design promotes the label's contemporary catalog.

This image shows the original custom inner sleeve issued with the 1970 London Records pressing of Caravan’s album. The sleeve is both a protective insert and a marketing showcase for the label’s catalog.

Across the top runs the slogan “the music of today... the sound of today...” alongside the distinctive blue London logo, flanked by smaller Deram and ffrr icons, reinforcing the label’s corporate identity.

The design is structured as a colorful grid divided into two categories. On the left, a column of Mantovani albums is displayed, each represented by a miniature reproduction of its cover art — from orchestral glamour shots to stylized cityscapes and abstract designs. On the right, the Phase 4 Stereo series dominates, featuring bold and dramatic covers such as Film Spectacular, Dimensions in Sound, and Fiddler on the Roof.

The layout emphasizes vibrant artwork and modern typography, creating a sense of innovation and accessibility. This sleeve not only protected the record but also functioned as a visual advertisement, inviting listeners to expand their collections within London’s contemporary roster.

Second Photo of Original Custom Inner Sleeve
Reverse side of the original custom London Records inner sleeve from Caravan's 1970 album 'If I Could Do It All Over Again, I'd Do It All Over You'. The design features a grid of colorful miniature LP covers printed on a white background. The albums include releases from Tom Jones, Procol Harum, The Rolling Stones, Engelbert Humperdinck, and Ten Years After, among others. The sleeve functions as a promotional catalog, with two vertical columns separated by a blue divider at the top, each row filled with album art in full color.

The reverse side of the original London Records inner sleeve serves as a full-color promotional catalog from 1970. The layout is clean and symmetrical, divided into two vertical sections topped with a slim blue bar for structure.

Each section contains rows of miniature album covers, showcasing a diverse range of artists from the London and Deram labels. Notable titles include The Rolling Stones – Beggars Banquet, Procol Harum, Ten Years After – Stonedhenge, and multiple Tom Jones records, alongside works from Engelbert Humperdinck and Anthony Newley. The colorful covers contrast vividly against the white background, creating a mosaic of the label’s late-1960s and early-1970s catalog.

At the bottom margin, the sleeve carries the imprint: London Records, Inc., 539 West 25th Street, New York, N.Y. 10001, underscoring its dual role as packaging and advertising material. This side of the sleeve transforms the record insert into a portable gallery of the era’s pop, rock, and easy-listening offerings.

Close up of Side Two record’s label
Close-up of Side One label from Caravan's 1970 album 'If I Could Do It All Over Again, I'd Do It All Over You'. The label is printed in bright blue with silver lettering and the London Records logo in a rectangular box at the top. The word 'STEREOPHONIC' appears boldly across the middle, with track titles, timings, and catalog details listed below. The catalog number PS 582 and matrix number ZAL 9752P SH are visible on the right side. The center hole is reinforced with a spindle mark.

This image shows a detailed close-up of the original Side One record label from Caravan’s 1970 release on London Records. The design uses a striking blue background with silver text for high contrast.

At the top sits the London logo inside a rectangular box, immediately followed by the bold word STEREOPHONIC, emphasizing the stereo recording format. To the left, the catalog number PS 582 and the word Stereo appear, while to the right, the side indicator (Side 1) and matrix number ZAL 9752P SH are clearly printed.

Below, the album’s long title If I Could Do It All Over Again, I’d Do It All Over You is centered, with the full Side One track listing printed beneath, including timings and multi-part titles. The composer credits (Coughlan, Hastings, Sinclair, Sinclair) are noted at the bottom, along with the band name Caravan.

The circular layout, metallic ink, and precision printing reflect the high production standards of London Records in 1970, while the spindle mark at the center shows signs of actual play and use.

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