The Abominable Showman is the fourth solo album by British singer-songwriter Nick Lowe, released in 1983. The album was out of print for two decades until being reissued on CD and vinyl by Yep Roc Records on 14 July 2017. The reissue contained three bonus tracks. Track listing Note: The packaging of the YepRoc reissue omits mention of "Pet You and Hold You" as a bonus track. Personnel Nick Lowe – bass, guitar, lead vocals James Eller – bass Bobby Irwin – drums, backing vocals Paul Carrack – keyboards, backing vocals, duet vocals on "Wish You Were Here" Martin Belmont – guitar Other credits Robert Kirby – string arrangements Carlene Carter and Simon Climie – harmonies and harmonics on "Time Wounds All Heels" Pete Marsh – backing vocals on "Paid The Price" and "Tanque-Rae" George Rains – The Abominable Showman Keith Morris – photography Production The album was recorded at Rockfield Studios, Wales and Ampro Studio, London. Producer – Roger Bechirian with Nick Lowe Engineers – Roger Bechirian, Paul Cobbold and Paul Bass Singles Three songs off this album were released as singles: "Raging Eyes" / "Tanque-Rae" ("Raging Eyes" was recorded in October 1981) "Cool Reaction" (Promo only) "Wish You Were Here" / "How Do You Talk To An Angel" Notes External links 1983 albums Nick Lowe albums Albums arranged by Robert Kirby Albums produced by Nick Lowe Albums produced by Roger Bechirian F-Beat Records albums Columbia Records albums Albums recorded at Rockfield Studios