On November 26, 1985 “CBS” label released “Species Deceases”, the second Midnight Oil EP. It was recorded in September 1985, at “Paradise Studios” in Darlinghurst, Australia, and was produced by Francois Kevorkian, Peter Garrett, Peter Gifford, Rob Hirst, Jim Mogine and Martin Rotsey. “Species Deceases” was certified 2 x Platinum in Australia by “ARIA”, first time on December 14, 1985, only two weeks after its release.

Personnel:

• Peter Garrett – lead vocals, harmonica, mixing, artwork concept
• Jim Moginie – lead guitar, keyboards, mixing, artwork concept
• Martin Rotsey – lead guitar, mixing, artwork concept
• Peter Gifford – bass guitar, backing vocals, mixing, artwork concept
• Rob Hirst – drums, backing vocals, mixing, artwork concept
• David Price – engineer, mixing
• Tom Colley – assistant
• Philip Ellett – artwork concept

Track listing:

1. Progress – Jim Moginie, Peter Garrett
2. Hercules – Jim Moginie, Peter Garrett, Rob Hirst
3. Blossom and Blood – Rob Hirst, Jim Moginie
4. Pictures – Rob Hirst, Jim Moginie, Peter Garrett, Martin Rotsey, Peter Gifford