In the Valley is a 12” single by Midnight Oil, released in 1993 on Columbia Records. The track is taken from the band’s album Earth and Sun and Moon and reflects their early‑1990s shift toward a rawer, blues‑inflected rock sound while retaining their trademark political edge.

Written by Rob Hirst, Jim Moginie, and Martin Rotsey, In the Valley is a gritty, mid‑tempo rock song addressing themes of alienation and social pressure. The 12” format offers strong sound quality and was aimed at both collectors and alternative rock DJs.

The release also includes Ships of Freedom, another track from Earth and Sun and Moon, reinforcing the record’s appeal as a substantial single rather than a one‑track issue. Production was handled by Nick Launay and Midnight Oil, a long‑running collaboration that shaped much of the band’s most acclaimed work.

This copy is a European pressing, identifiable by:

• Red Columbia Records label

• Catalogue number 659849 6

• 45 RPM

• ℗ 1993 Midnight Oil

• SACEM BIEM rights box

• “Made in Holland” text

• Taken from the album Earth and Sun and Moon

  
  

The sleeve artwork, depicting a solitary figure in a rural landscape with muted, earthy tones, aligns with the album’s reflective and grounded aesthetic.

Format: 12” Single

Label: Columbia Records

Catalogue No.: 659849 6

Country: Europe

Year: 1993

Condition: VG+ / VG+