Produced by: Roger Taylor
UK Virgin 7": 4 July 1988 VS 1100 / Did Not Chart
UK Virgin 12": 4 July 1988 VST 1100

7" Side One 1. Manipulator (Single Version) (Taylor/Edney/Strange) 3:58

7" Side Two 1. Stand Up For Love (Taylor) 4:20

12" Side One 1. Manipulator (Extended Version) (Taylor/Edney/Strange) 4:15

12" Side Two 1. Stand Up For Love (Taylor) 4:20 1. Manipulator (Single Version) (Taylor/Edney/Strange) 3:58

Manipulator is a one-off single that followed The Cross' debut album. Manipulator was released on July 4, 1988 in the UK and did not appear on their follow-up album. The track was written by Roger Taylor, Spike Edney, and Steve Strange of Visage. The 12" features a slightly extended version.

Manipulator (Single Version) 3:58
Written by Taylor/Edney/Strange
Appears on: UK Manipulator 7" vinyl, The Lot
A great collaboration here with Steve Strange, formerly of Visage and Strange Cruise, this track is a solid rocker, less pop than the earlier Shove It album. The single is hard to come by, but is well worth tracking down. It was finally released on CD and digital download with 2013's The Lot.

Manipulator (Extended Version) 4:15
Written by Taylor/Edney/Strange
Appears on: UK Manipulator 12" vinyl, The Lot
Calling this Extended is a bit of a stretch, but the added material is worth it. There's a guitar burst at the beginning and an extra verse in the middle. Beyond that, you're not in for any surprises.