"It's the End of the World as We Know It (And I Feel Fine)" is a song and a single by R.E.M., initially released on the I.R.S. Records label as the sixth track to their 1987 album Document
The song originated from a previously unreleased song titled "PSA" (Public Service Announcement), which evolved into "It's The End Of The World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine)", and was later re-recorded in its original form under the title "Bad Day", released in 2003 to promote the band's best-of compilation In Time: The Best of R.E.M. 1988–2003.
Track listing[]
Initial release[]
- 7": IRS IRM 145 (UK):
- "It's the End of the World as We Know It (And I Feel Fine)" – 4:04
- "This One Goes Out" (live acoustic version of "The One I Love") – 4:19
- 7": IRS IRS-53220 (U.S.); cassette: IRS IRSC-53220:
- "It's the End of the World as We Know It (And I Feel Fine)" – 4:04
- "Last Date" (Floyd Cramer) – 2:13
- 12": IRS IRMT 145:
- "It's the End of the World as We Know It (And I Feel Fine)" – 4:04
- "This One Goes Out" (live acoustic version of "The One I Love") – 4:19
- "Maps and Legends" (live acoustic) – 3:14
- 12" Promo: IRS 7363 (U.S.):
- "It's the End of the World as We Know It (And I Feel Fine)" – 4:04
- "Disturbance at the Heron House" (live from McCabes Guitar Shop, May 24, 1987) – 3:41
Reissue[]
- CD: IRS DIRMT 180:
- "It's the End of the World as We Know It (And I Feel Fine)" – 4:04
- "Radio Free Europe" – 4:03
- "The One I Love" (live acoustic) – 4:19
- CD: IRS DIRMX 180:
- "It's the End of the World as We Know It (And I Feel Fine)" – 4:04
- "Radio Free Europe" (Hib-Tone version) – 3:46
- "White Tornado" – 1:59
- "Last Date" – 2:13
- 7": IRS IRM 180; cassette: IRS DIRMC 180:
- "It's the End of the World as We Know It (And I Feel Fine)" – 4:04
- "Radio Free Europe" – 4:03
5.1 Versions[]
There were additional 5.1 releaess of the song. The 5.1 has 6 channels. There is a special 'extended version' that lasts for 4:28. The extended version has 2 choruses that play after the third verse and a special vocal glide on the 'I feel fine'.
- "It's the End of the World as We Know It (And I Feel Fine)" – 4:04
- "It's the End of the World as We Know It (And I Feel Fine)" (Extended Version) – 4:28