Tracklist Hide Credits
| A1 | The Art Of PartiesArranged By – JapanArranged By [Brass Arranged By] – D. Sylvian*, M. Karn*Backing Vocals – Jay Yates, Pearly Gates, Ruby JamesBass Guitar [Fretless Bass] – M. Karn*Brass [Brass Section] – Cliff Hardy*, Martin Drover, Mel CollinsDrums, Percussion – S. Jansen*Engineer [Engineered By] – Andy LydenMixed By – John PunterProducer [Produced By] – Japan, John PunterSynthesizer [Synthesizers] – R. Barbieri*Vocals, Guitar [Guitars], Piano [Treated Piano] – D. Sylvian*Written-By – D. Sylvian* |
6:41 |
| A2 | The Width Of A RoomProducer [Produced By] – D. Sylvian*Written-By – R. Dean* |
3:14 |
| B1 | Life Without BuildingsArranged By – JapanBass Guitar [Fretless Bass], Cymbal [Finger Cymbals] – M. Karn*Drums, Percussion [Acoustic And Synthetic Percussion] – S. Jansen*Engineer [Engineered By] – Andy LydenMixed By – John PunterProducer [Produced By] – Japan, John PunterSynthesizer [Synthesizers], Tape [Tapes] – R. Barbieri*Vocals, Brass [Synthetic Brass] – D. Sylvian*Written-By – D. Sylvain* |
6:40 |
| B2 | The Experience Of SwimmingProducer [Produced By] – Japan, John PunterWritten-By – R. Barbieri* |
4:06 |
Companies, etc.
- Manufactured By – Virgin Records Canada Inc.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Virgin Records Ltd.
- Copyright (c) – Virgin Records Ltd.
- Recorded At – Basing Street Studios
- Mixed At – Air Studios
- Lacquer Cut At – Disques SNB Ltée.
Credits
- Artwork [Cover Concept And Design] – D. Sylvian*
- Lacquer Cut By – AL*
- Photography By [All Photography By] – S. Jansen*
Notes
1983 re-press with red/white striped Virgin Records Canada labels. Back of sleeve also different in that information about Virgin Records Canada replaces the Polydor logo that is on the first pressing.A1 & B1: Recorded at Basing Street Studios London. Mixed at Air Studios London.
A1, B1: ℗ 1981 Virgin Records Ltd.
A2, B2: ℗ 1980 Virgin Records Ltd.
© 1981 Virgin Records Ltd.
Made in Canada. Manufactured by / Fabriqué par: Virgin Records Canada Inc., 30 Park Road, Toronto, Ont., M4W 2N4
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Matrix / Runout (Side A, runout, etched): VEP - 305 - A SnB-al Q
- Matrix / Runout (Side B, runout, etched): VEP · 305 - B SnB-al Q
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VS 409-12 | Japan | The Art Of Parties (12", Single) | Virgin | VS 409-12 | UK | 1981 |
| VS 409 | Japan | The Art Of Parties (7", Single, Fol) | Virgin | VS 409 | UK | 1981 |
| VS 409 | Japan | The Art Of Parties (7", Single, Promo) | Virgin | VS 409 | Australia | 1981 |
| 103285 | Japan | The Art Of Parties (7", Single) | Virgin | 103285 | France | 1981 |
| VEP 305 | Japan | The Art Of Parties (12", Single) | Virgin | VEP 305 | Canada | 1981 |
