"African and White" is a song by

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. It was released as the band's debut single in 1981 on Inevitable Records. A remixed version of the song was reissued as a single by

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in 1982 and became the band's first appearance on the

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, peaking at number 45 in August 1982. The song is included on the band's debut album ''

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'' and on several compilation albums.

Track listing

;UK 7" single #"African and White" #"Be Suspicious" ;UK 7" single (reissue, 1982) #"African and White" (Remix) #"Red Sails" ;UK 12" single (reissue, 1982) #"African and White" (Remix / Extended Version) #"Red Sails" #"Be Suspicious"China Crisis African and White
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