Tracklist Hide Credits
| A1 | Suyafhu Skin...Written-By – David Torn |
| A2 | Snapping The Hollow ReedWritten-By – David Torn |
| A3 | The Mercury GridWritten-By – David Torn |
| A4 | 3 Minutes Of Pure EntertainmentWritten-By – David Torn |
| B1 | Previous ManWritten-By – Bruford*, Torn*, Isham*, Levin* |
| B2 | Network Of SparksWritten-By – David Torn |
| B3 | A) The Delicate CodeWritten-By – David Torn |
| B4 | B) Egg Learns To WalkWritten-By – Bruford*, Torn*, Isham*, Levin* |
| B5 | ...Suyafhu SealWritten-By – David Torn |
Companies, etc.
- Manufactured By – PolyGram Inc.
- Distributed By – PolyGram Distribution Inc.
- Recorded At – Audio International Studios
- Mixed At – Rainbow Studio
Credits
- Chapman Stick, Bass [Synthesizer] – Tony Levin
- Design – Dieter Rehm
- Drums [Simmons, Synthesizer], Percussion – Bill Bruford
- Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar – David Torn
- Engineer – Andy Jackson, Jan Erik Kongshaug
- Producer – Manfred Eicher
- Trumpet, Piccolo Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Synthesizer – Mark Isham
Notes
An ECM ProductionBarcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode: 0 42283 11084 97
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECM 1322, 831 108-1 | David Torn | Cloud About Mercury (LP, Album) | ECM Records, ECM Records | ECM 1322, 831 108-1 | Germany | 1987 |
| CJFCD 003 | David Torn | Cloud About Mercury (CD, Album, Unofficial) | Limited Edition | CJFCD 003 | Russia | 1999 |
| ECM 1322, 831 108-2 | David Torn | Cloud About Mercury (CD, Album) | ECM Records, ECM Records | ECM 1322, 831 108-2 | Europe | Unknown |
| 831 108-4 | David Torn | Cloud About Mercury (Cass, Album) | ECM Records | 831 108-4 | US | 1987 |
| ECM 1322 | David Torn | Cloud About Mercury (LP, Album) | ECM Records | ECM 1322 | US | 1987 |
