"Born to Be Sold" was the ninth single to be released by UK band Transvision Vamp. It became a hit in late 1989, peaking at number 22 on the UK Singles Chart.[2]
"Born to Be Sold" | ||||
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Single by Transvision Vamp | ||||
from the album Velveteen | ||||
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Released | 23 October 1989 (UK) 29 January 1990 (Australia)[1] | |||
Recorded | 1989 | |||
Genre | Pop Rock | |||
Length | 3:45 | |||
Label | MCA Records TVV9 | |||
Songwriter(s) | Nick Christian Sayer | |||
Producer(s) | Duncan Bridgeman | |||
Transvision Vamp singles chronology | ||||
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Members of Swing Out Sister left ironic review on this single for British music newspaper Record Mirror. As per Andy Connell the song is "a dictionary of every rock'n'roll cliché" that readers "ever heard". But it is "resounding hit nevertheless".[3]
All songs by Nick Christian Sayer, except where noted.
Chart (1989) | Peak position |
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Irish Singles Chart[4] | 12 |
UK Singles Chart[2] | 22 |
Chart (1990) | Peak position |
Australian ARIA Singles Chart[5] | 108 |
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