Puneet Varma (Editor)

The Art of Parties

Updated on
Edit
Like
Comment
Share on FacebookTweet on TwitterShare on LinkedInShare on Reddit
B-side
  
Life Without Buildings

Format
  
7", 12" Vinyl single

Label
  
Virgin Records

Released
  
29 April 1981

Genre
  
New wave, Synthpop

Writer(s)
  
David Sylvian

The Art of Parties is a song by the British band Japan.

It was released as a single in April 1981 and reached number 48 on the UK Singles Chart. A re-recorded version was subsequently included as the opening track on the band's album Tin Drum released later in 1981. A live version of the song is included on Japan's 1983 album Oil on Canvas and on the DVD release The Very Best of Japan.

Track listings

UK 7" Virgin Records VS 409
  1. The Art of Parties - 3.55
  2. Life Without Buildings - 6.40
UK 12" Virgin Records VS 409-12
  1. The Art of Parties - 6.41
  2. Life Without Buildings - 6.40
Australia 7" Virgin Records VS 409 and Japan 7" Virgin Records VIPX-1580
  1. The Art of Parties - 3.54
  2. My New Career - 3.52
Canada 12" Virgin Records VEP 305
  1. The Art of Parties - 6.41
  2. The Width of a Room - 3.14
  3. Life Without Buildings - 6.40
  4. The Experience of Swimming - 4.06

References

The Art of Parties Wikipedia