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| Popular Favorites 1976-1983 | ||
| 1-1 | Sugar On My TongueProducer – Mark Spector |
2:36 |
| 1-2 | I Want To LiveProducer – Mark Spector |
3:23 |
| 1-3 | Love → Building On FireArranged By [Horns Arranged By] – Brad Baker, Lance QuinnBells – David ByrneProducer [Associate Producer] – T. Erdelyi*Tambourine – Chris Frantz |
2:57 |
| 1-4 | I Wish You Wouldn't Say That | 2:36 |
| 1-5 | Psycho KillerVocals [Second Vocals] – Jerry Harrison |
4:20 |
| 1-6 | Don't Worry About The Government | 3:00 |
| 1-7 | No Compassion | 4:50 |
| 1-8 | Warning Sign | 3:54 |
| 1-9 | The Big Country | 5:30 |
| 1-10 | Take Me To The RiverOrgan – Jerry Harrison |
5:02 |
| 1-11 | Heaven | 4:02 |
| 1-12 | Memories Can't Wait | 3:31 |
| 1-13 | I ZimbraBacking Vocals – Brian Eno, Julie LastCongas – Ari*, Gene WilderGuitar – Robert FrippWritten-By – Hugo Ball |
3:07 |
| 1-14 | Once In A LifetimeMixed By – Dave Jerden, David ByrneVocals [Additional] – Brian Eno |
4:19 |
| 1-15 | Crosseyed And PainlessMixed By – John PotokerPercussion – José Rossy*Vocals – Nona HendryxVocals, Mixed By – Brian Eno |
4:45 |
| 1-16 | Burning Down The HouseBass [Synthesized Bass] – Tina WeymouthSynthesizer – Wally Badarou |
4:01 |
| 1-17 | SwampBass [Synth Bass] – Chris FrantzDouble Bass [String Bass] – Tina Weymouth |
5:13 |
| 1-18 | This Must Be The Place (Naive Melody)Guitar – Tina WeymouthPercussion – David Van TieghemSynthesizer – Wally Badarou |
4:56 |
| Popular Favorites 1984-1992 | ||
| 2-1 | Life During Wartime (Live)Backing Vocals – Edna Holt*, Lynn MabryGuitar, Backing Vocals – Alex WeirKeyboards – Bernie Worrell |
5:04 |
| 2-2 | Girlfriend Is Better (Live)Backing Vocals – Alex Weir, Edna Holt*, Lynn MabryKeyboards – Bernie Worrell |
3:36 |
| 2-3 | And She Was | 3:39 |
| 2-4 | Stay Up LatePercussion [Additional Percussion] – Steve Scales |
3:53 |
| 2-5 | Road To NowhereAccordion – Jimmy MacDonellBrass – Lenny PickettVocals [Additional] – Diva Gray, Ellen Bernfeld, Erin Dickens*, Gordon Grody, Kurt Yahijian*, Lani GrovesWashboard [Rub Board] – Andrew Cader |
4:20 |
| 2-6 | Wild Wild Life | 3:40 |
| 2-7 | Love For SaleRecorded By [All Basic Tracks Assisted By] – Melanie West, Nick Del Re*Recorded By [All Basic Tracks Recorded By] – Eric "E.T." Thorngren* |
4:32 |
| 2-8 | City Of DreamsMixed By [Assisted By] – Charles Brocco*, Robin Laine, Tom NistSteel Guitar [Pedal Steel] – Tommy Morrell |
5:08 |
| 2-9 | Mr. JonesAlto Saxophone – Bobby Porelli*, Mitch FrohmanBaritone Saxophone – Steve SacksBass Trombone – Dale TurkCongas, Shaker, Cowbell, Wood Block – Manolo BadrenaCowbell [Muted] – Abdou M'BoupKeyboards [Keyboard (Flute)] – Tina WeymouthKeyboards [Keyboard (Marimba)] – Jerry HarrisonKora – Mory KantéMixed By – James FarberTenor Saxophone – Al AcostaTrumpet – Charles Sepulveda*, 'Ite' Jerez*, Steve GluzbandTrumpet, Arranged By [Horn Arrangement] – Angel Fernandez |
4:20 |
| 2-10 | BlindAlto Saxophone – Stan HarrisonBaritone Saxophone – Steve ElfonGuitar – Yves N'DjockKeyboards [Conga Bass] – Wally BadarouPiano [French Piano] – Jerry HarrisonTalking Drum – Abdou M'BoupTenor Saxophone, Arranged By [Horn Arrangement] – Lenny PickettTrombone – Robyn Eubanks*Trumpet – Earl Gardner, Laurie Frink |
5:00 |
| 2-11 | (Nothing But) FlowersBacking Vocals – Kirsty MacCollGuitar – Yves N'DjockOrgan [Hammond Organ] – Jerry HarrisonShaker – Brice WassyTwelve-String Guitar – Johnny Marr |
5:34 |
| 2-12 | Sax And ViolinsEngineer [Overdub Engineer At Sigma Sound, Ny] – Fernando KralKeyboards – Wally BadarouMastered By – Bob LudwigMixed By – Kevin KillenPercussion, Cowbell – Brice WassyTimbales – Nina Gioia*Vocoder – David Byrne |
5:18 |
| 2-13 | Gangster Of LoveBacking Vocals – Arlene Newsome, Phoebe HolmesKeyboards [Keyboard (Voices)] – Tina WeymouthPercussion – Nina Gioia*Producer, Engineer [Recording Engineer] – Nick LaunayShaker – Brice Wassy |
4:29 |
| 2-14 | Lifetime Piling UpCongas – Moussa CissokaoKeyboards [Piano, Emulator, Strings] – David ByrneKeyboards [Synthesizer And Organ] – Jerry HarrisonRecorded By [Overdubs Recorded At Sigma Sound, Ny By] – Fernando KralWood Block, Cowbell, Percussion [Fanza] – Brice Wassy |
3:53 |
| 2-15 | PopsicleClavinet, Synthesizer – Jerry HarrisonGuitar – Alex WeirShaker, Cabasa – Steve ScalesSynthesizer [Mini Moog] – David ByrneTimbales – Chris Frantz |
5:19 |
Companies, etc.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Sire Records Company
- Copyright (c) – Sire Records Company
- Marketed By – Warner Bros. Records Inc.
- Manufactured By – WEA Manufacturing
- Recorded At – Sundragon Studios
- Recorded At – Compass Point Studios
- Recorded At – Sigma Sound Studios, New York
- Recorded At – Eldorado Recording Studios
- Recorded At – Blank Tape Studios
- Recorded At – Pantages Theater
- Recorded At – O'Henry Sound Studios
- Recorded At – Studio Davout
- Mixed At – Compass Point Studios
- Mixed At – Eldorado Recording Studios
- Mixed At – Sigma Sound Studios, New York
- Mixed At – Soundworks, New York
- Mixed At – Conway Studios
- Mixed At – The Village Recorder
- Mixed At – Skyline Studios
- Mixed At – Electric Lady Studios
- Overdubbed At – Compass Point Studios
- Overdubbed At – Sigma Sound Studios, New York
- Overdubbed At – Can-Am Recorders
- Overdubbed At – Ocean Way Recording
- Overdubbed At – O'Henry Sound Studios
- Overdubbed At – Right Track Recording
- Mastered At – Masterdisk
- Mastered At – Sterling Sound
- Pressed By – Specialty Records Corporation
Credits
- Arranged By – Chris Frantz (tracks: 2-3 to 2-5), David Byrne (tracks: 2-3 to 2-5), Jerry Harrison (tracks: 2-3 to 2-5), Tina Weymouth (tracks: 2-3 to 2-5)
- Art Direction, Design – Olinsky*, Gorman*
- Backing Vocals – Chris Frantz (tracks: 1-16, 1-17, 2-6), Dolette McDonald (tracks: 2-13 to 2-15), Jerry Harrison (tracks: 1-17, 2-6), Nona Hendryx (tracks: 2-13 to 2-15), Tawatha Agee* (tracks: 2-13 to 2-15), Tina Weymouth (tracks: 1-18, 2-6)
- Backing Vocals [Background Vocals] – Jerry Harrison (tracks: 2-3 to 2-5), Tina Weymouth (tracks: 2-3 to 2-5)
- Bass – David Byrne (tracks: 1-16, 2-13), Tina Weymouth (tracks: 1-1 to 1-15, 2-1 to 2-4, 2-6 to 2-15)
- Bass [Synth Bass] – Tina Weymouth (tracks: 2-2, 2-3, 2-5)
- Congas – Abdou M'Boup (tracks: 2-9 to 2-11)
- Coordinator [Project Coordinator] – Ira Lippy, Renée Lehman*
- Crew – Dave Hewitt* (tracks: 1-11 to 1-13), Fred Ridder (tracks: 1-11 to 1-13), Kooster McAllister (tracks: 1-11 to 1-13), Phil Gitomer (tracks: 1-11 to 1-13)
- Drums – Chris Frantz
- Edited By [Copy Editors] – Kathe Duba-Noland, Kirk Paskal
- Effects [Treatments] – Brian Eno (tracks: 1-12, 1-13)
- Engineer – Alex Sadkin (tracks: 1-16 to 1-18), Butch Jones (tracks: 1-16 to 1-18, 2-15), Dave Jerden (tracks: 1-14, 1-15), Ed Stasium (tracks: 1-3 to 1-7), Joel Moss (tracks: 2-1, 2-2), Mark Wolfson (tracks: 2-1, 2-2), Rhett Davies (tracks: 1-8 to 1-10), Rod O'Brian* (tracks: 1-11 to 1-13)
- Engineer [Additional Engineering By] – Jack Nuber (tracks: 1-14, 1-15), John Potoker (tracks: 1-14, 1-15), Steven Stanley (tracks: 1-14, 1-15)
- Engineer [Assistant Engineer At Sigma Sound] – Glenn Rosenstein (tracks: 2-1, 2-2), Linda Randazzo (tracks: 2-1, 2-2), Nick Del Re* (tracks: 2-1, 2-2)
- Engineer [Assistant Engineer At Soundworks] – Robin Laine (tracks: 2-1, 2-2)
- Engineer [Assistant Engineer] – Benji Ambrister* (tracks: 1-8 to 1-10)
- Engineer [Assisted By] – Franklin Gibson* (tracks: 1-16 to 1-18), Jay Mark (tracks: 1-16, 1-17), John "J.C." Convertino* (tracks: 1-16, 1-17, 2-15), Kendall Stubbs* (tracks: 1-14, 1-15)
- Engineer [Recording Engineer] – Richard Manwaring (tracks: 2-12 to 2-14)
- Engineer [Second Engineer] – Melanie West (tracks: 2-3 to 2-5)
- Guitar – Jerry Harrison (tracks: 1-4, 1-5, 1-7 to 1-9, 1-12, 1-13, 1-15 to 1-17, 2-3, 2-5 to 2-7, 2-14)
- Keyboards – David Byrne (tracks: 1-15, 1-16, 1-18), Jerry Harrison (tracks: 1-4, 1-6, 1-14 to 2-2, 2-4 to 2-6, 2-8, 2-12, 2-13), Tina Weymouth (tracks: 1-15, 2-14)
- Liner Notes – Chris Frantz, Jerry Harrison, Tina Weymouth
- Lyrics By – David Byrne (tracks: 2-9 to 2-15)
- Management – Gary Kurfirst
- Mastered By [Mastering], Remastered By [All Songs Digitally Remastered By] – Bob Ludwig
- Mastered By [Originally Mastered By] – Bob Ludwig (tracks: 2-13 to 2-15), Greg Calbi (tracks: 1-11 to 1-15), Jack Skinner (tracks: 2-1 to 2-6, 2-8 to 2-11), Joe Gastwirt (tracks: 1-3 to 1-10), Ted Jensen (tracks: 1-16 to 2-2)
- Mixed By – Alex Sadkin (tracks: 1-16 to 1-18), Eric "E.T." Thorngren* (tracks: 2-1 to 2-5, 2-8), Mark Wallis (tracks: 2-10, 2-11), Mick Guzauski (tracks: 2-6, 2-7), Nick Launay (tracks: 2-13 to 2-15)
- Mixed By [Assisted By] – Charles Brocco* (tracks: 2-6, 2-7), Franklin Gibson* (tracks: 1-16 to 1-18), Jay Mark (tracks: 1-16, 1-17), John "J.C." Convertino* (tracks: 1-16, 1-17), Robin Laine (tracks: 2-6, 2-7), Tom Nist (tracks: 2-6, 2-7)
- Mixed By [With] – Chris Frantz (tracks: 2-1, 2-2), Jerry Harrison (tracks: 2-1, 2-2)
- Music By – Chris Frantz (tracks: 2-9 to 2-15), David Byrne (tracks: 2-9 to 2-15), Jerry Harrison (tracks: 2-9 to 2-15), Tina Weymouth (tracks: 2-9 to 2-15)
- Painting [Cover Art, Sand In The Vaseline, Original Painting By] – Ed Ruscha
- Percussion – Chris Frantz (tracks: 1-9, 1-10), David Byrne (tracks: 1-15, 1-16), Steve Scales (tracks: 1-16, 2-1, 2-2)
- Photography By – Acme Photography, Dilly Shelton, Ebet Roberts, Hugh Brown , Jimmy Desana*, John Dalton , Marcia Resnick, Wynnewood Recreation Center
- Piano – Jerry Harrison (tracks: 1-11, 2-8)
- Producer – Brian Eno (tracks: 1-8 to 1-15), Lance Quinn (tracks: 1-4 to 1-7), Steve Lillywhite (tracks: 2-9 to 2-14), Talking Heads (tracks: 1-4 to 1-13, 1-16 to 2-15), Tony Bongiovi (tracks: 1-3 to 1-7)
- Recorded By – Eric "E.T." Thorngren* (tracks: 2-3 to 2-5), Richard Manwaring (tracks: 2-9 to 2-11)
- Recorded By [Additional Recording By], Producer [Additional Production By] – Nick Launay (tracks: 2-13 to 2-15)
- Recorded By [Assisted By] – Jean-Loup Morette (tracks: 2-9 to 2-11)
- Recorded By [Basic Tracks Assisted By] – Melanie West (tracks: 2-6, 2-8), Nick Del Re* (tracks: 2-6, 2-8)
- Recorded By [Basic Tracks Recorded By] – Eric "E.T." Thorngren* (tracks: 2-6, 2-8)
- Recorded By [Overdubs Assisted By] – Kathy Botich (tracks: 2-6 to 2-8), Nick Del Re* (tracks: 2-9, 2-11)
- Recorded By [Overdubs Recorded By] – Eric "E.T." Thorngren* (tracks: 2-6 to 2-8), Fernando Kral (tracks: 2-9 to 2-11)
- Synthesizer – Chris Frantz (tracks: 1-16, 1-17)
- Vocals, Guitar, Liner Notes, Photography By – David Byrne
- Written-By – Brian Eno (tracks: 1-13 to 1-15), Chris Frantz (tracks: 1-5, 1-8, 1-14 to 2-2), David Byrne (tracks: 1-1 to 1-9, 1-11 to 2-8), Jerry Harrison (tracks: 1-11, 1-12, 1-14 to 2-2), Tina Weymouth (tracks: 1-5, 1-14 to 2-2)
Notes
Two separate jewel cases originally were packaged in a longbox.Disc 1 booklet:
All songs digitally remastered at Masterdisk, N.Y.
© 1992 Sire Records Company. Made in U.S.A.
Disc 1 tray insert:
Sire Records Company, 75 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10019-6908. Marketed by Warner Bros. Records Inc., a Time Warner Company. © 1992 Sire Records Company.
℗ 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1982, 1983 this compilation ℗ 1992 Sire Records Company. Made in U.S.A.
Disc 1 label:
Sire Records Company, marketed by Warner Bros. Records Inc., a Time Warner Company. ©1992 Sire Records Company. ℗1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1982, 1983, this compilation ℗1992 Sire Records Company. Made in U.S.A. Mfg. by WEA Manufacturing.
Disc 2 booklet:
Tracks 1-3 to 1-7 Recorded at Sundragon Studios, NYC
Originally Mastered at Masterdisk, NYC
Tracks 1-8 to 1-10 Recorded and Mixed March and April 1978 at Compass Point Studio, New Providence, The Bahamas
Originally Mastered at Masterdisk, NYC
Tracks 1-11 to 1-13 Basic Tracks Recorded at Chris and Tina's Loft in Long Island City, with the Record Plant Remote Truck on April 22 and May 6, 1979
Originally Mastered at Sterling Sound, NY
Track 1-14 Basic Tracks Recorded at Compass Point Studios, Nassau, The Bahamas
Vocals and Additional Tracks Recorded at Sigma Sound, NYC and Eldorado Studios, LA
Mixed at Eldorado Studios, LA
Originally Mastered at Sterling Sound, NYC
Track 1-15 Basic Tracks Recorded at Compass Point Studios, Nassau, The Bahamas
Vocals and Additional Tracks Recorded at Sigma Sound, NYC and Eldorado Studios, LA
Mixed at Sigma Sound, NYC and Eldorado Studios, LA
Originally Mastered at Sterling Sound, NYC
Tracks 1-16, 1-17 Basic Tracks Recorded at Blank Tapes, NY
Final Overdubs and Mixing at Compass Point Studios And at Sigma Sound, NY
Originally Mastered at Sterling Sound, NY
Track 1-18 Basic Tracks Recorded at Blank Tapes, NY
Final Overdubs and Mixing at Compass Point Studios
Originally Mastered at Sterling Sound, NY
Tracks 2-1, 2-2 Recorded at the Pantages Theatre, Hollywood, December 1983, by the Record Plant Mobile
Overdubs at Can Am and Ocean Way, Los Angeles, and Right Track, NY
Mixed at Soundworks and Sigma Sound
Originally Mastered at Sterling Sound, NY
Tracks 2-3 to 2-5 Recorded and Mixed at Sigma Sound, NY
Originally Mastered at Sterling Sound, NY
Track 2-6 Basic Tracks Recorded at Sigma Sound, NY
Mixed Conway Studio, L.A.
Overdubs Recorded at O'Henry Studios, Toluca Lake, CA
Originally Mastered at Sterling Sound, NY
Track 2-7 All Basic Tracks Recorded at Sigma Sound, NY
Mixed Conway Studio, L.A.
Overdubs Recorded at O'Henry Studios, Toluca Lake, CA
Track 2-8 Basic Tracks Recorded at Sigma Sound, NY
Mixed at the Village Recorders Studios, Westwood, CA
Overdubs Recorded at O'Henry Studios, Toluca Lake, CA
Originally Mastered at Sterling Sound, NY
Tracks 2-9 to 2-11 Recorded at Studio Davout, Paris.
Overdubs Recorded at Sigma Sound, NY
Mixed at Sigma Sound, NY
Originally Mastered at Sterling Sound, NY
Track 2-12 Basic Tracks Recorded at Studio Davout, Paris
Overdubs at Sigma Sound, NY and Right Track, NY
Mixed at Skyline Studios, NY
Mastered at Masterdisk, NY
Track 2-13 Recorded at Studio Davout, Paris, and Sigma Sound, NY
Mixed at Electric Lady Studios, NY
Originally Mastered at Masterdisk, NY
Track 2-14 Basic Tracks Recorded at Studio Davout, Paris
Overdubs at Sigma Sound, NY and Right Track, NY
Mixed at Electric Lady, NY
Originally Mastered at Masterdisk, NY
Track 1-15 Basic Tracks Recorded at Blank Tapes, NY
Mixed at Electric Lady, NY
Originally Mastered at Masterdisk, N.Y.
Disc 2 booklet and tray insert:
Sire Records Company, 75 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10019-6908. Marketed by Warner Bros. Records Inc., a Time Warner Company. © 1992 Sire Records Company. ℗ 1984, 1985, 1986, 1988, 1992, this compilation ℗ 1992 Sire Records Company. Made in U.S.A.
Disc 2 label:
Sire Records Company, marketed by Warner Bros. Records Inc., a Time Warner Company. ©1992 Sire Records Company. ℗ 1984, 1985, 1986, 1988, this compilation ℗1992 Sire Records Company. Made in U.S.A. Mfg. by WEA Manufacturing.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode (Text): 0 7599-26760-2 1
- Barcode (Scanned): 075992676021
- Matrix / Runout (Disc 1 (Variant 1)): 1 26760-2.1 SRC=05 M3S14
- Matrix / Runout (Disc 2 (Variant 1)): 1 26760-2.2 SRC**04 M1S2
- Matrix / Runout (Disc 1 (Variant 2)): 1 26760-2.1 SRC=05 M4S24
- Matrix / Runout (Disc 2 (Variant 2)): 1 26760-2.2 SRC**04 M3S7
- SPARS Code (On tray inserts): AAD
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOCP~65408-09 | Talkingheads* | Sand In The Vaseline - Popular Favourites 1976-1992 (2xCD, Comp) | EMI | TOCP~65408-09 | Japan | 2000 |
| W2 26760 | Talking Heads | Sand In The Vaseline - Popular Favorites: 1984-1992 (CD, Comp, Club) | Sire, Warner Bros. Records | W2 26760 | US | 1992 |
| 0777 7 80466 1 5, EQ 5010 | Talking Heads | Sand In The Vaseline - Popular Favorites 1976-1992 (3xLP, Comp) | EMI, EMI | 0777 7 80466 1 5, EQ 5010 | UK | 1992 |
| 9 26760-2 | Talking Heads | Popular Favorites 1976-1992 - Sand In The Vaseline (2xCD, Comp, RM) | Sire, Warner Bros. Records | 9 26760-2 | US | Unknown |
| CDEQ 5010, 0777 7 80466 2 2 | Talkingheads* | Sand In The Vaseline - Popular Favourites 1976-1992 (2xCD, Comp) | EMI, EMI | CDEQ 5010, 0777 7 80466 2 2 | UK & Europe | Unknown |

