Mask of Smiles | ||||
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Released | 26 July 1985 | |||
Recorded | 1984–1985 | |||
Studio | Clinton Recording Studio, New York | |||
Genre | Rock, pop | |||
Label | EMI | |||
Producer | John Waite, Stephen Galfas | |||
John Waite chronology | ||||
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AllMusic | [1] |
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