Tracklist
| A | Absolute Beginners (Edited Version) | 4:46 |
| B | Absolute Beginners (7" Version) | 5:35 |
Companies, etc.
- Licensed From – Virgin Records Ltd.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – David Bowie
- Published By – Jones Music
- Copyright (c) – Jones Music
- Manufactured By – Capitol Records-EMI Of Canada Limited
- Distributed By – Capitol Records-EMI Of Canada Limited
Credits
- Producer – Clive Langer & Alan Winstanley, David Bowie
- Written-By – David Bowie
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Matrix / Runout (Runout [etched] side A): SPRO-290-1 1A2H2 DM-91
- Matrix / Runout (Runout [etched] side B): SPRO-290-2 1A2H2 DM-92
- Label Code (Label, side A): 290-A
- Label Code (Label, side B): 290-B
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VS 838, VS. 838 | David Bowie | Absolute Beginners (7", Single) | Virgin, Virgin | VS 838, VS. 838 | UK | 1986 |
| VS 838-12 | David Bowie | Absolute Beginners (12", Maxi) | Virgin | VS 838-12 | Australia | 1986 |
| 7PRO-9627 | David Bowie | Absolute Beginners (7", Single, Promo) | EMI America | 7PRO-9627 | US | 1986 |
| VSS 838 | David Bowie | Absolute Beginners (7", Single, Ltd, Pic) | Virgin | VSS 838 | UK | 1986 |
| S-75130 | David Bowie | Absolute Beginners (12", Single) | EMI America | S-75130 | Canada | 1986 |
