"I'm Not the One" first appeared in 1981 on "Shake It Up". It was not charting at the time, but was included on the band's 1985 "Greatest Hits" album. The song was remixed on the "Greatest Hits" album, emphasizing the drum track with additional reverb. It was then released as a single in 1986, following "Tonight She Comes", also from the "Greatest Hits" album. "I'm Not the One" debuted on the "Billboard" Top 40 chart on March 8, 1986 and peaked at number 32.