Tracklist Hide Credits
| A1 | Theme From Harry's GameProducer, Engineer – Richard DoddWritten-By – Pól Brennan |
2:28 |
| A2 | Closer To Your HeartEngineer – Kevin Maloney, Louis Austin, Martin Pearson, Ron KurzProducer – Steve NyeWritten-By – Ciarán Brennan |
3:28 |
| A3 | Almost Seems (Too Late To Turn)Engineer – Kevin Maloney, Louis Austin, Martin Pearson, Ron KurzProducer – Steve NyeWritten-By – Ciarán Brennan |
4:47 |
| A4 | The HunterDrums, Percussion – Arran AhmunEngineer – David Botirill*, Paul CobboldKeyboards – Ian ParkerProducer, Written-By – Pól BrennanProgrammed By [Keyboards] – Paul RidoutSaxophone – Mel Collins |
4:43 |
| A5 | Lady MarianEngineer – Paul ThomasProducer – Tony ClarkeWritten-By – Ciarán Brennan |
3:20 |
| A6 | SiriusEngineer – Paul Cobbold, Shep LonsdaleGuitar – Robbie BluntKeyboards – Pete Vettese*Producer, Drums – Russ KunkelProducer, Engineer – Greg LadanyiVocals – J.D. Souther*Written-By – Pól Brennan |
5:33 |
| A7 | Coinleach Glas An FhómairKeyboards – James DelaneyProducer, Engineer – Richard Dodd |
5:53 |
| B1 | World Of DifferenceDrums – Arran AhmunEngineer – David Botirill*, Paul CobboldKeyboards – Ian ParkerProducer, Written-By – Ciarán BrennanProgrammed By [Keyboards] – Paul RidoutSaxophone – Mel Collins |
3:55 |
| B2 | In A LifetimeDrums – Paul MoranEngineer – Kevin Maloney, Louis Austin, Martin Pearson, Ron KurzGuitar – Anton Drennan*Keyboards – James DelaneyProducer – Steve NyeSaxophone – Mel CollinsVocals – BonoWritten-By – Ciarán Brennan, Pól Brennan |
3:07 |
| B3 | Robin (The Hooded Man)Drums – Paul MoranEngineer – Paul ThomasKeyboards – James DelaneyProducer – Tony ClarkeWritten-By – Ciarán Brennan |
2:47 |
| B4 | Something To Believe InEngineer – Paul Cobbold, Shep LonsdaleGuitar – Philip DonnellyKeyboards – Jai Winding, Peter John VetteseProducer, Drums – Russ KunkelProducer, Engineer – Greg LadanyiVocals, Piano – Bruce HornsbyWritten-By – Ciarán Brennan |
4:46 |
| B5 | NewgrangeEngineer – Austin InceKeyboards – James DelaneyProducer, Engineer – Richard DoddWritten-By – Ciarán Brennan |
3:57 |
| B6 | Buachaill An EirneEngineer – Kevin MaloneyKeyboards – James DelaneyProducer – Steve Nye |
3:03 |
| B7 | White FoolEngineer – Paul CobboldGuitar – Robbie BluntKeyboards – Peter John VetteseProducer, Engineer, Drums, Percussion – Russ KunkelProducer, Engineer, Lyrics By [Additional] – Greg LadanyiVocals – Steve Perry |
4:38 |
Companies, etc.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – BMG Records (UK) Ltd.
- Copyright (c) – BMG Records (UK) Ltd.
- Published By – Clannad Music Ltd.
- Published By – BMG Music Publishing Ltd.
- Mastered At – Utopia Studios
- Recorded At – Windmill Lane Studios
- Recorded At – Powerplay Studios
- Recorded At – Ridge Farm Studios
- Mixed At – Windmill Lane Studios
- Recorded At – Rockfield Studios
- Recorded At – Real World Studios
- Mixed At – Real World Studios
- Recorded At – Trident Studios
- Recorded At – Livingston Studios
- Mixed At – The Complex
- Recorded At – Nova Sound Studios, London
- Mixed At – Nova Sound Studios, London
- Mixed At – Angel Studios
Credits
- Artwork [Illustration] – David Rooney
- Artwork [The Rind] – M.C. Escher
- Design [Sleeve Design] – Steve Averill
- Mastered By – MS*
- Performer [Clannad] – Ciaran Brennan*, Máire Brennan*, Noel Duggan, Pádraig Duggan*, Pól Brennan
- Photography By [Sleeve, Band] – Tim Jarvis
Notes
This version has the RCA "block letters logo" on the labels. Another version exits with the round RCA logo on the labels - see Pastpresent.Tracks A1 and B6 recorded and mixed at Windmill Lane Studios, Dublin.
Tracks A2, A3 and B2 recorded at Powerplay Studios, Ridge Farm Studios and Windmill Lane Studios, Dublin. Mixed at Windmill Lane Studios.
Tracks A4 and B1 recorded at Rockfield Studios, Wales and Real World Studios, Bath. Mixed at Real World Studios, Bath.
Track A5 recorded at Windmill Lane Studios, Dublin, and Trident Studios, London.
Tracks A6, B4 and B7 recorded at Rockfield Studios, Wales, and Livingston Studios, London. Mixed at The Complex, Los Angeles, U.S.A.
Tracks A7 and B5 recorded and mixed at Nova Studios, London.
Track B3 recorded at Windmill Lane Studios, Dublin and Trident Studios, London. Mixed at Angel Studios, London.
All titles ℗ 1989 BMG Records (UK) Limited.
This compilation ℗ 1989 BMG Records (UK) Limited.
© 1989 BMG Records (UK) Limited.
Made in Germany
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode (Text): 0 035627 407413
- Barcode (String): 035627407413
- Matrix / Runout (Side A, Handwritten, Variant 1 & 2): 020 C - 7158 A-3 UTOPIA·MS.
- Matrix / Runout (Side B, Machine Stamped, Variant 1): C - 7158 B-1 (Handwritten): Ⅱ 020
- Matrix / Runout (Side B, Machine Stamped, Variant 2): C - 7158 B-1 (Handwritten): ⅡI 020
- Rights Society: BIEM / GEMA
- Price Code (D:): SE
- Price Code (F:): RC270
- Price Code (UK): SD
- Label Code: LC 0316
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PD74074 | Clannad | Pastpresent (CD, Comp, Club) | RCA | PD74074 | Canada | 1989 |
| 9912-4-R | Clannad | Pastpresent (Cass, Comp, Cle) | RCA, BMG | 9912-4-R | US | 1989 |
| MG 0972 | Clannad | Pastpresent (Cass, Comp, Unofficial) | MG Records | MG 0972 | Poland | 1992 |
| PL74074, RCA (D) 1109 | Clannad | Pastpresent (LP, Comp) | BMG, RCA | PL74074, RCA (D) 1109 | South Africa | 1989 |
| 74321 28981 2 | Clannad | Pastpresent (CD, Comp) | RCA, BMG | 74321 28981 2 | Europe | Unknown |
Tracklist Hide Credits
| 1 | Theme From Harry's Game | 2:28 |
| 2 | Closer To Your Heart | 3:28 |
| 3 | Almost Seems (Too Late To Turn) | 4:47 |
| 4 | The HunterDrums, Percussion – Jahmun Arran*Keyboards – Ian Parker |
4:43 |
| 5 | Lady MarianEngineer – David Bottrill, Paul CobboldProducer – Tony Clarke |
3:20 |
| 6 | Sirius | 5:33 |
| 7 | Coinleach Glas An Fhómhair | 5:53 |
| 8 | Second NatureGuitar – Robbie BluntUilleann Pipes – Tom Keane*Vocals, Piano, Accordion – Bruce Hornsby |
3:20 |
| 9 | World Of DifferenceDrums – Jahmun Arran*Keyboards – Ian Parker |
3:55 |
| 10 | In A LifetimeVocals – Bono |
3:07 |
| 11 | Robin (The Hooded Man)Producer – Tony Clarke |
2:47 |
| 12 | Something To Believe InGuitar – Philip DonnellyKeyboards – Jai WindingVocals, Piano – Bruce Hornsby |
4:46 |
| 13 | Newgrange | 3:57 |
| 14 | Buachaill An Eirne | 3:03 |
| 15 | White FoolGuitar – Robbie BluntVocals – Steve Perry |
4:38 |
| 16 | Stepping StoneGuitar – Philip Donnelly |
3:53 |
Companies, etc.
- Manufactured By – BMG Victor Inc.
Credits
- Drums – Paul Moran (tracks: 2, 3, 10, 11)
- Engineer – Kevin Maloney (tracks: 2, 3, 10, 14), Louis Austin (tracks: 2, 3, 10), Martin Pearson (tracks: 2, 3, 10), Ron Kurz (tracks: 2, 3, 10)
- Guitar – Anto Drennan* (tracks: 2, 3, 10)
- Illustration – David Rooney
- Keyboards – James Delaney (tracks: 2, 3, 7, 10, 11, 13, 14), Peter John Vettese (tracks: 6, 8, 12, 15, 16)
- Performer – Ciaran Brennan*, Máire Brennan*, Noel Duggan, Pádraig Duggan*, Pól Brennan
- Photography By [Band] – Tim Jarvis
- Photography By [Video] – Nigel Grierson
- Producer – Ciarán Brennan, Greg Ladanyi (tracks: 6, 8, 12, 15, 16), Pól Brennan (tracks: 4, 9), Richard Dodd (tracks: 1, 7, 13), Russ Kunkel (tracks: 6, 8, 12, 15, 16), Steve Nye (tracks: 2, 3, 10, 14)
- Saxophone – Mel Collins (tracks: 4, 8 to 10)
- Sleeve – Steve Averill
Notes
Made In Japan.Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode: 4 988017 014240
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PL74074 | Clannad | Pastpresent (LP, Comp) | RCA, BMG | PL74074 | UK & Europe | 1989 |
| PD74074 | Clannad | Pastpresent (CD, Comp, Club) | RCA | PD74074 | Canada | 1989 |
| 9912-4-R | Clannad | Pastpresent (Cass, Comp, Cle) | RCA, BMG | 9912-4-R | US | 1989 |
| MG 0972 | Clannad | Pastpresent (Cass, Comp, Unofficial) | MG Records | MG 0972 | Poland | 1992 |
| PL74074, RCA (D) 1109 | Clannad | Pastpresent (LP, Comp) | BMG, RCA | PL74074, RCA (D) 1109 | South Africa | 1989 |

