| "The Art of Parties" | ||||
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| Single by Japan | ||||
| B-side | "Life Without Buildings" | |||
| Released | 29 April 1981 | |||
| Format | 7", 12" Vinyl single | |||
| Genre | New wave, Synthpop | |||
| Label | Virgin Records | |||
| Songwriter(s) | David Sylvian | |||
| Producer(s) | John Punter, Japan | |||
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The Art of Parties is a song by the British band Japan.
It was released as a single in April 1981 and reached number 48 on the UK Singles Chart. A re-recorded version was subsequently included as the opening track on the band's album Tin Drum released later in 1981. A live version of the song is included on Japan's 1983 album Oil on Canvas and on the DVD release The Very Best of Japan.