Mother Earth (song)

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Mother Earth" / "The Hump
“Mother Earth" / "The Hump” cover
Single by Underworld
B-side "The Hump"
Released 1992
Format Vinyl record (12")
Length 7:09
Label Tomato Records
Writer(s) Rick Smith, Karl Hyde, Darren Emerson
Producer Rick Smith, Karl Hyde, Darren Emerson
Underworld singles chronology
"Bigmouth" / "Eclipse"
(1992)
"Mother Earth" / "The Hump"
(1992)
"Mmm... Skyscraper I Love You"
(1993)

"Mother Earth" is the first single by the reformed version of Underworld, originally released in 1992 in the UK. It was a 'band-made' private pressing of 500 (at least one of which is known to be broken). It was distributed by the band personally, often at times from the trunk of their car. It is one of the most sought-after singles by the band, and often sells for over £100 in near mint condition. The song was released as "M.E." on dubnobasswithmyheadman (1993).

Contents

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[edit] 12": Tomato Records / PLUM 2001 (UK)

  1. "Mother Earth" - 7:09
  2. "Mother Earth (FM mix)" - 5:43
  1. "The Hump (Wild Beasts)" - 6:28
  2. "The Hump (Groove Without a doubt)" - 9:00

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  • The Text "DOGMAN GO WOOF" & "A HOLE IN THE BACK OF THE SUN" appear in the run-out grooves of the 12".
  • Remixed by Steppin Razor (Darren Emerson / Rick Smith).
  • Published by Tomato Records.
  • Label design by Tomato. This single has no cover and comes in a standard black record sleeve.
  • Versions of "Mother Earth" appear on at least one demo tape, produced by Underworld MkI, in 1990, before Darren Emerson joined the band in 1991.
  • There was a live version played by Underworld MK1 in concert before Darren Emerson joined.

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