Absolute Reality was a single first released in the UK on 18th February 1985. It was released in the UK in a number of formats. standard 7″ vinyl, gate-fold double 7″ vinyl, standard 12″ vinyl
The other tracks featured on these released were Blaze of Glory, Room at The Top and Reason 36
The single was released as a promotion version in the USA in May 1986, the USA release including a recording of Majority
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Single Review – Unknown source
The Alarm ‘Absolute Reality” (IRS) Good intro, I like this already. First of all I’m a Dylan fan, it’s a very clear lyric with a Dylanesque sound, but the chorus is not the kind of thing that you’d associate with Dylan. Intros are so important, because they establish attention, and within 60 seconds of this there are changes that indicate it’s not going to be a monotone. There’s energy, attitude, it’s a well-constructed record
Lyrics from Smash Hits magazine 14th March 1985
UK Official Singles Chart positions
2nd March 1985 – Enters at number 48
9th March 1985 – Climbs to number 43
16th March 1985 – Climbs to number 40
23rd March 1985 – Climbs to number 35
30th March 1985 – Drops to number 48
6th April 1985 – Drops to number 70
Leaves the Top 100 official UK singles
Song Recording Details
Absolute Reality was recorded with Mike Peters on lead vocals and acoustic guitar, Dave Sharp on electric & acoustic guitars and backing vocals, Eddie Macdonald on bass guitar and backing vocals, Nigel Twist on drums, percussion and backing vocals, Ian “The Rockin’ Rev” Kewley on Hammond Organ
The song was recorded at Good Earth Studios, London W1D, England 22nd October 1984
Produced & mixed by Alan Shacklock, engineered by Rafe Mckenna
Blaze of Glory (edit and extended versions) was recorded with Mike Peters on lead vocals, acoustic guitar and Harmonica, Dave Sharp on electric & acoustic guitars and backing vocals, Eddie Macdonald on bass guitar and backing vocals, Nigel Twist on drums, kettle drum, percussion and backing vocals
The song was recorded at Redan Studios, Westbourne Grove, London W2, England 29th April 1983
Produced & engineered by Mick Glossop
Reason 36 was recorded with Dave Sharp on lead vocals and electric “slide” guitar, Mike Peters on bass guitar, Eddie Macdonald on electric guitar and Nigel Twist on drums
The song was recorded at Ezee Studios, London, England on 1st January 1985
Produced by The Alarm & Nigel Luby
Room At the Top was recorded with Eddie Macdonald on lead vocals and electric “slide” guitar, Mike Peters on bass guitar, Dave Sharp on electric guitar and Nigel Twist on drums and tambourine
The song was recorded at Ezee Studios, London, England on 1st January 1985
Produced by The Alarm & Nigel Luby
Majority was recorded with Mike Peters on lead vocals and acoustic guitar, Dave Sharp on electric & acoustic guitars and backing vocals, Eddie Macdonald on bass guitar, keyboards and backing vocals, Nigel Twist on drums, percussion and backing vocals
The song was recorded at Marcus Studios, London SW6, England between 6th June and 4th August 1985.
Produced by Mike Howlett, engineered by Nigel Luby
Videos
Promotional videos and TV Appearances for Absolute Reality
Click on image to watch the official promotional video 
Click on image to watch to watch a recording from the UK TV show The Tube in 1985
Click on image to watch a recording from the UK TV show Saturday Superstore 2nd March 1985
Click on image to watch a recording from the UK TV show Oxford Road Show March 1985
Discography
Absolute Reality was released in the following formats
UK Releases
18th February 1985 : 7″ Vinyl – Absolute Reality
Track listing : Absolute Reality / Blaze of Glory
IRS Records, catalogue number ALARM 1
18th February 1985 : 12″ Vinyl – Absolute Reality
Track listing : Absolute Reality / Blaze of Glory (extended version)
IRS Records, catalogue number ALARM 12
18th February 1985 : 7″ Vinyl Gate-fold Double Pack – Absolute Reality
Track listing : Absolute Reality / Blaze of Glory / Room At The Top / Reason 36
IRS Records, catalogue number ALARM D1
February 1985 : 7″ Vinyl – Absolute Reality
Track listing : Absolute Reality / Blaze of Glory
Not On Label Acetate test pressing
Europe Releases :
February 1985 : 7″ Vinyl – Absolute Reality
Track listing : Absolute Reality / Blaze of Glory
IRS Records, catalogue number A-6084
February 1985 : 12″ Vinyl maxi-Single – Absolute Reality
Track listing : Absolute Reality / Reason 36 / Blaze of Glory (extended version) / Room At The Top
IRS Records, catalogue number A 12.6084
Australia Release :
1985 : 7″ Vinyl – Absolute Reality
Track listing : Absolute Reality / Blaze of Glory
IRS Records, promotional single, catalogue number ES 1046 
USA Releases :
May 1986 : 7″ Vinyl – Absolute Reality
Track listing : Absolute Reality / Room At The Top
IRS Records, promotional single, catalogue number IRS-52828
May 1986 : 12″ Vinyl – Absolute Reality
Track listing : Absolute Reality / Majority / Reason 36
IRS Records, promotional single, catalogue number L33-17108 
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