"Absolutely Immune" is the second single from Act. It was released by ZTT Records on 7 September 1987 (1987-09-07). Unlike the previous single "Snobbery and Decay" and its myriad of release formats, "Absolutely Immune" was only released on one 7" and two 12" single formats. The song reached #97 in the UK Singles Chart.[1]

"Absolutely Immune"
UK 7" sleeve
Single by Act
from the album Laughter, Tears and Rage
B-side
  • "Bloodrush"
  • "States of Logic"
Released7 September 1987 (1987-09-07)
Recorded1987
GenreSynthpop
Length3:21 (Single Version)
4:37 (Album Version)
5:34 ("Absolutely Immune II")
6:17 (Extended Version)
LabelZTT
Songwriter(s)Thomas Leer, Claudia Brücken
Producer(s)Stephen Lipson
Act singles chronology
"Snobbery and Decay"
(1987)
"Absolutely Immune"
(1987)
"Chance"
(1988)

The band's 2004 box set Laughter, Tears and Rage - The Anthology featured a number of previously unreleased tracks from this single. These include an instrumental version of "Bloodrush" entitled "Bloodrush" (Silent), as well as an instrumental version of "Absolutely Immune" and a mix called "Absolutely Immune" (Take 4).

Track listing

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All songs written and composed by Thomas Leer and Claudia Brücken, except where noted.

7" vinyl

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  • UK: ZTT / IMM 1
Side one
No.TitleLength
1."Absolutely Immune" (Single Version)3:21
Side two
No.TitleLength
1."Bloodrush"4:07

12" vinyl

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  • UK: ZTT / TIMM 1
Side one
No.TitleLength
1."Absolutely Immune" (Extended Version)6:17
Side two
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."White Rabbit"Grace Slick2:29
2."Bloodrush" 4:12
  • UK: ZTT / VIMM 1
Side one
No.TitleLength
1."Absolutely Immune II"5:34
Side two
No.TitleLength
1."Bloodrush"4:11
2."States of Logic"5:00

Charts

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Chart (1987) Peak
position
UK Singles (OCC) 97

References

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  1. ^ "The Official Charts Company - Act - Absolutely Immune". Official Charts. Retrieved 19 July 2009.
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