Tracklist Hide Credits
| A1 | Quiet Life | 4:52 |
| A2 | Fall In Love With Me | 4:37 |
| A3 | Despair | 6:01 |
| A4 | In Vogue | 6:36 |
| B1 | Life In TokyoProducer [Produced By] – Giorgio MoroderWritten-By – Sylvian*, Moroder* |
3:30 |
| B2 | Halloween | 4:26 |
| B3 | All Tomorrow's PartiesEngineer [Engineered By] – Keith BesseyProducer [Produced By] – Japan, Simon Napier-BellRemix [Re-Mixed By] – John PunterWritten-By – Lou Reed |
5:43 |
| B4 | Alien | 5:04 |
| B5 | The Other Side Of Life | 7:29 |
Companies, etc.
- Manufactured By – Pye Records Ltd.
- Distributed By – Pye Records Ltd.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Hansa Productions Ltd.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Ariola Eurodisc Ltd.
- Copyright (c) – Ariola Eurodisc Ltd.
- Published By – Chadwick Nomis Ltd.
- Published By – Sunbury Music Ltd.
- Recorded At – Air Studios
- Recorded At – DJM Studios
Credits
- Arranged By – Japan
- Arranged By [Saxophones Arranged By] – Mick Karn
- Art Direction [Cover Concept By], Photography By – Fin Costello
- Backing Vocals – David Sylvian, Mick Karn
- Bass, Saxophone [Saxophones] – Mick Karn
- Conductor [Conducted By] – Martyn Ford
- Drums, Percussion – Steve Jansen
- Engineer [Assisted By] – Jon Jacobs Jnr.
- Engineer [Engineered By] – Colin Fairley (tracks: A1 to A4, B2, B4, B5), Keith Bessey (tracks: B2)
- Guitar [Guitars] – Rob Dean
- Mixed By – John Punter (tracks: A1 to A4, B2 to B5)
- Orchestrated By, Arranged By – Ann O'Dell*
- Producer [Produced By] – John Punter (tracks: A1 to A4, B2, B4, B5)
- Synthesizer [Synthesisers], Keyboards – Richard Barbieri
- Vocals, Guitar [Occasional Guitar] – David Sylvian
- Written-By, Composed By – David Sylvian (tracks: A1 to A4, B2, B4, B5)
Notes
℗ 4/1979 Hansa Productions Ltd.℗ 1/1980 Hansa Productions Ltd.
℗ © 1979 Ariola Eurodisc Ltd., 48 Maddox Street, London, W1R 9PB
Made in Hong Kong. Manufactured & Distributed by Pye Records Limited.
Recorded at Air Studios, London except for 'All Tomorrow's Parties' recorded at DJM Studios, London.
This Hong Kong release is unusual to Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AHAL 8011 | Japan | Quiet Life (LP, Album, Gat) | Ariola Hansa | AHAL 8011 | UK | 1980 |
| 201.261 | Japan | Quiet Life (LP, Album, Gat) | Hansa International, Hansa | 201.261 | Benelux | 1979 |
| MOVLP176 | Japan | Quiet Life (3xLP, Album, Comp, Ltd, RE, RM, 180) | Music On Vinyl | MOVLP176 | UK & Europe | 2011 |
| BVCM-37220, 74321-87422-2 | Japan | Quiet Life (CD, Album, Ltd, RM) | BMG, Hansa | BVCM-37220, 74321-87422-2 | Japan | 2001 |
| VCW-1684, AHA-C1507 | Japan | Quiet Life (Cass, Album) | Hansa, Hansa | VCW-1684, AHA-C1507 | Japan | 1980 |
Tracklist Hide Credits
| A1 | Quiet Life |
| A2 | Fall In Love With Me |
| A3 | Despair |
| A4 | In-Vogue |
| B1 | Halloween |
| B2 | All Tomorrows PartiesEngineer [Engineered By] – Keith BesseyProducer [Produced By] – Japan, Simon Napier-BellRemix – John PunterWritten-By – Lou Reed |
| B3 | Alien |
| B4 | The Other Side Of Life |
Companies, etc.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Ariola Eurodisc Ltd.
- Published By – Nomis Music (London) Ltd.
- Published By – Sunbury Music Ltd.
Credits
- Arranged By – Japan
- Composed By – David Sylvian (tracks: A1 to B1, B3, B4)
- Engineer [Engineered By] – Colin Fairley (tracks: A1 to B1, B3, B4)
- Producer [Produced By] – John Punter (tracks: A1 to B1, B3, B4)
Notes
℗ 1980 Ariola Eurodisc LtdMade in England
Published by Nomis Music (Ldn) Ltd except Track B2; Sunbury Music Ltd
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AHAL 8011 | Japan | Quiet Life (LP, Album, Gat) | Ariola Hansa | AHAL 8011 | UK | 1980 |
| 201.261 | Japan | Quiet Life (LP, Album, Gat) | Hansa International, Hansa | 201.261 | Benelux | 1979 |
| MOVLP176 | Japan | Quiet Life (3xLP, Album, Comp, Ltd, RE, RM, 180) | Music On Vinyl | MOVLP176 | UK & Europe | 2011 |
| BVCM-37220, 74321-87422-2 | Japan | Quiet Life (CD, Album, Ltd, RM) | BMG, Hansa | BVCM-37220, 74321-87422-2 | Japan | 2001 |
| VCW-1684, AHA-C1507 | Japan | Quiet Life (Cass, Album) | Hansa, Hansa | VCW-1684, AHA-C1507 | Japan | 1980 |
Tracklist Hide Credits
| A1 | Quiet Life | 4:52 |
| A2 | Fall In Love With Me | 4:37 |
| A3 | Despair | 6:01 |
| A4 | In Vogue | 6:36 |
| B1 | Halloween | 4:26 |
| B2 | All Tomorrow's PartiesEngineer [Engineered By] – Keith BesseyProducer [Produced By] – Japan, Simon Napier-BellRemix [Re-mixed By] – John PunterWritten-By, Composed By – Lou Reed |
5:43 |
| B3 | Alien | 5:07 |
| B4 | The Other Side Of Love | 7:29 |
Companies, etc.
- Record Company – Ariola Benelux B.V.
- Record Company – Ariola Eurodisc GmbH
- Marketed By – Ariola Benelux B.V.
- Distributed By – Ariola Benelux B.V.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Hansa Productions Ltd.
- Pressed By – Sonopress – 201261
- Published By – Chadwick Nomis Ltd.
- Published By – Sunbury Music Ltd.
- Recorded At – Air Studios
- Recorded At – DJM Studios
Credits
- Arranged By – Japan
- Arranged By [Saxophones Arranged By] – Mick Karn
- Art Direction [Cover Concept By], Photography By – Fin Costello
- Bass, Saxophone [Saxophones] – Mick Karn
- Conductor [Conducted By] – Martyn Ford
- Drums, Percussion – Steve Jansen
- Engineer [Assisted By] – Jon Jacobs Jnr.
- Engineer [Engineered By] – Colin Fairley (tracks: A1 to B1, B3, B4)
- Guitar [Guitars] – Rob Dean
- Mixed By – John Punter
- Orchestrated By, Arranged By – Ann O'Dell*
- Producer [Produced By] – John Punter (tracks: A1 to B1, B3, B4)
- Synthesizer [Synthesisers], Keyboards – Richard Barbieri
- Vocals, Guitar [Occasional Guitar] – David Sylvian
- Written-By, Composed By – David Sylvian (tracks: A1 to B1, B3, B4)
Notes
℗ 1979 Hansa Productions Ltd.Made in Germany
Marketed and distributed by Ariola Benelux B.V.
Record Companies
Printed on Side A: Ariola-Benelux B. V. Haarlem.
Printed on Side B: Ariola-Eurodisc GmbH., München.
Recorded at Air Studios, London except for 'All Tomorrow's Parties' recorded at DJM Studios, London.
All songs published by Chadwick Nomis Ltd., except Track B2, Sunbury Music Ltd.
Catalogue # printed on the label: 201.261
Catalogue # printed on sleeve: 201.261
Note: The label refers to this album being produced by Simon Napier-Bell and Japan. This is incorrect. This album was produced by John Punter and it was only Track B2 'All Tomorrow's Parties' which was produced by Napier-Bell and Japan. Producer credits are correctly printed in the gatefold sleeve.
Track B4: 'The Other Side Of Life' is misprinted on the label as 'The Other Side Of Love'
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Matrix / Runout (Side A, runout, stamped): 201261 A-2/80S Made in Germany
- Matrix / Runout (Side B, runout, stamped): 201261 B-1/79S Made in Germany
- Rights Society: Stemra
- Other (Side A, label): S 201.261 A
- Other (Side B, label): S 201.261 B
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AHAL 8011 | Japan | Quiet Life (LP, Album, Gat) | Ariola Hansa | AHAL 8011 | UK | 1980 |
| 201.261 | Japan | Quiet Life (LP, Album, Gat) | Hansa International, Hansa | 201.261 | Benelux | 1979 |
| MOVLP176 | Japan | Quiet Life (3xLP, Album, Comp, Ltd, RE, RM, 180) | Music On Vinyl | MOVLP176 | UK & Europe | 2011 |
| BVCM-37220, 74321-87422-2 | Japan | Quiet Life (CD, Album, Ltd, RM) | BMG, Hansa | BVCM-37220, 74321-87422-2 | Japan | 2001 |
| VCW-1684, AHA-C1507 | Japan | Quiet Life (Cass, Album) | Hansa, Hansa | VCW-1684, AHA-C1507 | Japan | 1980 |
Tracklist Hide Credits
| 1 | Quiet Life | 4:51 |
| 2 | Fall In Love With Me | 4:36 |
| 3 | Despair | 5:59 |
| 4 | In Vogue | 6:32 |
| 5 | Halloween | 4:24 |
| 6 | All Tomorrow's PartiesEngineer – Keith BesseyProducer [Produced By] – Japan, Simon Napier-BellRemix – John PunterWritten-By – Lou Reed |
5:42 |
| 7 | Alien | 5:00 |
| 8 | The Other Side Of Life | 7:27 |
Companies, etc.
- Licensed Through – BMG Music
- Manufactured By – BMG Victor Inc.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Hansa Records Ltd.
Credits
- Arranged By – Japan
- Arranged By [Orchestral Arrangements By] – Ann O'Dell*
- Arranged By [Saxophones Arranged By] – Mick Karn
- Art Direction [Cover Concept By], Photography By – Fin Costello
- Backing Vocals – David Sylvian, Mick Karn
- Bass, Saxophone [Saxophones] – Mick Karn
- Conductor [Conducted By] – Martyn Ford
- Drums, Percussion – Steve Jansen
- Engineer [Assisted By] – Jon Jacobs Jnr.
- Engineer [Engineered By] – Colin Fairley (tracks: 1 to 5, 7 & 8)
- Guitar [Guitars] – Rob Dean
- Mixed By – John Punter (tracks: 1 to 5, 7 & 8)
- Producer [Produced By] – John Punter (tracks: 1 to 5, 7 & 8)
- Synthesizer [Synthesisers], Keyboards – Richard Barbieri
- Vocals, Guitar [Occasional Guitar] – David Sylvian
- Written-By, Composed By – David Sylvian (tracks: 1 to 5, 7 & 8)
Notes
℗ 1980 Hansa Records Ltd. / Made in Japan / StereoManufactured by BMG Victor Inc., Tokyo, Japan, from Master Recordings owned or controlled by BMG Music.
Originally released on LP in 1980.
This CD is part of a Japanese Box Set; Prophétique 1978 ~ 1980 which was released 4 August 1993.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Matrix / Runout: BVCP-646-1P V
- Rights Society: JASRAC
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AHAL 8011 | Japan | Quiet Life (LP, Album, Gat) | Ariola Hansa | AHAL 8011 | UK | 1980 |
| 201.261 | Japan | Quiet Life (LP, Album, Gat) | Hansa International, Hansa | 201.261 | Benelux | 1979 |
| MOVLP176 | Japan | Quiet Life (3xLP, Album, Comp, Ltd, RE, RM, 180) | Music On Vinyl | MOVLP176 | UK & Europe | 2011 |
| 201.261 | Japan | Quiet Life (LP, Album, M/Print, Gat) | Hansa International, Hansa | 201.261 | Benelux | 1980 |
| BVCM-37220, 74321-87422-2 | Japan | Quiet Life (CD, Album, Ltd, RM) | BMG, Hansa | BVCM-37220, 74321-87422-2 | Japan | 2001 |
Tracklist Hide Credits
| A1 | Quiet Life |
| A2 | Fall In Love With Me |
| A3 | Despair |
| A4 | In-Vogue |
| B1 | Halloween |
| B2 | All Tomorrows PartiesEngineer – Keith BesseyMixed By – John PunterProducer – Japan, Simon Napier-BellWritten-By – Lou Reed |
| B3 | Alien |
| B4 | The Other Side Of Life |
Companies, etc.
- Distributed By – Music For Pleasure Limited
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Ariola Eurodisc Ltd.
- Made By – Ariola Eurodisc Ltd.
- Published By – Nomis Music (London) Ltd.
- Published By – Sunbury Music Ltd.
- Recorded At – Air Studios
Credits
- Arranged By – Japan
- Engineer [Engineered By] – Colin Fairley (tracks: A1 to A4, B1, B3, B4)
- Producer [Produced By] – John Punter (tracks: A1 to A4, B1, B3, B4)
- Written-By – David Sylvian (tracks: A1 to A4, B1, B3, B4)
Notes
℗ 1980 Original Sound Recording made by Ariola Eurodisc Ltd.Distributed by Music For Pleasure Limited, Hayes, Middlesex
Published by Nomis Music (Ldn) Ltd except Track B2; Sunbury Music Ltd
Recorded at Air Studios, London.
The original album was released 4 January 1980. This re-issue Cassette was distributed by EMI Records Limited, UK under the 'Fame' label in 1984. Due to the popularity of this album, there were several different manufacturers. Subsequently the Cassette Tape can vary. This Cassette is white plastic with red text.
Others are:
* White plastic with blue text
* White plastic with black text
* Black plastic with silver text
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AHAL 8011 | Japan | Quiet Life (LP, Album, Gat) | Ariola Hansa | AHAL 8011 | UK | 1980 |
| 201.261 | Japan | Quiet Life (LP, Album, Gat) | Hansa International, Hansa | 201.261 | Benelux | 1979 |
| MOVLP176 | Japan | Quiet Life (3xLP, Album, Comp, Ltd, RE, RM, 180) | Music On Vinyl | MOVLP176 | UK & Europe | 2011 |
| BVCM-37220, 74321-87422-2 | Japan | Quiet Life (CD, Album, Ltd, RM) | BMG, Hansa | BVCM-37220, 74321-87422-2 | Japan | 2001 |
| VCW-1684, AHA-C1507 | Japan | Quiet Life (Cass, Album) | Hansa, Hansa | VCW-1684, AHA-C1507 | Japan | 1980 |
Tracklist Hide Credits
| 1 | Quiet Life | 4:54 |
| 2 | Fall In Love With Me | 4:40 |
| 3 | Despair | 6:02 |
| 4 | In Vogue | 6:32 |
| 5 | Halloween | 4:27 |
| 6 | All Tomorrow's PartiesWritten-By [Uncredited] – Lou Reed |
5:46 |
| 7 | Alien | 5:06 |
| 8 | The Other Side Of Life | 7:28 |
| Bonus Tracks | ||
| 9 | European Son | 3:40 |
| 10 | I Second That EmotionWritten-By [Uncredited] – Cleveland*, Robinson* |
3:46 |
Credits
- Bass, Flute, Saxophone, Vocals, Backing Vocals – Mick Karn
- Guitar, Vocals – Rob Dean
- Guitar, Vocals, Backing Vocals – David Sylvian
- Percussion, Drums, Vocals – Steve Jansen
- Synthesizer, Keyboards, Vocals – Richard Barbieri
- Written-By [Uncredited] – David Sylvian (tracks: 1 to 5, 7 to 9)
Notes
℗ & © 1979An unofficial CD released in Russia
This is a rare CD album from Russia. It comes in a standard jewel case with a folded sheet which opens out to a list of lyrics together with a picture of Barbieri, Dean & Jansen; similar to the photo used for the vinyl release which came in a gatefold sleeve. The inside tray is see-through which includes a collage of photos of the band & Sylvian.
As with the other Japan CDs released on this Russian label, Tin Drum, SSR-017, there are two bonus tracks:
* European Son
* I Second That Emotion
Note: This is printed as 'Bonus Tacks'
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Matrix / Runout: SSR-018
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AHAL 8011 | Japan | Quiet Life (LP, Album, Gat) | Ariola Hansa | AHAL 8011 | UK | 1980 |
| 201.261 | Japan | Quiet Life (LP, Album, Gat) | Hansa International, Hansa | 201.261 | Benelux | 1979 |
| MOVLP176 | Japan | Quiet Life (3xLP, Album, Comp, Ltd, RE, RM, 180) | Music On Vinyl | MOVLP176 | UK & Europe | 2011 |
| BVCM-37220, 74321-87422-2 | Japan | Quiet Life (CD, Album, Ltd, RM) | BMG, Hansa | BVCM-37220, 74321-87422-2 | Japan | 2001 |
| VCW-1684, AHA-C1507 | Japan | Quiet Life (Cass, Album) | Hansa, Hansa | VCW-1684, AHA-C1507 | Japan | 1980 |
