Another State of Mind (song)

This article refers to the song by Social Distortion. For the documentary film, which also features Social Distortion, see Another State of Mind (film).

"Another State of Mind"
Single by Social Distortion
from the album Mommy's Little Monster
A-side	"Another State of Mind"
B-side	"Mommy's Little Monster"
Released	1983 (original) 1989 (re-release)
Format	7" vinyl
Recorded	December 24, 1982 at The Casbah in Fullerton, California
Genre	Punk rock
Length	2:38
Label	13th Floor Records (original) Triple X Records (1989 reissue)
Writer(s)	Mike Ness
Producer(s)	Social Distortion, Chaz Ramirez, Thom Wilson
Certification	None
Social Distortion singles chronology
"Justice for All" (1982) "Another State of Mind" (1983) "Prison Bound" (1988)

"Another State of Mind" is a song by the American punk rock band Social Distortion. It is the second track on their 1983 debut album Mommy's Little Monster, and was released as a 7" single that year on their then-record label 13th Floor Records. The single was released again in 1989 on Triple X Records to coincide with the reissue of Mommy's Little Monster. The song also appeared on their 1998 live album Live at the Roxy and 2004 live DVD Live in Orange County, as it had become one of the band's live staples. It also appeared as the opening track on their 2007 Greatest Hits compilation.

Cover versions

Green Day recorded a cover "Another State of Mind" as a bonus track on their 2009 album, 21st Century Breakdown.