3D - EP

Single infobox
Name = 3D EP


Artist = XTC
Released = October 1977(UK)
Format = 12"
Recorded =
Genre = New Wave
Length = 9:24
Writer = Andy Partridge
Producer = John Leckie
Label = Virgin (UK)
Chart position =
Last single =
This single = "3D EP" (1987)
Next single = "Statue Of Liberty" (1978)
Misc =

XTC's 3D EP was the band's vinyl debut. It was released on October 7, 1977 on VirginRecords. It was 12" single and was initially proposed with a 7" single (known as the "3D Single").However instead of issuing both Virgin recalled the 7" at the very last minute (however a few singles did escape). The singles that do exist have been known to fetch upwards of $1,000.

The songs were recorded and mixed at Abbey Road Studios, London, April 28-30 1977. The sessions wereproduced and engineered by John Leckie. "I'm Bugged" and "New Town Animal in a Furnished Cage" werealso recorded at these sessions and these versions later appeared on their debut album "White Music".

Promotional videos were made for "Science Friction", She's So Square" and "Dance Band".These same songs appeared on the "White Music" CD as bonus tracks.

"Goodnight Sucker" is an unlisted bonus track. It has yet to make an appearance on any CD.

Track listing

#"Science Friction" (Andy Partridge) (3:12)
#"She's So Square" (Andy Partridge) (3:06)
#"Dance Band" (Colin Moulding) (2:40)
#"Goodnight Sucker" (Terry Chambers/Barry Andrews) (0:20)

Personnel

*Andy Partridge - Guitar and Vocals
*Barry Andrews - Steam Piano, Clapped out Organs
*Colin Moulding - Bass and Vocals
*Terry Chambers - Drums and Vocals