Tragedy and Mystery

Tragedy and Mystery is the title of a song written recorded and released by British group China Crisis on Virgin records in May 1983. The track was later included on their second studio album Working With Fire and Steel (Positive Pop Songs Vol. 2). It was produced by Mike Howlett who would also go on to produce the album.

The B-side entitled A Golden Handshake for Every Daughter was not included on the album. the track was produced by band members Garry and Eddie with Gil Norton, who had also worked on the band's debut album.

Tragedy and Mystery was released on standard 7" and as a 7" picture disc. The 12" release featured an extended version of the A side.

The release of the single was followed by a short tour in which the group played songs from their previous album Difficult Shapes & Passive Rhythms (Some People Think It's Fun to Entertain) plus some new tracks, including Tragedy and Mystery, which would later surface on the album.

The song was a radio hit in the UK although failed to make the Top 40.