Released 2 September 1983 Label Epic | Genre New wave, synthpop | |
Format 7-inch single, 12-inch single Recorded Advision and SARM Studios, London Length 4:59 (album version)
3:42 (single edit) | ||
"This Is the Day" is a song written by Matt Johnson and originally released as a single by his band The The on 2 September 1983. It reached number 71 in the UK Singles Chart. A version of the song was included on the band's debut album Soul Mining, released in October 1983.
Contents
A re-recorded version of the song, re-titled "That Was the Day", was released as the lead track on the Dis-Infected EP in 1993. The EP reached number 17 in the singles chart.
Track listing
- "This Is the Day" – 3:42
- "Mental Healing Process" – 3:44
- "This Is the Day (Extended Version)" – 5:22
- "I've Been Waitin' for Tomorrow (All of My Life) (Special Mix)" – 7:36
Manic Street Preachers version
In September 2011, "This Is the Day" was covered by the Manic Street Preachers as a single to promote their National Treasures – The Complete Singles compilation album. The CD single was only available as a limited edition with the CD/DVD version of National Treasures on the HMV website.
Track listing
- "This Is the Day" – 3:37
- "We Were Never Told" – 3:20
- "This Is the Day"
- "Rock 'n' Roll Genius"
References
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