"Ruined in a Day" is a song by English rock group New Order. It was released on 21 June 1993 by London Records as the second single from their sixth studio album, Republic (1993). The song also appeared on the group's Best of compilation the following year and on the 2005 chronology Singles.

Music video The music video for the track depicts the band and their long-standing collaborator Keith Allen immersed in a game of charades for Hollywood Blockbusters, with a group of Buddhist monks. Allen also directed the film.

Track listing

All CD No. 2 tracks remixed by Sly and Robbie and Handel Tucker

Charts Chart (1993–1994)PeakpositionAustralia (ARIA) 182Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)38UK Airplay (Music Week)12

Release history RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)United Kingdom21 June 1993LondonAustralia24 January 1994

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