David Essex (October 17, 1980) – On My Bike / Swim Against The Flow Single UK: 7"
Released in the United Kingdom on October 17, 1980, On My Bike was issued by Mercury Records under catalogue number MER 47.
Both sides of the single were written and produced by David Essex, placing him firmly in creative control of the release. The record paired the 3:50 title track with Swim Against The Flow, another Essex composition, on the reverse.
RECORDING
Both On My Bike and Swim Against The Flow were produced by David Essex.
No recording studio, recording dates or additional production details have been supplied.
STYLE & THEMES
The release is categorised within rock and pop in the supplied discographical information.
No further musical or lyrical description has been supplied.
TRACK-BY-TRACK NOTES
SIDE ONE
• On My Bike (3:50) – Written and produced by David Essex.
SIDE TWO
• Swim Against The Flow (3:40) – Written and produced by David Essex.
RELEASE HISTORY
On My Bike was released in the United Kingdom on October 17, 1980.
The single appeared on Mercury Records with catalogue number MER 47 and was issued as a 7-inch vinyl single.
Original copies were presented in a picture sleeve and featured silver-sprayed labels.
PERSONNEL
David Essex — songwriter, producer
PRODUCTION
Producer: David Essex
Label: Mercury
Country: UK
Catalogue Number: MER 47
Format: 7" Vinyl Single
Release Date: October 17, 1980
NOTES
• Released in the UK on October 17, 1980.
• Issued by Mercury Records.
• Catalogue number MER 47.
• Both songs were written by David Essex.
• Both tracks were produced by David Essex.
• On My Bike runs for 3:50.
• Swim Against The Flow runs for 3:40.
• Original copies were issued in a picture sleeve.
• The record features silver-sprayed labels.
• The supplied discographical information categorises the release as rock and pop.
RELEASE VARIANTS TABLE
Country | Date | Label | Catalogue Number | Format | Notes |
UK | October 17, 1980 | Mercury | MER 47 | 7" Single | Picture sleeve, silver-sprayed labels |
TRACKLIST TABLE
Format | Catalogue Number | Tracklisting |
7" Single | MER 47 | Side One • On My Bike – 3:50 Side Two • Swim Against The Flow – 3:40 |
SOURCES Discogs, 45 World, Wikipedia, BBC Official Charts, Prince Vault, Sleeveographia2, RockfilesUK.
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