" B with U" was a single released by UK band Transvision Vamp

Transvision Vamp

Transvision Vamp were a British alternative rock group. Formed in 1986 by Nick Christian Sayer and Wendy James the band enjoyed chart success in the late 1980s...

 in 1991 and was the first to be taken from their final studio album, Little Magnets Versus the Bubble of Babble

Little Magnets Versus the Bubble of Babble

Little Magnets Versus the Bubble of Babble was the third album by UK pop rock band Transvision Vamp. The album was released in 1991, two years after their UK #1 album Velveteen....

. It was also the first of their singles to be co-written by Wendy James

Wendy James

Wendy James is an English singer-songwriter most notable for her work with the pop band Transvision Vamp.-Transvision Vamp:...

. After a two-year gap since their previous UK single "Born to Be Sold

Born to Be Sold

"Born to Be Sold" was the ninth single to be released by UK band Transvision Vamp. It became a hit in late 1989 and peaked at number 22 on the UK Singles Chart...

", it fared poorly on the UK singles chart

UK Singles Chart

The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...

 reaching #30, although it fared better in Australia where it peaked at #16.

The song was released in several versions and formats worldwide.

Track listings

7" vinyl and cassette single (TVV 10 / TVVC 10)

1. "(I Just Wanna) B with U" (7" Version) - 4:21
2. "Swamp Thang" - 3:48
3. "Straight Thru Your Head" - 2:41

12" vinyl (TVVT 10 / TVVTG 10)

1. "(I Just Wanna) B with U" (The Nightripper Mix) - 4:53
2. "Swamp Thang" - 3:48
3. "Straight Thru Your Head" - 2:41
4. "Punky Says" *

• (*) Exclusive to the limited edition gatefold 12" single (TVVTG10).

CD single (DTVVT 10)

1. "(I Just Wanna) B with U" (7" Version) - 4:21
2. "(I Just Wanna) B with U" (The Nightripper Mix) - 4:53
3. "Swamp Thang" - 3:48
4. "Straight Thru Your Head" - 2:41

• "(I Just Wanna) B with U" is mistitled as (I Just Wanna) Be with U on the rear of the sleeve.

US 12" vinyl (MCA12 54233)

1. "(I Just Wanna) B with U" (The Nightripper Mix) - 4:53
2. "(I Just Wanna) B with U" (Alternative 12" Mix) - 5:56
3. "Trash City" (Live) - 5:14
4. "Tell That Girl To Shut Up
   Tell That Girl to Shut Up
   "Tell That Girl to Shut Up" was the second single from UK pop/rock band Transvision Vamp, released in 1988. It is taken from their debut album Pop Art and was originally recorded by Holly and the Italians and was written by Holly Beth Vincent....
   
   " (Live) - 3:12
5. "Sex Kick" (Live) - 6:17
6. "I Want Your Love" (Live) - 3:40

US CD single (MCADS 54113)

1. "(I Just Wanna) B with U" (Album Version) - 4:25
2. "Trash City" (Live) - 5:14
3. "Tell That Girl To Shut Up
   Tell That Girl to Shut Up
   "Tell That Girl to Shut Up" was the second single from UK pop/rock band Transvision Vamp, released in 1988. It is taken from their debut album Pop Art and was originally recorded by Holly and the Italians and was written by Holly Beth Vincent....
   
   " (Live) - 3:12
4. "Sex Kick" (Live) - 6:17
5. "I Want Your Love" (Live) - 3:40
6. "(I Just Wanna) B with U" (12" Version) - 4:53 *

• The CD printing mistitles "(I Just Wanna) B with U" as (I Just Wanna) Be with U.
• "(I Just Wanna) B with U" (12" Version) is actually 'The Nightripper Mix'.
• The live tracks on the US releases were recorded at the Manchester Apollo
  Manchester Apollo
  O2 Apollo Manchester is a concert venue in Manchester, England. Locally known as The Apollo, it is a listed building, with a capacity of 3,500 ....
  
   on October 24, 1989.

US promo CD singles (CD45-1586 / CD45-1673)

1. "(I Just Wanna) B with U" (Album Version) - 4:25
2. "(I Just Wanna) B with U" (Alternative Single Mix) - 4:24
3. "(I Just Wanna) B with U" (Nightripper Mix) - 4:53
4. "(I Just Wanna) B with U" (Alternative 12" Mix) - 5:56
5. "(I Just Wanna) B with U" (Club Mix) - 6:26
6. "(I Just Wanna) B with U" (Dub Mix) - 5:13

• Two US promo singles were issued. A maxi version (CD45-1586 listed above) and a one track version (CD45-1673) that featured the 'Alternative Single Mix'.

Charts

Charts (1991)	Peak position
Australian Singles Charts ARIA Charts The ARIA charts are the main Australian music sales charts, issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. The charts are a record of the highest selling singles and albums in various genres in Australia. ARIA commenced compiling its own charts in-house from the week ending 26 June...	16
UK Singles Chart UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...	30

External links

• http://www.itm-ed.de/tvamp/music/discography/bwithu.html Worldwide releases