It was released in 1983 by IRS Records, initially on 12 inch vinyl and cassette.

"For Freedom" was recorded live at The Marquee, Wardour Street, London W.1.

All songs written by Eddie MacDonald and Mike Peters, except where noted.

Released in 2000, the remastered edition features a revised track listing, B-sides and previously unreleased recordings, new and original artwork, photos, lyrics, sleeve notes by Mike Peters and interactive programming information to play the EP in its original form.

The 20th Anniversary Collectors Edition includes an enhanced CD-ROM with the promotional video for "The Stand", The Alarm's first interview on US TV featuring acoustic performances of "Blaze Of Glory" and "Knocking On Heaven's Door", and the original 1983 US TV advert for The Alarm EP.