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1993 single by New Order From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"Ruined in a Day" is the twenty-first single by English rock group New Order. It was released on 21 June 1993 by London Records as the second single from their sixth studio album, Republic (1993). The song also appeared on the group's Best of compilation the following year and on the 2005 chronology Singles.
"Ruined in a Day" | ||||
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Single by New Order | ||||
from the album Republic | ||||
B-side | "Vicious Circle" | |||
Released | 21 June 1993 | |||
Length | 3:57 | |||
Label | London | |||
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The music video for the track depicts the band and their long-standing collaborator Keith Allen immersed in a game of charades for Hollywood Blockbusters, with a group of Buddhist monks. Allen also directed the promo.
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Ruined in a Day" (radio edit) | 3:58 | |
2. | "Ruined in a Day" (Ambient Mix) (Remixed by Booga Bear) | 5:44 | |
3. | "Ruined in a Day" (Reunited in a Day Remix) (Remixed by K-Klass) | 6:14 | |
4. | "Vicious Circle" (Mike Haas Mix) (Remixed by Mike Haas) | Gilbert, Hook, Morris, Sumner | 3:23 |
All tracks are written by Gillian Gilbert, Stephen Hague, Peter Hook, Stephen Morris and Bernard Sumner; except where indicated
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Ruined in a Day" (Sly and Robbie Radio Edit) | 4:30 |
2. | "Ruined in a Day" (12-inch Bogle Mix) | 4:30 |
3. | "Ruined in a Day" (Dance Hall Groove) | 5:26 |
4. | "Ruined in a Day" (Rhythm Twins Dub) | 4:30 |
5. | "Ruined in a Day" (live mix) | 4:30 |
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Ruined in a Day" (12-inch Bogle Mix) (Remixed by Sly and Robbie and Handel Tucker) | 4:30 |
2. | "Ruined in a Day" (live mix) (Remixed by Sly and Robbie and Handel Tucker) | 4:30 |
3. | "World (The Price of Dub)" (Remixed by Brothers in Rhythm) | 6:48 |
4. | "Ruined in a Day" (Reunited in a Day Remix) (Remixed by K-Klass) | 6:14 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Ruined in a Day" (radio edit) | 3:58 | |
2. | "Vicious Circle" (New Order Mix) (Remixed by Mike Haas) | Gilbert, Hook, Morris, Sumner | 4:09 |
3. | "Ruined in a Day" (12-inch Bogle Mix) (Remixed by Sly and Robbie and Handel Tucker) | 4:30 | |
4. | "Ruined in a Day" (live mix) (Remixed by Sly and Robbie and Handel Tucker) | 4:30 |
Chart (1993–1994) | Peak position |
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Australia (ARIA)[2] | 182 |
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[3] | 38 |
UK Singles (OCC)[4] | 22 |
UK Airplay (Music Week)[5] | 12 |
US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[6] | 30 |
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