5 Things to Know About Faust IV

Recorded at Virgin’s Manor Studio Faust IV was recorded in June 1973 at The Manor Studio in Oxfordshire, Virgin Records’ residential country manor.

A shift from earlier experimental work The album marked a more accessible, song-oriented direction for the band, though it still retained their avant-garde edge.

Features the track “Jennifer” “Jennifer” is one of Faust’s most famous songs, blending pop melody with their signature dissonance.

Produced by the band themselves Faust self-produced the album, giving them full control over the sound and arrangements.

Released on Virgin Records It was their first album for Virgin after leaving Polydor, and it helped establish their cult following in the UK.