Thomas Dolby - The Best Of Thomas Dolby Retrospectacle FLAC album
Performer: Thomas Dolby
Genre: Electronic
Title: The Best Of Thomas Dolby Retrospectacle
Country: UK
Released: 1994
Style: Synth-pop
Label: EMI
Catalog Number: 7243 8 27642 2 9, CDEMC 3659
FLAC version ZIP size: 2241 mb
MP3 version ZIP size: 1021 mb
WMA version ZIP size: 2696 mb
Rating: 4.6
Votes: 208
Genre: Electronic
Title: The Best Of Thomas Dolby Retrospectacle
Country: UK
Released: 1994
Style: Synth-pop
Label: EMI
Catalog Number: 7243 8 27642 2 9, CDEMC 3659
FLAC version ZIP size: 2241 mb
MP3 version ZIP size: 1021 mb
WMA version ZIP size: 2696 mb
Rating: 4.6
Votes: 208
Tracklist
| 1 | She Blinded Me With ScienceBacking Vocals – Miriam Stockley, Mutt LangeBass [Moog] – Matthew SeligmanDrum Programming, Computer [Wave] – Thomas DolbyGuitar – Kevin ArmstrongProducer – Thomas Dolby, Tim Friese-GreeneViolin – Simon HouseVoice [Voiceovers] – Dr. Magnus PykeWritten-By – Jo Kerr | 3:41 |
| 2 | I Love You GoodbyeAccordion [Cajun] – Wayne ToupsBacking Vocals – Al Tharp, Cynthia Moliere, Michael Doucet, Suzanne Malline, Teresita Alsander, Wayne ToupsBanjo [Cajun] – Al TharpFiddle [Cajun] – Michael DoucetGuitar – Larry TreadwellProducer – Thomas DolbyVocals, Piano, Keyboards – Thomas Dolby | 5:58 |
| 3 | Pulp CultureBacking Vocals – Rose Banks StoneBass – Terry JacksonCongas – Arno LucasDrums – David OwensProducer – Bill Bottrell, Thomas DolbySynthesizer – Mike KapitanVocals, Keyboards – Thomas DolbyVocals, Percussion – Laura Creamer | 5:36 |
| 4 | The Flat EarthBacking Vocals – Adele Bertei, Lesley FairbairnBass – Matthew SeligmanGuitar, Backing Vocals – Kevin ArmstrongPercussion, Drums [Computer] – Clif BrigdenProducer, Piano, Effects, Vocals – Thomas Dolby | 6:35 |
| 5 | Close But No CigarBacking Vocals – Jill ColucciBass – Matthew SeligmanGuitar – Eddie Van Halen, Larry TreadwellProducer – Thomas DolbyVocals [Commentator] – Mike KapitanVocals, Keyboards – Thomas Dolby | 4:27 |
| 6 | UrgesDrums – Andy PartridgeKeyboards – Thomas DolbyProducer – Andy Partridge, Thomas Dolby | 3:40 |
| 7 | Screen KissBacking Vocals – Lesley FairbairnBass – Matthew SeligmanGuitar, Backing Vocals – Kevin ArmstrongPercussion, Drums [Computer] – Clif BrigdenPiano, Effects, Vocals, Producer – Thomas Dolby | 5:29 |
| 8 | Hyperactive!Backing Vocals – Adele BerteiDrum [Samples] – Justin HildrethGuitar, Backing Vocals – Kevin ArmstrongPercussion [Tins, Thundersheet] – Matthew SaltProducer, Piano, Effects, Vocals – Thomas DolbyTrombone – Peter Thoms | 4:13 |
| 9 | Europa And The Pirate TwinsBacking Vocals – Les Chappell, Thomas DolbyBass Guitar – Mark Heyward-ChaplinDrums – Justin HildrethGuitar – Kevin ArmstrongHarmonica – Andy PartridgeProducer – Thomas Dolby | 3:21 |
| 10 | I Scare MyselfBacking Vocals – Lesley FairbairnBass – Matthew SeligmanGuitar, Trumpet, Backing Vocals – Kevin ArmstrongPercussion, Drums [Computer] – Clif BrigdenPiano, Effects, Vocals, Producer – Thomas DolbyTrombone – Peter ThomsWritten-By – Dan Hicks | 5:41 |
| 11 | One Of Our SubmarinesBass [Moog] – Matthew SeligmanDrum Programming, Computer [Wave] – Thomas DolbyGuitar, Backing Vocals – Kevin ArmstrongProducer – Thomas Dolby, Tim Friese-Greene | 5:08 |
| 12 | Airwaves (7'' Version)Backing Vocals – Bruce WoolleyBacking Vocals, Producer, Synthesizer, Piano – Thomas DolbyDrums – Justin HildrethGuitar – Kevin Armstrong | 3:36 |
| 13 | Budapest By BlimpBacking Vocals – Lesley FairbairnBass – Terry JacksonDrums – David OwensProducer – Bill Bottrell, Thomas DolbySynthesizer – Mike KapitanVocals [Hungarian aria] – Csilla KecskesiVocals, Keyboards – Thomas DolbyVocals, Percussion – Laura Creamer | 8:40 |
| 14 | LeipzigDrums – Andy PartridgeKeyboards – Thomas DolbyProducer – Andy Partridge, Thomas DolbyViolin – Tim Kerr | 3:54 |
| 15 | CruelBass [Fretless] – Matthew SeligmanGuest [vocal] – Eddi ReaderProducer – Thomas DolbyVocals, Keyboards – Thomas Dolby | 3:09 |
| 16 | WindpowerBrass [Leadline], Flute – Simon LloydDrum Programming – Thomas DolbyVocals [Shipping Forecast] – John Marsh | 4:19 |
Versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CDP 7243 8 27642 2 9 | Thomas Dolby | Retrospectacle (The Best Of Thomas Dolby) (CD, Comp) | Capitol Records | CDP 7243 8 27642 2 9 | US | 1994 |
| CDEMC 3659, 7243 8 27642 2 9, 8276422 | Thomas Dolby | Retrospectacle The Best Of Thomas Dolby (CD, Comp, RM) | EMI, EMI, EMI | CDEMC 3659, 7243 8 27642 2 9, 8276422 | Australia | 1994 |
| none | Thomas Dolby | The Best Of Thomas Dolby Retrospectacle (CD, Comp, RE, RM, Unofficial) | CD Media Records | none | Russia | 1997 |
| TC-EMC 3659, 7243 8 27642 4 3 | Thomas Dolby | Retrospectacle - The Best Of Thomas Dolby (Cass, Album, Comp) | EMI, EMI | TC-EMC 3659, 7243 8 27642 4 3 | UK | 1994 |
| 7243 8 27642 4 3 | Thomas Dolby | Retrospectacle (The Best Of Thomas Dolby) (Cass, Comp, Promo) | EMI | 7243 8 27642 4 3 | Europe | 1994 |
Credits
- Design – Bill Smith Studio
- Liner Notes – Giles Smith
- Management – Andy Ferguson , Mary Coller, Nancy Phillips
- Photography By – Andrew Douglas, Jill Furmanovsky, Lesley Burke, Shelly Gazin
- Producer – Thomas Dolby
- Remastered By – Chris Blair
- Synthesizer, Percussion [Electronic], Computer [Wave] – Thomas Dolby
- Translated By [Hungarian aria] – Erica Kiss (tracks: 13)
- Written-By – Thomas Dolby (tracks: 1 to 9, 11 to 16)
Notes
EMI Swindon pressing."MADE IN THE UK" on disc face.
Printed in the UK.
Andy Partridge appears courtesy of XTC and Virgin Records,
John Marsh appears courtesy of the BBC,
Eddi Reader appears courtesy of BMG Records (UK) Ltd.
Eddie Van Halen appears courtesy of Warner Brothers Records Inc.
Michael Doucet appears courtesy of Beausoleil & Rhino Records Inc.
Barcodes
- Barcode: 7 24382 76422 9
- Label Code: LC 0542
- Matrix / Runout: 827642 2 .2 -1-1 EMI SWINDON
- Distribution Code (France): PM 520
- Rights Society: BIEM
- Rights Society: MCPS
Companies
- Marketed By – EMI
- Distributed By – EMI
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – EMI Records Ltd.
- Copyright (c) – EMI Records Ltd.
- Pressed By – EMI Swindon
- Remastered At – Abbey Road Studios
- Published By – LTP Inc.
- Published By – Smash Ltd.
- Published By – Westminster Music Ltd.
- Published By – Warner Chappell Music Ltd.
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