Maid Of Orleans was actually written before Joan Of Arc, but the waltz-style of the song was something that the band felt didn't work too well and it was shelved. A new song was written about Joan Of Arc, but during the Manor sessions the original version was dusted down and the band decided that this version had some merit after all.

Maid Of Orleans also proved to be quite successful in Europe, reaching No 1 in Belgium, Holland, Austria and Portugal.

Initial releases featured a card sleeve with a high gloss finish. Later copies featured paper sleeves.

Maid of Orleans had originally been written on 30th May 1981 - the 550th anniversary of Joan of Arc's death.

The sleeve  was inspired by a stained glass design by Anton Wolff.

The run-out grooves on the B-Side state: "End stage three".