Arranged By – JapanArranged By [Brass Arranged By] – D. Sylvian, M. KarnBacking Vocals – Jay Yates, Pearly Gates, Ruby JamesBrass [Brass Section] – Cliff Hardy, Martin Drover, Mel CollinsDrums, Percussion – S. JansenEngineer [Engineered By] – Andy LydenFretless Bass – M. KarnMixed By – John PunterProducer [Produced By] – Japan, John PunterSynthesizer [Synthesizers] – R. BarbieriVocals, Guitar [Guitars], Piano [Treated Piano] – D. SylvianWritten-By – D. Sylvian
6:41
2
The Width Of A Room
Producer [Produced By] – D. SylvianWritten-By – R. Dean
3:14
3
Life Without Buildings
Arranged By – JapanDrums, Percussion [Acoustic And Synthetic Percussion] – S. JansenEngineer [Engineered By] – Andy LydenFretless Bass, Finger Cymbals – M. KarnMixed By – John PunterProducer [Produced By] – Japan, John PunterSynthesizer [Synthesizers], Tape [Tapes] – R. BarbieriVocals, Brass [Synthetic Brass] – D. SylvianWritten-By – D. Sylvain
6:40
4
The Experience Of Swimming
Producer [Produced By] – Japan, John PunterWritten-By – R. Barbieri
4:06
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, RP)
Virgin
VEP 305
Canada
Unknown
Credits
Artwork [Cover Concept And Design] – D. Sylvian
Lacquer Cut By – Al
Photography By [All Photography By] – S. Jansen
Notes
A1 & B1: Recorded at Basing Street Studios London. Mixed at Air Studios London.
