David Hitchcock was a highly respected British record producer, best known for his work with seminal progressive rock bands including Caravan and Camel. Active during the formative years of the genre, he played a crucial role in shaping the warm, intricate sound of early 1970s progressive and Canterbury scene recordings. His sensitive production style helped bring clarity and character to complex compositions, earning him lasting admiration from musicians and listeners alike.
Among his best-known credits are Caravan’s In the Land of Grey and Pink (1971), Genesis’s Foxtrot (1972)and Camel’s Mirage (1974), all of which have since become landmark albums of the genre. Hitchcock’s role extended beyond engineering oversight; he often mediated between the experimental ambitions of artists and the commercial expectations of labels, earning a reputation as a producer who balanced creativity with structure.
David Hitchcock’s contribution to progressive rock remains enduring and deeply influential.

The new set includes 10 LP’s of iconic Caravan performances from the band’s live peak with 4 previously unreleased concerts.
Keele University 1976 (LP 1) *)
Bobino Paris 1980 (LP 2/3) *)
Old Buckenham High School 1990 (LP 4/5)
Park Hotel Diss 1998 (LP 6/7/8) *)
Stables Theatre Wavendon 2001 (LP 9/10) *)
*)previously unreleased

Among the many gems is a standout performance from Keele University, now available for fans to enjoy for the very first time. Unearthed from the personal tapes of keyboardist Jan Schelhaas, Keele University 1976 captures the band in elegant transition – fluid, playful, and at ease in their own skin.
There’s also the long-rumoured 1980 concert at Bobino, Paris – finally rescued from the world of unofficial bootlegs and presented here in fully remastered form. With crisp fidelity and room to breathe, it reveals a line-up locked in and stretching out, riding the sweet spot between structure and spontaneity.
The journey continues into later years with a 1990 recording from Old Buckenham High School – a performance once tucked away on a boxset-only CD release, now restored and reintroduced on vinyl for the first time in all its charm.
From swirling organ solos to playful lyrical turns, every track hums with the unmistakable spirit of a scene that was always more than just music – it was a movement. Whether you’re a longtime devotee or a curious newcomer, this is your invitation to step into the velvet-draped, tea-scented haze of a bygone era.
Compiled with the full blessing and input of the band and mastered by Pete Reynolds of Reynolds Mastering, The Shows of Ours … Live is part time capsule, part revelation – a portrait of Caravan as a live band and a tribute to their subtle but lasting mark on progressive music history.
Completing the set is a beautiful 60-page collector’s book with previously unseen photographs and contributions from the band.

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