I Am One

"I Am One" is the debut single of The Smashing Pumpkins and the first track on Gish. It is the only single issued by the band that gives co-writing credits to Billy Corgan and James Iha.

Recording and Release
"I Am One" was originally recorded in the Summer of 1989. It was financed by Corgan who used the tuition his grandmother had left him. It was released in 1990 by Limited Potential. It was re-recorded in Winter of 1990-91 and released on Caroline Records and Hut Recording in 1992.

Music Video
A music video was recorded but was not made available until 2001 due to the band being unhappy with the video.

Tracklisting
US Limited Potential vinyl version

1. "I Am One"

2. "Not Worth Asking"

Gish CD version and UK 7" and 12" vinyl releases

1. "I Am One"

2. "Plume"

3. "Starla"

UK 7" vinyl promo

1. "I Am One"

Dutch 10" vinyl

1. "I Am One"

2. "Terrapin"

3. "Bullet Train To Osaka"