| 1 | Town With No CheerBagpipes – Anthony Clark StewartPerformer [Vocal Harmonium], Synthesizer, Bells [Freedom Bell] – Tom WaitsProgrammed By [Synthesizer Program] – Clark Spangler | 4:28 |
| 2 | Down, Down, DownOrgan – Eric BikalesTambourine, Snare – Victor Feldman | 2:16 |
| 3 | Dave The ButcherDrums [Bass Boo Bams] – Victor FeldmanOrgan [Hammond B-3] – Tom Waits | 2:21 |
| 4 | Soldier's Things | 3:23 |
| 5 | 16 Shells From A Thirty-Ought-SixPercussion [Bell Plate], Snare, Drum [Bracke Drum] – Victor FeldmanTrombone – Joe Romano | 4:33 |
| 6 | RainbirdsGlass Harmonica – Francis Thumm, Richard Gibbs, Stephen Taylor Arvizu HodgesPiano – Tom Waits | 3:15 |
| 7 | Just Another Sucker On The VineHarmonium – Tom WaitsTrumpet – Joe Romano | 1:47 |
| 8 | Frank's Wild YearsOrgan [Hammond] – Ronnie Barron | 1:54 |
| 9 | Johnsburg, IllinoisBass – Greg CohenPiano – Tom Waits | 1:34 |
| 10 | SwordfishtromboneElectric Bass – Larry TaylorMarimba, Congas, Bass Drum, Drum [Dabuki Drum] – Victor Feldman | 3:08 |
| 11 | In The NeighborhoodBaritone Horn – Randy AldcroftCymbal, Drum [Parade Drum] – Stephen Taylor Arvizu HodgesOrgan [Hammond B-3], Bells, Snare [Snaredrum] – Victor FeldmanTrombone – Bill Reichenback, Dick (Slyde) Hyde | 3:07 |
| 12 | Shore LeaveGuitar Banjo – Fred TackettMarimba, Marimba [Bass], Shaker, Bass Drum [With Rice] – Victor FeldmanPercussion [Chair] – Tom WaitsPercussion [Metal Aunglongs] – Francis ThummTrombone – Randy Aldcroft | 4:18 |
| 13 | Gin Soaked Boy | 2:24 |
| 14 | UndergroundBaritone Horn – Randy AldcroftMarimba [Bass] – Victor Feldman | 2:01 |
| 15 | Trouble's BraidsBass Drum [Parade] – Stephen Taylor Arvizu HodgesTalking Drum [African] – Victor Feldman | 1:18 |
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
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| 90095-1 | Tom Waits | Swordfishtrombones (LP, Album) | Island Records | 90095-1 | US | 1983 |
| 842 469-4 | Tom Waits | Swordfishtrombones (Cass, Album) | Island Records | 842 469-4 | France | 1983 |
| 255774, 255 774 | Tom Waits | Swordfishtrombones (CD, Album, RP) | Island Records, Island Records | 255774, 255 774 | Europe | Unknown |
| 842 469-2, IMCD 48 | Tom Waits | Swordfishtrombones (CD, Album, RE) | Island Records, Island Masters | 842 469-2, IMCD 48 | UK & Europe | Unknown |
| ILPS 9762 | Tom Waits | Swordfishtrombones (LP, Album) | Island Records | ILPS 9762 | UK | 1983 |
All songs recorded at Sunset Sound in August 1982, except track 3, which was recorded at Leeds Instrument Rental. Mastered at Kendun Recorders. Originally released in 1983.
"Dedicated to my wife, Kathleen".
℗ 1983 Ariola Eurodisc GmbH. © 1983 Island Records Ltd.
Made in Germany/Fabriqué en Allemagne.
Released in a standard jewel case with eight page booklet.
Release without SID codesAll songs recorded at Sunset Sound in August 1982, except track 3, recorded at Leeds Instrument Rental.
Mastered at Kendun Recorders.
Originally released in 1983.
"Dedicated to my wife, Kathleen Brennan."
"Made in France by PMDC" text on CD.
First two catalog numbers are printed on the cover spine; catalog number 3 appears on the back of the booklet, variant 4 on the CD.