Forty years after its original release, Tears For Fears’ landmark 1985 album Songs From The Big Chair returns on November 14 with a stunning collection of reissues celebrating one of the most influential pop records of the 1980s. Released via UMe, the 40th Anniversary Editions span multiple formats — including 2LP Transparent Red Vinyl, a 3CD Deluxe Edition, Coke Bottle Clear Vinyl, and a 1LP Picture Disc.
Originally released on February 25, 1985, Songs From The Big Chair topped the U.S. charts, went quintuple-platinum, and yielded five era-defining singles: “Mothers Talk,” “Shout,” “Everybody Wants To Rule The World,” “Head Over Heels,” and “I Believe.” The album continues to influence generations of artists and remains a cornerstone of pop history.
“Everybody Wants To Rule The World” alone has become a pop culture staple, covered by Lorde for The Hunger Games: Catching Fire and featured across films and soundtracks from Guardians of the Galaxy to The Lego Batman Movie. With fresh remasters and long-unheard mixes, the 40th Anniversary Editions reaffirm why this record remains so timeless.
2LP Transparent Red Vinyl (Limited Edition with Unused Artwork)
Side One
- Shout – 6:32
- The Working Hour – 6:31
- Everybody Wants To Rule The World – 4:11
- Mothers Talk – 5:06
Side Two
5. I Believe – 4:55
6. Broken – 2:38
7. Head Over Heels – 5:02
8. Listen – 6:53
Side Three
- Shout (Alternative Mix) – 5:08 (First time on vinyl)
- The Working Hour (Piano Version) – 2:08 (First time on vinyl)
- Everybody Wants To Rule The World (Alternative Single Version) – 4:21 (First time on vinyl)
- Mothers Talk (Early Mix) – 4:39 (First time on vinyl)
Side Four
5. I Believe (A Soulful Re-Recording) – 4:42
6. Broken (Demo) – 5:39 (First time on vinyl)
7. Head Over Heels (Hughes 7″ Edit) – 4:16
8. Listen (Clean Intro) – (First time on vinyl)
3CD Deluxe Edition
Disc One: Original Album & B-Sides
- Shout – 6:32
- The Working Hour – 6:31
- Everybody Wants To Rule The World – 4:11
- Mothers Talk – 5:06
- I Believe – 4:55
- Broken – 2:38
- Head Over Heels – 5:02
- Listen – 6:53
- The Big Chair – 3:21 (B-side to “Shout”)
- Empire Building – 2:52 (B-side to “Mothers Talk”)
- The Marauders – 4:15 (B-side to “The Way You Are”)
- Broken Revisited – 5:16 (Bonus track)
- The Conflict – 4:04 (B-side to “Change”)
- The Working Hour (Piano Version) – 2:08
- Pharaohs – 3:41 (B-side to “Everybody Wants To Rule The World”)
- When In Love With A Blind Man – 2:23 (B-side to “Head Over Heels”)
- Sea Song – 3:53 (B-side to “I Believe (A Soulful Re-Recording)”)
Disc Two: Edited Songs From The Big Chair
- The Way You Are – 4:55
- Mothers Talk (Short Version) – 3:54
- Shout (Alternative Version) – 6:00
- Everybody Wants To Rule The World (Single Version) – 4:12
- Head Over Heels (Dave Bascombe 7″ N.Mix)
- I Believe (A Soulful Re-Recording) – 4:42
- Everybody Wants To Run The World – 4:34
- The Way You Are (Edit) – 4:21
- Mothers Talk (U.S. Remix) – 4:14
- Shout (U.S. Single Edit) – 4:06
- Everybody Wants To Run The World (Running Version) – 4:33
- Head Over Heels (Hughes 7″ Edit)
- Mothers Talk (Video Version) – 4:47
- Shout (7″ Edit) – 4:47
- Listen (Clean Intro) – 6:52
- Interview With Curt & Roland – 7:36
Disc Three: Remixed Songs From The Big Chair
- The Way You Are (Extended) – 7:41
- Mothers Talk (Long Version) – 6:17
- Shout (UK Version / Extended Version) – 7:42
- Everybody Wants To Rule The World (Extended Version) – 5:40
- Broken / Head Over Heels / Broken (Preacher Mix) – 8:01
- Mothers Talk (Beat Of The Drum Mix) – 8:56
- Shout (Extended) – 8:00
- Everybody Wants To Rule The World (Urban Mix) – 6:01
- Mothers Talk (Alternate U.S. Remix) – 4:12
- Shout (U.S. Dub Version) – 6:48
- Everybody Wants To Rule The World (Instrumental) – 4:23
- Shout (Acapella)
1LP Coke Bottle Clear Vinyl
Side One
- Shout – 6:32
- The Working Hour – 6:31
- Everybody Wants To Rule The World – 4:11
- Mothers Talk – 5:06
Side Two
5. I Believe – 4:55
6. Broken – 2:38
7. Head Over Heels – 5:02
8. Listen – 6:53
1LP Picture Disc
Side One
- Shout – 6:32
- The Working Hour – 6:31
- Everybody Wants To Rule The World – 4:11
- Mothers Talk – 5:06
Side Two
5. I Believe – 4:55
6. Broken – 2:38
7. Head Over Heels – 5:02
8. Listen – 6:53