SUZI QUATRO (October 16, 1978) – "The Race Is On" b/w "Non Citizen" Format: 7" Single: YUG
"The Race Is On" was released in Yugoslavia on October 16, 1978 through Jugoton under licence from RAK Records. Issued under catalogue number SRAK-88978, the single coupled "The Race Is On" with "Non Citizen".
The release formed part of an extensive international campaign during 1978, with editions appearing across Europe, Australasia, Africa, Japan and North America. While the Yugoslavian issue is the edition commemorated by this Chronicle, the single was simultaneously distributed in numerous territories using a variety of local catalogue numbers and promotional editions.
RECORDING
"The Race Is On" was written by N. Chinn and M. Chapman.
"Non Citizen" was written by Suzi Quatro and Tuckey.
Both recordings were produced by Mike Chapman.
STYLE & THEMES
TRACK‑BY‑TRACK NOTES
• The Race Is On — Written by N. Chinn and M. Chapman and selected as the featured A-side. Produced by Mike Chapman.
• Non Citizen — Written by Suzi Quatro and Tuckey and issued as the B-side. Produced by Mike Chapman.
RELEASE HISTORY
The Yugoslavian edition was released on October 16, 1978 by Jugoton under licence from RAK Records.
During 1978 the single was also issued throughout a number of international territories including the United Kingdom, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, Spain, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, South Africa, Japan and the United States.
Several promotional editions were manufactured for selected markets including the United Kingdom, Australia, Japan and the Netherlands.
PERSONNEL
Suzi Quatro — performer, songwriter
N. Chinn — songwriter
M. Chapman — songwriter
Tuckey — songwrite
PRODUCTION
Produced by Mike Chapman
Label: RAK Records
NOTES
The Yugoslavian edition was released by Jugoton under licence from RAK Records.
"The Race Is On" was written by N. Chinn and M. Chapman.
"Non Citizen" was written by Suzi Quatro and Tuckey.
Both tracks were produced by Mike Chapman.
The Spanish issue was released under the translated title Comienza La Carrera.
Known promotional editions were issued in the United Kingdom, Australia, Japan and the Netherlands.
A one-sided acetate release is known from the United States.
RELEASE VARIANTS TABLE
Artist | Title | Label | Country | Catalogue | Date | Format |
Suzi Quatro | The Race Is On / Non Citizen | RAK / Jugoton | Yugoslavia | SRAK-88978 | October 16, 1978 | 7" Single |
--- | INTERNATIONAL VARIANTS | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
Suzi Quatro | The Race Is On | RAK | UK | RAK 278 | 1978 | 7" Single |
Suzi Quatro | The Race Is On | RAK | UK | RAK 278 | 1978 | Promo 7" Single |
Suzi Quatro | The Race Is On | RAK / EMI Electrola | Germany | 1C 006-61 281 | 1978 | 7" Single |
Suzi Quatro | The Race Is On / Non Citizen | RAK | Belgium | 4C 006-61281 | 1978 | 7" Single |
Suzi Quatro | The Race Is On | RAK | Netherlands | 5C 006-61281 | 1978 | 7" Single |
Suzi Quatro | The Race Is On | RAK | Netherlands | PROM 30 | 1978 | Promo 7" Single |
Suzi Quatro | Comienza La Carrera | RAK | Spain | 10C 006-061281 / 10 C 006-061281 | 1978 | 7" Single |
Suzi Quatro | The Race Is On | RAK | Australia | RAK-11749 | 1978 | 7" Single |
Suzi Quatro | The Race Is On | RAK | Australia | RAK-11749 | 1978 | Promo 7" Single |
Suzi Quatro | The Race Is On | RAK | New Zealand | RAK 278 | 1978 | 7" Single |
Suzi Quatro | The Race Is On | RAK | Ireland | RAK 278 | 1978 | 7" Single |
Suzi Quatro | The Race Is On | RAK | South Africa | RAKJ 1057 | 1978 | 7" Single |
Suzi Quatro | The Race Is On | RAK | Japan | ERR-20465 | 1978 | 7" Single |
Suzi Quatro | The Race Is On | RAK | Japan | ERR-20465 | 1978 | Promo 7" Single |
Suzi Quatro | The Race Is On | RAK | USA | RAK 278 | 1978 | Acetate, 7", Single-Sided |
TRACKLIST TABLE (ALL FORMATS)
Format | Catalogue | Tracklisting |
7" Single | SRAK-88978 | A. The Race Is On B. Non Citizen |
7" Single | RAK 278 | A. The Race Is On B. Non Citizen |
7" Single | 1C 006-61 281 | A. The Race Is On B. Non Citizen |
7" Single | 4C 006-61281 | A. The Race Is On B. Non Citizen |
7" Single | 5C 006-61281 | A. The Race Is On B. Non Citizen |
7" Single | 10C 006-061281 | A. Comienza La Carrera B. Non Citizen |
7" Single | RAK-11749 | A. The Race Is On B. Non Citizen |
7" Single | ERR-20465 | A. The Race Is On B. Non Citizen |
7" Single | RAKJ 1057 | A. The Race Is On B. Non Citizen |
Acetate 7" | RAK 278 | A. The Race Is On |
SOURCES Discogs, 45 World, Wikipedia, BBC Official Charts.
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