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Tracklist Hide Credits
| A1 | Too Hot To Move, Too Hot To ThinkGuitar [Tremelo Noise] – Robert McCombPiano – David McCombWritten-By – David McComb |
| A2 | American SailorsAccordion – Jack EmblowBouzouki – Phil KakulasMandolin – Robert McCombWritten-By – David McComb |
| A3 | Falling Over YouGuitar [Classical] – Evil Graham LeeLyrics By – David McCombMusic By – Adam Peters, David McCombProgrammed By – Adam Peters |
| A4 | Goodbye Little BoyAcoustic Guitar – David McCombCello [Electric] – Adam PetersDrums [Brush] – Alsy MacDonaldElectric Guitar – Robert McCombLyrics By – David McCombMusic By – Adam Peters, David McCombVocals – Jill Birt |
| A5 | Bottle Of LoveGlockenspiel, Whistle, Backing Vocals – David McCombLyrics By – David McCombMusic By – Jim Paterson, Phil KakulasOrgan – Adam PetersPercussion – Phil KakulasPercussion [Wood Sticks], Backing Vocals – Alsy MacDonaldVocals – Rita Menendez |
| A6 | The Spinning Top SongBacking Vocals – Martyn P. CaseyCello [Electric] – Adam PetersElectric Guitar – Robert McCombLyrics By – David McCombMusic By – Andy Peters, David McCombOrgan, Programmed By – Jill Birt |
| A7 | Butterflies Into WormsBacking Vocals – Rita MenendezDrum Programming – Stephen StreetGuitar [Tremelo] – Robert McCombLyrics By – David McCombMusic By – Phil Kakulas |
| B1 | The Clown PrinceGuiro, Percussion [Snare], Tambourine, Guitar [Electric] – Phil KakulasLyrics By – David McCombMusic By – David McComb, Phil KakulasOther [Clave] – Alsy MacDonaldPercussion [Shaker] – Stephen StreetViolin – Robert McCombVocals, Maracas, Narrator – Rita Menendez |
| B2 | Good Fortune RoseBanjo – Evil Graham LeeHarmonica – Robert McCombLyrics By – Jill BirtMusic By – Alsy MacDonald, Jill BirtVocals, Programmed By – Jill Birt |
| B3 | New Year's GreetingsCello – Rachel Maguire, Robert WoollardDouble Bass – Andy DavisDrums [Brush] – Alsy MacDonaldHarmonica – Robert McCombKeyboards – David McCombViola – Helen KammingaViola, Arranged By [Strings] – John MetcalfeViolin – Katherine Shave, Louisa FullerWritten-By – David McComb |
| B4 | One Mechanic TownBacking Vocals – Alsy MacDonald, Martyn P. CaseyGuitar [Fuzz], Backing Vocals – Robert McCombPiano – David McCombWritten-By – David McComb |
| B5 | Blackeyed SusanAcoustic Guitar, Percussion [Shaker, Cabasa] – Phil KakulasBacking Vocals – Rita MenendezCymbal, Sampler – Alsy MacDonaldGuitar [Reverse], Synthesizer – David McCombLyrics By – David McCombMusic By – Phil Kakulas |
| B6 | Fairytale LoveFlute – Jill BirtGlockenspiel, Bouzouki – Phil KakulasGuitar [Ebo], Backing Vocals – Robert McCombWritten-By – David McComb |
Companies, etc.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Island Records Ltd.
- Copyright (c) – Island Records Ltd.
- Recorded At – The Justice Room
- Mixed At – Fallout Shelter
Credits
- Acoustic Guitar – David McComb (tracks: A1, A4 to B1, B3, B6), Evil Graham Lee (tracks: A6, B3, B6)
- Backing Vocals – Evil Graham Lee (tracks: A1, A5, B3, B6), Phil Kakulas (tracks: A5, B5, B6)
- Bass – Martyn P. Casey (tracks: A1, A4, B2, B3, B4, B6)
- Double Bass – Phil Kakulas (tracks: A2, A5, A7, B1, B5)
- Drum Programming – Alsy MacDonald (tracks: A4 to A6, B2, B6)
- Drums – Alsy MacDonald (tracks: A1, B1, B4)
- Electric Guitar – David McComb (tracks: A1, A5, A7, B1 to B5), Evil Graham Lee (tracks: A5, A7, B4)
- Guitar [Lap Steel] – Evil Graham Lee (tracks: A1, A4, B3)
- Keyboards – Jill Birt (tracks: A1, A4, A6, A7, B2, B3, B6)
- Management – Sally Collins
- Organ – David McComb (tracks: A5, B1, B6)
- Photography By – Richard Haughton
- Piano – Adam Peters (tracks: A7, B1, B3)
- Producer [Assistant] – David McComb
- Producer, Engineer – Stephen Street
- Tambourine – Alsy MacDonald (tracks: A1, A6, B6)
- Vocals – David McComb (tracks: A1 to A3, A5 to B1, B3 to B6)
Notes
Recorded September / October 1988 in The Justice Room, Cathanger, Somerset, EnglandMixed at The Fallout Shelter, London, November, 1988
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode: 5014474992841
- Barcode (Text): 5 014474 992841
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 209 854 | The Triffids | The Triffids Present The Black Swan (LP, Album) | Island Records | 209 854 | Europe | 1989 |
| ILPS-9928 | The Triffids | The Triffids Present The Black Swan (LP, Album) | Island Records | ILPS-9928 | Scandinavia | 1989 |
| ILPS 9928 | The Triffids | The Triffids Present The Black Swan (LP, Album) | Island Records | ILPS 9928 | UK | 1989 |
| REWIGCD27P | The Triffids | The Triffids Present The Black Swan (2xCD, Album, Promo, RM) | Domino | REWIGCD27P | UK | 2008 |
| ILPS 9928 | The Triffids | The Triffids Present The Black Swan (LP, Album) | Island Records | ILPS 9928 | Italy | 1989 |











