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, initially released as a single in 1993 on 12", 7", and CD formats. The track is largely based around a sample from the

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Release history

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'' in 1995. That same year, the '' Kids Are United E.P.'' was released, containing the title track and 8 extra tracks. One of those tracks, "

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''. Also released in 1995 was a limited edition 7" containing live recordings of both "Kids Are United!" and "Start The Riot!", which was released as an edition of 1000. Note that the 7" version of the original 1993 single only contained the title track and "Cyberpunks Are Dead!".

Track listings

Original 1993 release

''Kids Are United E.P.''

References

External links

''Kids are United'' CD''Kids are United'' 12"''Kids are United'' 7"Official Digital Hardcore Recordings site
{{Authority control Atari Teenage Riot albums 1993 EPs Intercord albums