"Private Universe" is a 1993 song by rock group Crowded House

Crowded House

Crowded House are a rock band, formed in Melbourne, Australia and led by New Zealand singer-songwriter Neil Finn. Finn is the primary songwriter and creative director of the band, having led it through several incarnations, drawing members from New Zealand , Australia and the United States...

 from the group's fourth studio album Together Alone

Together Alone

Together Alone is the fourth studio album by the band Crowded House. It was released in October 1993 and was their first album to feature multi-instrumentalist Mark Hart as a full band member. Unlike the band's first three albums, which were recorded in the US and Australia and produced by Mitchell...

. It was released as a single in October 1994. "Private Universe" is the only song to be featured on all of Crowded House's compilation and live albums (including the greatest hits compilation Recurring Dream

Recurring Dream

Recurring Dream is a compilation album by rock group Crowded House, released in 1996. It includes most of their singles, as well as three new songs, "Not the Girl You Think You Are", "Instinct", and "Everything Is Good for You".-Background:...

, a demo version on the rarities compilation Afterglow

Afterglow (Crowded House album)

Afterglow is a Crowded House compilation album, released in 1999. It includes a selection of rarities and outtakes. The tracks were recorded between 1985 and 1994. Seven of the songs were originally recorded for the Woodface album before Tim Finn became involved...

, and on both live albums Special Edition Live Album and Farewell to the World

Farewell to the World

Farewell to the World is a 1996 concert by rock group Crowded House. The concert was recorded on the outside footsteps of the famed Sydney Opera House as a charity event to raise funds for the Sydney Children's Hospital. The event was originally scheduled to occur on the night of the 23 November...

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Standard CD single

Live tracks recorded at The Boathouse, Norfolk, Virginia, 11 April 1994. "I am In Love" previously unreleased in Australia (later featured on Afterglow

Afterglow (Crowded House album)

Afterglow is a Crowded House compilation album, released in 1999. It includes a selection of rarities and outtakes. The tracks were recorded between 1985 and 1994. Seven of the songs were originally recorded for the Woodface album before Tim Finn became involved...

). Single sleeve contains complete lyrics to Together Alone

Together Alone

Together Alone is the fourth studio album by the band Crowded House. It was released in October 1993 and was their first album to feature multi-instrumentalist Mark Hart as a full band member. Unlike the band's first three albums, which were recorded in the US and Australia and produced by Mitchell...

which, notably, the album does not contain.

1. "Private Universe (radio edit) - 3:59
2. "Nails In My Feet (live) - 4:38
3. "In My Command (live) - 3:40
4. "Whispers and Moans (live) - 4:40
5. "I am In Love - 4:36

US Jukebox 7" vinyl

Pressed onto orange vinyl.

1. "Private Universe" - 3:59
2. "Black & White Boy" - 4:00