Disappointed 7"

 
 

Tracks:
Disappointed (7" Edit) / Same Old Story

Release Date:
24.4.89

Label & Catalogue Number:
Virgin. VS 1181
Virgin. VSG 1181

Highest UK Chart Position:
38

Personnel:
Vox - John Lydon
Guitar - John McGeoch
Bass - Allan Dias
Drums - Bruce Smith
Backing Vocals: Unknown (female session)

Format Info:
Issued as standard picture sleeve, and as a limited edition gatefold. Both outside sleeves are identical, however, the gatefold features unique artwork inside. As well as different labels, and a plain black inner sleeve.

Track Info:
This 7" version is an edited version of the album/12" version. 'Same Old Story' is lifted directly from '9'.

Trivia:
Lu Edmonds, who had left the band by the recording of '9', receives a co-credit on both tracks, but does not play on them. Producer Steven Hague also receives a co-credit on 'Disappointed'.

A promo video was shot for the single. Directed by Mick Haggerty.

 

Producer:
Steven Hague & PiL / Eric Thongren & PiL

Studio:
Comfort's Place, LA / The Manor, UK

Sleeve Design:
Mick Haggerty & PiL

Quotes:
'Disappointed' is what it says, it's just about the many and varied ways people let you down.
- John Lydon, 'Plastic Box' sleevenotes 1999

Lyrics:
Disappointed
Same Old Story

Press Reviews:
Sounds, April 1989

     
     
Sleeve Front & Back   Label A & B
 
 
Gatefold Label A & B
     
Gatefold
  Gatefold  
     
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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