Tracklist Hide Credits
| CD-1 | Blackest EyesGuitar [Additional], Vocals [Additional] – John Wesley |
4:23 |
| CD-2 | Trains | 5:56 |
| CD-3 | Lips Of Ashes | 4:39 |
| CD-4 | The Sound Of MuzakBacking Vocals – Aviv Geffen, John Wesley |
4:59 |
| CD-5 | Gravity Eyelids | 7:56 |
| CD-6 | Wedding Nails | 6:33 |
| CD-7 | ProdigalBacking Vocals – Aviv Geffen, John Wesley |
5:32 |
| CD-8 | .3Cello – Tony Pleeth*, Dave Daniels*, Martin Loveday, Stephen OrtonDouble Bass – Chris Laurence, Mary ScullyViola – Bruce White, Gustav Clarkson, Kate Musker, Peter LaleViolin – Ben Cruft, Boguslav Kostecki*, Dave Woodcock*, Everton Nelson, Gavyn Wright, Jackie Shave, Jonathan Rees, Julian Leaper, Kathy Shave*, Mark Berrow, Paul Willey, Perry Montague-Mason, Pete Hanso*, Rebecca Hirsch, Rita Manning, Warren Zielinski |
5:25 |
| CD-9 | The Creator Has A Mastertape | 5:21 |
| CD-10 | Heartattack In A Layby | 4:15 |
| CD-11 | Strip The Soul | 7:21 |
| CD-12 | Collapse The Light Into EarthCello – Tony Pleeth*, Dave Daniels*, Martin Loveday, Stephen OrtonDouble Bass – Chris Laurence, Mary ScullyViola – Bruce White, Gustav Clarkson, Kate Musker, Peter LaleViolin – Ben Cruft, Boguslav Kostecki*, Dave Woodcock*, Everton Nelson, Gavyn Wright, Jackie Shave, Jonathan Rees, Julian Leaper, Kathy Shave*, Mark Berrow, Paul Willey, Perry Montague-Mason, Pete Hanso*, Rebecca Hirsch, Rita Manning, Warren Zielinski |
5:54 |
| DVD-1 | Blackest EyesGuitar [Additional], Vocals [Additional] – John Wesley |
4:23 |
| DVD-2 | Trains | 5:56 |
| DVD-3 | Lips Of Ashes | 4:39 |
| DVD-4 | The Sound Of MuzakBacking Vocals – Aviv Geffen, John Wesley |
4:59 |
| DVD-5 | Gravity Eyelids | 7:56 |
| DVD-6 | Wedding Nails | 6:33 |
| DVD-7 | ProdigalBacking Vocals – Aviv Geffen, John Wesley |
5:32 |
| DVD-8 | .3Cello – Tony Pleeth*, Dave Daniels*, Martin Loveday, Stephen OrtonDouble Bass – Chris Laurence, Mary ScullyViola – Bruce White, Gustav Clarkson, Kate Musker, Peter LaleViolin – Ben Cruft, Boguslav Kostecki*, Dave Woodcock*, Everton Nelson, Gavyn Wright, Jackie Shave, Jonathan Rees, Julian Leaper, Kathy Shave*, Mark Berrow, Paul Willey, Perry Montague-Mason, Pete Hanso*, Rebecca Hirsch, Rita Manning, Warren Zielinski |
5:25 |
| DVD-9 | The Creator Has A Mastertape | 5:21 |
| DVD-10 | Heartattack In A Layby | 4:15 |
| DVD-11 | Strip The Soul | 7:21 |
| DVD-12 | Collapse The Light Into EarthCello – Tony Pleeth*, Dave Daniels*, Martin Loveday, Stephen OrtonDouble Bass – Chris Laurence, Mary ScullyViola – Bruce White, Gustav Clarkson, Kate Musker, Peter LaleViolin – Ben Cruft, Boguslav Kostecki*, Dave Woodcock*, Everton Nelson, Gavyn Wright, Jackie Shave, Jonathan Rees, Julian Leaper, Kathy Shave*, Mark Berrow, Paul Willey, Perry Montague-Mason, Pete Hanso*, Rebecca Hirsch, Rita Manning, Warren Zielinski |
5:54 |
| DVD Bonus Tracks | ||
| DVD-13 | Drown With Me | 5:12 |
| DVD-14 | Chloroform | 7:14 |
| DVD-15 | Futile | 6:06 |
| DVD-Video1 | Blackest Eyes | |
| DVD-Video2 | Strip The Soul | |
| DVD-Video3 | Wedding Nails |
Companies, etc.
- Engineered At – Avatar Studios
- Recorded At – Air Lyndhurst Hall
- Recorded At – No Man's Land
- Recorded At – New Rising
- Recorded At – Red Room Recorders
- Mastered At – Masterdisk
- Mixed At – Larrabee North
Credits
- Arranged By [Strings] – Dave Gregory (tracks: CD-8, CD-12, DVD-8, DVD-12)
- Bass Guitar – Colin Edwin
- Contractor [Orchestra] – Isobel Griffiths (tracks: CD-8, CD-12, DVD-8, DVD-12)
- Drums, Percussion – Gavin Harrison
- Engineer – Paul Northfield
- Engineer [Assistant] – Brian Montgomery
- Engineer [Mix] – Mark O'Donoughue
- Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals – Steven Wilson
- Keyboards – Richard Barbieri
- Leader [Orchestra] – Gavyn Wright (tracks: CD-8, CD-12, DVD-8, DVD-12)
- Mastered By – Andy VanDette
- Mixed By – Tim Palmer
- Music By – Maitland* (tracks: DVD-14), Edwin* (tracks: CD-11, DVD-11), Harrison* (tracks: DVD-15), Barbieri* (tracks: CD-6, DVD-6)
- Performer – Colin Edwin, Gavin Harrison, Richard Barbieri, Steven Wilson
- Photography By [Band] – John Blackford
- Photography By [Cover] – Lasse Hoile
- Producer – Steven Wilson
- Words By, Music By – Wilson*
Notes
Gatefold cardboard sleeve (mini LP) reissue featuring the original album in Hi Quality CD (HQCD) format (compatible with standard CD players) and the unreleased-in-Japan 5.1 channel surround sound version of the album on DVD with bonus music videos of "Blackest Eyes", "Strip The Soul" and "Wedding Nails", as well as two photo galleries, bio, lyrics, and web links. Comes with Obi strip, a full color booklet with lyrics, artwork and liner notes in English, and a black and white lyrics/info foldout in Japanese.The audio on the DVD is available in 48K 24 Bit 5.1 Surround (playable only on DVD-Audio players, or players that are DVD-Audio compatible), 48K 24 Bit DTS 5.1 Surround, and 48K 16 Bit PCM 2.0 Stereo Sound.
Part of a five-album Porcupine Tree HQCD/DVD-Audio reissue series featuring the albums "Stupid Dream", "Lightbulb Sun", "In Absentia", "Deadwing", and "Fear Of A Blank Planet".
Engineered at Avatar Studio, New York, NY, March-April 2002.
Additional recording at Air Lyndhurst (London, UK), No Man's Land (Hemel Hempstead, UK), New Rising (Colchester, UK), and Red Room Recorders (Tampa, FL USA).
Mixed at Larrabee North, N. Hollywood, CA, May 2002.
Mastered at Masterdisk, New York, NY, June 2002.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode (Text): 4582213915563
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83604-2 | Porcupine Tree | In Absentia (CD, Album, Enh, Gat) | Lava | 83604-2 | US | 2002 |
| none | Porcupine Tree | In Absentia (CDr, Album, Promo) | EastWest | none | Europe | 2002 |
| 7567 93163-2 | Porcupine Tree | In Absentia (CD, Album, Enh + CD + S/Edition) | Lava | 7567 93163-2 | Europe | 2003 |
| 7567 93163-2 | Porcupine Tree | In Absentia (CD, Album, Enh, Unofficial + CD, Comp, Unofficial) | Lava | 7567 93163-2 | Russia | 2004 |
| none | Porcupine Tree | In Absentia (CDr, Album, Promo) | EastWest | none | Germany | 2002 |
Tracklist Hide Credits
| 1 | Blackest EyesGuitar [Additional], Vocals [Additional] – John Wesley |
4:23 |
| 2 | Trains | 5:56 |
| 3 | Lips Of Ashes | 4:39 |
| 4 | The Sound Of MuzakBacking Vocals – Aviv Geffen, John Wesley |
4:59 |
| 5 | Gravity Eyelids | 7:56 |
| 6 | Wedding NailsMusic By – Barbieri* |
6:33 |
| 7 | ProdigalBacking Vocals – Aviv Geffen, John Wesley |
5:32 |
| 8 | .3Arranged By [Strings] – Dave GregoryCello – Tony Pleeth*, Dave Daniels*, Martin Loveday, Stephen OrtonDouble Bass – Chris Laurence, Mary ScullyLeader [Orchestra] – Gavyn WrightOther [Orchestra Contractor] – Isobel GriffithsViola – Bruce White, Gustav Clarkson, Kate Musker, Peter LaleViolin – Ben Cruft, Boguslav Kostecki*, Dave Woodcock*, Everton Nelson, Gavyn Wright, Jackie Shave, Jonathan Rees, Julian Leaper, Kathy Shave*, Mark Berrow, Paul Willey, Perry Montague-Mason, Pete Hanso*, Rebecca Hirsch, Rita Manning, Warren Zielinski |
5:25 |
| 9 | The Creator Has A Mastertape | 5:21 |
| 10 | Heartattack In A Layby | 4:15 |
| 11 | Strip The SoulMusic By – Edwin* |
7:21 |
| 12 | Collapse The Light Into EarthArranged By [Strings] – Dave GregoryCello – Tony Pleeth*, Dave Daniels*, Martin Loveday, Stephen OrtonDouble Bass – Chris Laurence, Mary ScullyLeader [Orchestra] – Gavyn WrightOther [Orchestra Contractor] – Isobel GriffithsViola – Bruce White, Gustav Clarkson, Kate Musker, Peter LaleViolin – Ben Cruft, Boguslav Kostecki*, Dave Woodcock*, Everton Nelson, Gavyn Wright, Jackie Shave, Jonathan Rees, Julian Leaper, Kathy Shave*, Mark Berrow, Paul Willey, Perry Montague-Mason, Pete Hanso*, Rebecca Hirsch, Rita Manning, Warren Zielinski |
5:52 |
| Video | Strip The SoulMusic By – Edwin* |
4:08 |
Companies, etc.
- Glass Mastered At – WEA Mfg. Olyphant – Z11889
- Pressed By – WEA Mfg. Commerce
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Lava Records LLC
- Copyright (c) – Lava Records LLC
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – WEA International Inc.
- Copyright (c) – WEA International Inc.
Credits
- Bass – Colin Edwin
- Drums – Gavin Harrison
- Engineer – Paul Northfield
- Engineer [Assistant] – Brian Montgomery
- Engineer [Mix] – Mark O'Donoughue
- Keyboards – Richard Barbieri
- Lyrics By [Words], Music By – Wilson*
- Mastered By – Andy VanDette
- Mixed By – Tim Palmer
- Producer – Steven Wilson
- Vocals, Guitar – Steven Wilson
Notes
Enhanced CD contains material including a video for "Strip The Soul" in .mov (Quicktime) format and website link.P C 2002 Lava Records LLC for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United states.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode: 0 7567-83604-2 8
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 1): [WEA Mfg. Olyphant logo] Z11889 3 83604 ECD01 M2 S1
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 2): [WEA Mfg. Olyphant logo] Z11889 3 83604 ECD01 M1S2
- Mastering SID Code (Variant 2): IFPI L909
- Mould SID Code (Variant 1): IFPI 2V2Q
- Mould SID Code (Variant 2): IFPI 2U3R
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| none | Porcupine Tree | In Absentia (CDr, Album, Promo) | EastWest | none | Europe | 2002 |
| 7567 93163-2 | Porcupine Tree | In Absentia (CD, Album, Enh + CD + S/Edition) | Lava | 7567 93163-2 | Europe | 2003 |
| 7567 93163-2 | Porcupine Tree | In Absentia (CD, Album, Enh, Unofficial + CD, Comp, Unofficial) | Lava | 7567 93163-2 | Russia | 2004 |
| none | Porcupine Tree | In Absentia (CDr, Album, Promo) | EastWest | none | Germany | 2002 |
| none | Porcupine Tree | In Absentia (CDr, Promo) | Lava | none | Europe | 2002 |











