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the american 7"

tracks
A1. The American[Edit](3:32)
B1. League Of Nations[Edit](3:50)




catalogue
Virgin VS 410
VS 410 A1 ToWNHOUSE "HERE COMES THE FLAG"//VS 410 B1



format
7" with colour paper labels with full colour sleeve.


release date
May 1981


credits
Sleeve by Assorted iMaGes


additional information
Mint copies are now probably impossible to find. The ridges around the labels cause ring-wear and dirt to accumulate on the sleeve. The flimsy paper mostly white sleeves don't help either.

Some copies were stamped and sent out as promos. They are exactly the same as the stock issues.






the american 12" (label)

tracks
A1. The American[Extended]   (6:55)
B1. League Of Nations(4:55)


catalogue
Virgin VS 410-12
VS 410-12 A1 ToWNHOUSE "HERE COMES THE FLAG"//VS 410-12 B1



format
12" with colour paper labels with full colour sleeve.


release date
May 1981


credits
Sleeve by Assorted iMaGes


additional information
The 12" used a heavy duty glossy card sleeve, so mint copies should still be plentiful.

The first 15,000 copies of the 12" single were sold at £1.15, which was the same price as the 7". These first editions featured a special sticker: