Skin Deep (The Stranglers song)

"Skin Deep" is a 1984 song by English rock band The Stranglers and is the lead single from their 8th studio album Aural Sculpture. It went to number 11 in Ireland and Australia, number 15 in the United Kingdom, number 17 in Belgium, number 19 in New Zealand and number 21 in the Netherlands.

"Skin Deep"
Single by The Stranglers
from Aural Sculpture"
B-side"Here and There"
Released25 September 1984[1]
RecordedBrussels 1983–1984
GenreNew wave
Length3:55 (7" single/album)
7:12 (12" version)
LabelEpic
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)The Stranglers
The Stranglers singles chronology
""Paradise"
(1983)
Skin Deep ""No Mercy"
(1984)

Track listings

7" singles

A. "Skin Deep" the – 3:55
B. "Here and There" – 4:21 [2]

12" single

A. "Skin Deep" (Extended Version) – 7:12
B1. "Here and There" – 4:21
B2. "Vladimir and the Beast (Part III)" – 3:55 [3]

References

  1. "Melody Maker". Melody Maker: 4. 15 September 1984. https://worldradiohistory.com/UK/Melody-Maker/80s/84/Melody-Maker-1984-09-15.pdf. Retrieved 11 January 2021. 
  2. "Discogs.com - The Stranglers "Skin Deep" 7"". Retrieved 24 January 2017.
  3. "Discogs.com - The Stranglers "Skin Deep" 12"". Retrieved 24 January 2017.