On July 9, 1971, Mott The Hoople released the single "Midnight Lady" backed with "The Debt" in the UK on Island Records. RELEASE INFORMATION Released July 9, 1971 Label: Island Records (WIP 6105, UK) Format: 7" Vinyl Single A-Side: Midnight Lady (3:30) B-Side: The Debt (4:15) Writers: Ian Hunter and Mick Ralphs (both tracks) INTERNATIONAL VARIANTS: • Australia - Island Records – IK-4320 - 1971 • France - Island Records – 6138 002 - 1971 • Germany - Island Records – 10 305 AT