Released in November 1977, the Paul McCartney & Wings 7-inch 45 rpm single featured the
Scottish folk-style ballad "Mull of Kintyre" (written by McCartney/Denny Laine) paired with the rock track "Girls' School". It was a massive hit, becoming the first single to sell over two million copies in the UK.
- Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45 RPM, Stereo Single.
- Release Date: November 11, 1977.
- A-Sides: Often marketed as a double A-side, with "Mull of Kintyre" being a bagpipe-driven ballad and "Girls' School" being a high-energy rock song.
- Matrix Variations: Some releases feature a [dot] in the matrix, with variations in label apostrophes (e.g., "Girls School" vs. "Girls' School").
- Packaging: Often released in a standard Capitol Records paper sleeve or a specific picture sleeve.
- Recording Location: Recorded in August 1977 at Spirit of Ranachan Studio in Campbeltown, Scotland.
- "Mull of Kintyre" served as a tribute to the Scottish peninsula where McCartney owned a farm. The song became the 1977 Christmas number one in the UK.