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, and a re-recorded version of it appeared on the debut album ''

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''. "Flag Day" also appears on the compilations ''

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Track listing

*7" "Flag Day" / "Stand at Ease" *12" "Flag Day" / "You" / "Stand at Ease" / "Coal Train to Hatfield Main"

References

{{authority control The Housemartins songs 1985 debut singles 1985 songs Go! Discs singles Songs written by Paul Heaton Songs written by Stan Cullimore