"In the City" is the debut single by English band the Jam from their album of the same title.

[3] While the album was not particularly successful in the UK Albums Chart, the song was the UK's first introduction to The Jam, and was characteristic of Paul Weller's youth anthems—mod-influenced celebrations of British youth—that dominated the band's early output.

[4] In May 2002, Polydor Records decided to commemorate the 25th anniversary of The Jam by re-releasing their debut single in its original packaging, in its 7" vinyl record format and at its original price of 75 pence.

The limited pressing sold out immediately, and the song made the Top 40 one more time, peaking at No.

[5] Pitchfork Media ranked the track as being one of the "great debut singles".