Ball and Chain
~ Recording by XTC
Annotation
Suboptimal Credits
Dave Gregory
Performs "electric 12 string guitar" (currently: 12 string guitar)
Performs "mini-korg" (currently: synthesizer)
Hugh Padgham
Performs "vocal support" (currently: additional guest vocal)
Annotation last modified on 2010-05-30 23:52 UTC.
Appears on releases
| # | Title | Length | Track Artist | Release Title | Release Artist | Release Group Type | Country/Date | Label | Catalog# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Official | |||||||||
| 1.2 | Ball and Chain | 4:28 | XTC | English Settlement | XTC | Album |
| Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries) | TCV 2223 |
| 1.2 | Ball and Chain | 4:28 | XTC | English Settlement | XTC | Album |
| Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries) | V 2223 |
| 1.1 | Ball and Chain | 4:30 | XTC | Ball and Chain | XTC | Single |
| Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries) | VS 482 |
| 1.2 | Ball and Chain | 4:28 | XTC | English Settlement | XTC | Album |
| Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries) | VDX 2233 |
| 1.2 | Ball and Chain | 4:28 | XTC | English Settlement (First edition) | XTC | Album |
| Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries) | V2223 |
| 1.1 | Ball and Chain | 4:30 | XTC | Ball and Chain | XTC | Single |
| Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries) | VS 482-12 |
| 1.2 | Ball and Chain | 4:30 | XTC | English Settlement | XTC | Album |
| Victor (Japanese “His Master’s Voice” imprint) | VIP-6992 |
| 1.2 | Ball and Chain | 4:30 | XTC | English Settlement | XTC | Album |
| Victor (Japanese “His Master’s Voice” imprint) | VCW-1742 |
| 1.1 | Ball and Chain | ?:?? | XTC | Ball and Chain | XTC | Single |
| Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries) | VSX 1144 |
| 1.1 | Ball and Chain | 4:28 | XTC | Ball and Chain | XTC | Single |
| Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries) | VS 1144 |
| 1.12 | Ball and Chain | 4:31 | XTC | Waxworks / Beeswax | XTC | Album + Compilation |
| Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries) | OVED 9, V 2251 |
| 1.12 | Ball and Chain | 4:30 | XTC | Waxworks: Some Singles 1977–1982 | XTC | Album + Compilation |
| Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries) | TCV 2251 |
| 1.12 | Ball and Chain | 4:30 | XTC | Waxworks: Some Singles 1977–1982 | XTC | Album + Compilation |
| Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries) | V 2251 |
| 1.12 | Ball and Chain | 4:30 | XTC | Waxworks: Some Singles 1977–1982 | XTC | Album + Compilation |
| Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries) | VMD4 2251 |
| 1.12 | Ball and Chain | 4:30 | XTC | Waxworks: Some Singles 1977–1982 | XTC | Album + Compilation |
| Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries) | VMD 2251 |
| 1.1 | Ball and Chain | 4:30 | XTC | Ball and Chain | XTC | Single |
| Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries) | 600.556 |
| 1.1 | Ball and Chain | 4:30 | XTC | Ball and Chain | XTC | Single |
| Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries) | 104 160 |
| 1.1 | Ball and Chain | 4:30 | XTC | Ball and Chain | XTC | Single |
| Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries) | VS 482 |
| 1.1 | Ball and Chain | 4:30 | XTC | Ball and Chain | XTC | Single |
| Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries) | VS 482 |
| 1.2 | Ball and Chain | 4:30 | XTC | English Settlement | XTC | Album |
| Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries) | CS-445 |
| 1.2 | Ball and Chain | 4:30 | XTC | English Settlement | XTC | Album |
| Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries) | V 2223B |
| 1.2 | Ball and Chain | 4:30 | XTC | English Settlement | XTC | Album |
| Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries) | VC 2223B |
| 1.2 | Ball and Chain | 4:30 | XTC | English Settlement | XTC | Album |
| Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries) | 204 446 |
| 1.2 | Ball and Chain | 4:30 | XTC | English Settlement | XTC | Album |
| Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries) | 204 446-320 |
| 1.2 | Ball and Chain | 4:30 | XTC | English Settlement | XTC | Album |
| Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries) | BAN 2223 |
| 1.2 | Ball and Chain | 4:30 | XTC | English Settlement | XTC | Album |
| Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries) | VIL 12223 |
| 1.2 | Ball and Chain | 4:30 | XTC | English Settlement | XTC | Album |
| Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries) | LAE-445 |
| 1.2 | Ball and Chain | 4:30 | XTC | English Settlement | XTC | Album |
| Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries) | V 2223 |
| 1.2 | Ball and Chain | 4:30 | XTC | English Settlement | XTC | Album |
| Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony) | ARE 37943 |
| 1.2 | Ball and Chain | 4:30 | XTC | English Settlement | XTC | Album |
| Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony) | AET 37943 |
| 1.2 | Ball and Chain | 4:30 | XTC | English Settlement | XTC | Album |
| Ariola Eurodisc, S.A. (record company, use as manufacturer/distributor only) | I-204 446 |
| 1.2 | Ball and Chain | 4:30 | XTC | English Settlement | XTC | Album |
| Jugoton | LSVIRG 73139 |
| 1.2 | Ball and Chain | 4:30 | XTC | English Settlement | XTC | Album |
| Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries) | VIK 712223 |
| 1.12 | Ball and Chain | 4:31 | XTC | Waxworks / Beeswax | XTC | Album + Compilation |
| Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries) | TCV 2251 |
| 1.2 | Ball and Chain | 4:28 | XTC | English Settlement | XTC | Album |
| Geffen Records | 2 GHS-4036 F |
| 1.12 | Ball and Chain | 4:30 | XTC | Waxworks: Some Singles 1977–1982 | XTC | Album + Compilation |
| Geffen Records | GHS-4037 |
| 1.12 | Ball and Chain | 4:30 | XTC | Waxworks: Some Singles 1977–1982 | XTC | Album + Compilation |
| Geffen Records | M5G-4037 |
| 1.2 | Ball and Chain | 4:32 | XTC | English Settlement | XTC | Album |
| Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries) | CDV 2223 |
| 1.2 | Ball and Chain | 4:30 | XTC | English Settlement | XTC | Album |
| Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries) | 25VB-1071 |
| 1.12 | Ball and Chain | 4:31 | XTC | The Compact XTC: The Singles 1978–85 | XTC | Album + Compilation |
| Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries) | CDV 2251 |
| 1.2 | Ball and Chain | 4:30 | XTC | English Settlement | XTC | Album |
| Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries) | 204 446-270 |
| 1.12 | Ball and Chain | 4:31 | XTC | The Compact XTC: The Singles 1978–85 | XTC | Album + Compilation |
| Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries) | 32VD-1113 |
| 1.2 | Ball and Chain | 4:32 | XTC | English Settlement | XTC | Album |
| Geffen Records | 4036-2 |
| 1.2 | Ball and Chain | 4:32 | XTC | English Settlement | XTC | Album |
| Virgin Japan (1988–1992) | VJD-28110 |
| 1.12 | Ball and Chain | 4:31 | XTC | The Compact XTC: The Singles 1978–85 | XTC | Album + Compilation |
| Virgin Japan (1988–1992) | VJD-28114 |
| 1.2 | Ball and Chain | 4:32 | XTC | English Settlement | XTC | Album |
| Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries) | CDV 2223 |
| 1.2 | Ball and Chain | 4:32 | XTC | English Settlement | XTC | Album |
| Virgin Japan (1988–1992) | VJCP-23136 |
| 1.12 | Ball and Chain | 4:31 | XTC | The Compact XTC: The Singles 1978–85 | XTC | Album + Compilation |
| Virgin Japan (1988–1992) | VJCP-23140 |
| 1.12 | Ball and Chain | 4:30 | XTC | Waxworks: Some Singles 1977–1982 | XTC | Album + Compilation |
| Geffen Records | GEFD 4037 |
| 1.2 | Ball and Chain | 4:32 | XTC | English Settlement | XTC | Album |
| Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries) | CDV 2223 |
| 1.2 | Ball and Chain | 4:32 | XTC | English Settlement | XTC | Album |
| Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries) | VJCP-3116 |
| 1.15 | Ball and Chain | 4:30 | XTC | Fossil Fuel: The XTC Singles 1977–92 | XTC | Album + Compilation |
| Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries) | CDVD2811 |
| 1.15 | Ball and Chain | 4:30 | XTC | Fossil Fuel: The XTC Singles 1977–92 | XTC | Album + Compilation |
| Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries) | 7243 8 41983 2 9 |
| 1.6 | Ball and Chain | 4:31 | XTC | Upsy Daisy Assortment | XTC | Album + Compilation |
| Geffen Records | GEFD-25137 |
| 1.2 | Ball and Chain | 4:33 | XTC | English Settlement | XTC | Album |
| 東芝EMI 株式会社 (record company, do not use as release label - check obi, back or disc for imprint! Ended 2007-06-29) | TOCP-65715 |
| 1.2 | Ball and Chain | 4:33 | XTC | English Settlement | XTC | Album |
| Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries) | CDVX 2223 |
| 1.2 | Ball and Chain | 4:33 | XTC | English Settlement (2001 remaster) | XTC | Album |
| Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries) | |
| 1.2 | Ball and Chain | 4:33 | XTC | English Settlement | XTC | Album |
| Caroline Records (1973–76 Virgin subsidiary, UK; 1986– pseudo-indie label, US/worldwide) | CAR 50660 |
| 1.12 | Ball and Chain | 4:31 | XTC | The Compact XTC: The Singles 1978–85 | XTC | Album + Compilation |
| Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries) | |
| 1.2 | Ball and Chain | 4:33 | XTC | English Settlement | XTC | Album |
| 東芝EMI 株式会社 (record company, do not use as release label - check obi, back or disc for imprint! Ended 2007-06-29) | TOCP-53596 |
| 1.2 | Ball and Chain | 4:33 | XTC | English Settlement | XTC | Album |
| 東芝EMI 株式会社 (record company, do not use as release label - check obi, back or disc for imprint! Ended 2007-06-29) | TOCP-67805 |
| 1.15 | Ball and Chain | 4:30 | XTC | Fossil Fuel: The XTC Singles 1977–92 | XTC | Album + Compilation |
| Virgin Catalogue | |
| 1.2 | Ball and Chain | 4:32 | XTC | English Settlement | XTC | Album |
| Ape House | APECD105 |
| 1.2 | Ball and Chain | 4:31 | XTC | English Settlement | XTC | Album | Ape House | APECD116 | |
| 1.2 | Ball and Chain | 4:28 | XTC | English Settlement | XTC | Album |
| Ape House | APELPD105 |
| 3.2 | Ball and Chain | 4:32 | XTC | English Settlement | XTC | Album |
| Ape House | APELPD105 |
| Promotion | |||||||||
| 1.1 | Ball and Chain | 4:28 | XTC | Ball and Chain | XTC | Single |
| Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries) | VS 1144-DJ |
Relationships
| assistant engineer: | Howard Gray (UK producer, engineer, and electronic musician) |
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| engineer: | Hugh Padgham |
| producer: | Hugh Padgham XTC (English rock band) |
| 12 string guitar and synthesizer: | Dave Gregory (XTC) |
| drums (drum set) and percussion: | Terry Chambers |
| electric guitar: | Andy Partridge |
| fretless bass, background vocals and lead vocals and lead vocals: | Colin Moulding |
| additional guest vocals: | Hugh Padgham |
| background vocals: | Terry Chambers Dave Gregory (XTC) |
| recorded at: | The Manor in Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom |
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| recording of: | Ball and Chain |
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Related works
Ball and Chain
| lyricist and composer: | Colin Moulding |
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