This Is the Day

"This Is the Day" is a song written by Matt Johnson and originally released as a single by his band The The on 2 September 1983. It reached number 71 on the UK Singles Chart. A version of the song was included on the band's debut album Soul Mining, released in October 1983.

A re-recorded version of the song, re-titled "That Was the Day", was released as the lead track on the Dis-Infected EP in 1993. The EP reached number 17 on the UK singles chart.

Track listing
7" single
 * 1) "This Is the Day" – 3:42
 * 2) "Mental Healing Process" – 3:44

12" single
 * 1) "This Is the Day" (Extended Version) – 5:22
 * 2) "I've Been Waitin' for Tomorrow (All of My Life)" (Special Mix) – 7:36

Artwork
The artwork is by Andy Johnson. The font was designed by Fiona Skinner. An alternative layout for the the The logo was used on this single with the lowercase 'the' larger and set at an angle.

Video
Fiona Skinner directed the promo video for the re-release of 1983 single. The video is a collage of images and memories illustrating Matt Johnson's childhood and Skinner and Johnson's relationship. The single was re-released around the time they split. Skinner created the farewell promo for the song.

Personnel
Credits for the album version are adapted from the sleeve notes for Soul Mining.
 * Matt Johnson – synths, instruments, percussion, vocals
 * Andy Duncan – drums
 * Paul Boyle – fiddle
 * Wix Wickens (credited as "Wicks") – accordion

Certifications
Note

Manic Street Preachers version
In September 2011, "This Is the Day" was covered by Manic Street Preachers as a single to promote their National Treasures – The Complete Singles compilation album. The CD single was only available as a limited edition with the CD/DVD version of National Treasures on the HMV website.

Track listing
Digital download
 * 1) "This Is the Day" – 3:37
 * 2) "We Were Never Told" – 3:20

HMV exclusive CD
 * 1) "This Is the Day" – 3:37
 * 2) "Rock 'n' Roll Genius" – 2:40