Tracklist
| A1 | Tocando A Tu Puerta Trasera "Knocking At Your Back Door" | 7:00 |
| A2 | Bajo El Cañon "Under The Gun" | 4:35 |
| A3 | El Hogar De Nadie "Nobody's Home" | 3:55 |
| A4 | Mala Racha "Mean Streak" | 4:20 |
| B1 | Perfectos Desconocidos "Perfect Strangers" | 5:23 |
| B2 | Beso De Gitana "A Gypsy's Kiss" | 4:40 |
| B3 | Crepusculos Desperdiciados "Wasted Sunsets" | 3:55 |
| B4 | Aturdimiento Hambriento "Hungry Daze" | 4:44 |
Companies, etc.
- Manufactured By – PolyGram Discos, S.A. De C.V. – LPE 16534
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – PolyGram Records, Inc.
- Copyright (c) – Thames Records Ltd.
- Recorded At – Le Mobile
- Mixed At – Tennessee Tonstudio
Credits
- Art Direction – Bill Levy
- Design [Album] – George Corsillo
- Design, Concept By [Logo] – Craig Sprovach
- Engineer [Assistant] – Bernd Reiger, Cliff Bonnell, Drafi Deutscher, Ronald David, Werner Walendowski
- Engineer [Creatively] – Nick Blagona
- Illustration [Logo] – Glenn Dean
- Management – Bruce Payne
- Mastered By – Greg Calbi
- Performer – Ian Gillan, Ian Paice, Jon Lord, Ritchie Blackmore, Roger Glover
- Photography By – George Bodnar, Mick Gregory
- Producer – Deep Purple, Roger Glover
- Written-By – Gillan*, Paice* (tracks: A3), Lord* (tracks: A3), Blackmore*, Glover*
Notes
℗ 1984 Polygram Records, Inc.Hecho en Mexico y distribuido por PolyGram Discos, S.A. de C.V.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Matrix / Runout (Side A Etched): LPE 16534-A MP1 26-X-84 Rico
- Matrix / Runout (Side B Etched): LPE 16534-B MP1 26-X-84 Rico
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POLH 16, 823 777-1 | Deep Purple | Perfect Strangers (LP, Album) | Polydor, Polydor | POLH 16, 823 777-1 | UK | 1984 |
| 807 | Deep Purple | Perfect Strangers (LP, Album, Unofficial) | High Stereo Light | 807 | South Korea | Unknown |
| 824 003-1 M-1 | Deep Purple | Perfect Strangers (LP, Album, Car) | Mercury | 824 003-1 M-1 | US | 1984 |
| 823 777-1 | Deep Purple | Perfect Strangers (LP, Album) | Polydor | 823 777-1 | Europe | 1984 |
| UICY-75500 | Deep Purple | Perfect Strangers (CD, Album, RE) | Polydor | UICY-75500 | Japan | 2013 |
Tracklist Hide Credits
| A | Perfect StrangersWritten-By – Gillan*, Glover* |
| B | Son Of Alerik |
Companies, etc.
- Published By – Blackmore Music Ltd.
- Published By – Pussy Music Ltd.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – PolyGram Records, Inc.
- Copyright (c) – Polydor Ltd. (London)
- Pressed By – PRS Ltd.
- Lacquer Cut At – CTS Studios
- Lacquer Cut At – Tape One
Credits
- Artwork – Torchlight
- Producer – Deep Purple, Roger Glover
- Written-By – Blackmore*
Notes
A-side: Taken from the Polydor LP "Perfect Strangers" POLH 16.DJ issue.
B-side listed as "Son Of Alerik" on the sleeve and "Son Alerik" on the label.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Matrix / Runout (Runout, A-side, stamped): PODJ 719 A // 1 ∇ 420 W 1 1 1
- Matrix / Runout (Runout, B-side, stamped): POSP 719 B // 1 ∇ 420 T
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POSPX 719 | Deep Purple | Perfect Strangers (12", Single) | Polydor | POSPX 719 | UK | 1984 |
| POSPP719 | Deep Purple | Perfect Strangers (7", Pic) | Polydor | POSPP719 | UK | 1985 |
| 881 617-7 | Deep Purple | Perfect Strangers (7", Promo) | Polydor | 881 617-7 | Spain | 1984 |
| 881 605-1 | Deep Purple | Perfect Strangers (12", Maxi) | Polydor | 881 605-1 | Greece | 1984 |
| POSP 719 | Deep Purple | Perfect Strangers (7", Single) | Polydor | POSP 719 | UK | 1985 |
Tracklist Hide Credits
| 1 | Knocking At Your Back DoorWritten-By – Gillan*, Blackmore*, Glover* |
7:00 |
| 2 | Under The GunWritten-By – Gillan*, Blackmore*, Glover* |
4:35 |
| 3 | Nobody's HomeWritten-By – Gillan*, Paice*, Lord*, Blackmore*, Glover* |
3:55 |
| 4 | Mean StreakWritten-By – Gillan*, Blackmore*, Glover* |
4:20 |
| 5 | Perfect StrangersWritten-By – Gillan*, Blackmore*, Glover* |
5:23 |
| 6 | A Gypsy's KissWritten-By – Gillan*, Blackmore*, Glover* |
4:40 |
| 7 | Wasted SunsetsWritten-By – Gillan*, Blackmore*, Glover* |
3:55 |
| 8 | Hungry DazeWritten-By – Gillan*, Blackmore*, Glover* |
4:44 |
| 9 | Not ResponsibleWritten-By – Gillan*, Blackmore*, Glover* |
4:36 |
Companies, etc.
- Copyright (c) – Thames Records Ltd.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – PolyGram Records, Inc.
- Published By – Blackmore Music Ltd.
- Published By – Rugged Music Ltd.
- Published By – Pussy Music Ltd.
- Published By – Thames Overtures Ltd.
- Mastered At – Sterling Sound
- Recorded At – Horizons
- Recorded By – Le Mobile
- Mixed At – Tennessee Tonstudio
- Printed By – Neef
- Made By – Polygram, Hanover, West Germany
Credits
- Art Direction – Bill Levy
- Artwork [Album Design] – George Corsillo
- Artwork [Logo Concept], Design – Craig Sprovach
- Artwork [Logo Illustration] – Glenn Dean
- Engineer [Creatively Engineered By, Assisted By] – Bernd Reiger, Cliff Bonnell, Drafi Deutscher, Ronald David, Werner Walendowski
- Engineer [Creatively Engineered By] – Nick Blagona
- Management – Bruce Payne
- Mastered By – Greg Calbi
- Photography By – George Bodnar, Mick Gregory
- Producer – Deep Purple, Roger Glover
Notes
[On CD face:]823 777-2
'Made in W. Germany'
℗ 1984 Polygram Records Inc., New York
© Thames Records, Ltd., New York
[On tray inlay:]
832 777-2 YH
'Printed in West Germany'
[On booklet:]
832 777-2 YH [front and rear]
Printed in West Germany by / Imprimé en Allemagne par Neef, Wittingen - Made in West Germany
All songs © 1984 Blackmore Music Ltd. (ASCAP), Rugged Music Ltd. (ASCAP), Pussy Music Ltd.
Blackmore Music Ltd. and Rugged Music Ltd. Administered by Thames Overtures, Ltd.
Except "Nobody's Home" © 1984 Blackmore Music Ltd. (ASCAP), Rugged Music Ltd. (ASCAP), Thames Overtures, Ltd. (ASCAP), Pussy Music Ltd.
Blackmore Music Ltd. and Rugged Music Ltd. Administered by Thames Overtures, Ltd (ASCAP).
Differences to similar releases:
Deep Purple - Perfect Strangers has the same Matrix/Runout with 'MADE IN GERMANY' in the hub area, has the Distribution Code 'POL900' but has an empty manufacturer box right of the GEMA box on the CD face.
Deep Purple - Perfect Strangers has 'Made in W. Germany by PolyGram' on the CD face and does not have the Distribution Code 'POL900'
Deep Purple - Perfect Strangers has 'MADE IN W. GERMANY BY PDO' written in the hub area
Deep Purple - Perfect Strangers is MADE IN GERMANY BY PMDC and does not have a Mould SID Code
Deep Purple - Perfect Strangers is MADE IN GERMANY BY PMDC and has a Mould SID Code
Deep Purple - Perfect Strangers is Made in France by PMDC and does not have a Mould SID Code
Deep Purple - Perfect Strangers is Made in France by PMDC and has a Mould SID code
Deep Purple - Perfect Strangers is Made in France by PMDC and does not have the additional letters YH at the catalog number
Deep Purple - Perfect Strangers has 'Made in U.K.' printed on the CD face and has the Distribution Code POL900 on the tray
Deep Purple - Perfect Strangers has 'Made in U.K.' printed on the CD face and does not have the Distribution Code POL900 on the tray
Deep Purple - Perfect Strangers has a yellow chess board CD face design
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode (Scanned UPC-A): 042282377722
- Barcode (Text): 0 42282 37772 2
- Label Code: LC 0309
- Rights Society: GEMA
- SPARS Code: ADD
- Price Code: POL 900
- Matrix / Runout: 823 777-2 03 # YB MADE IN GERMANY
- Mould SID Code: none
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POLH 16, 823 777-1 | Deep Purple | Perfect Strangers (LP, Album) | Polydor, Polydor | POLH 16, 823 777-1 | UK | 1984 |
| 807 | Deep Purple | Perfect Strangers (LP, Album, Unofficial) | High Stereo Light | 807 | South Korea | Unknown |
| 824 003-1 M-1 | Deep Purple | Perfect Strangers (LP, Album, Car) | Mercury | 824 003-1 M-1 | US | 1984 |
| 823 777-1 | Deep Purple | Perfect Strangers (LP, Album) | Polydor | 823 777-1 | Europe | 1984 |
| UICY-75500 | Deep Purple | Perfect Strangers (CD, Album, RE) | Polydor | UICY-75500 | Japan | 2013 |










