A luxurious early best album featuring selections from three albums, singles not included on the albums, and 12-inch single recordings.
Released in 1983, this compilation album includes the recordings from the early Hansa era, including "Life In Tokyo," "European Son," and "Quiet Life."
This is the only compilation album released in consultation with the band members. "European Son" is the B-side of the single "I Second That Emotion" released in Japan. "In-Vogue", "Deviation" and "Obscure Alternatives" are live recordings from Tokyo.
A:
1)
Adolescent Sex
2)
State Line
3)
Communist China
4)
Rhodesia
5)
Suburban Berlin
B:
1)
Life In Tokyo
2)
European Son
3)
All Tomorrows Parties
4)
Quiet Life
5)
I Second That Emotion
Art Direction - David Shortt
Bass Guitar, Saxophone, Vocals - Mick Karn
Design [Sleeve Design] - Greg Horton (2)
Drums, Percussion, Vocals - Steve Jansen
Guitar, Vocals - Rob Dean
Liner Notes - Dave Gelly
Photography By [Sleeve Photography] - Fin Costello
Synthesizer [Synthesizers], Keyboards - Richard Barbieri
Vocals [Vocal], Guitar [Occasional Guitar] - David Sylvian
