The Best of The Art of Noise
The Best of the Art of Noise is the name of a series of compilation albums with songs by the British synthpop band The Art of Noise. The first version was released on the China Records label in November 1988. "The Best of the Art of Noise" was released with at least ten different track listing variations from 1988 to 1997. The first version was on LP format and contained 7" single mixes, while the corresponding compact disc release that year contained the extended or 12" single remixes of all of the tracks . However, LP releases in territories such as Korea and Argentina featured a combination of both track listings. A Japanese CD version from 1991 was identical to the standard CD but contained two more mixes of "Kiss" as bonus tracks. In 1992, China Records reissued "The Best of" and added "Yebo," "Instruments of Darkness" and "Robinson Crusoe," while omitting the three tracks that were licensed from ZTT Records and included on the 1988 release: "Beatbox," "Moments in Love" and "Close (To the Edit)." Once again, a number of different variations were issued. The United Kingdom and Holland issued a double disc  limited edition version with both the standard disc of 7" mixes and a second disc of extended and 12" remixes. The compilation has also been issued with two different color variations on the cover. All editions prior to 1992 were issued with a blue cover, while most editions afterward had a pink cover. The German and Australian editions as well as the UK/Holland limited edition two disc set all retained the blue cover. Track listing. 1988 LP Version (Blue Cover). "Art Works 7"" 1988 Cassette Version (Blue Cover). "Art Works" 1988 CD Version (Blue Cover). "Art Works 12"" 1992  CD Version (Pink Cover). "Art Works" 1992 Limited Edition 2 CD Version (Blue & Pink Covers). "Disc One: The 7" Versions" "Disc Two: The 12" Mixes"