🔘 I Am the Future – Single (UK): 1982

Released in the UK in 1982, I Am the Future stands as one of Cooper’s sleekest early‑’80s synth‑leaning singles — a moody, cinematic piece tied to the film Class of 1984. The track blends new‑wave polish with a dystopian edge, reflecting the era’s shift toward colder textures and sharper production. As a standalone single, it captures Cooper navigating a transitional creative period with a mix of dark futurism and understated theatricality.A Zipper Catches Skin Sci-Fi Rocker

Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on November 26, 1982, on Warner Bros. Records (catalogue: K 15004), Alice Cooper’s “I Am The Future” was taken from the soundtrack to the film Class Of 1984 (and later included on Zipper Catches Skin). Backed with “Zorro's Ascent,” this hard rock anthem — co-written with Gary Osborne & Lalo Schifrin (A) and Cooper/Billy Steele/Erik Scott/John Nitzinger (B) — was produced by Alice Cooper & Erik Scott. No UK chart entry. Issued worldwide with no UK variants. A cult ‘80s Cooper classic.

Single Overview

Release Details

Label: Warner Bros. Records.

Format: Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Single.

Full Track Listing

Side A

I Am The Future (Remix) (3:42) – Written-By: Gary Osborne, Lalo Schifrin

Side B

Zorro's Ascent (3:54) – Written-By: Alice Cooper, Billy Steele, Erik Scott, John Nitzinger – from *Zipper Catches Skin*

Global Variants

- 7", 45 RPM, Single – Warner Bros. K 15004 – UK – 1982

- 7", 45 RPM, Single – Warner Bros. – Colombia/Ecuador/Germany/Netherlands/Portugal/Sweden – 1982

- 7", 45 RPM, Single – Warner Bros. – Italy/New Zealand/Spain – 1983

Production and Context

Produced by Alice Cooper & Erik Scott. “I Am The Future” co-written with Lalo Schifrin for Class Of 1984 soundtrack. “Zorro's Ascent” from Zipper Catches Skin (K 57021).

Chart Performance

No UK chart entry.

Legacy and Collectibility

“I Am The Future” is Alice Cooper’s sci-fi hard rock soundtrack gem. Original UK Warner pressings fetch £8–£25 on eBay/Discogs. Verify catalogue K 15004. Streams on Spotify via Zipper Catches Skin reissues preserve the future. This single is a must-have for ‘80s Cooper collectors.

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Sources

Information is drawn from my personal knowledge and supplemented by web sources, including Discogs, 45cat, AllMusic, Rate Your Music, Wikipedia, BBC Official Charts Company, Billboard Chart History and YouTube

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