"Nervous System" is a song by English post-punk band Killing Joke. It was released in 1979 by Island Records as the band's debut single, shortly after the release of their Turn to Red EP.

Release

"Nervous System" originally appeared on the band's debut EP, Turn to Red. It was then released in December 1979 on 7" vinyl by Island Records as the band's debut single. Both promo and non-promo versions of the single were released by Island Records with different cover art. The non-promo featured the same album cover as the Almost Red EP, while the promo featured an Island Records factory cover. The single did not chart.

Nervous System (song)

Track listing

7"

Nervous System (song)

Side A

"Nervous System" – 4:10

Side B

"Turn to Red" – 4:10

12"

Nervous System (song)

Side A

"Almost Red" "Nervous System"

Side B

"Are you Receiving" "Turn to Red"

References

1979 debut singles

Killing Joke songs

1979 songs

Songs written by Jaz Coleman

Songs written by Paul Ferguson

Songs written by Geordie Walker

Songs written by Youth (musician) Island Records singles