Tracklist Hide Credits
| 1 | Hotel Hobbies | 3:35 |
| 2 | Warm Wet CirclesBacking Vocals – Tessa Niles |
4:25 |
| 3 | That Time Of The Night (The Short Straw) | 5:59 |
| 4 | Going Under | 2:47 |
| 5 | Just For The Record | 3:09 |
| 6 | White Russian | 6:26 |
| 7 | IncommunicadoBacking Vocals – Christopher "Robbin" Kimsey* |
5:15 |
| 8 | Torch SongVoice [Dr. Finlay] – John Cavanagh |
4:05 |
| 9 | Slàinte Mhath | 4:42 |
| 10 | Sugar Mice | 5:46 |
| 11 | The Last Straw: Happy EndingBacking Vocals – Tessa Niles |
5:58 |
Companies, etc.
- Record Company – Toshiba EMI Ltd
- Mixed At – Advision Studios
- Recorded At – Westside Studios
- Manufactured By – Toshiba EMI Ltd
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – EMI Records Ltd.
- Copyright (c) – EMI Records Ltd.
- Published By – Marillion Music
- Published By – Charisma Music Publishing Co. Ltd.
- Marketed By – EMI
- Distributed By – EMI
Credits
- Bass – Pete Trewavas
- Crew – Andy Field , Smick Hardgrave, Steve Robinson
- Drums, Percussion – Ian Mosley
- Guitar – Steve Rothery
- Illustration, Design – Mark Wilkinson
- Keyboards – Mark Kelly
- Liner Notes [Japanese] – 有島博志*
- Lyrics By – Derek William Dick, Fish
- Management – John Arnison
- Management [Secretary] – Ann Lawler
- Mixed By – David Jacob (tracks: 1.1 to 1.11)
- Mixed By [Assistant] – Avril Macintosh* (tracks: 1.1 to 1.11)
- Music By, Arranged By – Marillion
- Photography By – Janus Van Helfteren
- Producer – Chris Kimsey (tracks: 1.1 to 1.11)
- Recorded By – Nick Davis (tracks: 1.1 to 1.11)
- Recorded By [Assistant] – Richard Sullivan (tracks: (tracks: 1.1 to 1.11))
- Voice, Artwork By [Sleeve Concept] – Fish
Notes
Comes in a CD sized paper sleeve album replica , with obi-strip and insert of notes mostly in Japanese.Initially released in 1987 (Marillion - Clutching At Straws)
'MADE IN JAPAN' on OBI
This album is dedicated to Tony Stratton-Smith
Lyrics reproduced by kind permission of Marillion/Charisma Music Publ. Co. Ltd
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode: 4988006835924
- Matrix / Runout (Version 1): TOCP-67787 1A1
- Matrix / Runout (Version 2): TOCP-67787 1
- Mastering SID Code (Version 1,2): IFPI L154
- Mould SID Code (Version 1): IFPI 28B9
- Mould SID Code (Version 2): IFPI 28B8
- Rights Society: JASRAC
- Other (Original LP Cat.#): EMD 1002
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1C 064 2407851, 1C 064-24 0785 1, 24 0785 1 | Marillion | Clutching At Straws (LP, Album) | EMI, EMI, EMI | 1C 064 2407851, 1C 064-24 0785 1, 24 0785 1 | Europe | 1987 |
| 64 2407851 | Marillion | Clutching At Straws (LP, Album) | EMI | 64 2407851 | Italy | 1987 |
| 066 24 0785 1 | Marillion | Clutching At Straws (LP, Album) | EMI | 066 24 0785 1 | Spain | 1987 |
| 527117 2 | Marillion | Clutching At Straws (CD, Album, RE, RM) | EMI | 527117 2 | Brazil | 2001 |
| 0190295605179 | Marillion | Clutching At Straws (2xLP, Album, RM + 3xLP + Box, Dlx, Ltd) | Parlophone | 0190295605179 | Europe | 2018 |
Tracklist Hide Credits
| A1 | Hotel Hobbies | 3:37 |
| A2 | Warm Wet CirclesBacking Vocals – Tessa Niles |
6:01 |
| A3 | That Time Of The Night (The Short Straw) | 4:18 |
| A4 | Just For The Record | 3:08 |
| A5 | White Russian | 6:23 |
| B1 | IncommunicadoBacking Vocals – Christopher "Robbin" Kimsey* |
5:14 |
| B2 | Torch SongVoice [Dr. Finlay] – John Cavanagh |
4:05 |
| B3 | Slàinte Mhath | 4:41 |
| B4 | Sugar Mice | 5:45 |
| B5 | The Last Straw: Happy EndingBacking Vocals – Tessa Niles |
5:56 |
Companies, etc.
- Manufactured By – Capitol Records, Inc.
- Produced For – Chris Kimsey Productions Ltd.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – EMI Records Ltd.
- Copyright (c) – EMI Records Ltd.
- Pressed By – Specialty Records Corporation
- Published By – Marillion Music
- Published By – Charisma Music Publishing Co. Ltd.
- Recorded At – Westside Studios
- Mixed At – Advision Studios
- Mastered At – Capitol Mastering
- Mastered At – Allied Record Company
- Mastered At – Sheffield Lab Matrix – Δ16675
Credits
- Artwork [Sleeve Concept] – Fish
- Bass – Pete Trewavas
- Drums, Percussion – Ian Mosley
- Guitar – Steve Rothery
- Illustration, Design – Mark Wilkinson
- Keyboards – Mark Kelly
- Lyrics By – Derek William Dick, Fish
- Mastered By [Runout Etch] – Wally*
- Mixed By – David Jacob
- Mixed By [Assistant] – Avril Macintosh*
- Music By, Arranged By – Marillion
- Photography By – Janus Van Helfteren
- Producer – Chris Kimsey
- Recorded By – Nick Davis
- Recorded By [Assistant] – Richard Sullivan
- Vocals – Fish
Notes
"E A S T" embossed around the center hole indicates it was pressed at Specialty Records Corporation. Note: the "T" is the most visible and sometimes the only really visible letter.Recorded at Westside Studios, London.
Mixed at Advision Studios, London.
(p) & (c) 1987 EMI Records Ltd.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Matrix / Runout (Side One Runout Etched): ST-1-12539 F-2 B-27702-F2 Δ16775 Wally 1-1 SPO1 AL-SP
- Matrix / Runout (Side Two Runout Etched): ST-2-12539 F-2 B-27703-F2 Δ16775-X Wally 1-1 SPO1 AL-SP
- Matrix / Runout (Stamped Both Sides): [Allied Logo] MASTERED BY CAPITOL
- Other (Embossed Around Center Hole Side 2): E A S T
- Barcode: 0 7777-12539-1
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1C 064 2407851, 1C 064-24 0785 1, 24 0785 1 | Marillion | Clutching At Straws (LP, Album) | EMI, EMI, EMI | 1C 064 2407851, 1C 064-24 0785 1, 24 0785 1 | Europe | 1987 |
| 64 2407851 | Marillion | Clutching At Straws (LP, Album) | EMI | 64 2407851 | Italy | 1987 |
| 066 24 0785 1 | Marillion | Clutching At Straws (LP, Album) | EMI | 066 24 0785 1 | Spain | 1987 |
| 527117 2 | Marillion | Clutching At Straws (CD, Album, RE, RM) | EMI | 527117 2 | Brazil | 2001 |
| 0190295605179 | Marillion | Clutching At Straws (2xLP, Album, RM + 3xLP + Box, Dlx, Ltd) | Parlophone | 0190295605179 | Europe | 2018 |
Tracklist Hide Credits
| A1 | Hotel Hobbies | 3:37 |
| A2 | Warm Wet CirclesBacking Vocals – Tessa Niles |
4:23 |
| A3 | That Time Of The Night (The Short Straw) | 5:56 |
| A4 | Just For The Record | 3:08 |
| A5 | White Russian | 6:26 |
| B1 | IncommunicadoBacking Vocals – Chris Kimsey |
5:14 |
| B2 | Torch SongVoice [Dr. Finlay] – John Cavanagh |
4:05 |
| B3 | Slàinte Mhath | 4:40 |
| B4 | Sugar Mice | 5:44 |
| B5 | The Last Straw: Happy EndingBacking Vocals – Tessa Niles |
5:48 |
Companies, etc.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – EMI Records Ltd.
- Copyright (c) – EMI Records Ltd.
- Printed By – EMI Services Benelux B.V.
- Distributed By – EMI Pathé Marconi S.A.
Credits
- Bass – Pete Trewavas
- Drums, Percussion – Ian Mosley
- Guitar – Steve Rothery
- Keyboards – Mark Kelly
- Mixed By – David Jacob
- Producer – Chris Kimsey
- Recorded By – Nick Davis
- Vocals – Fish
Notes
Printed inner sleeve℗ 1987 Original Sound Recordings made by EMI Records Ltd.
© 1987 EMI Records Ltd.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode (Text): 5 099924 078511
- Rights Society: BIEM / SACEM - SDRM
- Label Code: LC 0542
- Price Code (France:): PM 264
- Matrix / Runout (Side 1 Stamped (Variation 1)): 240785 1 A 21 M9 356618 2
- Matrix / Runout (Side 2 Stamped (Variation 1)): 240785 1 B 21 M9 356618 2
- Matrix / Runout (Side 1 Stamped (Variation 2)): 240785 1 A 21 M9 356617 2
- Matrix / Runout (Side 2 Stamped (Variation 2)): 240785 1 B 21 M9 356618 2
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1C 064 2407851, 1C 064-24 0785 1, 24 0785 1 | Marillion | Clutching At Straws (LP, Album) | EMI, EMI, EMI | 1C 064 2407851, 1C 064-24 0785 1, 24 0785 1 | Europe | 1987 |
| 64 2407851 | Marillion | Clutching At Straws (LP, Album) | EMI | 64 2407851 | Italy | 1987 |
| 066 24 0785 1 | Marillion | Clutching At Straws (LP, Album) | EMI | 066 24 0785 1 | Spain | 1987 |
| 527117 2 | Marillion | Clutching At Straws (CD, Album, RE, RM) | EMI | 527117 2 | Brazil | 2001 |
| 0190295605179 | Marillion | Clutching At Straws (2xLP, Album, RM + 3xLP + Box, Dlx, Ltd) | Parlophone | 0190295605179 | Europe | 2018 |
