Compil. UK 1983 on 4AD label
Rock (Alternative Rock, Gothic Rock)
Although not mentioned on the release, this issue is commonly known as "The Friend Catcher" and is listed as such in The Birthday Party's discography. [See link in release history] This 12" contains the previously released singles: Release The Bats (AD 111) The Friend Catcher (AD 12) [Only Side A] Mr. Clarinet (AD 114). Tracks "Over" (side A) produced in London, April 1981. Tracks "This Side" (side B) produced in Melbourne, late '79 early '80. A1, A2: ℗ 1981 4.A.D. Tactik Music B1: ℗ 1980 4.A.D. Beggars Banquet Music B2, B3: ℗ 1980 Missing Link. Cherry Red Music © 1983 4.A.D. No printed track durations.
The Birthday Party , 1980-1983 AU album by | |
Tracy Pew b, 1957-1986 AU bass | |
Phill Calvert dr, *1958 AU drums | |
Rowland S. Howard g, 1959-2009 AU guitar, written by | |
Mick Harvey g, *1958 AU guitar, organ, percussion, written by | |
BilBo , lacquer cut by | |
Nick Cave voc, org, *1957 AU vocals, written by |
The Birthday Party producer |
Nick Launay producer |
Tony Cohen producer |
No | Title | Artist | Composer | Duration |
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1 | Release The Bats | The Birthday Party | Mick Harvey, Nick Cave | 2:32 |
2 | Blast Off | The Birthday Party | Rowland S. Howard | 2:19 |
3 | The Friend Catcher | The Birthday Party | Nick Cave | 4:22 |
4 | Mr. Clarinet | The Birthday Party | Nick Cave | 3:44 |
5 | Happy Birthday | The Birthday Party | Mick Harvey, Nick Cave, Rowland S. Howard | 4:01 |
The Birthday Party - The Friend Catcher UK 1980 Alternative |