Best of the Eighties

~ Release by Various Artists (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Annotation

Packaging consists of a stiff-card box with hinged lid containing 6 CDs in cardboard sleeves.

Tracklist

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#	Title	Artist	Length
1	Road to Nowhere edit of: Road to Nowhere by Talking Heads recording of: Road to Nowhere lyricist and composer: David Byrne publisher: Bleu Disque Music Co., Index Music, Inc., Warner Bros. Music Co., Ltd. and Warner Bros. Music Corp.	Talking Heads	4:04
2	Golden Brown co-producer: Steve Churchyard producer: Steve Churchyard and The Stranglers mixer: Tony Visconti performer: The Stranglers phonographic copyright (℗) by: EMI Records Ltd. (in 1981) recording of: Golden Brown writer: Jet Black, Jean‐Jacques Burnel, Hugh Cornwell and Dave Greenfield publisher: Complete Music, Complete Music Ltd., EMI Music, EMI Music Publishing, EMI Music Publishing Ltd., EMI Songs Ltd. and Plumbshaft-Ltd.	The Stranglers	3:28
3	Mandinka engineer: Kevin Moloney co-producer: Kevin Moloney producer: Sinéad O’Connor mixer: Chris Birkett, Lloyd Phillips and Terence Morris a.k.a. t.roy acoustic guitar [ac. gtrs.] and electric guitar [elec. gtrs]: Marco Pirroni bass guitar [bass gtrs.]: ‘Spike’ Hollifield drum machine [machines] and drums (drum set) [drum kit]: John Reynolds electric guitar [elec. gtr.] and lead vocals [all vocals]: Sinéad O’Connor keyboard [keyboards] and synthesizer [synths.]: Mike Clowes arranger: Sinéad O’Connor phonographic copyright (℗) by: Chrysalis Records (in 1987) and Ensign Records Ltd. (in 1987) recorded at: Oasis Studio in Camden, London, England, United Kingdom mixed at: Tapestry Studios in London, England, United Kingdom recording of: Mandinka lyricist and composer: Sinéad O’Connor publisher: Dizzy Heights Music Publishing Ltd.	Sinéad O’Connor	3:48
4	Letter From America producer: Hugh Murphy and Gerry Rafferty recording of: Letter From America writer: Charlie Reid and Craig Reid	The Proclaimers	4:02
5	A New England edit of: A New England by Kirsty MacColl cover recording of: A New England lyricist and composer: Billy Bragg publisher: BMG Music Publishing Ltd. and Chappell Music Ltd.	Kirsty MacColl	3:39
6	Dancing With Myself producer: Keith Forsey drums (drum set): Terry Chimes guitar: Steve Jones, Danny Kustow, John McGeoch and Steve New recording of: Dancing With Myself writer: Billy Idol and Tony James publisher: Chrysalis Music Group Inc., Chrysalis Music Ltd., Chrysalis Music Publishing Ltd., Rare Blue Music Inc and Universal Music Publishing Ltd.	Generation X	3:48
7	Wild Wild Life assistant recording engineer: Kathy Botich, Nick Del Re and Melanie West recording engineer: Eric “E.T.” Thorngren producer: Talking Heads assistant mixer: Charles Brocco, Robin Laine and Tom Nist mixer: Mick Guzauski bass guitar [bass]: Tina Weymouth drums (drum set) [drums]: Chris Frantz guitar: David Byrne and Jerry Harrison keyboard: Jerry Harrison background vocals: Chris Frantz, Jerry Harrison and Tina Weymouth lead vocals: David Byrne phonographic copyright (℗) by: Sire Records Company (in 1986) additionally recorded at: O’Henry Studios in Burbank, California, United States recorded at: Sigma Sound in New York, New York, United States mixed at: Conway Recording Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States recording of: Wild Wild Life lyricist and composer: David Byrne publisher: Index Music, Inc.	Talking Heads	3:41
8	Call Me engineer: Harold Faltermeyer producer: Giorgio Moroder additional synthesizer: Giorgio Moroder (in 1980-01) bass guitar [bass]: Nigel Harrison (in 1980-01) drums (drum set) [drums]: Clem Burke (in 1980-01) electric piano: Jimmy Destri (in 1980-01) guitar: Frank Infante (in 1980-01) and Chris Stein (in 1980-01) lead vocals: Debbie Harry (in 1980-01) phonographic copyright (℗) by: Chrysalis Records (in 1980, in 1981), Chrysalis Records Ltd. (in 1980), Chrysalis Records, Inc. (in 1980, in 2002), Capitol Records (in 1998), Capitol Records, Inc. (in 1998) and Capitol Records, LLC (in 2002) recorded at: Westlake Audio in Los Angeles, California, United States (in 1979) and The Power Station in Hell's Kitchen, New York, New York, United States (in 1980-01) mixed at: Allen Zentz Mastering in San Clemente, California, United States part of: Billboard: Greatest of All Time Hot 100 Songs (number: 64), VH1: 100 Greatest Songs of the 80’s (number: 78) and Billboard: The 500 Best Pop Songs (number: 157) recording of: Call Me (in 1980-01) lyricist: Deborah Harry composer: Giorgio Moroder publisher: BMG Monarch, Chrysalis Music, Chrysalis Music Ltd., Copyright Control, EMI Music Publishing Ltd., Ensign Music Corporation, Famous Chappell, Monster Island Music Publishing Corporation, Mushroom Music Pty. Ltd., Rare Blue Music, inc., Sony/ATV Melody and Sony/ATV Music Publishing Australia Pty Ltd. sub-publisher: Mushroom Music Pty. Ltd., Sony Music Publishing (Japan), Inc., A Division, Sony/ATV Music Publishing Australia Pty Ltd., フジパシフィック音楽出版 (until 2014-12-31) and Fujipacific Music, Inc. (from 2015-01-01 to present)	Blondie	3:30
9	Echo Beach assistant engineer: Laurence Diana engineer: Richard Manwaring producer: Mike Howlett phonographic copyright (℗) by: Dindisc Ltd (in 1980) and Virgin Records Ltd. (in 1980, in 2002) recorded at: The Manor in Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom (in 1979-08) part of: Huffington Post: 100 Best Canadian Songs Ever (number: 87) recording of: Echo Beach lyricist and composer: Mark Gane publisher: EMI Virgin Music Ltd. and Virgin Music (in 1980)	Martha and the Muffins	3:38
10	Senses Working Overtime engineer: Hugh Padgham producer: Hugh Padgham and XTC edit of: Senses Working Overtime by XTC recording of: Senses Working Overtime lyricist and composer: Andy Partridge publisher: Copyright Control	XTC	4:35
11	51st State engineer: Glyn Johns and Stuart Stawman producer and mixer: Glyn Johns drums (drum set): Robert Heaton electric bass guitar: Moose Harris guitar: Justin Sullivan vocals: Justin Sullivan recording of: 51st State lyricist: Ashley Cartwright writer: Moose Harris, Robert Heaton and Justin Sullivan	New Model Army	2:34
12	Love Like Blood producer: Chris Kimsey phonographic copyright (℗) by: Virgin Records Ltd. (in 1985) recording of: Love Like Blood writer: Jaz Coleman, Paul Ferguson, Paul Raven and Geordie Walker publisher: BMG Africa Music Publishing, BMG Songs Ltd. and E.G. Music Ltd.	Killing Joke	4:24
13	Love Missile F1-11 recording of: Love Missile F1‐11 lyricist and composer: Martin Degville, Tony James and Neal Whitmore publisher: Universal Music Publishing Ltd. and Universal PolyGram International Publishing, Inc.	Sigue Sigue Sputnik	3:44
14	Turning Japanese producer: Vic Coppersmith‐Heaven drums (drum set): Howard Smith electric bass guitar [bass guitar]: Steve Smith guitar and lead vocals: David Fenton guitar [lead guitar]: Edward Bazalgette phonographic copyright (℗) by: EMI Records Ltd. (, in 1980) part of: VH1’s 100 Greatest One‐Hit Wonders of the ’80s (number: 30) recording of: Turning Japanese lyricist and composer: David Fenton publisher: EMI Music, EMI Music Publishing and Glenwood Music Corp.	The Vapors	3:45
15	C30, C60, C90 Go assistant producer: Martin Levan producer: Malcolm McLaren recording of: C·30 C·60 C·90 Go writer: Matthew Ashman, Dave Barbarossa, Leigh Gorman and Malcolm McLaren	Bow Wow Wow	3:02
16	Rise producer: Bill Laswell and John Lydon drums (drum set): Tony Williams (in 1985) guitar: Steve Vai (in 1985) keyboard: 坂本龍一 (in 1985) vocals: John Lydon (in 1985) remixer: Bob Clearmountain recording of: Rise (in 1985) writer: Bill Laswell and John Lydon publisher: Copyright Control, EMI Virgin Music Ltd., Warner Chappell Music Ltd. and Warner/Chappell Music Ltd.	Public Image Ltd.	6:18
17	Is Vic There? recording of: Is Vic There? writer: Mike Herbage and Vaughn Toulouse publisher: Modern Music Publishing Ltd.	Department S	3:07
18	Info-Freako engineer: Leigh Fenlon producer: Mike Edwards and Jesus Jones recording of: Info Freako composer: Jesus Jones	Jesus Jones	2:50

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ASIN:	UK: B00004WMYZ [info]

UK: B00004WMYZ