Tracklist Hide Credits
| 1 | Like Clockwork | 3:44 |
| 2 | Blind Date | 3:22 |
| 3 | (I Never Loved) Eva Braun | 4:38 |
| 4 | Living In An Island | 4:10 |
| 5 | Don't Believe What You Read | 3:09 |
| 6 | She's So Modern | 2:58 |
| 7 | Me And Howard Hughes | 3:12 |
| 8 | Can't Stop | 2:20 |
| 9 | (Watch Out For) The Normal People | 2:54 |
| 10 | Rat Trap | 5:15 |
| Bonus Tracks | ||
| 11 | Neon Heart [John Peel Radio Session] | 4:10 |
| 12 | Do The Rat [B-Side] | 2:13 |
| 13 | D.U.N. L.A.O.G.H.A.I.R.E. [B-Side In Ireland] | 2:17 |
| 14 | Rat Trap [Live In Stoke]Mixed By – Pete Briquette |
5:50 |
Companies, etc.
- Record Company – Universal
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Mercury Records Ltd.
- Made By – EDC, Germany – 52333510
- Recorded At – Relight Studios
- Remastered At – Close To The Edge
Credits
- Artwork – The Whole Hog Design Co*
- Compiled By, Directed By – Bob Geldof, Pete Briquette
- Coordinator – Daryl Easlea
- Cover [Front, Back Cover And Portraits] – Fin Costello
- Design, Artwork – Chuck Loyola
- Engineer – Stuff Brown, Tim Friese-Greene
- Liner Notes – Allan Jones
- Photography By [Group Shots And Robbie] – Chalkie Davies
- Producer – Arrjay "Mutt" Lange*
- Remastered By [2005 Edition] – Jon Astley
- Written-By – Bob Geldof, Roberts* (tracks: 13), Cott* (tracks: 13), Johnnie Fingers (tracks: 6, 13), Pete Briquette (tracks: 1, 13), Simon Crowe (tracks: 1, 13)
Notes
Definitive remasters overseen by Bob Geldof & Pete Briquette.Includes poster booklet with lyrics and sleevenotes and exclusive bonus tracks.
Comes in a slipcase containing a regular jewel case.
℗ + © 2005 Mercury Records Ltd.
Made in the EU (Germany).
Durations from CD player (applied above) differ from printed ones.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode: 6 02498 26774 5
- Mastering SID Code: IFPI LV27
- Matrix / Runout: 06024 982 677-4 01 + 52333510
- Mould SID Code: IFPI 0128
- Rights Society: BIEM/SABAM
- Label Code: LC 00268
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENVY 3 | The Boomtown Rats | A Tonic For The Troops (LP, Album) | Ensign | ENVY 3 | UK | 1978 |
| 6310 954 | The Boomtown Rats | A Tonic For The Troops (LP, Album) | Mercury | 6310 954 | Australia | 1978 |
| 6310 954 | The Boomtown Rats | A Tonic For The Troops (LP, Album) | Mercury, Ensign | 6310 954 | New Zealand | 1978 |
| SRM-1-3751 | The Boomtown Rats | A Tonic For The Troops (LP, Album) | Mercury, Ensign | SRM-1-3751 | Canada | 1978 |
| JCA 35750 | The Boomtown Rats | A Tonic For The Troops (8-Trk, Album) | Columbia | JCA 35750 | US | 1979 |
Tracklist Hide Credits
| A1 | Like ClockworkWritten By – B. Geldof/Briquette/CroweWritten-By – Briquette*, Crowe* |
3:44 |
| A2 | Blind Date | 3:22 |
| A3 | (I Never Loved) Eva Braun | 4:39 |
| A4 | Living In An Island | 4:11 |
| A5 | Don't Believe What You Read | 3:08 |
| B1 | She's So ModernWritten By – B. Geldof/J. FingersWritten-By – J. Fingers* |
3:00 |
| B2 | Me And Howard Hughes | 3:12 |
| B3 | Can't Stop | 2:19 |
| B4 | (Watch Out For) The Normal People | 2:54 |
| B5 | Rat Trap | 5:12 |
Companies, etc.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Phonogram International B.V.
- Manufactured By – PolyGram Inc.
- Distributed By – PolyGram Inc.
- Manufactured By – Polydor Ltd.
- Distributed By – Polydor Ltd.
- Mastered At – Disques SNB Ltée.
- Published By – Sewer Fire Hits
- Published By – Zomba
- Licensed Through – Ensign Records U.K.
Credits
- Engineer – Steven Douglas Brown*
- Producer – Robert John Lange
- Written-By – B. Geldof*
Notes
℗ 1978 Phonogram International B.V.Manufactured and distributed by PolyGram Inc., St-Laurent, Quebec. Made in Canada printed on the sleeve. Manufactured and distributed by Polydor Ltd is printed on labels.
There exists a version with Polygram Inc. printed on both sleeve and labels: A Tonic For The Troops
Stereo. Published by Sewer Fire Hits/Zomba. Licensed through Ensign Records U.K.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Matrix / Runout (Side 1 label): SRM-1-3751-A
- Matrix / Runout (Side 2 label): SRM-3751-B
- Matrix / Runout (Side 1 runouts): SRM 1 3751-A SnB
- Matrix / Runout (Side 2 runouts): SRM 1 3751-B SnB
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENVY 3 | The Boomtown Rats | A Tonic For The Troops (LP, Album) | Ensign | ENVY 3 | UK | 1978 |
| 6310 954 | The Boomtown Rats | A Tonic For The Troops (LP, Album) | Mercury | 6310 954 | Australia | 1978 |
| 6310 954 | The Boomtown Rats | A Tonic For The Troops (LP, Album) | Mercury, Ensign | 6310 954 | New Zealand | 1978 |
| JCA 35750 | The Boomtown Rats | A Tonic For The Troops (8-Trk, Album) | Columbia | JCA 35750 | US | 1979 |
| 6310 954 | The Boomtown Rats | A Tonic For The Troops (LP, Album) | Mercury | 6310 954 | Germany | 1978 |
