Universal Island Records released a limited-edition reproduction of Nick Drake – Nick Drake on April 20, 2013, as part of Record Store Day 2013. Nick Drake was an American only LP compilation release by Nick Drake. It was released in August 1971 as SMAS-9307, shortly after Island Records had started selling their own records in the U.S. At the time, they were distributed by Capitol records. The 1971 August 7 edition of the Billboard Magazine gave the album the following review: ” From the Opening Tune,”The Cello Song”. Nick Drake has established his past, present and future, as he blends with the finest taste, the elements of jazz, classical and pop music with a mellow voice which whispers it’s message and soothes the ears of the listener. “Poor boy” is a jazz based arrangement leaning heavily on piano and saxophone improvisations and a soul chorus. “Three Hours is rhythmic and foreboding in parts”.