Singer: The Stranglers
Title: Always The Sun
Label: Epic ‎– SOLAR D1, Epic ‎– 650055-7, Epic ‎– SOLAR 1
Type: 2 x Vinyl, 7", Single, Limited Edition
Country: UK
Date of released: 1986
Category: Rock
Style: Pop Rock, New Wave
Size MP3 zip: 1652 mb
Size FLAC zip: 1631 mb
Rating: 4.0✭
Format: MP3 MPC MP2 WMA VOX DXD MP2 WMA FLAC

Tracklist Hide Credits

A	Always The Sun Producer – The StranglersProducer, Engineer – Mike Kemp
B	Norman Normal Producer – Laurie Latham
C	Nice In Nice Producer – Mike Kemp, The StranglersRemix – Ted Hayton
D	Since You Went Away Producer – Mike Kemp, The Stranglers

Companies, etc.

• Phonographic Copyright (p) – CBS Records
• Copyright (c) – CBS Records
• Published By – Plugshaft Ltd.
• Published By – Plumbshaft Ltd.
• Published By – CBS Songs Ltd.
• Designed At – Graphyk
• Distributed By – CBS Records
• Distributed By – CBS Disques S.A.

Credits

• Graphics [On ' Always The Sun '] – Jean-Luke Epstein*
• Mastered By – Timtom* (tracks: A), TY* (tracks: B)
• Written-By – The Stranglers

Notes

This limited release comprised of a free 7" of 'Nice In Nice', their previous single, bundled-in with 'Always The Sun'. The sticker on the plastic seal lists the release as 'SOLAR D1', whereas the vinyl, label, and sleeve have it noted simply as 'SOLAR 1'; as per the standard issue. The same is the case with the freebie 'Nice In Nice', which is identical in every way to the edition of a few months earlier.

[A, B, C, & D] Standard Epic black, blue, and white on light gray, paper labels.

Label Notes:
Made In England
Original sound recording made by CBS Records
[A, C & D] CBS Songs Ltd. / Plumbshaft Ltd.
[B] CBS Songs Ltd. / Plugshaft Ltd.

Sleeve Notes:
Lyrics reproduced by permission: Plumbshaft / CBS Songs
Distribution: CBS Records / CBS Disques S.A.
For further details of rare Stranglers recordings, publications, Strangled magazine, information and full range of official merchandise, please write to: SIS (Stranglers Information Service), 77 London Road, Kingston-upon-Thames, Surrey KT2 6ND
[C & D] Arresting layout by J.L. and the local Lubyanka.
℗ 1986 CBS Records.
© 1986 CBS Records.

Other Release Notes:
The lyrics to the A-Sides are reproduced on the rear of each cover.
On sides A, and B run-outs there is an EPIC standard number, 650130, but this has been crossed-out and replaced.
Sides C & D have no barcode

Barcode and Other Identifiers

• Barcode (Cover for sides A & B): 5 099765 013078
• Label Code: LC 0199
• Matrix / Runout (A-Side run-out etching): SOLAR 1 A1 TIMTOM+J.J.
• Matrix / Runout (B-Side run-out etching): SOLAR 1 B1 TY
• Matrix / Runout (C-Side run-out etching): 650055-7 A1 A 20
• Matrix / Runout (D-Side run-out etching): 650055-7 B1 D 21
• Distribution Code: CB 111
• Rights Society: MCPS / BIEM

Other versions

Category	Artist	Title (Format)	Label	Category	Country	Year
EPC 650130 7, 650130 7	The Stranglers	Always The Sun ‎(7", Single)	Epic, Epic	EPC 650130 7, 650130 7	Europe	1986
OLD GOLD-064-MX	The Stranglers	Always The Sun ‎(12")	Old Gold	OLD GOLD-064-MX	Spain	1997
ES 12201	The Stranglers	Always The Sun ‎(12", Single, Promo)	Epic	ES 12201	Australia	1986
none	The Stranglers	Always The Sun ‎(Lathe, 12", S/Sided, Pic, Unofficial)	Not On Label (The Stranglers)	none	Unknown
SOLAR T1	The Stranglers	Always The Sun ‎(12")	Epic	SOLAR T1	UK	1986

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