Tracklist Hide Credits
| 1 | Reuters |
| 2 | Field Day For The Sundays |
| 3 | Three Girl Rhumba |
| 4 | Ex Lion Tamer |
| 5 | Lowdown |
| 6 | Start To Move |
| 7 | Brazil |
| 8 | It's So Obvious |
| 9 | Surgeon's Girl |
| 10 | Pink Flag |
| 11 | The Commercial |
| 12 | Straight Line |
| 13 | 106 Beats That |
| 14 | Mr. Suit |
| 15 | StrangeFlute – Kate Lukas |
| 16 | Fragile |
| 17 | MannequinBacking Vocals – Dave Oberlé |
| 18 | Different To MeComposed By – Annette Green |
| 19 | Champs |
| 20 | Feeling Called Love |
| 21 | 1 2 X U |
Companies, etc.
- Copyright (c) – EMI Records Ltd.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – EMI Records Ltd.
- Pressed By – www.mediamotion.com
Notes
LP originally released in 1977.Jewel case version with transparent tray.
Digital Remaster ℗ 2006 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by EMI Records Ltd.
© 2006 EMI Records Ltd.
Copy Controlled
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode: 094634954327
- Label Code: LC 0542
- Matrix / Runout: 010101 [Mediamotion Logo] WWW.MEDIAMOTION.COM 3495432 @ 1
- Mastering SID Code: IFPI LW 03
- Mould SID Code: ifpi AAH95
- Rights Society: bel BIEM
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHSP 4076, 0C 062-06 564, SHSP 4076(I) | Wire | Pink Flag (LP, Album, Gre) | Harvest, Harvest, Harvest | SHSP 4076, 0C 062-06 564, SHSP 4076(I) | UK | 1977 |
| 07243 473198 2 2 | Wire | Pink Flag (CD, Album, RE, RM) | Parlophone | 07243 473198 2 2 | UK & Europe | Unknown |
| 4M508 | Wire | Pink Flag (LP, Album, RE) | 4 Men With Beards | 4M508 | US | 2006 |
| CD HAR 1 | Wire | Pink Flag (CD, Album, RE) | Harvest | CD HAR 1 | UK | 1987 |
| TC-SHSP 4076, OC 262-06 564 | Wire | Pink Flag (Cass, Album) | Harvest, Harvest | TC-SHSP 4076, OC 262-06 564 | UK | 1977 |
Tracklist Hide Credits
| Original Album | ||
| 1-1 | ReutersLyrics By [Text] – Lewis*Performer [Performed By], Bass, Backing Vocals – Lewis*Performer [Performed By], Drums – Robert GreyPerformer [Performed By], Electric Guitar [Electric Guitars] – BC Gilbert*Performer [Performed By], Lead Vocals [Lead Vocal], Backing Vocals – Colin NewmanPerformer [Performed By], Piano, Backing Vocals – Mike ThorneSongwriter [Song] – Colin Newman |
3:03 |
| 1-2 | Field Day For The SundaysLyrics By [Text] – Lewis*Performer [Performed By], Bass – Lewis*Performer [Performed By], Drums – Robert GreyPerformer [Performed By], Electric Guitar [Electric Guitars] – BC Gilbert*Performer [Performed By], Lead Vocals [Lead Vocal] – Colin NewmanSongwriter [Song] – Colin Newman |
0:28 |
| 1-3 | Three Girl RhumbaLyrics By [Text] – Colin NewmanPerformer [Performed By], Bass – Lewis*Performer [Performed By], Drums – Robert GreyPerformer [Performed By], Electric Guitar [Electric Guitars] – BC Gilbert*Performer [Performed By], Lead Vocals [Lead Vocal], Backing Vocals – Colin NewmanSongwriter [Song] – Colin Newman |
1:23 |
| 1-4 | Ex Lion TamerLyrics By [Text] – Lewis*Performer [Performed By], Bass, Backing Vocals – Lewis*Performer [Performed By], Drums – Robert GreyPerformer [Performed By], Electric Guitar [Electric Guitars] – BC Gilbert*Performer [Performed By], Lead Vocals [Lead Vocal], Electric Guitar [Electric Guitars], Backing Vocals – Colin NewmanSongwriter [Song] – Colin Newman |
2:19 |
| 1-5 | LowdownLyrics By [Text] – Lewis*Performer [Performed By], Bass, Backing Vocals – Lewis*Performer [Performed By], Drums – Robert GreyPerformer [Performed By], Electric Guitar [Electric Guitars] – BC Gilbert*Performer [Performed By], Lead Vocals [Lead Vocal], Electric Guitar [Electric Guitars], Backing Vocals – Colin NewmanSongwriter [Song] – Colin Newman |
2:26 |
| 1-6 | Start To MoveLyrics By [Text] – Lewis*Performer [Performed By], Bass – Lewis*Performer [Performed By], Drums – Robert GreyPerformer [Performed By], Electric Guitar [Electric Guitars] – BC Gilbert*Performer [Performed By], Lead Vocals [Lead Vocal], Backing Vocals – Colin NewmanSongwriter [Song] – Colin Newman |
1:13 |
| 1-7 | BrazilLyrics By [Text] – Lewis*Performer [Performed By], Bass – Lewis*Performer [Performed By], Drums – Robert GreyPerformer [Performed By], Electric Guitar [Electric Guitars] – BC Gilbert*Performer [Performed By], Lead Vocals [Lead Vocal], Backing Vocals, Maracas [Imaginary Maracas] – Colin NewmanSongwriter [Song] – Colin Newman |
0:41 |
| 1-8 | It's So ObviousLyrics By [Text] – Lewis*Performer [Performed By], Bass – Lewis*Performer [Performed By], Drums – Robert GreyPerformer [Performed By], Electric Guitar [Electric Guitars] – BC Gilbert*Performer [Performed By], Lead Vocals [Lead Vocal], Backing Vocals – Colin NewmanSongwriter [Song] – Colin Newman |
0:53 |
| 1-9 | Surgeon's GirlLyrics By [Text] – Colin NewmanPerformer [Performed By], Bass, Backing Vocals – Lewis*Performer [Performed By], Drums, Tom Tom [Overdubbed Tom Toms] – Robert GreyPerformer [Performed By], Electric Guitar [Electric Guitars] – BC Gilbert*Performer [Performed By], Lead Vocals [Lead Vocal], Backing Vocals – Colin NewmanSongwriter [Song] – Colin Newman |
1:17 |
| 1-10 | Pink FlagLyrics By [Text] – Lewis*Performer [Performed By], Bass, Backing Vocals – Lewis*Performer [Performed By], Drums – Robert GreyPerformer [Performed By], Electric Guitar [Electric Guitars] – BC Gilbert*Performer [Performed By], Lead Vocals [Lead Vocal], Backing Vocals – Colin NewmanSongwriter [Song] – Colin Newman |
3:45 |
| 1-11 | The CommercialPerformer [Performed By], Bass, Backing Vocals – Lewis*Performer [Performed By], Drums – Robert GreyPerformer [Performed By], Electric Guitar [Electric Guitars] – BC Gilbert*Songwriter [Song] – Lewis* |
0:49 |
| 1-12 | Straight LineLyrics By [Text] – BC Gilbert*Performer [Performed By], Bass – Lewis*Performer [Performed By], Drums – Robert GreyPerformer [Performed By], Electric Guitar [Electric Guitars] – BC Gilbert*Performer [Performed By], Lead Vocals [Lead Vocal], Backing Vocals – Colin NewmanSongwriter [Song] – BC Gilbert*, Colin Newman |
0:44 |
| 1-13 | 106 Beats ThatLyrics By [Text] – Lewis*Performer [Performed By], Bass, Backing Vocals – Lewis*Performer [Performed By], Drums – Robert GreyPerformer [Performed By], Electric Guitar [Electric Guitars] – BC Gilbert*Performer [Performed By], Lead Vocals [Lead Vocal], Electric Guitar [Electric Guitars], Backing Vocals – Colin NewmanSongwriter [Song] – Colin Newman |
1:12 |
| 1-14 | Mr. SuitLyrics By [Text] – Colin NewmanPerformer [Performed By], Backing Vocals – Mike ThornePerformer [Performed By], Bass, Backing Vocals – Lewis*Performer [Performed By], Drums – Robert GreyPerformer [Performed By], Electric Guitar [Electric Guitars] – BC Gilbert*Performer [Performed By], Lead Vocals [Lead Vocal], Backing Vocals – Colin NewmanSongwriter [Song] – Colin Newman |
1:25 |
| 1-15 | StrangeLyrics By [Text] – BC Gilbert*Performer [Performed By], Arranged By [Flute Arrangement], Sounds [Staicase] – Mike ThornePerformer [Performed By], Bass – Lewis*Performer [Performed By], Drums – Robert GreyPerformer [Performed By], Electric Guitar [Electric Guitars] – BC Gilbert*Performer [Performed By], Flute [Flutes] – Kate Lucas*Performer [Performed By], Lead Vocals [Lead Vocal] – Colin NewmanSongwriter [Song] – BC Gilbert*, Colin Newman |
3:59 |
| 1-16 | FragileLyrics By [Text] – Lewis*Performer [Performed By], Bass – Lewis*Performer [Performed By], Drums – Robert GreyPerformer [Performed By], Lead Vocals [Lead Vocal], Electric Guitar [Electric Guitars], Backing Vocals – Colin NewmanSongwriter [Song] – Colin Newman |
1:18 |
| 1-17 | MannequinLyrics By [Text] – Lewis*Performer [Performed By], Bass, Backing Vocals – Lewis*Performer [Performed By], Drums – Robert GreyPerformer [Performed By], Electric Guitar [Electric Guitars] – BC Gilbert*Performer [Performed By], Lead Vocals [Lead Vocal], Backing Vocals – Colin NewmanPerformer [Performed By], Vocals [Oohs] – Dave Oberle*Songwriter [Song] – Colin Newman |
2:37 |
| 1-18 | Different To MeLyrics By [Text] – Annette GreenPerformer [Performed By], Bass, Performer [Mackerel] – Lewis*Performer [Performed By], Drums – Robert GreyPerformer [Performed By], Electric Guitar [Electric Guitars] – BC Gilbert*Performer [Performed By], Lead Vocals [Lead Vocal], Electric Guitar [Electric Guitars], Backing Vocals – Colin NewmanSongwriter [Song] – Colin Newman |
0:43 |
| 1-19 | ChampsLyrics By [Text] – Lewis*Performer [Performed By], Bass, Handclaps [Claps] – Lewis*Performer [Performed By], Drums, Handclaps [Claps] – Robert GreyPerformer [Performed By], Electric Guitar [Electric Guitars] – BC Gilbert*Performer [Performed By], Handclaps [Claps] – Mike ThornePerformer [Performed By], Lead Vocals [Lead Vocal], Electric Guitar [Electric Guitars], Backing Vocals, Handclaps [Claps] – Colin NewmanSongwriter [Song] – Colin Newman |
1:46 |
| 1-20 | Feeling Called LoveLyrics By [Text] – Colin NewmanPerformer [Performed By], Bass – Lewis*Performer [Performed By], Drums – Robert GreyPerformer [Performed By], Electric Guitar [Electric Guitars] – BC Gilbert*Performer [Performed By], Lead Vocals [Lead Vocal], Electric Guitar [Electric Guitars], Backing Vocals – Colin NewmanSongwriter [Song] – Colin Newman |
1:27 |
| 1-21 | 12XULyrics By [Text] – BC Gilbert*, Lewis*Performer [Performed By], Bass – Lewis*Performer [Performed By], Drums – Robert GreyPerformer [Performed By], Electric Guitar [Electric Guitars] – BC Gilbert*Performer [Performed By], Lead Vocals [Lead Vocal], Backing Vocals – Colin NewmanSongwriter [Song] – Colin Newman |
1:57 |
| Demos And Alternative Recordings | ||
| First Demo Sessions | ||
| 2-1 | The Commercial | 0:51 |
| 2-2 | Mr Suit | 1:32 |
| 2-3 | Pink Flag | 2:34 |
| Second Demo Sessions | ||
| 2-4 | Surgeon's Girl | 1:38 |
| 2-5 | Field Day For The Sundays | 0:32 |
| 2-6 | 106 Beats That | 1:15 |
| 2-7 | Fragile | 1:14 |
| Third Demo Sessions | ||
| 2-8 | Reuters | 2:23 |
| 2-9 | Different To Me | 0:45 |
| 2-10 | Ex Lion Tamer | 2:09 |
| 2-11 | Mannequin | 3:03 |
| 2-12 | Champs | 1:57 |
| 2-13 | Start To Move | 1:14 |
| Alternative Mixes | ||
| 2-14 | Three Girl Rhumba (Alt Mix) | 1:23 |
| 2-15 | Ex Lion Tamer (Alt Mix) | 2:05 |
| 2-16 | 12XU (Mono Mix) | 1:47 |
| 2-17 | Mannequin (Mono Mix) | 2:36 |
| 2-18 | It's So Obvious (Alt Mix) | 0:51 |
Companies, etc.
- Licensed From – The state51 Conspiracy
- Manufactured By – www.keyproduction.co.uk
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Pinkflag
- Copyright (c) – Pinkflag
- Recorded At – Advision Studios
- Recorded At – EMI Studios, London
- Recorded At – Riverside Studios, London
- Mixed At – Advision Studios
- Mixed At – EMI Studios, London
- Mixed At – Riverside Studios, London
- Mastered At – Skye Mastering
- Glass Mastered At – TAKT – 2100007578675
- Glass Mastered At – TAKT – 2100007578705
Credits
- Art Direction – Jon Wozencroft
- Booklet Editor [Book Sub-editor] – Craig Grannell
- Cover [Cover Image] – BC Gilbert*
- Engineer – Paul Hardiman (tracks: 1-1 to 1-21, 2-14 to 2-18)
- Engineer [Assistant Engineer] – Ken Thomas (tracks: 1-1 to 1-21, 2-14 to 2-18)
- Image Editor [Retouching] – Malka Spigel-Newman
- Image Editor [Scanning] – Colourstream
- Layout – HQ , JW*
- Liner Notes [Intro] – Jon Savage
- Liner Notes [Main Text] – Graham Duff
- Mastered By – Denis Blackham
- Performer [Music] – Wire
- Photography By – Annette Green
- Producer – Mike Thorne
Notes
Disc 1Recorded and mixed September/October 1977 at Advision Studios, Gosfield Street, London
Disc 2
1–3. Recorded and mixed May 1977 at EMI Studios, Manchester Square, London
4–7. Recorded and mixed May 1977 at Riverside Studios, Church Path, Chiswick, London
8–13. Recorded and mixed August 1977 at Riverside Studios, Church Path, Chiswick, London
14–18. Recorded and mixed September/October 1977 at Advision Studios, Gosfield Street, London
Manufactured under licence from The state51 Conspiracy
℗ & © 2018 pinkflag
Expanded edition of the 2006 CD remaster (PF11). The album is presented as an 80-page 7-inch sized hardback book with recording details, new interviews with the band members, photographs and lyrics.
From the pinkflag website:
All audio has been painstakingly remastered – or, in some cases, mastered for the first time!
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode (Text): 5 024545 812305
- Barcode (Scanned): 5024545812305
- Matrix / Runout (CD1): 2100007578675 www.keyproduction.co.uk
- Matrix / Runout (CD2): 2100007578705 www.keyproduction.co.uk
- Mastering SID Code (CD1, CD2): IFPI LK97
- Mould SID Code (CD1): IFPI 9R88
- Mould SID Code (CD2): IFPI 9R96
- Other (CD1 catalog no.): PF11SE – 1
- Other (CD2 catalog no.): PF11SE – 2
- Other (ISBN): 978-1-9999803-0-6
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHSP 4076, 0C 062-06 564, SHSP 4076(I) | Wire | Pink Flag (LP, Album, Gre) | Harvest, Harvest, Harvest | SHSP 4076, 0C 062-06 564, SHSP 4076(I) | UK | 1977 |
| 07243 473198 2 2 | Wire | Pink Flag (CD, Album, RE, RM) | Parlophone | 07243 473198 2 2 | UK & Europe | Unknown |
| 4M508 | Wire | Pink Flag (LP, Album, RE) | 4 Men With Beards | 4M508 | US | 2006 |
| CD HAR 1 | Wire | Pink Flag (CD, Album, RE) | Harvest | CD HAR 1 | UK | 1987 |
| TC-SHSP 4076, OC 262-06 564 | Wire | Pink Flag (Cass, Album) | Harvest, Harvest | TC-SHSP 4076, OC 262-06 564 | UK | 1977 |
Tracklist Hide Credits
| A1 | Reuters |
| A2 | Field Day For The Sundays |
| A3 | Three Girl Rhumba |
| A4 | Ex Lion Tamer |
| A5 | Lowdown |
| A6 | Start To Move |
| A7 | Brazil |
| A8 | It's So Obvious |
| A9 | Surgeon's Girl |
| A10 | Pink Flag |
| B1 | The Commercial |
| B2 | Straight Line |
| B3 | 106 Beats That |
| B4 | Mr. Suit |
| B5 | StrangeFlute – Kate Lukas |
| B6 | Fragile |
| B7 | MannequinBacking Vocals – Dave Oberlé |
| B8 | Different To MeComposed By – Annette Green |
| B9 | Champs |
| B10 | Feeling Called Love |
| B11 | 1 2 X U |
Credits
- Art Direction – David Dragon*
- Bass – Lewis*
- Composed By – B. Gilbert* (tracks: A1 to A10, B1 to B7, B9 to B11), C. Newman* (tracks: A1 to A10, B1 to B7, B9 to B11), G. Lewis* (tracks: A1 to A10, B1 to B7, B9 to B11), R. Gotobed* (tracks: A1 to A10, B1 to B7, B9 to B11)
- Drums – Robert Gotobed
- Engineer – Paul Hardiman
- Engineer [Assistant] – Ken Thomas
- Guitar – B.C. Gilbert*
- Photography By – Annette Green, Lynda House, Richard Bray
- Producer – Mike Thorne
- Sleeve [Sleeve Concept] – B. C. Gilbert*, Lewis*
- Vocals – Colin Newman
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Rights Society: SACEM
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHSP 4076, 0C 062-06 564, SHSP 4076(I) | Wire | Pink Flag (LP, Album, Gre) | Harvest, Harvest, Harvest | SHSP 4076, 0C 062-06 564, SHSP 4076(I) | UK | 1977 |
| 07243 473198 2 2 | Wire | Pink Flag (CD, Album, RE, RM) | Parlophone | 07243 473198 2 2 | UK & Europe | Unknown |
| 4M508 | Wire | Pink Flag (LP, Album, RE) | 4 Men With Beards | 4M508 | US | 2006 |
| CD HAR 1 | Wire | Pink Flag (CD, Album, RE) | Harvest | CD HAR 1 | UK | 1987 |
| TC-SHSP 4076, OC 262-06 564 | Wire | Pink Flag (Cass, Album) | Harvest, Harvest | TC-SHSP 4076, OC 262-06 564 | UK | 1977 |

