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real life 7" (label)

tracks
A1. Real Life[Edit](3:54)
B1. See The Lights[Live](4:52)




catalogue
Virgin VS 1382
VS 1382 A-1U-1-Q3//VS 1382 B-1U-1-Q2



format
7" with silver injection moulded labels with full colour sleeve.


release date
October 1991


credits
Portrait photography by Simon Fowler
Live photography Andy Earl
Design by Stylorouge


additional information
All copies appeared to use the thick glossy card sleeves, so mint versions should still be relatively plentiful.

Some of the first pressings were also send out as promos; these included "Compliments" stickers and press releases.








real life mc

tracks
1-1. Real Life[Edit](3:54)
1-2. See The Lights[Live](4:52)


catalogue
Virgin VSC 1382


format
Black cassette with white type in colour card slip-sleeve.


release date
October 1991


credits
Portrait photography by Simon Fowler
Live photography Andy Earl
Design by Stylorouge


additional information
Although a large number of these cassette singles were produced, only a fraction will remain in mint condition, as the slip-sleeves were easily scuffed and damaged.

The cassette single featured the same tracks as the 7" and both sides played the same.






real life 12" (labels)

tracks
A1. Real Life[Edit](3:54)
A2. See The Lights[Live](4:52)
B1. Belfast Child[Live](9:20)


catalogue
Virgin VST 1382
VST 1382 A-1U-1-1-1 D//VST 1382 B-1U-1-1-2 D



format
12" with colour picture labels with full colour gatefold sleeve with colour poster.


release date
October 1991


credits
Portrait photography by Simon Fowler
Live photography Andy Earl
Design by Stylorouge


additional information
All copies were housed in a thick glossy gatefold sleeve so mint copies should still be plentiful today.

The gatefold included a list of all the Euorpean 1991 tour dates and the lyrics of Real Life. The poster was the live shot of Jim and Charlie from the front cover.








real life limited edition cd (label)

tracks
1. Real Life[Edit](3:54)
2. Belfast Child[Live](9:20)
3. Ghostrider[Live](4:20)


catalogue
Virgin VSCDG 1382
VSCDG 1382



format
CD with colour picture labels in perforated-cover digipak with pull-out card and six page booklet.


release date
October 1991


credits
Portrait photography by Simon Fowler
Live photography Andy Earl
Design by Stylorouge


additional information
The booklet included a list of all the Euorpean 1991 tour dates and the lyrics of Real Life. The sleeve was perforated in the same way as the tour programme and a separate pull-out card featured the sleeve design.

Despite being a limited edition, copies are still common, but the card sleeve is easily marked or scratched.