Single
"Not Now John" was released as a single on 3 May 1983. The words "fuck all that" were overdubbed as "stuff all that" by Gilmour, Waters, and the female backing singers.
"The Hero's Return" was released as the B-side, featuring an additional verse not included on the album. A 12" single was released in the UK, featuring the two 7" tracks on side 1 and the album version of "Not Now John" on side 2. The single hit number thirty in the UK and number seven on the US Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.
- "Not Now John" (single version) — 4:12
- "The Hero's Return (Parts I and II)" — 4:02
- "Not Now John" (album version) — 4:56 (12" single only)
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