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Tracklist
| A1 | From The Air Alto Saxophone – Bill Obrecht Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone – Peter Gordon Drums – David Van Tieghem Pedalboard [Farfisa Bass] – Roma Baran Vocals, Vocoder, Organ [Farfisa] – Laurie Anderson Alto Saxophone – Bill Obrecht Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone – Peter Gordon Drums – David Van Tieghem Pedalboard [Farfisa Bass] – Roma Baran Vocals, Vocoder, Organ [Farfisa] – Laurie Anderson | 4:33 | |
| A2 | Big Science Glass Harmonica – Roma Baran Percussion [Bottles] – Perry Hoberman Percussion [Sticks] – Anderson*, Hoberman*, Baran* Rototoms, Timpani [Tympani] – David Van Tieghem Vocals, Synthesizer [OBXa], Percussion, Electronics – Laurie Anderson Glass Harmonica – Roma Baran Percussion [Bottles] – Perry Hoberman Percussion [Sticks] – Anderson*, Hoberman*, Baran* Rototoms, Timpani [Tympani] – David Van Tieghem Vocals, Synthesizer [OBXa], Percussion, Electronics – Laurie Anderson | 6:12 | |
| A3 | Sweaters Bagpipes – Rufus Harley Drums – David Van Tieghem Vocals, Violin [Violins] – Laurie Anderson Bagpipes – Rufus Harley Drums – David Van Tieghem Vocals, Violin [Violins] – Laurie Anderson | 2:24 | |
| A4 | Walking & Falling Vocals, Electronics – Laurie Anderson Vocals, Electronics – Laurie Anderson | 2:13 | |
| A5 | Born, Never Asked Handclaps – Anderson*, Hoberman*, Baran* Marimba – David Van Tieghem Vocals, Violin [Violins], Keyboards – Laurie Anderson Handclaps – Anderson*, Hoberman*, Baran* Marimba – David Van Tieghem Vocals, Violin [Violins], Keyboards – Laurie Anderson | 4:57 | |
| B1 | O Superman (For Massenet) Flute, Saxophone – Perry Hoberman Mastered By – Bill Kipper, Bob Ludwig Organ [Farfisa], Keyboards [Casio], Engineer – Roma Baran Vocals, Vocoder, Electronics – Laurie Anderson Flute, Saxophone – Perry Hoberman Mastered By – Bill Kipper, Bob Ludwig Organ [Farfisa], Keyboards [Casio], Engineer – Roma Baran Vocals, Vocoder, Electronics – Laurie Anderson | 8:25 | |
| B2 | Example #22 Accordion – Roma Baran Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone – Chuck Fisher Backing Vocals – Ungar* Clarinet [B♭ & E♭], Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, Baritone Saxophone – Richard Cohen Flute, Piccolo Flute, Backing Vocals – Perry Hoberman Percussion, Drums – David Van Tieghem Vocals, Violin, Organ [Farfisa] – Laurie Anderson Whistling – Anderson*, Baran* Accordion – Roma Baran Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone – Chuck Fisher Backing Vocals – Ungar* Clarinet [B♭ & E♭], Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, Baritone Saxophone – Richard Cohen Flute, Piccolo Flute, Backing Vocals – Perry Hoberman Percussion, Drums – David Van Tieghem Vocals, Violin, Organ [Farfisa] – Laurie Anderson Whistling – Anderson*, Baran* | 3:00 | |
| Let X=X / It Tango | (6:57) | ||
| B3a | Let X=X Handclaps – Anderson*, Hoberman*, Baran* Rototoms – David Van Tieghem Trombone – George Lewis Vocals, Vocoder, Organ [Farfisa], Synthesizer [OBXa], Marimba – Laurie Anderson Handclaps – Anderson*, Hoberman*, Baran* Rototoms – David Van Tieghem Trombone – George Lewis Vocals, Vocoder, Organ [Farfisa], Synthesizer [OBXa], Marimba – Laurie Anderson | ||
| B3b | It Tango Handclaps – Anderson*, Hoberman*, Baran* Rototoms – David Van Tieghem Vocals, Synthesizer [OBXa], Organ [Farfisa], Marimba – Laurie Anderson Handclaps – Anderson*, Hoberman*, Baran* Rototoms – David Van Tieghem Vocals, Synthesizer [OBXa], Organ [Farfisa], Marimba – Laurie Anderson |
Sociétés, etc.
- Enregistré à – The Lobby
- Mixé à – The Hit Factory
- Enregistré à – Skyline Studios
- Enregistré à – Sorcerer Sound
- Laque coupée à – Sterling Sound
- Pressé par – Record Industry – 30991
- Copyright phonographique – Nonesuch Records Inc.
- Copyright – Nonesuch Records Inc.
Crédits
- Art Direction – Perry Hoberman
- Artwork [Cover] – Laurie Anderson
- Design – Cindy Brown (3)
- Engineer – Leanne Ungar
- Engineer [Assistant, Skyline Studios] – Arthur Payson
- Engineer [Assistant, Sorcerer Sound] – Al Fierstein*
- Engineer [Assistant, The Hit Factory] – Bob Musso*
- Lacquer Cut By – JN-H*
- Mastered By – Bob Ludwig
- Mixed By [Assistant, The Hit Factory] – Jon Smith (3)
- Photography By [Back Cover] – James Hamilton (5)
- Photography By [Front Cover] – Greg Shifrin
- Photography By [Inner Sleeve] – Laurie Anderson
- Producer – Laurie Anderson, Roma Baran
- Producer [Assistant] – Perry Hoberman
- Remastered By – Greg Calbi
- Technician [Technical Consultant & Systems Design] – Bob Bielecki
- Words By, Music By – Laurie Anderson
Notes
Early copies ordered from the Nonesuch Store included a bonus cover art print signed by Laurie Anderson.
Includes lyric sheet insert.
Track times taken from record labels.
Remastered 2007 at Sterling Sound by Greg Calbi.
Songs from "United States I-IV"
Recorded at The Lobby, New York City.
Mixed at The Hit Factory, New York City.
Additional tracks recorded at The Hit Factory, Skyline Studios and Sorcerer Sound.
Special thanks to Patty Anderson, Lester Bangs, Robert Coe, Anton Fier, Charles Holland, Geraldine Pontius, Greg Shifrin and Gail Turner.
B1 mixed at The Lobby; for Massenet; originally released on One Ten Records.
B2 special thanks to Paranormals Medeline Vester, Gerhard Rozhek, Coretta Atteroc, Shelley Karson.
B3 original version appeared in ArtForum February 1982.
2007 & 2021 Nonesuch Records inc. Made in the Netherlands.