This limited release comprised of a free 7" of 'Nice In Nice', their previous single, bundled-in with 'Always The Sun'. The sticker on the plastic seal lists the release as 'SOLAR D1', whereas the vinyl, label, and sleeve have it noted simply as 'SOLAR 1'; as per the
standard issue. The same is the case with the freebie 'Nice In Nice', which is identical in every way to the edition of a few months earlier.
[A, B, C, & D] Standard Epic black, blue, and white on light gray, paper labels. Vinyl etching (on the run-outs): [A-Side] 'SOLAR 1 A1', 'TIMTOM+J.J.' [B-Side] 'SOLAR 1 B1', 'TY' [C-Side] '650055-7 A1', 'A', '20' [D-Side] '650055-7 B1', 'D', '21'. On sides A, and B there is an EPIC standard number, 650130, but this has been crossed-out and replaced.
Other label notes: 'Original sound recording made by CBS Records', 'Made In England', ' MCPS / BIEM ', [A, C, D] ' CBS Songs Ltd. / Plumbshaft Ltd. ' [B] ' CBS Songs Ltd. / Plugshaft Ltd. '.
Other sleeve notes: The lyrics to the A-Sides are reproduced on the rear of each cover. 'Lyrics reproduced by permission: Plumbshaft/CBS Songs', 'Distribution: CBS Records / CBS Disques S.A. ', and 'For further details of rare Stranglers recordings, publications, Strangled magazine, information and full range of official merchandise, please write to: SIS (Stranglers Information Service), 77 London Road, Kingston-upon-Thames, Surrey KT2 6ND' ['Nice In Nice/Since You Went Away' only] 'Arresting layout by J.L. and the local Lubyanka'.
ⓟ 1986 CBS Records.
© 1986 CBS Records.
LC 0199
CB 111
UPC#: [A, B] 5 099765 013078 [C, D] no barcode