Making Plans for Nigel

~ Recording by XTC

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack ArtistRelease TitleRelease ArtistRelease Group TypeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.1Making Plans for Nigel4:09XTCDrums and WiresXTCAlbum
  • GB1979-08-17
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)V 2129
1.1Making Plans for Nigel4:09XTCDrums and WiresXTCAlbum
  • GB1979-08-17
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)V 2129, VDJ 30
1.1Making Plans for Nigel4:13XTCMaking Plans for NigelXTCSingle
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)VS 282
1.1Making Plans for Nigel4:12XTCDrums and WiresXTCAlbum
  • CA1979-10-25
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)V 2129
1.1Making Plans for Nigel4:12XTCDrums and WiresXTCAlbum
  • CA1979-10-25
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)TCV 2129
1.3Making Plans for Nigel4:12XTCDrums and Wires (Specialty pressing)XTCAlbum
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)VA 13134
1.3Making Plans for Nigel4:13XTCDrums and WiresXTCAlbum
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)PR 344, VA 13134
1.3Making Plans for Nigel4:12XTCDrums and WiresXTCAlbum
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)CS 13134
1.1Making Plans for Nigel4:12XTCDrums and WiresXTCAlbum
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)200 917-320
1.1Making Plans for Nigel4:12XTCDrums and WiresXTCAlbum
Festival Records (Australian), Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)L 37059, V 2129
1.1Making Plans for Nigel4:12XTCDrums and WiresXTCAlbum
Festival Records (Australian), Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)L 37059, L-37,059, V 2129
1.1Making Plans for Nigel4:09XTCDrums and WiresXTCAlbum
  • US1984-04-30
Geffen RecordsGHS-4034
1.1Making Plans for Nigel4:09XTCDrums and WiresXTCAlbum
  • US1984-04-30
Geffen RecordsM5G-4034
1.1Making Plans for Nigel4:14XTCDrums and WiresXTCAlbum
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)CDV2129
1.1Making Plans for Nigel4:13XTCDrums and WiresXTCAlbum
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)0777 7 86655 2 6, CDV 2129
1.4Making Plans for Nigel4:12XTCMayor of SimpletonXTCSingle
  • GB1989-01-16
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)VSR1158
1.1Making Plans for Nigel4:14XTCDrums and WiresXTCAlbum
  • JP1989-03-01
Virgin Japan (1988–1992)VJD-28108
1.1Making Plans for Nigel4:13XTCDrums and WiresXTCAlbum
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)CDV2129
1.1Making Plans for Nigel4:13XTCDrums and WiresXTCAlbum
  • US1991-03-19
Geffen RecordsGEFD-4034
1.5Making Plans for Nigel4:12XTCRock & Pop Diamonds 1979Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sonocord46 038-6
1.10Making Plans for Nigel4:13XTCWerners KlopperVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Ariola (German label, used worldwide in the past)354 241-263
1.1Making Plans for Nigel4:14XTCDrums and WiresXTCAlbum
  • JP1992-04-01
Virgin Japan (1988–1992)VJCP-23134
1.2Making Plans for Nigel4:13XTCThe DisappointedXTCEP
  • AU1992-06-22
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)VOZCD 142
1.17Making Plans for Nigel4:10XTCRock & Wave, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1992-11-12
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)COL 472733 2
1.10Making Plans for Nigel4:13XTCNew Wave SoundVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Virgin France S.A. (not for release label use!)30975
1.4Making Plans for Nigel4:16XTCVirgin’s 21st Anniversary SamplerVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1993-05-01
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)VVSAM 21
1.7Making Plans for Nigel4:13XTCRichard Blade's Flashback Favorites, Volume 3Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1994-01-14
Oglio RecordsA 24353
1.3Making Plans for Nigel4:14XTCJust Can’t Get Enough: New Wave Hits of the ’80s, Volume 3Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1994-06-21
Rhino (reissue label)R2 71696
1.1Making Plans for Nigel4:13XTCDrums and WiresXTCAlbum
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)CDV 2129
1.12Making Plans for Nigel4:08XTCThe Best Punk Album in the World… Ever!Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)VTDCD 42
1.6Making Plans for Nigel4:12XTCFossil Fuel: The XTC Singles 1977–92XTCAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1996-09-16
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)CDVD2811
1.11Making Plans for Nigel4:13XTCHet Museum, Volume 4Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)COL 4838022
1.2Making Plans for Nigel4:13XTCUpsy Daisy AssortmentXTCAlbum + Compilation
  • US1997-06-17
Geffen RecordsGEFD-25137
1.8Making Plans for Nigel4:13XTCEchoes of Darkness, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram TV (a division of PolyGram Record Operations Ltd.)553.921-2
1.4Making Plans for Nigel4:08XTCGoing UndergroundVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Crimson Productions (UK budget reissue label; imprint of Crimson Productions Ltd.)CRIMIDCD02
2.24Making Plans for Nigel4:08XTCThe Best Punk Anthems… Ever!Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1998-06-15
Virgin TVVTDCD 198
1.4Making Plans for Nigel4:12XTCfirst generation - VIRGIN XXV YEARS (Orange)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1998-10-30
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)7243 8 46589 2 2
1.4Making Plans for Nigel4:12XTCFirst Generation: Virgin XXV YearsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1998-10-30
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)7243 8 46589 2 2
1.8Making Plans for Nigel4:10XTCDressed in Black, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal TV (Netherlands & Belgium)545 485-2
2.5Making Plans for Nigel4:13XTCNew Wave Greats 1976–1983Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Repertoire Records (Hamburg-based multinational reissue label)REP 4774-WL
1.13Making Plans for Nigel4:10XTCThe Ultimate Retro Collection, Part 3Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Special Projects9548375092
1.6Making Plans for Nigel4:16XTCBest of the SeventiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2000-10-16
EMI Gold528 427 2
1.1Making Plans for Nigel4:14XTCDrums and WiresXTCAlbum
  • JP2001-04-11
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)TOCP-65713
1.1Making Plans for Nigel4:14XTCDrums and WiresXTCAlbum
  • GB2001-06-11
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)CDVX2129
1.1Making Plans for Nigel4:14XTCDrums and WiresXTCAlbum
  • DE2001-09-10
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)
1.3Making Plans for Nigel4:11XTCWas het nu 70, 80 of 90? File 3Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Virgin Music Belgium8104792
1.11Making Plans for Nigel4:12XTC24 Carat PunkVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2002-05-27
1.1Making Plans for Nigel4:14XTCDrums and WiresXTCAlbum
  • US2002-08-06
Caroline Records (1973–76 Virgin subsidiary, UK; 1986– pseudo-indie label, US/worldwide)CAR 50653-2
2.14Making Plans for Nigel4:14XTCThe Best of Punk & New WaveVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)7243 5 40936 2 3
1.1Making Plans for Nigel4:14XTCDrums and WiresXTCAlbum
  • XW2003-03-03
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)
2.4Making Plans for Nigel4:15XTC80's New WaveVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI Music Special Markets72435-92011-2-2
1.8Making Plans for Nigel4:13XTCL4YER CAKƐ: Music From the Motion PictureVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • GB2004-09-27
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)7243 8 66432 2 3
1.9Making Plans for Nigel?:??XTCL4YER CAKƐ: Music From the Motion PictureVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • GB2004-09-27
1.8Making Plans for Nigel4:13XTCL4YER CAKƐ: Music From the Motion PictureVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • US2004-12-28
3.13Making Plans for Nigel4:16XTCGreatest Hits of the 70sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI Gold
1.10Making Plans for Nigel4:09XTCTeenage KicksVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2005-04-04
Sanctuary Records (UK 1996–present)TDSAN015
1.1Making Plans for Nigel4:14XTCDrums and WiresXTCAlbum
  • JP2005-09-30
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), Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)TOCP-67803
1.13Making Plans for Nigel4:13XTCThe Other Side of the 80s EditionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music Group (has logo with just “Universal Music Group”)06024-9823511-9
1.11Making Plans for Nigel4:08XTCComplete Punk!Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2006-10-02
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)374 3162
1.4Making Plans for Nigel4:15XTCEssential 70s: 54 Huge Hits From Across the DecadeVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI Gold0946 3 49739 2 2
3.13Making Plans for Nigel4:16XTCPure 70sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)5099950829620
3.14Making Plans for Nigel4:15XTCThe Edge of the SeventiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2008-09-22
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 - Oct 1, 2008)88697372412
1.19Making Plans for Nigel4:14XTCGrange Hill: The AlbumVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2008-11-10
Virgin TVVTDCD 940
1.4Making Plans for Nigel4:11XTCMusikk fra filmen: Mannen som elsket YngveVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
Oh No! (Norwegian DumDum Boys)Romertall fem
1.5Making Plans for Nigel4:15XTCPlaylist: New WaveVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)2128012
3.13Making Plans for Nigel4:15XTC70s: 130 Original HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2009-03-30
EMI Gold6944262
3.12Making Plans for Nigel4:15XTC70s: 111 Original HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2009-08-28
EMI Gold699 1722
1.6Making Plans for Nigel4:12XTCFossil Fuel: The XTC Singles 1977–92XTCAlbum + Compilation
  • XW2009-10-30
Virgin Catalogue
1.17Making Plans for Nigel4:12XTCGoing Underground: 66 Smash New Wave HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2011-05-30
Universal Music TV (UK, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited)5334050
1.1Making Plans for Nigel4:14XTCDrums and WiresXTCAlbum
  • JP2011-06-08
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)TOCP-54233
5.18Making Plans for Nigel4:07XTC1000 klassiekers: De absolute top, Vol. 4Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)88765426122
3.10Making Plans for Nigel4:16XTCNever Trust a Hippy (Punk & New Wave ’76-’79)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2013-01-01
Universal Music Catalogue (aka UMC)
5.8Making Plans for Nigel4:11XTCDe topcollectie: Rock klassiekersVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)5099995848921
3.10Making Plans for Nigel4:16XTCNever Trust a Hippy (Punk & New Wave ’76-’79)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)CDV 4002
1.17Making Plans for Nigel4:13XTCPride: Music From and Inspired by the Motion PictureVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation + Soundtrack
  • IE2014-09-15
  • GB2014-09-15
Universal Music TV (UK, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited)5354668, 5354669, 5354670
1.15Making Plans for Nigel4:13XTCPride: Music From and Inspired by the Motion PictureVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation + Soundtrack
2.66Making Plans for Nigel (original master)4:14XTCDrums and Wires (the surround sound series)XTCAlbum
  • GB2014-10-27
  • US2014-11-04
Ape HouseAPEBD103
2.13Making Plans For Nigel (original master)4:13XTCDrums and Wires (the surround sound series, CD+DVD-A)XTCAlbum
  • XE2014-10-30
Ape HouseAPESP103
2.10Making Plans for Nigel4:15XTCNo More Heroes: 60 Punk & New Wave AnthemsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2015-06-08
USM MediaUSMTVCD011
3.7Making Plans for Nigel4:12XTC101 70s HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music Catalogue (aka UMC)UMC10102
1.10Making Plans for Nigel4:14XTC80s Rock EssentialsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
FP (UMG Recordings, Inc. digital compilations)
1.13Making Plans for Nigel4:12XTCNOW That’s What I Call Punk & New WaveVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2022-01-21
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972), Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)0194399460726
3.1Making Plans for Nigel4:13XTC1979: Revolt Into StyleVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Cherry Red Records (UK indie label)CRCDBOX120
2.18Making Plans for Nigel4:12XTCNOW Yearbook '79Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Now That’s What I Call Music LLPCDYBNOW79
1.1Making Plans for Nigel4:13XTCDrums and WiresXTCAlbumVirgin Music Canada0777 7 86655 2 6
1.2Making Plans for Nigel4:11XTCPop Anthems of the 80sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Promotion
1.8Making Plans for Nigel4:12XTCRadios in Motion: A History of XTC (Promo retrospective to promote the release of the then-upcoming Nonesuch full-length.)XTCEP + Compilation
Geffen RecordsPRO-CD-4397

Relationships

engineer:Hugh Padgham
producer:Steve Lillywhite
bass guitar and lead vocals:Colin Moulding
drums (drum set):Terry Chambers
electric guitar:Dave Gregory (XTC)
Andy Partridge
background vocals:Andy Partridge
mash-ups:Making Plans for Vinyl (Tweet vs. XTC) by Go Home Productions
part of:Indie 88: Top 500 Indie Rock Songs (number: 477) (order: 477)
recording of:Making Plans for Nigel

Making Plans for Nigel

lyricist and composer:Colin Moulding
later parody versions:Tajuton humppa
later translated versions:Franzi