On May 10, 1982, “Missing Link” label released “Junkyard”, the third Birthday Party (The) studio album. It was recorded 1981 – 1982, at “A.A.V. Studio 2” in Melbourne and “Matrix Studios” in London, and was produced by Richard Mazda, Tony Cohen and Nick Launay. “Missing Link” was the group’s last full-length studio recording.

Personnel:

• Nick Cave- lead vocals
• Mick Harvey- guitar, percussion, drums, saxophone, bass guitar
• Rowland S. Howard- guitar
• Barry Adamson- bass guitar
• Tracy Pew- bass guitar
• Phil Calvert– drums

Track listing:

1. She’s Hit – Nick Cave, Tracy Pew
2. Dead Joe – Anita Lane, Nick Cave
3. The Dim Locator – Rowland S. Howard
4. Hamlet (Pow Pow Pow) – Nick Cave, Rowland S. Howard
5. Big Jesus Trash Can – Nick Cave, Mick Harvey
6. Kiss Me Black – Anita Lane, Nick Cave
7. “6” Gold Blade – Nick Cave, Mick Harvey
8. Kewpie Doll – Nick Cave, Mick Harvey
9. Junkyard – Nick Cave, Rowland S. Howard