The Essential Collection

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Tracklist

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1Denis
engineer:
Rob Freeman
producer:
Richard Gottehrer
bass guitar:
Frank Infante (from 1977-06 until 1977-07) and Chris Stein (from 1977-06 until 1977-07)
drums (drum set):
Clem Burke (from 1977-06 until 1977-07)
electric guitar [lead guitar] and vibraphone:
Chris Stein (from 1977-06 until 1977-07)
electric guitar [rhythm guitar]:
Frank Infante (from 1977-06 until 1977-07)
farfisa, grand piano, strings, synthesizer [Polymoog] and synthesizer [Roland]:
Jimmy Destri (from 1977-06 until 1977-07)
background vocals:
Clem Burke (from 1977-06 until 1977-07) and Jimmy Destri (from 1977-06 until 1977-07)
lead vocals:
Deborah Harry (from 1977-06 until 1977-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Chrysalis Records (in 1977), Chrysalis Records, Inc. (in 1977, in 2001) and Chrysalis Records Ltd. (in 1978)
recorded at:
Plaza Sound Studios in New York, New York, United States (from 1977-06 until 1977-07)
cover recording of:
Denise (from 1977-06 until 1977-07)
lyricist and composer:
Neil Levenson
publisher:
Bright Tunes Music Corp., EMI Music Publishing Ltd., Minder Music Ltd. and Taking Care of Business Music Inc.
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2The Tide Is High
engineer:
Lenise Bent
producer:
Mike Chapman
bass guitar:
Nigel Harrison (in 1980)
drums (drum set):
Clem Burke (in 1980)
guest percussion:
Alex Acuña (in 1980), Ollie E. Brown (in 1980) and Emil Richards (in 1980)
guitar:
Frank Infante (in 1980) and Chris Stein (in 1980)
keyboard:
Jimmy Destri (in 1980)
timpani:
Chris Stein (in 1980)
background vocals:
Clem Burke (in 1980), Jimmy Destri (in 1980), Nigel Harrison (in 1980) and Frank Infante (in 1980)
lead vocals:
Deborah Harry (in 1980)
instruments arranger:
Jimmie Haskell
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Chrysalis Records (in 1980) and Chrysalis Records, Inc. (in 1980)
recorded at:
United Western Recorders in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (in 1980)
cover recording of:
The Tide Is High (in 1980)
additional writer:
Howard Barrett and Tyrone Evans
writer:
John Holt
publisher:
B & C Music Corp., Campbell Connelly (Australia) P/L, Copyright Control, Embassy Music Corporation, Gemrod Music Inc., Sparta Florida Music Group and Sparta Florida Music Group Ltd.
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3Hanging On the Telephone
assistant engineer:
Grey Russell and Peter Coleman
engineer:
Peter Coleman
assistant producer:
Peter Coleman
producer:
Mike Chapman
bass guitar:
Nigel Harrison (from 1978-06 until 1978-07)
drums (drum set):
Clem Burke (from 1978-06 until 1978-07)
guitar:
Frank Infante (from 1978-06 until 1978-07) and Chris Stein (from 1978-06 until 1978-07)
keyboard:
Jimmy Destri (from 1978-06 until 1978-07)
lead vocals:
Deborah Harry (from 1978-06 until 1978-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Capitol Records, LLC, Capitol Records, Inc. (in 1978, in 2001), Chrysalis Records (in 1978), Chrysalis Records Ltd. (in 1978), Chrysalis Records, Inc. (in 1978, in 2001) and Capitol Records (in 2001)
recorded at:
The Record Plant in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (from 1978-06 until 1978-07)
mixed at:
Forum Studio in Covington, Kentucky, United States
cover recording of:
Hanging On the Telephone (from 1978-06 until 1978-07)
lyricist and composer:
Jack Lee
publisher:
BMG Blue, Chrysalis Music Ltd., Chrysalis Records Ltd., Chrysalis Songs, EMI Music Publishing Ltd., Red Admiral Music Inc. and Rare Blue Music Inc (in 1978)
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4Rip Her to Shreds
recording engineer:
Rob Freeman (from 1976-08 until 1976-09)
assistant engineer:
Don Hünerberg
engineer:
Rob Freeman and Craig Leon
producer:
Richard Gottehrer
bass guitar:
Gary Valentine (from 1976-08 until 1976-09)
drums (drum set):
Clem Burke (from 1976-08 until 1976-09)
farfisa, grand piano, piano and synthesizer [roland]:
Jimmy Destri (from 1976-08 until 1976-09)
guitar:
Chris Stein (from 1976-08 until 1976-09)
lead vocals:
Deborah Harry (from 1976-08 until 1976-09)
remixer:
Craig Leon
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Chrysalis Records (in 1976), Chrysalis Records Ltd. (in 1977), Chrysalis Records, Inc. (in 1977, in 2001), Capitol Records (in 2001) and Capitol Records, Inc. (in 2001)
recorded at:
Plaza Sound Studios in New York, New York, United States (from 1976-08 until 1976-09)
recording of:
Rip Her to Shreds (from 1976-08 until 1976-09)
writer:
Deborah Harry and Chris Stein
publisher:
Chrysalis Music (ended), Monster Island Music Publishing Corporation (ended), EMI Music, EMI Music Publishing Ltd. and Jiru Music, Inc.
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5Picture This
assistant engineer:
Grey Russell and Peter Coleman
engineer:
Peter Coleman
assistant producer:
Peter Coleman
producer:
Mike Chapman
bass guitar:
Nigel Harrison (from 1978-06 until 1978-07)
drums (drum set):
Clem Burke (from 1978-06 until 1978-07)
guitar:
Frank Infante (from 1978-06 until 1978-07) and Chris Stein (from 1978-06 until 1978-07)
keyboard:
Jimmy Destri (from 1978-06 until 1978-07)
lead vocals:
Deborah Harry (from 1978-06 until 1978-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Capitol Records, LLC, Capitol Records, Inc. (in 1978, in 2001), Chrysalis Records (in 1978), Chrysalis Records Ltd. (in 1978), Chrysalis Records, Inc. (in 1978, in 2001) and Capitol Records (in 2001)
recorded at:
The Record Plant in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (from 1978-06 until 1978-07)
mixed at:
Forum Studio in Covington, Kentucky, United States
recording of:
Picture This (from 1978-06 until 1978-07)
writer:
Jimmy Destri, Deborah Harry and Chris Stein
publisher:
Chrysalis Music (ended), Monster Island Music Publishing Corporation (ended), BMG Monarch, Chrysalis Music Ltd., EMI Music Publishing Ltd. and Rare Blue Music Inc (in 1978)
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6X Offender
recording engineer:
Rob Freeman (from 1976-08 until 1976-09)
assistant engineer:
Don Hünerberg
engineer:
Rob Freeman and Craig Leon
producer:
Richard Gottehrer and Craig Leon
bass guitar:
Chris Stein (from 1976-08 until 1976-09)
drums (drum set):
Clem Burke (from 1976-08 until 1976-09)
farfisa, grand piano, piano and synthesizer [roland]:
Jimmy Destri (from 1976-08 until 1976-09)
guitar:
Gary Valentine (from 1976-08 until 1976-09)
lead vocals:
Deborah Harry (from 1976-08 until 1976-09)
remixer:
Craig Leon
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Chrysalis Records (in 1976), Chrysalis Records, Inc. (in 1977, in 2001), Capitol Records (in 2001) and Capitol Records, Inc. (in 2001)
recorded at:
Plaza Sound Studios in New York, New York, United States (from 1976-08 until 1976-09)
recording of:
X Offender (from 1976-08 until 1976-09)
writer:
Gary Lachman and Deborah Harry
publisher:
Chrysalis Music (ended), Monster Island Music Publishing Corporation (ended), EMI Music, Jiru Music, Inc. and Norfolk Square Music
3:12
7Rifle Range
recording engineer:
Rob Freeman (from 1976-08 until 1976-09)
assistant engineer:
Don Hünerberg
engineer:
Rob Freeman and Craig Leon
producer:
Richard Gottehrer
bass guitar:
Gary Valentine (from 1976-08 until 1976-09)
drums (drum set):
Clem Burke (from 1976-08 until 1976-09)
farfisa, grand piano, piano and synthesizer [roland]:
Jimmy Destri (from 1976-08 until 1976-09)
guitar:
Chris Stein (from 1976-08 until 1976-09)
lead vocals:
Deborah Harry (from 1976-08 until 1976-09)
remixer:
Craig Leon
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Chrysalis Records (in 1976, in 1978), Chrysalis Records Ltd. (in 1977) and Chrysalis Records, Inc. (in 1977, in 2001)
recorded at:
Plaza Sound Studios in New York, New York, United States (from 1976-08 until 1976-09)
recording of:
Rifle Range (from 1976-08 until 1976-09)
writer:
Chris Stein and Ronnie Toast
publisher:
Chrysalis Music (ended), Monster Island Music Publishing Corporation (ended), EMI Music and Jiru Music, Inc.
3:40
8For Your Eyes Only
engineer:
Markie Iannello and Doug Schwartz
producer:
Mike Chapman
bass guitar:
Nigel Harrison (in 1981)
drums (drum set):
Clem Burke (in 1981)
guest saxophone:
Robert Aaron (in 1981)
guitar:
Frank Infante (in 1981) and Chris Stein (in 1981)
keyboard:
Jimmy Destri (in 1981)
lead vocals:
Deborah Harry (in 1981)
instruments arranger:
Robert Aaron
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Chrysalis Records Ltd. and Chrysalis Records, Inc. (in 1982)
recorded at:
The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (in 1981)
mixed at:
United Western Recorders in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
recording of:
For Your Eyes Only (in 1981)
lyricist:
Deborah Harry
composer:
Chris Stein
publisher:
Chrysalis Music Ltd. and Rare Blue Music Inc (in 1982)
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9Susie and Jeffrey
assistant engineer:
Gary Boatner and Doug Schwartz
engineer:
Lenise Bent
producer:
Mike Chapman
bass guitar:
Nigel Harrison (in 1980)
bass guitar [bass]:
Nigel Harrison (in 1980-08)
bell [bells], organ and synthesizer:
Jimmy Destri (in 1980-08)
drums (drum set):
Clem Burke (in 1980, in 1980-08)
guitar:
Frank Infante (in 1980, in 1980-08) and Chris Stein (in 1980, in 1980-08)
keyboard:
Jimmy Destri (in 1980)
timpani:
Chris Stein (in 1980)
timpani [tympani]:
Clem Burke (in 1980-08)
background vocals:
Clem Burke (in 1980), Jimmy Destri (in 1980), Nigel Harrison (in 1980) and Frank Infante (in 1980)
lead vocals:
Deborah Harry (in 1980)
vocals:
Debbie Harry (in 1980-08)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Chrysalis Records, Inc., Capitol Records (in 1980), Capitol Records, Inc. (in 1980) and Chrysalis Records (in 1980)
recorded at:
Power Station Studios in Hell's Kitchen, New York, New York, United States (in 1980), United Western Recorders in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (in 1980) and United/Western Recorders in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (in 1980-08)
recording of:
Susie and Jeffrey (in 1980-08)
writer:
Nigel Harrison and Deborah Harry
publisher:
Chrysalis Music, Chrysalis Music Ltd., Chrysalis Songs and Monster Island Music Publishing Corporation
recording of:
Susie and Jeffrey (in 1980)
writer:
Nigel Harrison and Deborah Harry
publisher:
Chrysalis Music, Chrysalis Music Ltd., Chrysalis Songs and Monster Island Music Publishing Corporation
4:08
10Die Young Stay Pretty
engineer:
Peter Coleman and David Tickle
producer:
Mike Chapman
bass guitar:
Nigel Harrison (from 1979-05 until 1979-06)
drums (drum set):
Clem Burke (from 1979-05 until 1979-06)
guitar:
Frank Infante (from 1979-05 until 1979-06) and Chris Stein (from 1979-05 until 1979-06)
keyboard:
Jimmy Destri (from 1979-05 until 1979-06)
background vocals:
Jimmy Destri (from 1979-05 until 1979-06) and Frank Infante (from 1979-05 until 1979-06)
guest background vocals:
Mike Chapman (from 1979-05 until 1979-06)
lead vocals:
Deborah Harry (from 1979-05 until 1979-06)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Chrysalis Records (in 1979), Chrysalis Records, Inc. (in 1979, in 2001), Chrysalis Records Ltd. (in 1980), Capitol Records (in 2001) and Capitol Records, Inc. (in 2001)
recorded at:
Electric Lady Studios in Greenwich Village, New York, New York, United States (from 1979-05 until 1979-06), Mediasound Studios in New York, New York, United States (from 1979-05 until 1979-06) and Power Station Studios in Hell's Kitchen, New York, New York, United States (from 1979-05 until 1979-06)
mixed at:
MCA Whitney Recording Studios in Glendale, California, United States
recording of:
Die Young Stay Pretty (from 1979-05 until 1979-06)
writer:
Deborah Harry and Chris Stein
publisher:
Chrysalis Music (ended), Monster Island Music Publishing Corporation (ended), BMG Monarch, Chrysalis Records Ltd. and EMI Music Publishing Ltd.
3:32
11Island of Lost Souls
producer:
Mike Chapman
bass guitar:
Nigel Harrison (in 1981-12)
drums (drum set):
Clem Burke (in 1981-12)
guest horn:
Rick Davies (in 1981-12), Mac Gollehon (in 1981-12), Ray Maldonado (in 1981-12) and Luis “Perico” Ortiz (in 1981-12)
guitar:
Frank Infante (in 1981-12) and Chris Stein (in 1981-12)
keyboard:
Jimmy Destri (in 1981-12)
lead vocals:
Deborah Harry (in 1981-12)
instruments arranger:
Robert Aaron
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Capitol Records (in 1982), Capitol Records, Inc. (in 1982), Chrysalis Records (in 1982) and Chrysalis Records Ltd. (in 1982)
recorded at:
The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (in 1981-12)
recording of:
Island of Lost Souls (in 1981-12)
lyricist:
Deborah Harry
composer:
Chris Stein
publisher:
Chrysalis Music, Chrysalis Music Ltd., Monster Island Music Publishing Corporation and Rare Blue Music Inc (in 1982)
3:48
12Platinum Blonde
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Shake Records (in 1975)
recording of:
Platinum Blonde
writer:
Deborah Harry
publisher:
Chrysalis Music, Chrysalis Music Ltd. and Monster Island Music Publishing Corporation
2:18
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14In the Flesh
recording engineer:
Rob Freeman (from 1976-08 until 1976-09)
assistant engineer:
Don Hünerberg
engineer:
Rob Freeman and Craig Leon
producer:
Richard Gottehrer
bass guitar:
Gary Valentine (from 1976-08 until 1976-09)
drums (drum set):
Clem Burke (from 1976-08 until 1976-09)
farfisa, grand piano, piano and synthesizer [roland]:
Jimmy Destri (from 1976-08 until 1976-09)
guitar:
Chris Stein (from 1976-08 until 1976-09)
background vocals:
Ellie Greenwich (from 1976-08 until 1976-09), Hilda Harris (from 1976-08 until 1976-09) and Micki Harris (from 1976-08 until 1976-09)
lead vocals:
Deborah Harry (from 1976-08 until 1976-09)
remixer:
Craig Leon
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Chrysalis Records (in 1976), Private Stock Records, Ltd. (in 1976), Chrysalis Records, Inc. (in 1977, in 2001), Capitol Records (in 2001) and Capitol Records, Inc. (in 2001)
recorded at:
Plaza Sound Studios in New York, New York, United States (from 1976-08 until 1976-09)
recording of:
In the Flesh (from 1976-08 until 1976-09)
writer:
Deborah Harry and Chris Stein
publisher:
Chrysalis Music (ended), Monster Island Music Publishing Corporation (ended), Copyright Control, EMI Music, EMI Music Publishing Ltd. and Jiru Music, Inc.
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