Album

The Tide Is High

Blondie

1980 · Rock, Reggae

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The Tide Is High by Blondie

The Tide Is High is an Electronic album by Blondie, originally released in 1980. On Gatefold: 81 pressings tracked, owned by 15 collectors.

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Tracklist

  1. 1The Tide Is High3:53
  2. 2Suzy & Jeffrey4:09

Sound DNA

  • Electronic
  • Synth-Pop / New Wave
  • clean
  • playful
  • coastal

Album notes

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"The Tide Is High": originally recorded by The Tide Is High / Only A Smile in 1967.
Almost all 1980/81 singles use the same 'b' side, though it is shown in two ways: * Susie and Jeffrey versus * Suzy and Jeffrey.
Rapture is the other track that appears as a 'b' side.
US versions with different pressings, writers and publishers. Labels are similar.
PITMAN:
The Tide Is High (US 1980) (opens in a new tab) A side Duke Reid + B&C Music / B side omits Red Admiral
The Tide Is High (US 1980) (opens in a new tab) A side Duke Reid + B&C Music / B side includes Red Admiral
The Tide Is High (US 1980) (opens in a new tab) A side J. Holt + Gemrod Music Inc / B side includes Red Admiral
TERRE HAUTE:
The Tide Is High (US 1980) (opens in a new tab) A side Duke Reid + B&C Music / B side omits Red Admiral
The Tide Is High (US 1980) (opens in a new tab) A side J. Holt + Gemrod Music Inc / B side includes Red Admiral
The Tide Is High (US 1980) (opens in a new tab) A side Duke Reid + B&C Music / B side includes Red Admiral
SANTA MARIA:
The Tide Is High (US 1980) (opens in a new tab) A side Duke Reid + B&C Music / B side omits publisher Red Admiral
The Tide Is High (US 1980) (opens in a new tab) A side J. Holt + Gemrod Music Inc / B side includes Red Admiral
The Tide Is High (US 1980) (opens in a new tab) Styrene Pressing / A side Duke Reid + B&C Music / B side includes Red Admiral
The Tide Is High (US 1980) (opens in a new tab) Vinyl pressing / A side Duke Reid + B&C Music / B side includes Red Admiral

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15 collectors on Gatefold own this · 81 pressings tracked on Gatefold

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