Error in the System is the English-language debut album by German singer-songwriter Peter Schilling, and is the counterpart to the German-language album Fehler im System, released through Elektra Records on 24 March 1983. The English and German versions have been combined and sold as a single box set in several parts of the world. "Error in the System's German Amazon Page". Amazon.de. Retrieved on January 27, 2011."Error in the System's Amazon Page". Amazon.com. Retrieved on January 27, 2011."Error in the System's British Amazon Page". Amazon.co.uk. Retrieved on January 27, 2011.
Singles The English version contains the song "Major Tom (Coming Home)", which reached the top 15 in New Zealand "Peter Schilling-Major Tom". Ultratop.be. Retrieved on January 27, 2011. and the US,Whitburn, Joel (2007). Top Pop Singles 1955-2006, Record Research. . and the top 50 in the UK.British Hit Singles & Albums, 18th Edition (2005). Guinness World Records Limited. . The German version includes the songs "Major Tom (Völlig losgelöst)", which reached number one in Germany, Austria and SwitzerlandMajor Tom in Offizielle Deutsche ChartsMajor Tom in den österreichischen ChartsMajor Tom in der Schweizer Hitparade and number two on the Dutch Top 40,Top 40 Hit dossier 1956-2001 as well as "Die Wüste lebt". Because "Major Tom (Coming Home)" was his one and only entry into the top 40 on the US charts, he is generally considered a one-hit wonder in that country.
Track listings Error in the System
Fehler im System
Personnel Musicians Peter Schilling – all vocals Armin Sabol – guitars (all tracks), additional bass (on "Stille Nacht, Heilige Nacht") Rolf Kersting – bass (all tracks except "Major Tom") Gunther Gebauer – bass (on "Major Tom") Frank Hieber – keyboards (all tracks except "Major Tom") Gonzo Bishop – keyboards (on "Major Tom") Dicky Tarrach – drums, percussion (all tracks except "The Noah Plan" and "Major Tom") Mickie Stickdorn – drums, percussion (on "The Noah Plan") Curt Cress – drums, percussion (on "Major Tom")
Production Produced by Peter Schilling and Armin Sabol Recorded and engineered by Frank Reinke, Geoff Peacy, Lars Hidde, Manfred Lohse, Peter Schilling and Peter Schmidt Track 5 mixed by Holger J. Magnussen; all other tracks mixed by Frank Reinke Art direction – Bob Defrin Front cover photo – Gesine Petter Back cover photo – Job Crogier
Charts + Chart performance for Fehler im System Chart (1983) Peakposition
Certifications
References
External links Error in the System
Fehler im System