Skids - The Absolute Game download free
| Genre: | Rock |
| Performer: | Skids |
| Title: | The Absolute Game |
| Style: | Leftfield, Experimental, New Wave, Punk, Post-Punk |
| Date of release: | 1980 |
| Country: | UK |
| MP3 album size: | 1308 mb |
| FLAC APE album size: | 1224 mb |
| WMA album size: | 1789 mb |
| Digital formats: | MP4 MP3 AIFF TTA MIDI AC3 DTS |
Tracklist Hide Credits
| The Absolute Game | ||
| A1 | Circus Games | 4:10 |
| A2 | Out Of TownWritten-By – Jobson*, Adamson* |
4:03 |
| A3 | Goodbye Civilian | 4:15 |
| A4 | The Children Saw The Shame | 3:40 |
| A5 | A Woman In Winter | 5:40 |
| B1 | Hurry On Boys | 3:42 |
| B2 | Happy To Be With You | 3:36 |
| B3 | The Devils Decade | 5:42 |
| B4 | One Decree | 3:23 |
| B5 | Arena | 5:10 |
| Strength Through Joy | ||
| 2AI | An Incident In Algiers | 3:55 |
| 2AII | Grievance | 2:58 |
| 2AIII | Strength Through Joy | 1:59 |
| 2AIV | Filming Africa | 3:39 |
| 2BI | A Man For All Seasons | 1:50 |
| 2BII | Snakes And Ladders | 4:01 |
| 2BIII | Surgical Triumph | 2:13 |
| 2BIV | The Bell Jar | 2:33 |
Companies, etc.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Virgin Records Ltd.
- Published By – Virgin Music (Publishers) Ltd.
- Published By – Arnakata Music Ltd.
- Mastered At – The Town House
- Mastered At – Tape One
- Pressed By – CBS Pressing Plant, Aston Clinton
Credits
- Artwork [Sleeve Concept] – Skids
- Bass, Synthesizer, Vocals, Percussion – Russell Webb
- Didgeridoo – Derek Wadsworth
- Drums, Percussion, Xylophone, Vocals – Mike Baillie
- Engineer [Assistant] – Brett Kennedy, Marlis Dunklau
- Lead Vocals, Guitar – Richard Jobson
- Management – Paul Bailey
- Mixed By – Chris Jenkins (tracks: 2AI to 2BIV)
- Producer, Engineer – Mick Glossop
- Producer, Mixed By – Skids (tracks: 2AI to 2BIV)
- Synthesizer, Vocals, Percussion, Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar – Stuart Adamson
- Vocals [Additional Vocals - The Adults] – Gracie Benson, Harriet Bakewell, Marlis Dunklau, Mary Volke, Sally Nettleton
- Vocals [Additional Vocals - The Children] – Alison Pipkin, Andrew Sigsworth, Chloe Dymott, David Pipkin, Esther Marshall, Hannah Yeadon, John Sigsworth, Jude Nettleton, Julius Newell
- Written-By – Skids (tracks: A1, A3 to B5, 2AI to 2BIV)
Notes
Produced and engineered by Mick Glossop for Dukeslodge Enterprises Ltd.Recorded at The Manor and Audio International, Spring 1980
Mastered at The Townhouse.
Management by Paul Bailey for Nearly Normal Music Ltd.
Dedicated to the big boys who did it and ran away
Three down five to go
Includes a two-sided coloured 11 sq.in. insert with lyrics and additional credits and an A5 merchandise offer.
Textured relief sleeve.
The second edition release can be found here - Absolute Game (2nd edn).
℗ 1980 Virgin Records Ltd.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Matrix / Runout (Side A): V 2174 A4 TOWNHOUSE
- Matrix / Runout (Side B): V 2174 B3 TOWNHOUSE
- Matrix / Runout (Side 2A): VDJ 33 A2
- Matrix / Runout (Side 2B): VDJ 33 B1
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRK1006CD | Skids | The Absolute Game (CD, Album) | Track Record | TRK1006CD | UK | 2001 |
| V 2174 | Skids | The Absolute Game (LP, Album) | Virgin | V 2174 | UK | 1980 |
| 202 859-320 | Skids | The Absolute Game (LP) | Virgin | 202 859-320 | Netherlands | 1980 |
| TCV 2174 | Skids | The Absolute Game (Cass, Two) | Virgin | TCV 2174 | UK | 1980 |
| VIP-6968 | Skids | The Absolute Game (LP) | Virgin | VIP-6968 | Japan | 1980 |
