Pause (Run-D.M.C. song)

1989 single by Run–D.M.C.

"Pause" is the first single released from Run–D.M.C.'s fifth studio album, Back from Hell. It was released in 1989 alongside Run-D.M.C.'s version of "Ghostbusters" and was produced by Jam Master Jay and Davy D. "Pause" peaked at number 21 on the Billboard Hot Black Singles chart and number 11 on the Hot Rap Singles chart.

"Pause"
File:Ghostbusters Pause.jpg
Single by Run–D.M.C.
from the album Back from Hell
B-side"Ghostbusters"
ReleasedJuly 12, 1989
Recorded1989
GenreHip hop
Length4:38
LabelProfile Records
Songwriter(s)Joseph Simmons, Darryl McDaniels, Jason Mizell
Producer(s)Jam Master Jay, Davy D
Run–D.M.C. singles chronology
"Run's House"
(1988)
"Pause"
(1989)
"What's It All About"
(1990)

Track listing

A-side

  1. "Ghostbusters" – 6:00
  2. "Ghostbusters" (Dub Buster) – 4:10

B-side

  1. "Pause" – 6:00
  2. "Pause" (dub version) – 3:32
  3. "Pause" (radio version) – 3:46