Single UK 1981 on Virgin label
Electronic (New Wave, Synth-pop)
℗ 1981 Virgin Records Limited ℗ © 1981 Virgin Records Limited Recorded at Basing Street Studios, London. Mixed at Air Studios, London. Mastered at Town House. Published by Chadwick Nomis Ltd / Virgin Music (Publishers) Ltd. *Sticker on front sleeve: Japan includes Extended Version of 'The Art Of Parties'
Japan , 1974-1982 GB arranged by, producer, produced by, album by | |
David Sylvian voc, g, *1958 GB design, cover, cover concept, written by, arranged by, brass arranged by, vocals, piano, treated piano, guitar, guitars, vocals, brass, synthetic brass | |
Mick Karn voc, 1958-2011 GB arranged by, brass arranged by, bass guitar, fretless bass, cymbal, finger cymbals, bass guitar, fretless bass | |
Cliff Hardie tb, GB brass, brass section | |
Martin Drover tr, GB brass, brass section | |
Mel Collins fl, sax, *1947 GB brass, brass section | |
Steve Jansen dr, perc, *1959 GB drums, percussion, drums, percussion, acoustic and synthetic percussion | |
Richard Barbieri key, syn, *1957 GB synthesizer, synthesizers, tape, tapes, synthesizer, synthesizers |
Andy Lyden engineer, engineered by |
John Punter mixed by, producer, produced by |
Steve Jansen photography by, all photography by |
Jay Yates backing vocals |
Pearly Gates backing vocals |
Ruby James backing vocals |
David Sylvian |
No | Title | Artist | Composer | Duration |
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1 | The Art Of Parties | Japan | 6:41 | |
2 | Life Without Buildings | Japan | 6:40 |
Japan - The Art Of Parties RU 1981 Electronic |
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