Pastpresent is a compilation album by Irish folk group Clannad, released in 1989. It is a collection of selected songs recorded by the band from 1982 up to 1989, including two new songs exclusive to this release (until their inclusion on the 2003 remastered edition of Sirius) – "The Hunter" and "World of Difference". Three singles were released to promote the compilation: "The Hunter", "In a Lifetime" (re-issue) and the band's only double A-side "Hourglass"/"Theme from Harry's Game". However, "Hourglass" does not appear on this compilation and was only available as a single until it was included on the 2-disc 1997 Netherlands compilation In a Lifetime: The Ultimate Collection "(BMG 74321 488072)" and then again on the 2020 compilation In a Lifetime. A book of sheet music for all songs except "Stepping Stone" was also produced. The album cover is a still image taken from the music video released for the single "The Hunter".

Track listing

Charts and certifications

Weekly Charts

Certifications

Singles

Book

Pastpresent is a sheet music book, published to coincide with the album and video of the same name. The book provides sheet music for all songs from the album except "Stepping Stone". The book is now out of print. Credits in the books vary depending on the edition, of which there are two.

Chapters

Video

Pastpresent was released on both VHS and LaserDisc. The video for Pastpresent is still widely available online, but has not been republished by the record companies involved.

Scenes