Single UK 1980 on Virgin label
Electronic (New Wave, Synth-pop)
℗ 1980 Virgin Records Ltd. Chadwick Nomis Ltd. / Virgin Music (Publishers) Ltd. In the UK there were two versions of this single. This double pack single is a must-find item for collectors as it includes 'Burning Bridges' which was produced by David Sylvian that has not been released on CD. It is a different mix to the track which appears on the album titled, Gentlemen Take Polaroids. With the other UK standard single version, about 100 fully autographed copies were given away by Smash Hits in a competition. Australian & German releases were also issued in a single sleeve; however those are not limited autographed editions. Also produced by Sylvian, 'The Width Of A Room is the only Japan track written by Rob Dean. UK chart position: 60.
Nicola Tyson photography by |
Steve Chivers photography by, assisted by |
Nigel Walker engineer, engineered by |
Steve Prestage engineer, engineered by |
John Punter producer, produced by |
David Sylvian producer, produced by |
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Title | Artist | Composer | Duration |
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1 | ![]() | Gentlemen Take Polaroids | Japan | David Sylvian | 3:28 |
2 | ![]() | The Experience Of Swimming | Japan | Richard Barbieri | 4:06 |
3 | ![]() | The Width Of A Room | Japan | Rob Dean | 3:14 |
4 | ![]() | Burning Bridges | Japan | David Sylvian | 3:59 |
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Japan - Gentlemen Take Polaroids UK 1980 Electronic, Rock and Pop |