Released in the UK and certain European countries only, "Days Are OK" was originally issued as a single in May 1980, but it failed to chart.

[2] To promote the November 1980 reissue, the band spent two weeks in the UK for a seven-date tour and also performed the song and "Envy" on BBC's The Old Grey Whistle Test on 29 November.

The band's concert at Bradford University on 10 December was filmed for broadcast as part of the BBC series Rock Goes to College.

[3][4] In a review of the November 1980 reissue, Mike Gardner of Record Mirror wrote, "This came on like a cross between Hazel O'Connor, Pat Benatar and Ronnie Spector.

"[5] 7–inch single (UK, Germany, France, Netherlands and Italy)[6][7][8][9][10] Credits are adapted from the Careful LP inner sleeve notes.