"Blues from a Gun" is a Modern Rock number-one hit from The Jesus and Mary Chain's album Automatic from 1989. It was released in four different formats, including a 3" Mini CD single in a paper gatefold sleeve. It is one of the few singles by the band featuring lead vocals from William, as opposed to Jim Reid.

Chart performance

The single reached number 32 in the UK single charts, and three weeks at number one on the U.S. Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart which listed the most played songs on alternative radio.

Track listing

All tracks written by Jim Reid and William Reid, except where noted

Personnel

The Jesus and Mary Chain

Additional personnel

Charts