Tracklist
| 1 | In A Big Country | 4:24 |
| 2 | Inwards | 4:35 |
| 3 | Chance | 4:25 |
| 4 | 1000 Stars | 3:52 |
| 5 | The Storm | 6:21 |
| 6 | Harvest Home | 4:19 |
| 7 | Lost Patrol | 4:51 |
| 8 | Close Action | 4:15 |
| 9 | Fields Of Fire | 3:32 |
| 10 | Porrohman | 7:51 |
| 11 | In A Big Country (Extended Version) | |
| 12 | Fields Of Fire (Extended Version) | |
| 13 | Chance (Extended Version) | |
| 14 | The Crossing |
Credits
- Backing Vocals – Christine Beveridge
- Bass, Vocals – Tony Butler
- Drums, Percussion, Vocals – Mark Brzezicki
- Engineer – Will Gosling
- Engineer [Assistant] – Mike Nocito, Steve Chase*
- Guitar, Guitar [E-bow], Vocals – Bruce Watson
- Photography By – Paul Cox
- Producer – Big Country (tracks: 14), Steve Lillywhite (tracks: 1-13)
- Vocals, Guitar, Guitar [E-bow] – Stuart Adamson
Notes
1991 Japanese reissue of the original 1983 release, includes four bonus tracks which are different to the later remastered version.Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode: 4988011348525
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MERS 27, 812 870-1 | Big Country | The Crossing (LP, Album, Blu) | Mercury, Mercury | MERS 27, 812 870-1 | Ireland | 1983 |
| 812 870-1 | Big Country | The Crossing (LP, Album, Blu) | Mercury | 812 870-1 | Israel | 1983 |
| 812 870-1 | Big Country | The Crossing (LP, Album) | Mercury | 812 870-1 | Italy | 1983 |
| MERH 27, 812 870-1 | Big Country | The Crossing (LP, Album, Gre) | Mercury, Mercury | MERH 27, 812 870-1 | UK | 1983 |
| 25PP-99 | Big Country | The Crossing (LP, Album, Promo) | Mercury | 25PP-99 | Japan | 1983 |
Tracklist
| A1 | In A Big Country | 4:42 |
| A2 | Inwards | 4:34 |
| A3 | Chance | 4:27 |
| A4 | 1000 Stars | 3:53 |
| A5 | The Storm | 6:20 |
| B1 | Harvest Home | 4:20 |
| B2 | Lost Patrol | 4:50 |
| B3 | Close Action | 4:16 |
| B4 | Fields Of Fire | 3:32 |
| B5 | Porrohman | 7:45 |
Companies, etc.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Phonogram Ltd. (London)
- Copyright (c) – Phonogram Ltd. (London)
- Recorded At – The Manor
- Recorded At – RAK Studios
Credits
- Bass Guitar, Vocals – Tony Butler
- Drums, Percussion, Vocals – Mark Brzezicki
- Engineer – Will Gosling
- Engineer [Assistant] – Mike Nocito, Steve "Barney" Chase
- Guitar, Vocals, E-Bow – Bruce Watson
- Producer – Steve Lillywhite
- Vocals [Additional] – Christine Beveridge
- Vocals, Guitar, E-Bow, Piano – Stuart Adamson
- Written-By – Big Country (tracks: A1 to B5)
Notes
Recorded at The Manor and RAK Studios, May 1983.Has an embossed, matt textured cover.
There is also a Big Country - The Crossing release with embossed smooth and glossy cover.
Made in Holland.
© 1983 Phonogram Ltd
℗ 1983 Phonogram Ltd
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Rights Society: STEMRA
- Matrix / Runout (Side A): 812 870 1 1V1 (P 1983 670 04 15
- Matrix / Runout (Side B): 812 870 1 2V1 670 14 04
- Matrix / Runout (Side A, Variant 2): 812 870 1Y2 ℗ 1983 670 04 1314
- Matrix / Runout (Side B, Variant 2): 812 870 1 2Y2 ℗ 1983 670 04 134
- Matrix / Runout (Side A, Variant 3): 812 870 1 1Y2 ℗ 1983 670 04 133(183?)
- Matrix / Runout (Side B, Variant 3): 812 870 1 2Y2 ℗ 1983 670 04 133(183?)
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MERS 27, 812 870-1 | Big Country | The Crossing (LP, Album, Blu) | Mercury, Mercury | MERS 27, 812 870-1 | Ireland | 1983 |
| 812 870-1 | Big Country | The Crossing (LP, Album, Blu) | Mercury | 812 870-1 | Israel | 1983 |
| 812 870-1 | Big Country | The Crossing (LP, Album) | Mercury | 812 870-1 | Italy | 1983 |
| MERH 27, 812 870-1 | Big Country | The Crossing (LP, Album, Gre) | Mercury, Mercury | MERH 27, 812 870-1 | UK | 1983 |
| 25PP-99 | Big Country | The Crossing (LP, Album, Promo) | Mercury | 25PP-99 | Japan | 1983 |
Tracklist
| 1 | In A Big Country | 4:42 |
| 2 | Inwards | 4:35 |
| 3 | Chance | 4:27 |
| 4 | 1000 Stars | 3:53 |
| 5 | The Storm | 6:21 |
| 6 | Harvest Home | 4:20 |
| 7 | Lost Patrol | 4:57 |
| 8 | Close Action | 4:16 |
| 9 | Fields Of Fire | 3:32 |
| 10 | Porrohman | 7:53 |
Companies, etc.
- Copyright (c) – Phonogram Ltd.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Phonogram Ltd.
Credits
- Artwork [Sleeve] – J. B. & Q. Branch
- Bass, Vocals – Tony Butler
- Composed By – Big Country
- Drums, Percussion, Vocals – Mark Brzezicki
- Engineer – Will Gosling
- Engineer [Assisted By] – Mike Nocito, Steve Chase*
- Guitar, Guitar [E-bow], Vocals – Bruce Watson
- Photography By – Paul Cox
- Producer – Steve Lillywhite
- Vocals [Additional] – Christine Beveridge
- Vocals, Guitar, Guitar [E-bow], Piano – Stuart Adamson
Notes
℗ 1983 Phonogram Ltd© 1983 Phonogram Ltd
Mercury Music Entertainment Co. Ltd A Polygram Company
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MERS 27, 812 870-1 | Big Country | The Crossing (LP, Album, Blu) | Mercury, Mercury | MERS 27, 812 870-1 | Ireland | 1983 |
| 812 870-1 | Big Country | The Crossing (LP, Album, Blu) | Mercury | 812 870-1 | Israel | 1983 |
| 812 870-1 | Big Country | The Crossing (LP, Album) | Mercury | 812 870-1 | Italy | 1983 |
| MERH 27, 812 870-1 | Big Country | The Crossing (LP, Album, Gre) | Mercury, Mercury | MERH 27, 812 870-1 | UK | 1983 |
| 25PP-99 | Big Country | The Crossing (LP, Album, Promo) | Mercury | 25PP-99 | Japan | 1983 |
