THE TUBES (October 22, 1979) – "Love's A Mystery (I Don't Understand)" b/w "Telecide" Format: 7" Single: Australia
"Love's A Mystery (I Don't Understand)" was released in Australia on October 22, 1979 through A&M Records under catalogue number K7583.
The single paired "Love's A Mystery (I Don't Understand)" with "Telecide". Both recordings were produced by Todd Rundgren and were associated with The Tubes' Remote Control album period.
RECORDING
"Love's A Mystery (I Don't Understand)" was credited to Rundgren, Spooner, Steen, Prince, Welnick, Cotten, Anderson, Waybill and Styles.
"Telecide" was credited to Spooner, Steen, Prince, Welnick, Cotten, Anderson, Waybill and Styles.
Both recordings were produced by Todd Rundgren.
TRACK-BY-TRACK NOTES
• Love's A Mystery (I Don't Understand) — The A-side, with songwriting credited collectively to Todd Rundgren and members of The Tubes. Todd Rundgren also produced the recording.
• Telecide — Issued as the B-side and credited to members of The Tubes. Production was again handled by Todd Rundgren.
RELEASE HISTORY
A&M Records issued the Australian edition on October 22, 1979 as a 7-inch vinyl single.
The release carried catalogue number K7583 and drew its material from the period surrounding Remote Control.
PERSONNEL
Todd Rundgren — songwriter, producer
Spooner — songwriter
Steen — songwriter
Prince — songwriter
Welnick — songwriter
Cotten — songwriter
Anderson — songwriter
Waybill — songwriter
Styles — songwriter
PRODUCTION
Produced by Todd Rundgren
Label: A&M Records
NOTES
Both tracks were produced by Todd Rundgren.
The release information identifies the material as originating from the A&M album Remote Control, catalogue number L36821.
RELEASE VARIANTS TABLE
Artist | Title | Label | Country | Catalogue | Date | Format |
The Tubes | Love's A Mystery (I Don't Understand) / Telecide | A&M | Australia | K7583 | October 22, 1979 | 7" Single |
TRACKLIST TABLE (ALL FORMATS)
Format | Catalogue | Tracklisting |
7" Single | K7583 | A. Love's A Mystery (I Don't Understand) B. Telecide |
SOURCES Discogs, 45 World, Wikipedia, BBC Official Charts.
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