Variations on a Theme (David Thomas album)

Variations on a Theme is the second studio album by experimental singer-songwriter David Thomas, released in May 1983 by Rough Trade Records. Like its predecessor The Sound of the Sand, Variations on a Theme features prominent guitar work from Richard Thompson. In 1997, the album was remastered by Paul Hamann and David Thomas for its inclusion in the Monster anthology box set. It was the only album in the set to be remixed, and its running order was changed.

Personnel
Adapted from the Variations on a Theme liner notes.


 * The Pedestrians
 * Anton Fier – drums
 * Paul Hamann – bass guitar, engineering
 * Jim Jones – guitar
 * Jack Monck – guitar
 * David Thomas – lead vocals
 * Richard Thompson – guitar


 * Additional musicians
 * Lindsay Cooper – bassoon (A5, B3, B4)
 * Chris Cutler – drums (A5, B3, B4)
 * Production and additional personnel
 * Ken Hamann – engineering
 * Adam Kidron – engineering (A5, B3, B4)
 * Mary Thomas – cover art, illustrations
 * Robert Vogel – engineering