The Tubes: "Sushi Girl" Single (1981)
- The Tubes
- Oct 8, 1981
- 1 min read
A Surreal New Wave Nibble
The Tubes’ “Sushi Girl” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on October 9, 1981, on Capitol Records (catalogue: CL 219). Backed with “Mr. Hate,” this eccentric new wave track, written by the band, was from their sixth album, The Completion Backward Principle. Produced by David Foster, the A-side’s satirical lyrics and quirky melody parodied exotic romance and consumerism.
The single was a UK only release.
Single Overview
Label: Capitol Records – CL 219
Format: Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Single
Country: UK only
Released: 1981
A Sushi Girl 3:26
B Mr. Hate 3:41
Recorded By – Capitol Records, Inc.
Producer – David Foster
Written-By – The Tubes
Have you snagged this Tubes rarity in your vinyl collection? Does “Sushi Girl” tickle your fancy? Share in the comments!
Sources
Discogs: Sushi Girl (1981)
45cat: CL 219 Single
Official Charts Company: The Tubes Singles
AllMusic: The Tubes Discography
Wikipedia: The Completion Backward Principle
Billboard Chart History: The Tubes
YouTube: Sushi Girl Official Video (2008 upload, 1M+ views)
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