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Discography: EPs and Singles


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Gigantic

Gigantic



  1. Gigantic
  2. River Euphrates
  3. Vamos (live)
  4. Heaven (live)
12'' 1988 UK: 4AD (BAD 805)
CD5 1988 UK: 4AD (BAD 805 CD)

Produced by Gil Norton, engineered by Al Clay and Marc Crellin.
Sleeve by Vaughan Olivier and Simon Labalestier.
"Heaven" is a cover of the Lady-In-The-Radiator song from the David Lynch movie "Eraserhead". The song was written by P. Ivers and David Lynch.
"Gigantic" and "River Euphrates" are different from the versions on SURFER ROSA.
Live tracks were recorded in Town and Country Club, London, May 1st 1988.
This single was not released in the USA, but is not UK-only.

Monkey Gone To Heaven

Monkey Gone To Heaven



  1. Monkey Gone To Heaven
  2. Manta Ray
7'' 1989 UK: 4AD (AD 904)

  1. Monkey Gone To Heaven
  2. Manta Ray
  3. Weird At My School
  4. Dancing The Manta Ray
12'' 1989 UK: 4AD (BAD 904)
12'' 1989 US: 4AD/Elektra (9 66707-1)
CD5 1989 UK: 4AD (BAD 904 CD)
CD5 1989 US: 4AD/Elektra (9 66707-2)

Backing tracks recorded at Fort Apache, Boston, MA, and engineered by Paul Korderie.
Sleeve by Vaughan Olivier and Simon Labalestier.

Here Comes Your Man

Here Comes Your Man



  1. Here Comes Your Man
  2. Into The White
7'' 1989 UK: 4AD (AD 909)

  1. Here Comes Your Man
  2. Wave of Mutilation (UK surf)
  3. Into The White
  4. Bailey's Walk
12'' 1989 UK: 4AD (BAD 909)
12'' 1989 US: 4AD/Elektra (9 66694-1)
CD5 1989 UK: 4AD (BAD 909 CD)
CD5 1989 US: 4AD/Elektra (9 66694-2)

Backing tracks respectively recorded at Palladium, Edinburgh, by John Turner, at Fort Apache, Boston, MA, by Paul Korderie, and at Eden Studios, Newtonville, MA, by Claude Fixler.
Sleeve by Vaughan Olivier and Simon Labalestier.


Here Comes Your Man (Canadian Version)

Here Comes Your Man (Canadian Version)



  1. Here Comes Your Man
  2. Tame
  3. Manta Ray
  4. Weird At My School
  5. Dancing The Manta Ray
12'' 1989 Canada: 4AD/Vertigo/PolyGram (874 755-1)
CA 1989 Canada: 4AD/Vertigo/PolyGram (874 755-4)
CD5 1989 Canada: 4AD/Vertigo/PolyGram (874 755-2)

Canadian-only release.

Velouria

Velouria



  1. Velouria
  2. I've Been Waiting For You
7'' 1990 UK: 4AD (AD 0009)
CA 1990 UK: 4AD (AD 0009 C)

  1. Velouria
  2. Make Believe
  3. I've Been Waiting For You
  4. The Thing
12'' 1990 UK: 4AD (BAD 0009)
12'' 1991 US: 4AD/Elektra (9 66616-1)
CA 1990 UK: 4AD (BAD 0009 C)
CA 1991 US: 4AD/Elektra (9 66616-3)
CD5 1990 UK: 4AD (BAD 0009 CD)
CD5 1991 US: 4AD/Elektra (9 66616-2)
CD3 1991 Austria: Rough Trade (RTDCD 078)

Produced by Gil Norton, engineered by Alistair Clay and Steve Haigler.
Sleeve design by Vaughan Olivier, Simon Larbalestier, and Anne Garrigues.
First copies of UK 12 " included a poster.
"I've Been Waiting For You" is a Neil Young cover (from _Neil Young_) with low vocals by Kim.
"The Thing" is the second part of "The Happening" with Dave on vocals. Dave also sings "Make Believe".
A promo release of the 12 " exists.

Dig For Fire

Dig For Fire



  1. Dig For Fire
  2. Winterlong
7'' 1990 UK: 4AD (AD 0014)
CA 1990 UK: 4AD (AD 0014 C)

  1. Dig For Fire
  2. Velvety Instrumental Version
  3. Winterlong
  4. Santo
12'' 1990 UK: 4AD (BAD 0014)
12'' 1991 US: 4AD/Elektra (9 66596-1)
CD5 1990 UK: 4AD (BAD 0014 CD)
CD5 1991 US: 4AD/Elektra (9 66596-2)
CD3 1990 Austria: Rough Trade (RTD 120.1105.3)

"Dig For Fire" was slightly re-mixed for the single by Chris Sheldon.
Sleeve design by Vaughan Olivier, Simon Larbalestier, and Christopher Bigg.
"Winterlong" is a Neil Young cover that appeared on the Neil Young tribute album "The Bridge".

Pixies Box Set (front) Pixies Box Set (back)

Pixies Box Set



Includes French releases of "Gigantic", "Here Comes Your Man", and "Monkey Gone To Heaven" CD singles.

Box 1991 France: 4AD/Virgin (PM 616 30456)

The cardboard box has three pictures on it: the monkey, the baby, and Spike (the dog).
Singles are the same as the UK ones.
Numbered.

Planet Of Sound

Planet Of Sound



  1. Planet Of Sound
  2. Build High
7'' 1991 UK: 4AD (AD 1008)

  1. Planet Of Sound
  2. Theme From Narc
  3. Build High
  4. Evil Hearted You
12'' 1991 UK: 4AD (BAD 1008)
CD5 1991 UK: 4AD (BAD 1008 CD)

Sleeve design by Vaughan Olivier, Simon Larbalestier, and Christopher Bigg.
"Theme from Narc" is a cover of theme music from a video game, and "Evil Hearted You" is a Yardbirds cover translated in Spanish (!)
There is also a promo release of the 12 ".
The voice mix in the single version of "Planet Of Sound" is different to the one from the album (less distortion).

Alec Eiffel

Alec Eiffel



  1. Alec Eiffel
  2. Motorway To Roswell
7'' 1991 UK: 4AD (???)

  1. Alec Eiffel
  2. Motorway To Roswell
  3. Planet Of Sound (live)
  4. Tame (live)
12'' 1991 UK: 4AD (???)
CD5 1991 UK: 4AD (PIX 1999 CD)
CD5 1991 FRA: PM 515 33002

The live songs were recorded at the Brixton Academy, 26th July 1991.
Note that Motorway To Roswell is the French CD's first track.


Alec Eiffel (US Version)

Alec Eiffel (US Version)



  1. Alec Eiffel
  2. Letter to Memphis (instrumental)
  3. Build High
  4. Evil Hearted You
CD5 1992 US: 4AD/Elektra (66444-2)

The instrumental sounds exactly like the LP version of the song except that the vocals parts are played on guitar!
US-only release.

Head On (Canadian Version)

Head On (Canadian Version)



  1. Head On
  2. U-Mass
  3. Planet Of Sound (live)
  4. Tame (live)
  5. Debaser (live)
CD5 1992 Canada: 4AD/Vertigo/PolyGram (866 527-2)

The first two songs are straight off _Trompe Le Monde_, the first two live songs are the same as those on the European "Alec Eiffel" single.
"Debaser" is the same version as on PIXIES LIVE promo.


Head On (Japanese Version)

Head On (Japanese Version)



  1. Head On
  2. Motorway To Roswell
  3. Planet Of Sound (live)
  4. Tame (live)
CD5 1992 Japan: 4AD/Columbia (COCY-5172)


Debaser: Studio

Debaser: Studio



  1. Debaser (Clif Norrell Mix)
  2. Bone Machine
  3. Gigantic
  4. Isla De Encanta
CD5 1997 UK: 4AD (BAD 7010 CD)

Debaser has been slightly remixed for the single (Clif Norrel Mix).
Tracks 2-4 studio session recorded for VPRO Radio 3 program "De Wilde Wereld" in 1990.


Debaser: Live

Debaser: Live



  1. Debaser
  2. The Holiday Song
  3. Cactus
  4. Nimrod's Son
CD5 1997 UK: 4AD (BADD 7010 CD)

All live tracks, recorded 8-10-89 at Cabaret Metro for Chicago's WXRT.
Tracks already available on Pixies Live promo.


Debaser: Demo

Debaser: Demo



  1. Debaser
  2. #13 Baby
7" 1997 UK: 4AD (AD 7010)

Both demo versions.

Monkey Gone to Heaven (1997 French Edition)

Monkey Gone to Heaven (1997 French Edition)



  1. Monkey Gone to Heaven
  2. Bone Machine
  3. Gigantic
  4. Isla De Encanta
CD5 1997 France: 4AD/Labels/Virgin France (72438 945342 3)

Tracks 2-4 studio session recorded for VPRO Radio 3 program "De Wilde Wereld" in 1990 (also available on Debaser Studio CDS).

Where Is My Mind? (Digital Single)

Where Is My Mind? (Digital Single)



  1. Where Is My Mind? (Studio)
  2. Tame (Live at Brixton July '91)
  3. Planet Of Sound (Live at Brixton July '91)
  4. Debaser (Live at Chicago '89)
Digital Single 2004 UK: 4AD (EAD 2422S)

This download-only single is sold via the site ilovepixies.com.
The live versions of Tame and Planet Of Sound are also available on on various previous releases, including Alec Eiffel single.
The live version of Debaser is also available on various previous releases, including Debaser Live CDS.


Last updated 05-01-2004