Allan Holdsworth Catalog
1976 (age 30)
Allan Holdsworth - Velvet Darkness CTI CTI 6068 1976
Alan Pasqua, piano; Allan Holdsworth, electric, acoustic guitar #2,4,7, solo violin #6; Alphonse Johnson, bass; Narada, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, May and June, 1976
| 1. | Good Clean Filth |
| 2. | Floppy Hat |
| 3. | Wish |
| 4. | Kinder |
| 5. | Velvet Darkness |
| 6. | Karzie Key |
| 7. | Last May |
| 8. | Gattox |
** also released on CBS Associated ZK 45482 in 1990.
Allan Holdsworth - Velvet Darkness CBS Associated ZK 45482 1990
Alan Pasqua, piano; Allan Holdsworth, electric, acoustic guitar #2, solo violin #4; Alphonse Johnson, bass; Narada, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, May and June, 1976
| 1. | Good Clean Filth (alternate take) |
| 2. | Kinder (alternate take) |
| 3. | Velvet Darkness (alternate take) |
| 4. | Karzie Key (alternate take) |
| 5. | Gattox (alternate take) |
** originally released on CTI CTI 6068 in 1976 + 5 bonus tracks.
1982
Allan Holdsworth - I.O.U. Allan Holdsworth AH-100 1982
Allan Holdsworth, guitar, solo violin #6; Paul Carmichael, bass; Gary Husband, drums, solo piano #6; Paul Williams, vocal.
On The Barge, released 1982
| 1. | The Things You See |
| 2. | Where Is One |
| 3. | Checking Out |
| 4. | Letters Of Marque |
| 5. | Out From Under |
| 6. | Temporary Fault |
| 7. | Shallow Sea |
| 8. | White Line |
** also released on Enigma 72031-1 in 1985; Restless 7 72563-2 in 1985; Manifesto MFO 46503 in 2017.
** part of The Allan Holdsworth Album Collection - The Man Who Changed Guitar Forever!, Manifesto MFO 46502 in 2017.
1983
Allan Holdsworth - Road Games Warner Bros. 1-23959 1983
Allan Holdsworth, guitar; Jeff Berlin, bass guitar; Chad Wackerman, drums; special guest: Paul Williams, lead vocal #2; Jack Bruce, vocal #5,6; Paul Korda, Joe Turano, Paul Williams, background vocal #2.
Music Grinder Studios, Hollywood, CA, released 1983
| 1. | Three Sheets To The Wind |
| 2. | Road Games |
| 3. | Water On The Brain - Pt. II |
| 4. | Tokyo Dream |
| 5. | Was There |
| 6. | Material Real |
** also released on Gnarly Geezer GGCD001-2 in 2001; Manifesto MFO 46504 in 2017.
** part of The Allan Holdsworth Album Collection - The Man Who Changed Guitar Forever!, Manifesto MFO 46502 in 2017.
The Allan Holdsworth Collection - Eidolon Manifesto MFO 46501 2017
Allan Holdsworth, guitar; Jeff Berlin, bass guitar; Chad Wackerman, drums; special guest: Jack Bruce, vocal.
Music Grinder Studios, Hollywood, CA, released 1983
| Road Games (Alternative Jack Bruce Vocal Version) |
1984
Allan Holdsworth - I.O.U. Live Voiceprint Japan (J) VPJ-026 1997
Allan Holdsworth, guitar; Jimmy Johnson, bass; Chad Wackerman, drums; Paul Williams, vocal.
Yubin Chokin Hall, Tokyo, Japan, May 14, 1984
| Road Games | |
| White Line | |
| Panic Station | |
| Letters Of Marque | |
| Material Real | |
| Metal Fatigue | |
| Where Is One | |
| The Things You See | |
| Was There (Something) |
1985
Allan Holdsworth With I.O.U. - Metal Fatigue Enigma 72002-1 1985
Allan Holdsworth, guitar; Jimmy Johnson, bass guitar; Chad Wackerman, drums; Paul Williams, vocal.
Music Grinder Studios, Hollywood, CA;
Mad Hatter Studios, Los Angeles, CA;
Front Page Studios, Glendale, CA, released 1985
| Metal Fatigue | |
| Home | |
| Devil Take The Hindmost | |
| Panic Station |
Alan Pasqua, keyboards; Allan Holdsworth, guitar; Gary Willis, bass guitar; Gary Husband, drums.
| The Un-Merry-Go-Round (In Loving Memory Of My Father) |
Allan Holdsworth, guitar; Jimmy Johnson, bass guitar; Mac Hine, drums; Paul Korda, vocal.
| In The Mystery |
** also released on Restless 7 72562-2 in 1985?; Manifesto MFO 46505 in 2017.
** part of The Allan Holdsworth Album Collection - The Man Who Changed Guitar Forever!, Manifesto MFO 46502 in 2017.
1986 (age 40)
Allan Holdsworth - Atavachron Enigma 72064-1 1986
Allan Holdsworth, SynthAxe, guitar; Jimmy Johnson, bass; Gary Husband, drums; solos: Allan Holdsworth, SynthAxe.
Front Page Studios, Glendale, CA, released 1986
| Non Brewed Condiment |
Billy Childs, keyboards; Allan Holdsworth, guitar; Jimmy Johnson, bass; Gary Husband, drums; solos: Billy Childs, keyboards; Allan Holdsworth, guitar.
| Funnels |
Allan Holdsworth, SynthAxe; Jimmy Johnson, bass; Chad Wackerman, drums; solos: Alan Pasqua, keyboards; Allan Holdsworth, guitar.
| The Dominant Plague |
Allan Holdsworth, SynthAxe; Jimmy Johnson, bass; Gary Husband, drums; solos: Alan Pasqua, keyboards; Allan Holdsworth, guitar.
| Atavachron |
Billy Childs, keyboards; Allan Holdsworth, SynthAxe; Jimmy Johnson, bass; Tony Williams, drums; solos: Allan Holdsworth, guitar.
| Looking Glass |
Allan Holdsworth, guitar, SynthAxe; Jimmy Johnson, bass; Gary Husband, drums; solos: Alan Pasqua, keyboards; Allan Holdsworth, guitar.
| Mr. Berwell |
Allan Holdsworth, SynthAxe; Rowanne Mark, vocal; improv: Allan Holdsworth, guitar; Chad Wackerman, drums.
| All Our Yesterdays |
** also released on Restless 7 72561-2 in 1986; Manifesto MFO 46506 in 2017.
** part of The Allan Holdsworth Album Collection - The Man Who Changed Guitar Forever!, Manifesto MFO 46502 in 2017.
1987
Allan Holdsworth - Sand Relativity 88561-8152-1 1987
Allan Holdsworth, SynthAxe; Jimmy Johnson, bass; Gary Husband, drums.
Front Page Studios, Glendale, CA;
additional recording: The Brewery, released 1987
| Sand |
Allan Holdsworth, SynthAxe.
| Distance Vs. Desire |
Alan Pasqua, solo keyboards; Allan Holdsworth, SynthAxe, guitar; Jimmy Johnson, bass; Gary Husband, drums.
| Pud Wud |
Allan Holdsworth, SynthAxe; Jimmy Johnson, bass; Chad Wackerman, drums.
| Clown |
same session.
| The 4.15 Bradford Executive |
John England, Mac computer; Allan Holdsworth, SynthAxe; Biff Vincent, Roland Octapad drums; Chad Wackerman, percussion.
| Mac Man |
** also released on Relativity 88561-8152-2 in 1987; Manifesto MFO 46507 in 2017.
** part of The Allan Holdsworth Album Collection - The Man Who Changed Guitar Forever!, Manifesto MFO 46502 in 2017.
1989
Allan Holdsworth - Secrets Intima 7 73328-1 1989
Allan Holdsworth, guitar; Jimmy Johnson, bass; Vinnie Colaiuta, drums.
Front Page Recorders, Costa Mesa, CA;
additional recording: Music Grinder Studios, Hollywood, CA;
additional recording: The Brewery, released 1989
| City Nights |
Allan Holdsworth, SynthAxe; Jimmy Johnson, bass; Vinnie Colaiuta, drums; Rowanne Mark, vocal.
| Secrets |
Alan Pasqua, acoustic piano; Allan Holdsworth, guitar; Jimmy Johnson, bass; Vinnie Colaiuta, drums.
| 54, Duncan Terrace |
Steve Hunt, keyboards; Allan Holdsworth, guitar; Jimmy Johnson, bass; Vinnie Colaiuta, drums.
| Joshua |
Allan Holdsworth, SynthAxe; Jimmy Johnson, bass; Vinnie Colaiuta, drums.
| Spokes |
Steve Hunt, keyboards; Allan Holdsworth, guitar; Jimmy Johnson, bass; Vinnie Colaiuta, drums.
| Maid Marion |
Allan Holdsworth, guitar; Bob Wackerman, bass; Chad Wackerman, drums, keyboards; Jeffrey Ocheltree, hammer; Clair Holdsworth, voice.
| Peril Premonition |
Allan Holdsworth, SynthAxe, guitar; Craig Copeland, vocal.
| Endomorph |
** also released on Restless 7 72573-2 in 1989; Manifesto MFO 46508 in 2017.
** part of The Allan Holdsworth Album Collection - The Man Who Changed Guitar Forever!, Manifesto MFO 46502 in 2017.
1990
Allan Holdsworth Group - Then! Alternity ALTY-0301 2004
Steve Hunt, keyboards; Allan Holdsworth, guitar, baritone guitar; Jimmy Johnson, bass guitar; Gary Husband, drums.
Roppongi Pit Inn, Tokyo, Japan, May 4-6, 1990
| Zone I | |
| Proto-Cosmos | |
| White Line | |
| Atavachron | |
| Zone II | |
| Pud Wud | |
| House Of Mirrors | |
| Non-Brewed Condiment | |
| Zone III |
** also released on Alternity (J) UICE-1065 in 2003; Manifesto MFO 46514 in 2017.
** part of The Allan Holdsworth Album Collection - The Man Who Changed Guitar Forever!, Manifesto MFO 46502 in 2017.
Allan Holdsworth Group - Then! Alternity (J) UICE-1065 2003
same session.
Roppongi Pit Inn, Tokyo, Japan, May 4-6, 1990
| Funnels (bonus track) |
** originally released on Alternity ALTY-0301 in 2004 + 1 bonus track.
1992
Allan Holdsworth - Wardenclyffe Tower Restless 7 72537-2 1992
Allan Holdsworth, guitar, SynthAxe; Jimmy Johnson, bass; Chad Wackerman, drums; solos: Steve Hunt, keyboards; Allan Holdsworth, guitar; jazz fan: Joel (the demon barber) Schnebelt, voice.
Front Page Recorders, Costa Mesa, CA;
additional recording: Music Grinder Studios, Hollywood, CA;
additional recording: Track Record, Los Angeles, CA;
additional recording: Mad Hatter Studios, Los Angeles, CA;
additional recording: The Brewery, released 1992
| 5 To 10 |
Allan Holdsworth, guitar; Jimmy Johnson, bass; Gary Husband, drums; solos: Steve Hunt, keyboards; Allan Holdsworth, guitar.
| Sphere Of Influence |
Allan Holdsworth, SynthAxe, guitar; Jimmy Johnson, bass; Chad Wackerman, drums; solos: Gary Husband, keyboards; Allan Holdsworth, SynthAxe.
| Wardenclyffe Tower |
Steve Hunt, keyboards; Allan Holdsworth, guitar; Jimmy Johnson, bass; Gary Husband, drums; solos: Steve Hunt, keyboards; Allan Holdsworth, guitar; Jimmy Johnson, bass.
| Dodgy Boat |
Steve Hunt, keyboards; Allan Holdsworth, guitar; Jimmy Johnson, bass; Chad Wackerman, drums; solos: Steve Hunt, keyboards; Allan Holdsworth, guitar.
| Zarabeth |
Allan Holdsworth, SynthAxe; Jimmy Johnson, bass; Vinnie Colaiuta, drums; Naomi Star, vocal; solos: Allan Holdsworth, SynthAxe; Vinnie Colaiuta, drums.
| Against The Clock |
Allan Holdsworth, guitar; Jimmy Johnson, bass; Chad Wackerman, drums, keyboards; solos: Allan Holdsworth, guitar.
| Questions |
Allan Holdsworth, guitar.
| Oneiric Moor |
** also released on Wardenclyffe Tower +3, Polydor (J) POCJ-1162 in 1993. and on Eidolon Efformation eE001 in 2007; Manifesto MFO 46509 in 2017.
** part of The Allan Holdsworth Album Collection - The Man Who Changed Guitar Forever!, Manifesto MFO 46502 in 2017.
Allan Holdsworth - Wardenclyffe Tower +3 Polydor (J) POCJ-1162 1993
Gordon Beck, keyboards; Allan Holdsworth, guitar, SynthAxe; Jimmy Johnson, bass; Chad Wackerman, drums.
Front Page Recorders, Costa Mesa, CA;
additional recording: Music Grinder Studios, Hollywood, CA;
additional recording: Track Record, Los Angeles, CA;
additional recording: Mad Hatter Studios, Los Angeles, CA;
additional recording: The Brewery, released 1992
| Tokyo Dream (Japan Version) |
Gordon Beck, solo piano; Allan Holdsworth, guitar; Jimmy Johnson, bass; Chad Wackerman, drums.
| The Unmerry Go Round Part 4 |
Allan Holdsworth, guitar, baritone guitar; Jimmy Johnson, bass; Chad Wackerman, drums.
| The Unmerry Go Round Part 5 |
** originally released on Wardenclyffe Tower, Restless 7 72537-2 in 1992 + 3 bonus tracks.
1994
Allan Holdsworth - Hard Hat Area Restless 7 72716-2 1994
Steve Hunt, keyboards; Allan Holdsworth, guitar.
Front Page Recorders, Costa Mesa, CA;
additional recording: The Brewery, released 1994
| Prelude |
Steve Hunt, keyboards; Allan Holdsworth, guitar, SynthAxe; Skuli Sverrisson, bass; Gary Husband, drums; solos: Steve Hunt, keyboards; Allan Holdsworth, guitar.
| Ruhkukah |
Steve Hunt, keyboards; Allan Holdsworth, guitar, SynthAxe; Skuli Sverrisson, bass; Gary Husband, drums; solos: Steve Hunt, keyboards; Allan Holdsworth, guitar; Skuli Sverrisson, bass.
| Low Levels, High Stakes |
Allan Holdsworth, guitar, SynthAxe; Skuli Sverrisson, bass.
| Hard Hat Area |
Steve Hunt, keyboards; Allan Holdsworth, guitar, SynthAxe; Skuli Sverrisson, bass; Gary Husband, drums; solos: Steve Hunt, keyboards; Allan Holdsworth, guitar.
| Tullio |
same session.
| House Of Mirrors |
Steve Hunt, keyboards; Allan Holdsworth, guitar, SynthAxe; Skuli Sverrisson, bass; Gary Husband, drums; solos: Steve Hunt, keyboards; Allan Holdsworth, SynthAxe; Skuli Sverrisson, bass.
| Postlude |
** also released on Manifesto MFO 46510 in 2017.
** part of The Allan Holdsworth Album Collection - The Man Who Changed Guitar Forever!, Manifesto MFO 46502 in 2017.
1996 (age 50)
Allan Holdsworth - None Too Soon Restless 7 72928-2 1996
Gordon Beck, digital piano; Allan Holdsworth, guitar, SynthAxe; Gary Willis, bass; Kirk Covington, drums.
The Brewery, released 1996
| Countdown | |
| Nuages | |
| How Deep Is The Ocean | |
| Isotope | |
| None Too Soon Pt I / Interlude / None Too Soon Pt II | |
| Norwegian Wood | |
| Very Early | |
| San Marcos | |
| Inner Urge |
** also released on Manifesto MFO 46511 in 2017.
** part of The Allan Holdsworth Album Collection - The Man Who Changed Guitar Forever!, Manifesto MFO 46502 in 2017.
2000
Allan Holdsworth - The Sixteen Men Of Tain Gnarly Geezer GGCD2 44808 2000
Allan Holdsworth, guitar, SynthAxe; Dave Carpenter, acoustic, electric bass; Gary Novak, drums; special guests: Walt Fowler, trumpet #1,5; Chad Wackerman, drums #6.
The Brewery, San Diego, CA, released 2000
| 1. | 0274 |
| 2. | The Sixteen Men Of Tain |
| 3. | Above And Below |
| 4. | The Drums Were Yellow |
| 5. | Texas |
| 6. | Downside Up |
| 7. | Eidolon |
| 8. | Above And Below (Reprise) |
** also released on The Sixteen Men Of Tain - Special Edition, Globe Music Media Arts GMMA 2200-2 in 2003. and on Manifesto MFO 46512 in 2017.
** part of The Allan Holdsworth Album Collection - The Man Who Changed Guitar Forever!, Manifesto MFO 46502 in 2017.
Allan Holdsworth - The Sixteen Men Of Tain - Special Edition Globe Music Media Arts GMMA 2200-2 2003
Allan Holdsworth, guitar, SynthAxe; Dave Carpenter, acoustic, electric bass; Gary Novak, drums.
The Brewery, San Diego, CA, released 2000
| San Onofre | |
| Material Unreal |
** originally released on The Sixteen Men Of Tain, Gnarly Geezer GGCD2 44808 in 2000 + 2 bonus tracks.
2001
Allan Holdsworth - Flat Tire - Music For A Non-Existing Movie Megazoidal Records 806897000723 2001
Allan Holdsworth, guitar, SynthAxe; special guest: Dave Carpenter, acoustic bass #3,8.
The House In Capistrano, released 2001
| 1. | The Duplicate Man (Intro) |
| 2. | The Duplicate Man |
| 3. | Eeny Meeny |
| 4. | Please Hold On |
| 5. | Snow Moon |
| 6. | Curves |
| 7. | So Long |
| 8. | Bo Peep |
| 9. | Don't You Know |
** also released on Manifesto MFO 46513 in 2017.
** part of The Allan Holdsworth Album Collection - The Man Who Changed Guitar Forever!, Manifesto MFO 46502 in 2017.
2002
Allan Holdsworth - All Night Wrong SMEJ (J) XSCP-3 2002
Allan Holdsworth, guitar; Jimmy Johnson, bass; Chad Wackerman, drums.
Roppongi Pit Inn, Tokyo, Japan, May 5, 2002
| Lanyard Loop | |
| The Things You See | |
| Alphrazallan | |
| Funnels | |
| Zone | |
| Water On The Brain Pt. II | |
| Above & Below | |
| Gas Lamp Blues |
** also released on SMEJ (J) XSGP-1 in 2002.
2005
The Best Of Allan Holdsworth - Against The Clock Alternity ALTY-0402 2005
Allan Holdsworth, guitar, SynthAxe; Jimmy Johnson, bass; Chad Wackerman, drums.
released 2005
| Let's Throw Shrimp (bonus track) |
Allan Holdsworth, guitar, SynthAxe.
| Shenandoah (bonus track) |