On January 28, 1980, “Virgin” label released “Terminal Jive”, the ninth Sparks album. It was recorded in 1979, and was produced by Giorgio Moroder and Harold Faltermeyer.

Personnel:

• Russell Mael- vocals
• Ron Mael- keyboards
• G. Snuffy Walden- guitar
• Richie Zito- bass guitar
• Harold Faltermeyer- keyboards
• Keith Forsey- drums
• Laurie Forsey – backing vocals
• Brian Reeves, Dennis Drake – engineer
• Gered Mankowitz- photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Ron Mael and Russell Mael, except where noted.

1. When I’m With You
2. Just Because You Love Me
3. Rock ’n’ Roll People in a Disco World
4. When I’m With You
5. Young Girls
6. Noisy Boys – Harold Faltemeyer, Keith Forsey, Ron Mael, Russell Mael
7. Stereo – Giorgio Moroder, Ron Mael, Russell Mael
8. The Greatest Show on Earth – Giorgio Moroder, Harold Faltemeyer, Ron Mael, Russell Mael