XTC's 3D EP was the band's vinyl debut. It was released on October 7, 1977 on Virgin Records. It was 12" single and was initially proposed with a 7" single (known as the 3D Single). However instead of issuing both Virgin recalled the 7" at the very last minute (however a few singles did escape). The singles that do exist have been known to fetch upwards of $1,000. Promotional videos were made for "Science Friction", She's So Square" and "Dance Band". These same songs appeared on the White Music CD as bonus tracks.