This cassette tape single by Nine Inch Nails, titled "The Day the World Went Away," features the talents of artist Trent Reznor, producer Alan Moulder, and various instrumentalists. The clear cassette comes in a cardboard sleeve, with an original cover and catalog number INTCS 97026. This first edition release from 1999 is in near mint condition (NM or M-) and was made in the United States.

The style of this single is industrial rock, and it falls under the categories of music and cassettes. The era of this release is the 1990s, and it features the genres of rock and pop. The language used in the release is English.