Begin The Begin · R.E.M. Lifes Rich Pageant ℗ 1986 Capitol Records, LLC Released on: 1986-01-01 Mixing Engineer, Producer: Don Gehman Mixing Engineer: Greg Edward Engineer: Ross Hogarth Recording Second Engineer: Rick Fetig Recording Second Engineer: Jim Dineen Mastering Engineer: Bob Ludwig Recording Second Engineer: Stan Katayama Composer: William T. Berry Composer: Peter L. Buck Composer: Michael Stipe Composer: Mike Mills