The Goon Show, Volume 23: “The Collapse of the British Railway Sandwich System” (2009 pressing)

~ Release by The Goons (see all versions of this release, 2 available)

Annotation

The Collapse of the British Railway Sandwich System - 8 March 1954
The Lost Gold Mine (of Charlotte) - 5 October 1954
The Canal - 2 November 1954
The House of Teeth - 31 January 1956

Different CDs on this 2009 pressed edition. Note the paint on the inner ring. Can be seen when looking at Harry's face. Also matrix cat no changes (A0101351598-0102/0202).

Slightly different pressing of CD. Wider clear ring at centre, less of Harry's face now visible.
Different matrix Sony DADC catalogue number on CDs "A0101351598-0102/0202"
Cat no on CD is longer 978 0563 527978
On rear of cover text above barcode is "978-0-563-52797-8" (Missing the "ISBN")
On first page of booklet add a credit of "With thanks to Norma Farnes"
On first page of booklet longer catalogue no of 978 0563 527978

Both in identical clear plastic trays.

Matrix / Runout (CD1): IFPI L551 Sony DADC A0101351598-0102 11 A00
Mastering SID Code (CD1): IFPI L551
Mould SID Code (CD1): IFPI 94Z1
DiscID (CD1): oUKtOPcqe6STBScGWetOwLgCQyU-
Matrix / Runout (CD2): IFPI L555 SONY A0101351598-0202 15 A00
Mastering SID Code (CD2): IFPI L555
Mould SID Code (CD2): IFPI 94K8
DiscID (CD2): I1Rg..5qULKKmmW.97hgye5Asok-

Annotation last modified on 2025-01-23 14:41 UTC.

Tracklist

1▶CD: The Collapse of the British Rail Sandwich System / The Lost Gold Mine (Of Charlotte)
2▼CD: The Canal / The House of Teeth
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1The Canal: This Is the BBC Home Service
producer:
Peter Eton (BBC producer)
spoken vocals [announcer]:
Wallace Greenslade (BBC Radio announcer and newsreader) (on 1954-10-31)
live partial recording of:
The Canal (1954-11-02: Series 5, Episode 6) (on 1954-10-31)
writer:
Spike Milligan
The Goons2:19
2The Canal: My Name Is Neddy Seagoon
producer:
Peter Eton (BBC producer)
spoken vocals:
Valentine Dyall (actor) (on 1954-10-31), Spike Milligan (on 1954-10-31), Harry Secombe (actor, comedian, singer, television presenter) (on 1954-10-31) and Peter Sellers (English actor and comedian) (on 1954-10-31)
live partial recording of:
The Canal (1954-11-02: Series 5, Episode 6) (on 1954-10-31)
writer:
Spike Milligan
The Goons2:11
3The Canal: Anybody About
producer:
Peter Eton (BBC producer)
spoken vocals:
Valentine Dyall (actor) (on 1954-10-31), Spike Milligan (on 1954-10-31), Harry Secombe (actor, comedian, singer, television presenter) (on 1954-10-31) and Peter Sellers (English actor and comedian) (on 1954-10-31)
live partial recording of:
The Canal (1954-11-02: Series 5, Episode 6) (on 1954-10-31)
writer:
Spike Milligan
The Goons4:21
4The Canal: C-Jam Blues
producer:
Peter Eton (BBC producer)
harmonica:
Max Geldray (on 1954-10-31)
Max Geldray2:12
5The Canal: The Canal, Chapter Four
producer:
Peter Eton (BBC producer)
spoken vocals:
Valentine Dyall (actor) (on 1954-10-31), Spike Milligan (on 1954-10-31), Harry Secombe (actor, comedian, singer, television presenter) (on 1954-10-31) and Peter Sellers (English actor and comedian) (on 1954-10-31)
live partial recording of:
The Canal (1954-11-02: Series 5, Episode 6) (on 1954-10-31)
writer:
Spike Milligan
The Goons1:52
6The Canal: Hello, Lloyds
producer:
Peter Eton (BBC producer)
spoken vocals:
Valentine Dyall (actor) (on 1954-10-31), Spike Milligan (on 1954-10-31), Harry Secombe (actor, comedian, singer, television presenter) (on 1954-10-31) and Peter Sellers (English actor and comedian) (on 1954-10-31)
live partial recording of:
The Canal (1954-11-02: Series 5, Episode 6) (on 1954-10-31)
writer:
Spike Milligan
The Goons3:34
7The Canal: Er, Yes, Sir
producer:
Peter Eton (BBC producer)
spoken vocals:
Valentine Dyall (actor) (on 1954-10-31), Spike Milligan (on 1954-10-31), Harry Secombe (actor, comedian, singer, television presenter) (on 1954-10-31) and Peter Sellers (English actor and comedian) (on 1954-10-31)
live partial recording of:
The Canal (1954-11-02: Series 5, Episode 6) (on 1954-10-31)
writer:
Spike Milligan
The Goons1:24
8The Canal: Sometimes I’m Happy
producer:
Peter Eton (BBC producer)
vocals:
Ray Ellington (on 1954-10-31)
orchestra:
The Ray Ellington Quartet (on 1954-10-31)
live recording of:
Sometimes I’m Happy (on 1954-10-31)
lyricist:
Vincent Youmans
composer:
Irving Caesar
publisher:
Harms, Inc.
part of:
Hit the Deck (1927 musical)
part of:
Hit the Deck (1955 movie)
The Ray Ellington Quartet2:41
9The Canal: Thank You, I Accept Your Apology
producer:
Peter Eton (BBC producer)
spoken vocals:
Valentine Dyall (actor) (on 1954-10-31), Spike Milligan (on 1954-10-31), Harry Secombe (actor, comedian, singer, television presenter) (on 1954-10-31) and Peter Sellers (English actor and comedian) (on 1954-10-31)
live partial recording of:
The Canal (1954-11-02: Series 5, Episode 6) (on 1954-10-31)
writer:
Spike Milligan
The Goons3:47
10The Canal: Hello, Lloyds
producer:
Peter Eton (BBC producer)
spoken vocals:
Valentine Dyall (actor) (on 1954-10-31), Spike Milligan (on 1954-10-31), Harry Secombe (actor, comedian, singer, television presenter) (on 1954-10-31) and Peter Sellers (English actor and comedian) (on 1954-10-31)
live partial recording of:
The Canal (1954-11-02: Series 5, Episode 6) (on 1954-10-31)
writer:
Spike Milligan
The Goons3:51
11The Canal: Chapter Fourteen
producer:
Peter Eton (BBC producer)
spoken vocals:
Valentine Dyall (actor) (on 1954-10-31), Spike Milligan (on 1954-10-31), Harry Secombe (actor, comedian, singer, television presenter) (on 1954-10-31) and Peter Sellers (English actor and comedian) (on 1954-10-31)
live partial recording of:
The Canal (1954-11-02: Series 5, Episode 6) (on 1954-10-31)
writer:
Spike Milligan
The Goons2:44
12The House of Teeth: This Is the BBC Home Service
producer:
Peter Eton (BBC producer)
spoken vocals [announcer]:
Wallace Greenslade (BBC Radio announcer and newsreader) (on 1956-01-29)
live partial recording of:
The House of Teeth (1956-01-31: Series 6, Episode 20) (on 1956-01-29)
writer:
Spike Milligan
The Goons0:55
13The House of Teeth: It Was the Worst Storm They’d Ever Known in the Dolomites
producer:
Peter Eton (BBC producer)
spoken vocals:
Valentine Dyall (actor) (on 1956-01-29), Spike Milligan (on 1956-01-29), Harry Secombe (actor, comedian, singer, television presenter) (on 1956-01-29) and Peter Sellers (English actor and comedian) (on 1956-01-29)
live partial recording of:
The House of Teeth (1956-01-31: Series 6, Episode 20) (on 1956-01-29)
writer:
Spike Milligan
The Goons3:27
14The House of Teeth: Who Left This Door Unlocked
producer:
Peter Eton (BBC producer)
spoken vocals:
Valentine Dyall (actor) (on 1956-01-29), Spike Milligan (on 1956-01-29), Harry Secombe (actor, comedian, singer, television presenter) (on 1956-01-29) and Peter Sellers (English actor and comedian) (on 1956-01-29)
live partial recording of:
The House of Teeth (1956-01-31: Series 6, Episode 20) (on 1956-01-29)
writer:
Spike Milligan
The Goons4:52
15The House of Teeth: St Louis Blues
producer:
Peter Eton (BBC producer)
harmonica:
Max Geldray (on 1956-01-29)
Max Geldray2:42
16The House of Teeth: We Present Part Three, Midnight in the Castle
producer:
Peter Eton (BBC producer)
spoken vocals:
Valentine Dyall (actor) (on 1956-01-29), Spike Milligan (on 1956-01-29), Harry Secombe (actor, comedian, singer, television presenter) (on 1956-01-29) and Peter Sellers (English actor and comedian) (on 1956-01-29)
live partial recording of:
The House of Teeth (1956-01-31: Series 6, Episode 20) (on 1956-01-29)
writer:
Spike Milligan
The Goons3:37
17The House of Teeth: Will You Stop All That Shouting
producer:
Peter Eton (BBC producer)
spoken vocals:
Valentine Dyall (actor) (on 1956-01-29), Spike Milligan (on 1956-01-29), Harry Secombe (actor, comedian, singer, television presenter) (on 1956-01-29) and Peter Sellers (English actor and comedian) (on 1956-01-29)
live partial recording of:
The House of Teeth (1956-01-31: Series 6, Episode 20) (on 1956-01-29)
writer:
Spike Milligan
The Goons3:30
18The House of Teeth: Who’s Got the Money
producer:
Peter Eton (BBC producer)
vocals:
Ray Ellington (on 1956-01-29)
orchestra:
The Ray Ellington Quartet (on 1956-01-29)
live recording of:
Who's Got the Money (on 1956-01-29)
The Ray Ellington Quartet2:45
19The House of Teeth: We Return You Now to Part Three
producer:
Peter Eton (BBC producer)
spoken vocals:
Valentine Dyall (actor) (on 1956-01-29), Spike Milligan (on 1956-01-29), Harry Secombe (actor, comedian, singer, television presenter) (on 1956-01-29) and Peter Sellers (English actor and comedian) (on 1956-01-29)
live partial recording of:
The House of Teeth (1956-01-31: Series 6, Episode 20) (on 1956-01-29)
writer:
Spike Milligan
The Goons5:02
20The House of Teeth: With a Small Stove
producer:
Peter Eton (BBC producer)
spoken vocals:
Valentine Dyall (actor) (on 1956-01-29), Spike Milligan (on 1956-01-29), Harry Secombe (actor, comedian, singer, television presenter) (on 1956-01-29) and Peter Sellers (English actor and comedian) (on 1956-01-29)
live partial recording of:
The House of Teeth (1956-01-31: Series 6, Episode 20) (on 1956-01-29)
writer:
Spike Milligan
The Goons1:59
21The House of Teeth: And That, Folks, Is How We Found Longdongler’s Missing Teeth Hoard
producer:
Peter Eton (BBC producer)
spoken vocals:
Valentine Dyall (actor) (on 1956-01-29), Spike Milligan (on 1956-01-29), Harry Secombe (actor, comedian, singer, television presenter) (on 1956-01-29) and Peter Sellers (English actor and comedian) (on 1956-01-29)
live partial recording of:
The House of Teeth (1956-01-31: Series 6, Episode 20) (on 1956-01-29)
writer:
Spike Milligan
The Goons4:23

Credits

Release

manufactured in:EU (Europe)
photography:BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation)
mastering:Ted Kendall (engineer)
rights society:MCPS (UK rights society; do not use this as a label or work publisher!)
copyrighted (©) by and phonographic copyright (℗) by:BBC Audiobooks Ltd (in 2005)
part of:BBC Radio Collection (order: 122)
Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/release/32927133 [info]
ASIN:UK: 0563527978 [info]

Release group

part of:The Goon Show - Volume 1 to 36 (number: 23) (order: 23)
Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/master/3728508 [info]