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Japan
Gentlemen Take Polaroids

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.

     
Musicians
PortraitJapan , 1974-1982 GB
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PortraitRay Staff , GB
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Producers
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
Album Tracks   
No Title Artist Composer Duration
1Gentlemen Take PolaroidsJapanDavid Sylvian3:28
2The Experience Of SwimmingJapanRichard Barbieri4:06
3The Width Of A RoomJapanRob Dean3:14
4Burning BridgesJapanDavid Sylvian3:59

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