Tracklist
| 1 | May Be A Price To Pay | 4:52 |
| 2 | Games People Play | 4:17 |
| 3 | Time | 5:05 |
| 4 | I Don't Wanna Go Home | 4:54 |
| 5 | The Gold Bug | 4:28 |
| 6 | The Turn Of A Friendly Card | |
| 6.i | The Turn Of A Friendly Card (Part One) | 2:39 |
| 6.ii | Snake Eyes | 3:17 |
| 6.ii | The Ace Of Swords | 2:58 |
| 6.iv | Nothing Left To Lose | 4:03 |
| 6.v | The Turn Of A Friendly Card (Part Two) | 3:12 |
Companies, etc.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Arista Records, Inc.
- Distributed By – BMG Records
- Distributed By – BMG Ariola
- Printed By – TOPAC
- Pressed By – Sonopress – I-4495
Credits
- Backing Vocals – Alan Parsons, Chris Rainbow, Lenny Zakatek
- Bass – David Paton
- Composed By – Alan Parsons, Eric Woolfson
- Conductor, Arranged By [Orchestra] – Andrew Powell
- Coordinator [Orchestra Co-ordinator] – Curtis Briggs
- Drums, Percussion – Stuart Elliot*
- Executive-Producer – Eric Woolfson
- Guitar, Acoustic Guitar – Ian Bairnson
- Keyboards – Eric Woolfson
- Keyboards [Additional] – Alan Parsons
- Lead Vocals – Chris Rainbow (tracks: 6.i, 6.ii, 6.v), Elmer Gantry (tracks: 1), Eric Woolfson (tracks: 3, 6.iv), Lenny Zakatek (tracks: 2, 4)
- Leader – Sandor Farcas
- Mastered By – Chris Blair
- Orchestra – Orchestra Of The Munich Chamber Opera*
- Producer, Engineer – Alan Parsons
- Saxophone – Mel Collins
- Sleeve [Sleeve Concept] – Godley & Creme
Notes
Track 6, "The Turn Of A Friendly Card", is a long format concept piece numbered on the album as parts I-V of Track 6.Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode: 078221822626
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL 9518 | The Alan Parsons Project | The Turn Of A Friendly Card (LP, Album, Ter) | Arista | AL 9518 | US | 1980 |
| AL 9518 | The Alan Parsons Project | The Turn Of A Friendly Card (LP, Album) | Arista | AL 9518 | Scandinavia | 1980 |
| 258 982 | The Alan Parsons Project | The Turn Of A Friendly Card (CD, Album, RE) | Arista | 258 982 | Europe | Unknown |
| ASTJ 97 | The Alan Parsons Project | The Turn Of A Friendly Card (LP, Album) | Arista | ASTJ 97 | South Africa | 1980 |
| 403 000 | The Alan Parsons Project | The Turn Of A Friendly Card (Cass, Album, RE) | Arista | 403 000 | Italy | 1980 |
Tracklist Hide Credits
| A | The Turn Of A Friendly CardWritten-By – Parsons*, Woolfson* |
3:20 |
| B | Snake EyesWritten-By – Parsons*, Wollfson* |
3:17 |
Companies, etc.
- Manufactured By – Arista Records, Inc.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Arista Records, Inc.
- Published By – Rondor Music (London) Ltd.
Credits
- Producer, Engineer – A. Parsons*
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Rights Society: STEMRA
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARIST 374 | The Alan Parsons Project | The Turn Of A Friendly Card (7", Single) | Arista | ARIST 374 | UK | 1980 |
| K-8093 | Alan Parsons Project* | The Turn Of A Friendly Card (7", Single) | Arista | K-8093 | Australia | 1980 |
| ARS 37040 | The Alan Parsons Project | The Turn Of A Friendly Card (7", Single) | Arista | ARS 37040 | Italy | 1980 |
| A-101 985 | The Alan Parsons Project | The Turn Of A Friendly Card (7", Single) | Arista, Ariola Eurodisc S.A. | A-101 985 | Spain | 1980 |
| 102 616 | The Alan Parsons Project | The Turn Of A Friendly Card (7", Single) | Arista | 102 616 | Austria | 1980 |
Tracklist Hide Credits
| 1 | May Be A Price To PayArranged By [Orchestra], Conductor – Andrew PowellBass – David PatonDrums, Percussion – Stuart ElliottGuitar – Ian BairnsonPiano, Organ – Eric WoolfsonVocals – Elmer Gantry |
5:01 |
| 2 | Games People PlayBacking Vocals – Chris RainbowBass – David PatonDrums – Stuart ElliottGuitar – Ian BairnsonKeyboards – Eric WoolfsonMellotron [Projectron] – Alan ParsonsVocals, Effects [Vocal Fx] – Lenny Zakatek |
4:24 |
| 3 | TimeAcoustic Guitar – David Paton, Ian BairnsonArranged By [Orchestra], Conductor – Andrew PowellBacking Vocals – Chris RainbowBass – David PatonDrums, Percussion – Stuart ElliottGuitar [Pitch Shifted] – Ian BairnsonPiano – Eric WoolfsonVocals – Eric WoolfsonVocals [Additional] – Alan Parsons |
5:14 |
| 4 | I Don't Wanna Go HomeBacking Vocals – Chris RainbowBass – David PatonDrums – Stuart ElliottGuitar – Ian BairnsonPiano – Eric WoolfsonVocals – Lenny Zakatek |
4:52 |
| 5 | The Gold BugAcoustic Guitar [Tremolando] – David Paton, Ian BairnsonBass – David PatonDrums, Percussion [Harmonized Rotating Triangle] – Stuart ElliottGuitar – Ian BairnsonSaxophone – Unknown ArtistVocals – Chris RainbowWhistling [Human Whistle], Clavinet [Echoed], Autoharp, Finger Snaps [Finger Clicks] – Alan Parsons |
4:34 |
| 6 | The Turn Of A Friendly Card (Part One)Arranged By [Orchestra], Conductor – Andrew PowellBass – David PatonDrums, Percussion – Stuart ElliottGuitar – Ian BairnsonPiano, Harpsichord – Eric WoolfsonVocals – Chris Rainbow |
2:44 |
| 7 | Snake EyesBass – David PatonDrums, Percussion – Stuart ElliottGuitar – Ian BairnsonPiano – Eric WoolfsonVocals – Chris Rainbow |
3:15 |
| 8 | The Ace Of SwordsArranged By [Orchestra], Conductor – Andrew PowellBass – David PatonClavinet, Harpsichord – Alan ParsonsDrums, Percussion – Stuart ElliottGuitar – Ian BairnsonPiano – Eric Woolfson |
2:57 |
| 9 | Nothing Left To LoseAccordion [Button Accordion] – Unknown ArtistAcoustic Guitar – Ian BairnsonBacking Vocals – Chris RainbowBass – David PatonDrums – Stuart ElliottVocals – Eric Woolfson |
4:07 |
| 10 | The Turn Of A Friendly Card (Part Two)Arranged By [Orchestra], Conductor – Andrew PowellBass – David PatonDrums, Percussion – Stuart ElliottGuitar – Ian BairnsonPiano, Harpsichord – Eric WoolfsonVocals – Chris Rainbow |
3:32 |
| Bonus Tracks | ||
| 11 | Maybe A Price To Pay (Intro - Demo) | 1:32 |
| 12 | Nothing Left To Lose (Basic Backing Track) | 4:35 |
| 13 | Nothing Left To Lose (Chris Rainbow Vocal Overdub Compilation) | 2:02 |
| 14 | Nothing Left To Lose (Early Studio Version With Eric's Guide Vocal) | 3:11 |
| 15 | Time (Early Studio Attempt) | 4:42 |
| 16 | Games People Play (Rough Mix) | 4:32 |
| 17 | The Gold Bug (Demo) | 2:49 |
Companies, etc.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Sony BMG Music Entertainment
- Copyright (c) – Sony BMG Music Entertainment
Credits
- Artwork [Sleeve Concept] – Kevin Godley, Lol Creme
- Compiled By [For Reissue] – Eric Woolfson, Haydn Bendall, Jeff Magid, Tim Fraser-Harding
- Contractor [Orchestra Coordinator] – Curtis Briggs
- Executive-Producer – Eric Woolfson
- Leader [Orchestra] – Sandor Farcas
- Mastered By [Expanded Edition] – Alan Parsons, Dave Donnelly
- Mastered By [Mastering Consultant] – Chris Blair
- Orchestra – The Orchestra Of The Munich Chamber Orchestra*
- Orchestrated By – Eberhard Schoener
- Producer, Engineer – Alan Parsons
- Written-By – Alan Parsons, Eric Woolfson
Notes
Originally released 1979.Expanded edition mastered at DNA Mastering, Studio City, California.
Reissue design by Mainartery Design, London.
Ⓟ & Ⓒ 2008 Sony BMG Music Entertainment
Arista & Sony BMG are the exclusive trademarks of Sony BMG Music Entertainment
Track 5: Saxophone: A Session Player In Paris Whose Name Escapes Us
Track 9: 'Button' Accordion: An Unidentified Parisian Session Player.
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12 pages booklet like The Turn Of A Friendly Card
Replica of The Turn Of A Friendly Card in Mini LP Papersleeve
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Matrix / Runout: [Sony BMG Music Entertainment Logo] 52580708/82876815262 22
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL 9518 | The Alan Parsons Project | The Turn Of A Friendly Card (LP, Album, Ter) | Arista | AL 9518 | US | 1980 |
| AL 9518 | The Alan Parsons Project | The Turn Of A Friendly Card (LP, Album) | Arista | AL 9518 | Scandinavia | 1980 |
| 258 982 | The Alan Parsons Project | The Turn Of A Friendly Card (CD, Album, RE) | Arista | 258 982 | Europe | Unknown |
| ASTJ 97 | The Alan Parsons Project | The Turn Of A Friendly Card (LP, Album) | Arista | ASTJ 97 | South Africa | 1980 |
| 403 000 | The Alan Parsons Project | The Turn Of A Friendly Card (Cass, Album, RE) | Arista | 403 000 | Italy | 1980 |
