(Who’s Afraid of) The Art of Noise?

Island

calendar_today1984United States

Island Records / ZTT

calendar_today1984New Zealand

Island Records

calendar_today1984Canada

“On this release, "Snapshot" fades out after a minute and doesn't stop suddenly.”

Island Records

calendar_today1984United States

“Original red label edition with "-SP" matrix. Later editions had black ("-AR" matrix) or blue ("-SP" matrix) labels. On this release, "Snapshot" fades out after a minute and doesn't stop suddenly. Durations printed on labels are shown ...”

Island Records / ZTT

Island Records / ZTT

calendar_today1984Italy

Island Records / ZTT

calendar_today1984United States

“On this release, "Snapshot" fades out after a minute and doesn't stop suddenly.”

Festival Records

calendar_today1984Australia

Island Records / ZTT

calendar_today1984Europe

“This is the German/European release of the album in its American sleeve artwork (large graphic masks on marble background, IS 16). It has also been issued in two other sleeves: Big Statue Photo on Marble and Small Silver Masks on Velvet...”

Island Records / ZTT

calendar_today1984Canada

“Label variation from other Canadian releases with A-side red label and B-side yellow label. On this release, "Snapshot" fades out after a minute and doesn't stop suddenly. On back cover: Compiled in the capital between February 28th 19...”

Island Records / ZTT

calendar_today1984Canada

“Label variation from other Canadian releases with green palm tree silhouette on yellow,/red/blue label with blue rim Based on the use of "MCA Records Canada" on the back cover, this is most likely a reissue from 1986 or later. On back ...”

Island Records

calendar_today1984Greece

Island Records

calendar_today1984United States

“This c. 1986 pressing has black labels and matrix numbers ending in "-AR". Promotional copies exist with gold promotional stamp on back of sleeve. Other pressings include the original red-label edition and a blue-label edition, both with...”

Island Records / ZTT

calendar_today1984New Zealand

“Different label design to (Who's Afraid Of?) The Art Of Noise. Includes insert”

Island Records

calendar_today1984United States

“Early pressing with red label design. (1st pressing) (Who's Afraid Of?) The Art Of Noise is a similar repress with black labels Allied pressing variant with "AR" suffix in label matrix SPAR etched in runouts indicates that metal parts w...”

Island

calendar_today1984Germany

Island Records

calendar_today1984Canada

“Light blue label on Side 1, darker blue label on Side 2”

Island Records

calendar_today1984France

“Fears, Grievances, Codes, Blemishes and Realisations compiled in the capital between February 28th and April 1st 1984. This has been number 34 in Zang Tuum Tumb's Incomplete Incidental Series. (In its American sleeve it is number 16: car...”

Island Records

calendar_today1984United States

“Limited edition Quiex II pressing (vinyl is translucent black, when held up to bright light it looks orange-brown and allows light through.) Red label edition with "-AR" matrix. Deadwax inscriptions are exactly the same as (Who's Afra...”

ZTT

calendar_today1984Italy

“This is also known as ZTAS 11. With printed inner sleeve.”

ZTT

calendar_todayJun 19, 1984United Kingdom

Island Records / Polystar / ZTT

calendar_todaySep 25, 1984Japan

“Incidental Series Number: 16 Includes wrap-around OBI/insert. Insert & labels list Beat Box (Diversion One) just as Beat Box.”

ZTT

calendar_todayOct 22, 1984United Kingdom

“Release title given as "Who's Afraid Of The Art Of Noise" on front, "(Who's Afraid Of?) The Art Of Noise!" on spine, and "(Who's Afraid Of?) The Art Of Noise" on labels. This album was also assigned the number ZTAS 11. "compiled in the ...”

Island Records / Jugoton / ZTT

calendar_today1985Yugoslavia

“"compiled in the capital between February 28th 1983 and April 1st 1984" "This has been number 34 in Zang Tuum Tumb's Incomplete Incidental Series. (In its American sleeve it is number 16: careful does it.)" "<i>Who's Afraid Of The Nois...”

Island Records / ZTT

calendar_today1986Italy

“In booklet back cover: "Distribuzione Dischi Ricordi S.p.A."”

Island Records / Polystar / ZTT

calendar_todaySep 5, 1986Japan

“Alternate tracklisting for Japan only, featuring "Closely, Closely (Enough's Enough)" in place of "Close (To The Edit)", plus the full-length version of "Snapshot". Cat# P33D 20025 (without dash) appears on disc face. Cat# CID J116 appe...”

Island Records

calendar_today1987United States

“Compiled in the capital between February 28th 1983 and April 1st 1984. This has been number 16 in Zang Tuum Tumb's European Incidental Series "Songs From The Heart". The title of track 7 is misprinted as "Momento". All songs published ...”

Polystar

calendar_today1989Japan

“This is a 1989 reissue indicated by the reduced price on the obi, as compared to the ¥3,300 price on the obi of the 1986 original release: (Who's Afraid Of?) The Art Of Noise!. (It would not be later than mid-1989 due to the absence of P...”

Island Records / Polystar / ZTT

calendar_today1989Japan

“Alternate tracklisting for Japan only, featuring "Closely, Closely (Enough's Enough)" in place of "Close (To The Edit)", plus the full-length version of "Snapshot". Cat# P33D 20025 (without dash) appears on disc face. Cat# CID J116 appe...”

Island / ZTT

calendar_todayOct 17, 1990United States

Island Records / Polystar / ZTT

calendar_today1991Japan

“Re-release of the Japanese CD edition. Comes with info/lyrics sheet in Japanese language. Release title given as "Who's Afraid Of...?" on spine, "(Who's The Afraid?) The Art Of Noise" on disc. Track 2 title given as "Beat Box Diversi...”

ZTT

calendar_today1994United Kingdom

ZTT

calendar_todayMay 9, 1994Europe

“The music was compiled by The Art Of Noise between February 28th 1983 and April 1st 1984. (First appeared on vinyl and MC in 1984 (US) and on CD in 1986 (Italy)) The title appears in different formats on the release: Front cover & CD: ...”

ZTT

calendar_todayMay 10, 1994Japan

“Produced by Art of Noise”

ZTT

calendar_today1998United States

Universal Music Group / ZTT

calendar_today1998Canada

“Compiled in the capital between February 28th 1983 and April 1st 1984. Track 1 is misprinted as "A Time To Fear (Who's Afraid)" Track 7 is misprinted as "Momento" ℗ 1984 ZTT Records Ltd. © 1984 ZTT Records Ltd. Manufactured and distribut...”

Universal Records / ZTT

calendar_todayOct 20, 1998United States

“Compiled in the capital between February 28th 1983 and April 1st 1984. Cat no. on spine is incorrectly shown as UD-53914 "Made in England"”

ZTT

calendar_todayNov 23, 1998United Kingdom

“The music was compiled by The Art Of Noise between February 28th 1983 and April 1st 1984 and first appeared on vinyl in 1984 and on CD in December 1985. This is the 1998 re-release. Typo appears on CD and booklet as it states "Momento" ...”

Wragram Music / ZTT

calendar_todaySep 24, 1999France

“22 bit digital remaster. Published by Perfect Songs Ltd. (P) 1984 ZTT Records Ltd. (C) 1984 ZTT Records Ltd. Made in England Marketed & distributed by WAGRAM MUSIC”

Repertoire Records / ZTT

calendar_today2000Germany

“All tracks published by Perfect Songs Ltd. Compiled in the capital between February 28th 1983 and April 1st 1984 Made under exclusive license from ZTT Records Ltd. ℗ 1984 ZTT Records Ltd. © 2000 Repertoire Records”

ZTT

calendar_today2000United Kingdom

“Compiled by Art Of Noise between February 28th 1983 and April 1st 1984. Who's Afraid Of The Art Of Noise is dedicated to Henry Ford. (P) 1984 ZTT Records Ltd. (C) 2000 ZTT Records Ltd. Digipak case, comes with booklet containin...”

Repertoire Records

calendar_todayAug 2000United Kingdom

“2000 Repertoire”

ZTT

calendar_today2005United States

“US version of the 1998 reissue. Navarre number is found only on underside of disc. The music was compiled by The Art Of Noise between February 28th 1983 and April 1st 1984 and first appeared on vinyl in 1984 and on CD in December 1985...”

ZTT

calendar_todayOct 29, 2008Japan

“This Japanese edition comes in a gatefold mini lp replica, and includes: - three bonus tracks (10, 11 and 12), - a two-sided obi, - a leaflet with liner notes in Japanese, - a ZTT Japan access card. The bonus tracks are not credited. (...”

Salvo / ZTT

calendar_todaySep 19, 2011Europe

“Released in a trifold digipak with clear trays glued to the right and middle inside panels, a 20-page stapled booklet on smooth paper is inserted into the front panel. No track durations printed on release. There are some deviations in t...”

Salvo

calendar_todaySep 19, 2011United Kingdom

Salvo / ZTT

calendar_todaySep 19, 2011Europe

“This release was released in a multi-disc digipak. Track CD-16 is an extended version of Donna (from Into Battle). DVD contains LPCM 2.0 stereo soundtrack and 6 additional hidden tracks feature very short interview snippets with T. Hor...”

ZTT

calendar_todayMay 10, 1994Japan

“Produced by Art of Noise Made In Japan.”

Island Records / ZTT

calendar_today1984Italy

“Italian edition in orange case and orange cassette. Statue picture sleeve. Made in Italy.”

Island Records / ZTT

calendar_today1984Italy

“Release year labeled like 1984, but probably a later reissue of early 90's. Italian edition in clear case and clear cassette. Statue picture sleeve.”

Island Records / ZTT

calendar_today1984France

“1984 ZTT”

Island Records

calendar_today1984Canada

“The title of track B2 is "Who's Afraid (Of The Art Of Noise)" on the inside of the card, but is "Who's Afraid Of (The Art Of Noise)" on the cassette and the outside of the card.”

Island Records

calendar_today1984United States

“Who's Afraid Of The Art Of Noise is dedicated to Henry Ford. This has been Number 16 in Zang Tuum Tumb's European Incidental Series "Songs From The Heart". Opaque white cassette version made by SR (Specialty Records Corporation).”

Island Records / ZTT

calendar_today1984New Zealand

“Release title given as "Who's Afraid Of The Art Of Noise" on front and spine and "(Who's Afraid Of?) The Art Of Noise" on labels. Tracklisting on inner sleeve incorrectly given as: side one A Time For Fear (Who's Afraid) Beat Box (Dive...”

Island Records

calendar_today1984France

“1984 ZTT Black shell with grid”

Island Records / ZTT

calendar_today1984United States

“Side 1 19:57 Side 2 21:18 Who's Afraid Of The Art Of Noise is dedicated to Henry Ford. This has been Number 16 in Zang Tuum Tumb's European Incidental Series "Songs From The Heart".”

Island Records / ZTT

calendar_today1984Australia

“White cassette shell with blue on-body print. Release title given as "Who's Afraid Of The Art Of Noise" on front and spine and "(Who's Afraid Of?) The Art Of Noise" on labels. Tracklisting on sleeve incorrectly given as: side one A Ti...”

Island Records / Polystar / ZTT

calendar_todaySep 25, 1984Japan

“Japanese cassette edition including two bonus tracks: Moments In Love (Single Version) [A1] and Beat Box (Diversion 10) [B1]. Contains info sheet.”

ZTT

calendar_todayOct 1984United Kingdom

“4 panel J-card inlay printed both sides. Black cassette with grey on-body print. Durations not printed on the release. Later barcoded reissue (Who's Afraid Of The Art Of Noise) differs in the following respects: - the printed tracklist...”

ZTT

calendar_todayOct 1984United Kingdom

“4 panel J-card inlay printed both sides. Grey cassette with red on-body print. Later barcoded reissue (Who's Afraid Of The Art Of Noise) differs in the following respects: - the printed tracklist matches the actual tracklist; - the Is...”

ZTT

calendar_todayOct 1984United Kingdom

“4 panel J-card inlay printed both sides. Grey cassette with red on-body print. Who's Afraid Of The Art Of Noise is similar but has smooth edges to the cassette shell. Later barcoded reissue (Who's Afraid Of The Art Of Noise) differs in...”

ZTT

calendar_todayOct 1984United Kingdom

“4 panel J-card inlay printed both sides. Black cassette with blue paper labels.”

ZTT

calendar_todayOct 22, 1984Germany

Island Records / ZTT

calendar_today1985Spain

“Unique Spanish cassette edition. Texts in spanish.”

Island Records / ZTT

calendar_today1990United States

ZTT

calendar_todayMay 9, 1994Europe

“The music was compiled by The Art Of Noise between February 28th 1983 and April 1st 1984 and first appeared on vinyl in 1984 and on CD in December 1985. This is the 1994 re-release. Typo appears on Cassette and booklet as it states "Mom...”

BMG Russia / ZTT

calendar_today1999Russia

“For sale in Russia and CIS countries only.”

BMG Russia / ZTT

calendar_today2001Ukraine

Audio ART (5)

Poland

Salvo / ZTT

calendar_todaySep 19, 2011Europe

“Released in a trifold digipak with clear trays glued to the right and middle inside panels, a 20-page stapled booklet on smooth paper is inserted into the front panel. No track durations printed on release. There are some deviations in t...”

Salvo

calendar_todaySep 19, 2011United Kingdom

Salvo / ZTT

calendar_todaySep 19, 2011Europe

“This release was released in a multi-disc digipak. Track CD-16 is an extended version of Donna (from Into Battle). DVD contains LPCM 2.0 stereo soundtrack and 6 additional hidden tracks feature very short interview snippets with T. Hor...”