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A1	Sharkey's Day Backing Vocals – Brenda Nelson*, Dolette McDonald, Michelle CobbsBass – Bill LaswellBata [Iya], Bata [Ikonkolo], Shekere, Bells [Double Bell From The Cameroon] – Daniel PonceDrums – Anton FierGuitar – Adrian BelewProducer – Bill Laswell, Laurie AndersonVocals, Synthesizer [Synclavier], Violin, Whistle – Laurie Anderson	7:41
A2	Langue D'Amour Backing Vocals – Peter GabrielProducer – Laurie Anderson, Roma BaranVocals, Synthesizer [Synclavier], Conch [Electronic Conches], Vocoder – Laurie Anderson	6:12
A3	Gravity's Angel Backing Vocals – Peter GabrielBass – Bill LaswellGuitar – Adrian BelewMixed By [With The Help Of] – Bill LaswellPercussion [Plywood], Singing Bowls [Bowls], Electronic Drums [Simmons], Drums – David Van TieghemProducer – Laurie AndersonVocals, Synthesizer [Synclavier], Bells [Bell] – Laurie Anderson	6:02
B1	Kokoku Backing Vocals – Atsuko Yuma, Phoebe SnowBass – Bill LaswellChorus [Japanese] – Connie Harvey, Janet WrightGayageum [Kayagum] – Song Won ParkProducer – Bill Laswell, Laurie AndersonTom Tom [Toms], Wood Block – Anton FierVocals, Synthesizer [Synclavier], Percussion – Laurie Anderson	7:03
B2	Excellent Birds Bass – Bill LaswellGuitar – Nile RodgersProducer – Laurie Anderson, Peter GabrielVocals, Synthesizer [Synclavier] – Laurie AndersonVocals, Synthesizer [Synclavier], Drum Machine [Linn Drum] – Peter GabrielWritten-By – Laurie Anderson, Peter Gabriel	3:12
B3	Blue Lagoon Bass – Bill LaswellGuitar – Adrian BelewProducer – Laurie Anderson, Roma BaranSoprano Saxophone – Bill BlaberSteel Drums, Drum [Gato], Percussion [Bamboo] – David van TieghemVocals, Synthesizer [Synclavier] – Laurie Anderson	7:03
B4	Sharkey's Night Producer – Bill Laswell, Laurie AndersonVocals – William S. Burroughs	2:29

Companies, etc.

• Phonographic Copyright (p) – Warner Bros. Records Inc.
• Phonographic Copyright (p) – WEA International Inc.
• Copyright (c) – Warner Bros. Records Inc.
• Copyright (c) – WEA International Inc.
• Recorded At – The Lobby
• Recorded At – RCA Studios
• Recorded At – A&R Studios
• Recorded At – 39th Street Music Studio
• Mixed At – RPM Studios
• Mastered At – Masterdisk
• Mastered At – Sheffield Lab Matrix – Δ6030
• Manufactured By – Record Service GmbH
• Pressed By – Record Service Alsdorf
• Published By – Cliofine Ltd.
• Published By – Difficult Music

Credits

• Cover, Artwork [Inner-sleeve Art], Graphics – Laurie Anderson
• Engineer – Leanne Ungar
• Graphics [Synclavier Spectral Displays By] – Bob Bielecki
• Mastered By – Bob Ludwig, Howie Weinberg
• Mixed By [Assisted By, RPM] – Mike Krowiak
• Recorded By [Assisted By, 39th Street] – Tim Cox
• Recorded By [Assisted By, A & R] – Larry Franke
• Recorded By [Assisted By, RCA] – Joe Lopes, Mike Getlin, Pat Martin
• Songwriter – Laurie Anderson
• Technician [Technical Consultant And Systems Design] – Bob Bielecki

Notes

© 1983 Warner Bros. Records Inc. for the U.S.
℗ 1983 Warner Bros. Records Inc. for the U.S. & WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the U.S.
Manufactured in Germany by Record Service GmbH. Alsdorf.
Recorded at The Lobby.
Additional tracks recorded at RCA, A & R, 39th Street Music.
Mixed from analog to two-track digital at RPM.
Mastered at Masterdisk.

Peter Gabriel courtesy of Phonogram records
Adrian Belew courtesy of Island Records
Bill Laswell courtesy of Celluloid/OAO and Elektra Records
Nile Rodgers courtesy of Atlantic Records

Publishing:
A1 to B1, B3, B4 - Difficult Music
B2 - Cliofine Ltd.

Embossed Warner Bros. "W" logo on back cover (bottom right).

Two other distribution codes known for this release: WE 321 and WE 361.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

• Barcode: 0 7599-25077-1
• Matrix / Runout (Runout A-side): 1-25077-A INT-2 MASTERDISK HW SLM Δ6030 1-2 R/S Alsdorf 925077-1 A
• Matrix / Runout (Runout A-side, stamped): MASTERDISK R/S Alsdorf 925077-1 A
• Matrix / Runout (Runout B-side): 1-25077-B-INTL.-2 S SLM MASTERDISK HW Δ6030-X 1-2 R/S Alsdorf 925077-1 B2 DK
• Matrix / Runout (Runout B-side, stamped): MASTERDISK R/S Alsdorf 925077-1 B2
• Label Code: LC 0392
• Rights Society: GEMA/BIEM
• Distribution Code (France): WE 331
• Price Code (Germany): Ⓤ

Other versions

Category	Artist	Title (Format)	Label	Category	Country	Year
9 25077-1, 1-25077	Laurie Anderson	Mister Heartbreak ‎(LP, Album, All)	Warner Bros. Records, Warner Bros. Records	9 25077-1, 1-25077	US	1984
925 077-1	Laurie Anderson	Mister Heartbreak ‎(LP, Album)	Warner Bros. Records	925 077-1	Europe	1984
CD 25077	Laurie Anderson	Mister Heartbreak ‎(CD, Album)	Warner Bros. Records	CD 25077	Canada	Unknown
1-25077	Laurie Anderson	Mister Heartbreak ‎(LP, Album, Ltd, Promo)	Warner Bros. Records	1-25077	US	1984
9 25077-4, 4-25077	Laurie Anderson	Mister Heartbreak ‎(Cass, Album)	Warner Bros. Records, Warner Bros. Records	9 25077-4, 4-25077	US	1984