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The album features the band's original line-up, comprising David Surkamp (vocals and guitar), Steve Scorfina (lead guitar), Mike Safron (drums), Rick Stockton (bass guitar), David Hamilton (keyboard), Doug Rayburn (mellotron and flute), and Siegfried Carver (born Richard Nadler) (various string instruments including the rare Vitar, a cross between a guitar and a violin). Carver left the band soon after the album was released. It was first released on ABC Records,debuting on the charts in early April. The LP was soon reissued by Columbia Records, whose version (with slightly different cover) entered the charts in mid-June, just after the ABC issue had dropped off the charts. Having both versions on sale in stores at nearly the same time may have confused buyers. David Surkamp: Vocals, Rhythm Guitar Steve Scorfina: Lead Guitar David Hamilton: Keyboards Doug Rayburn: Mellotron & Flute Siegfried Carver: Stringed Instruments, Vitar Rick Stockton: Bass Mike Safron: Drums, Percussion