Blondie – The Tide Is High

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Genre:	Reggae
Style:	Reggae-Pop
Year:	1980

Tracklist

		The Tide Is High	3:50
		Susie And Jeffrey	4:05

Credits (1)

Mike Chapman
Producer

Notes

"The Tide Is High": originally recorded by The Paragons With Tommy McCook & The Supersonics - The Tide Is High / Only A Smile in 1967.

Almost all 1980/81 singles use the same 'b' side, though it is shown in two ways: * Susie and Jeffrey versus * Suzy and Jeffrey.
Rapture is the other track that appears as a 'b' side.

US versions with different pressings, writers and publishers. Labels are similar.

PITMAN:
The Tide Is High A side J. Holt + Gemrod Music Inc / B side includes Red iral

TERRE HAUTE:
The Tide Is High A side Duke Reid + B&C Music / B side includes Red iral

SANTA MARIA:
The Tide Is High Vinyl pressing / A side Duke Reid + B&C Music / B side includes Red iral

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Image	,	–			In Your Collection, Wantlist, or Inventory	Version Details	Data Quality
	The Tide Is High 7", 45 RPM, Single, UK Pressing, Blue Injection Labels	Chrysalis – CHS 2465	UK	1980	UK — 1980	Recently Edited
	The Tide Is High 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo	Chrysalis – 600 291-213	Netherlands	1980	Netherlands — 1980	Recently Edited
	The Tide Is High 7", 45 RPM, Single	Chrysalis – K 8120	Australia	1980	Australia — 1980	Recently Edited
	The Tide Is High 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo	Chrysalis – 102 506-100		1980	— 1980	Recently Edited
	The Tide Is High 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo	Chrysalis – 102.506	Netherlands	1980	Netherlands — 1980	Recently Edited
	The Tide Is High 7", Single, 45 RPM	Chrysalis – 102 506	Austria	1980	Austria — 1980	Recently Edited
	The Tide Is High 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo	Chrysalis – CHS 2465	Norway	1980	Norway — 1980	Recently Edited
	The Tide Is High 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo, Pitman Pressing	Chrysalis – CHS 2465	US	1980	US — 1980	Recently Edited
	The Tide Is High 7", 45 RPM, Single	Chrysalis – CHS 2465	Canada	1980	Canada — 1980	Recently Edited
	夢みるNo.1 = The Tide Is High 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo	Chrysalis – WWS-17081	Japan	1980	Japan — 1980	New Submission
	The Tide Is High 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo	Chrysalis – CHS 302	Italy	1980	Italy — 1980	Recently Edited
	The Tide Is High / Susie And Jeffrey 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo	Chrysalis – CHS 2465		1980	— 1980	Recently Edited
	The Tide Is High = La Marea Esta Alta 7", 45 RPM, Single	Chrysalis – CHS 2465	Spain	1980	Spain — 1980	New Submission
	The Tide Is High 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, French Pressing, Blue Injection Labels	Chrysalis – CHS 2465	UK	1980	UK — 1980	Recently Edited
	The Tide Is High 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo	Chrysalis – SL 0265	Yugoslavia	1980	Yugoslavia — 1980	Recently Edited
	The Tide Is High 7", Single	Chrysalis – CHS 2465	Finland	1980	Finland — 1980	Recently Edited
	The Tide Is High 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono	Chrysalis – CHS 2465	US	1980	US — 1980	New Submission
	The Tide Is High 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo	Chrysalis – CHS 2465	Scandinavia	1980	Scandinavia — 1980
	The Tide Is High 7", 45 RPM, Single, Blue	Chrysalis – 102.506	Netherlands	1980	Netherlands — 1980	New Submission
	La Marea Esta Alta 7", 45 RPM, Single	Chrysalis – CHS 2465	Peru	1980	Peru — 1980	New Submission
	Marea Alta = The Tide Is High 7", Single, 45 RPM	Chrysalis – CRS-40006	Argentina	1980	Argentina — 1980	New Submission
	The Tide Is High 7", Single	Chrysalis – K 8120	New Zealand	1980	New Zealand — 1980	New Submission
	The Tide Is High 12", 45 RPM, Single	Chrysalis – 600 291-213		1980	— 1980	Recently Edited
	The Tide Is High 7", 45 RPM, Single	Chrysalis – 6060 347	Greece	1980	Greece — 1980	New Submission
	The Tide Is High 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox Centre	Chrysalis – CHS 2465	UK	1980	UK — 1980	New Submission
	The Tide Is High 7", Single, 45 RPM, White	Chrysalis – 102.506	Netherlands	1980	Netherlands — 1980	New Submission
	The Tide Is High 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo	Chrysalis – CHS-2465	Sweden	1980	Sweden — 1980	Recently Edited
	The Tide Is High 7", 45 RPM, Single, Blue Injection Labels	Chrysalis – CHS 2465	UK	1980	UK — 1980	Recently Edited
	The Tide Is High 7", 45 RPM, Single, Green	Chrysalis – 102 506	Netherlands	1980	Netherlands — 1980	New Submission
	The Tide Is High 7", 45 RPM, Single, Red	Chrysalis – CA-11047	El Salvador	1980	El Salvador — 1980	New Submission
	The Tide Is High 7", 45 RPM, Single, Orange	Chrysalis – 102.506	Netherlands	1980	Netherlands — 1980	New Submission
	The Tide Is High 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo	Chrysalis – 101.8200	Brazil	1980	Brazil — 1980	New Submission
	The Tide Is High 7", 45 RPM, Single	Chrysalis – CHS 2465	Ireland	1980	Ireland — 1980	New Submission
	The Tide Is High 7", Single	Chrysalis – CHS 2465	Jamaica	1980	Jamaica — 1980	New Submission
	The Tide Is High 7", 45 RPM, Single	Chrysalis – CA-11047	El Salvador	1980	El Salvador — 1980	New Submission
	The Tide Is High 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo	Chrysalis – PRP-8166	Japan	1980	Japan — 1980	Recently Edited
	The Tide Is High 7", 45 RPM, Single	Chrysalis – CHS 2465	South Africa	1980	South Africa — 1980	New Submission
	The Tide Is High 7", 45 RPM, Single	Chrysalis – PD 1894	Zimbabwe	1980	Zimbabwe — 1980	New Submission
	The Tide Is High 7", 45 RPM, Single	Chrysalis – PD 1894	South Africa	1980	South Africa — 1980	New Submission
	夢みるNo.1 = The Tide Is High 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo	Chrysalis – WWS-17081	Japan	1980	Japan — 1980	New Submission

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Reviews

Vilss Apr 15, 2025
referencing The Tide Is High (7", 45 RPM, Single, UK Pressing, Blue Injection Labels) CHS 2465

According to the sleevenotes on the 'Against the Odds' boxset this track was recorded with session musicians. Very few appear to be credited on that boxset (or elsewhere). The only credits are for percussionists Alex Acuna, Ollie E. Brown & Emil Richards.
HeavyGuus Jun 10, 2024
referencing The Tide Is High (7", Single, 45 RPM, White) 102.506

I really like this one. Awesome white 7’! Better than the original song?
McHomie Apr 11, 2024
referencing The Tide Is High (7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Terre Haute Pressing) CHS 2465

A-side from the AUTOAMERICAN album, rare non-album studio track on the B-side. Occasional faint surface noise, includes generic sleeve.
beatnikbiker Aug 3, 2021
referencing The Tide Is High (7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo) 102 506

There's also a version with run-out 102506 A-2 / 80S and 102506 B-2 / 80S
NavaronUk Feb 26, 2018
referencing The Tide Is High (7", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release) N/C

This also came in a wraparound picture sleeve issued as part of a radio station promo
cosmicforces Dec 20, 2016
referencing The Tide Is High (7", 45 RPM, Single, UK Pressing, Blue Injection Labels) CHS 2465

The original is a rocksteady song from The Paragons (1967)
mikedevery Aug 6, 2016
referencing The Tide Is High (7", 45 RPM, Single) K 8120

This was also available with the standard picture sleeve (with the added text 'limited edition')