Released as the fourth UK single and the second US single from the album, "853-5937" was a moderate chart hit in both nations, reaching number 91 in the UK[1] and climbing to number 32 on the US Hot 100 chart and number 38 on the US Cash Box chart.

"853-5937" was written by Glenn Tilbrook and Chris Difford.

I liked it at the time, but you change your mind about how you feel about certain songs.

"[2] The music video shows many black and white clips, as well as the band performing in what appears to be the inside of a telephone, as they are surrounded by oversized electronics and circuitry.

Bassist Keith Wilkinson can be seen playing an Ormston fretless bass.