The song was very likely written during the recording sessions for the "Vauxhall & I" album which took place between June and August 1993 at Hook End Manor (confirmation needed). It was recorded with producer Steve Lillywhite and musicians Boz Boorer (guitar), Alain Whyte (guitar), Jonny Bridgwood (bass) and Woodie Taylor (drums).

UK version {4:50}

• 12" of "The More You Ignore Me, The Closer I Get"

• 3-tracks cd-single of "The More You Ignore Me, The Closer I Get" (not in USA)

• The Centenary Edition of the "Viva Hate" album

• "The HMV/Parlophone Singles '88-'95" album

USA version {4:50}

• USA cd-single of "The More You Ignore Me, The Closer I Get"

• "My Early Burglary Years" album

This song has never been performed specifically for radio, television or the web.

This song has never been done live.

instrumental

Unreleased and not circulated on bootlegs, although a few fans and collectors have managed to get a copy.