Releases

ReleaseArtistFormatTracksCountry/DateLabelCatalog#Barcode
Raw BluesVarious Artists12" Vinyl12
London Records (UK, 1947–98)PS 543[none]
TommyThe London Symphony Orchestra and Chamber Choir2×12" Vinyl12 + 13
  • GB1972-11-24
Ode Records (1967–78; reactivated in 1989 as Ode Sounds & Visuals)ODE 99001[none]
Tommy (Quadraphonic Vinyl LPs)The London Symphony Orchestra and Chamber Choir2×12" Vinyl13 + 12
Ode Records (1967–78; reactivated in 1989 as Ode Sounds & Visuals)QU 89001
Tommy (London Symphony Orchestra & Chamber Choir)The Who(unknown)25
Raw BluesVarious Artists12" Vinyl12
Richmond (budget label of London Records)B-20263[none]
They Call It an AccidentVarious Artists12" Vinyl12
Island (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group)ILPS 9757075992975711
The Ultimate British CollectionVarious ArtistsCD15
  • -1985
Quality Special ProductsQRSPD-1040[none]
The Prince’s Trust CollectionVarious Artists2×Cassette10 + 10
Telstar Records (UK, mostly compilations)STAC 2275[none]
The Best of the Prince’s Trust CollectionVarious ArtistsCD15
Telstar Records (UK, mostly compilations)TCD 22755014469312753
Now That’s What I Call Music 8Various Artists2×12" Vinyl16 + 16
  • GB1986-11-24
PolyGram, Virgin EMI (80s–early 00s UK compilations)NOW 85099926121130
Now That’s What I Call Music 8Various Artists2×Cassette16 + 16
  • GB1986-11-24
PolyGram, Virgin EMI (80s–early 00s UK compilations)TC NOW 85099926121154
Conspiracy of HopeVarious ArtistsCD11
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)830 588-2042283058828
The Island StoryVarious ArtistsCD20
Island (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group)353 115/CID254007193531157
The Island Story: 1962–1987 25th AnniversaryVarious Artists2×CD15 + 16
Island (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group)442-842 901-2042284290128
The Island StoryVarious ArtistsCD20
Island (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group)832 538-2, CID 25042283253827
Island LifeVarious ArtistsCD18
MCA Records Canada (1970–1995)CID-8664
1988 What’s HotVarious ArtistsCD18
  • AU1988-09-19
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972), Festival Records (Australian)CDAL 791159077779115921
Mr Music Nr 9 – 1988Various ArtistsCD14
Mr Music (Swedish compilation label)MMCD 1072
Mr Music No. 9 – 1988Various ArtistsCassette14
Mr Music (Swedish compilation label)MMMC 1072
Absolute Music 5Various ArtistsCD18
  • SE1988-10-06
Absolute (compilation series brand used by Stockholm-based EVA Records)353362[none]
Ronny’s Pop Show 12Various Artists2×CD16 + 16
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)463094 2, 463095 25099746309527
Hit Pix '88Various ArtistsCD18
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972), Festival Records (Australian)CD50013[none]
WNEW‐FM Cutting Edge CD, Winter ’88Various ArtistsCD17
[none]
Mega HitzVarious ArtistsCD20
  • -1988
TommyLondon Symphony Orchestra and Chambre ChoirCD25
  • US1989-05-12
Ode Sounds & VisualsR2 71113081227111328
Tommy (London Symphony Orchestra & Chamber Choir)The Who(unknown)25
  • GB1989-05-12
Ronny's Pop Show 13Various Artists2×CD19 + 19
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)465065 25099746506520
Is This LoveVarious Artists(unknown)15
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)CDP 7 932500077779325023
Nuns on the RunVarious ArtistsCD12
  • US1990-07-19
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)846 043-2042284604321
Nonnen auf der FluchtVarious ArtistsCD12
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)846 435-2042284643528
Affection: 16 Love SongsVarious ArtistsCD16
Dino Music (subsidiary of EMI Netherlands BV)DIN245D9312749245026
TommyLondon Symphony OrchestraCD25
Castle Communications (primary imprint of Castle Communications PLC)ESSCD 0295013428750292
New TraditionsVarious Artists12" Vinyl16
Telstar Records (UK, mostly compilations)STAR 23995014469123991
New TraditionsVarious ArtistsCD16
Telstar Records (UK, mostly compilations)TCD 23995014469523999
BMI’s 50th Anniversary Collection: The Explosion of American Music 1940–1990Various Artists3×CD25 + 19 + 26
BMI Publishing
Everybody’s Got to Learn SometimeVarious Artists2×CD12 + 14
Dureco11548028711211548022
Rock MixVarious ArtistsCD13
20013-2[none]
Hit News 91, Volume 1Various ArtistsCD14
K‐tel (international budget record label)330001-2
Neue Hits 91: Die internationalen SuperhitsVarious Artists2×CD15 + 15
Ariola (German label, used worldwide in the past)354 1254007193541255
Pop Giganten: Hits der 60erVarious Artists2×CD16 + 16
Ariola (German label, used worldwide in the past)354 229, 354229-2634007193542290
The Sound of Hard Rock Cafe ParisVarious ArtistsCD18
PolyGram Distribution515 057-2731451505720
Set Me Free: Worldstars for FreedomVarious Artists2×CD12 + 14
  • -1991
International Hostage Release77 782 1[none]
Metal HeartsVarious ArtistsCD18
Concept Records (Australia)CC0156CD9311704015636
The Hit BoxVarious Artists5×CD20 + 20 + 20 + 20 + 20
Concept Records (Australia)CC0183CD9311704018330
Mr Music Plus: Number One (1991 number 1. 1*91)Various ArtistsCD14
Mr Music (Swedish compilation label)MMCD 5016[none]
Burning HeartsVarious ArtistsCD18
Telstar Records (UK, mostly compilations)TCD 24925014469524927
Worldstars for FreedomVarious Artists(unknown)15
Rock the First, Volume TwoVarious Artists(unknown)10
  • US1992-02-25
DCC Compact Classics, Sandstone Music
Modern Love: 17 of Today's Classic Love SongsVarious ArtistsCD17
  • XE1992-06-01
PolyGram TV (a division of PolyGram Record Operations Ltd.)515 518-2731451551826
Midnight CruisingVarious ArtistsCD18
  • XE1992-07-01
Dino EntertainmentDINCD 405018271001850
The Right TimeEtta JamesCD11
  • JP1992-10-25
Elektra (1950–1989, revived 2009‐06‐01; read annotations before use)WMC5-5584988053605587
Classic Rock Box: WNEW-FM 25th Anniversary CollectionVarious Artists4×CD12 + 13 + 12 + 12
PolyGram Records, Inc. (not for release label use! US division of PolyGram)314 515 913-2731451591327
Earthrise: The Rainforest AlbumVarious ArtistsCD17
PolyGram TV (a division of PolyGram Record Operations Ltd.)515 419-2731451541926
Earthrise: The Rainforest AlbumVarious ArtistsCD17
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)515 561-2731451556128
Earthrise (The Rainforest Album)Various ArtistsCD16
515 587-2731451558726
Heart Rock: Rock für’s Herz, Volume 4Various Artists2×CD17 + 17
Ariola (German label, used worldwide in the past)74321 10979 2743211097925
Midnight RockVarious Artists2×CD16 + 16
Ariola (German label, used worldwide in the past)74321 11459 2743211145923
Midnight RockVarious Artists2×CD16 + 16
791236
The Night of the KingsPage, Beck & Clapton2×CD9 + 13
Beech Marten RecordsBM 067/2
Tommy – As Performed by the London Symphonic Orchestra & Chamber Choir With Guest SoloistsThe WhoCD25
Castle Communications (primary imprint of Castle Communications PLC), Ode Sounds & VisualsCCSCD 4085017615940824
Midnight CruisingVarious Artists12" Vinyl18
Dino EntertainmentDINTV 405018271001836
Mr Music Plus: Plus 2*92 (1992 number 2. 2*92)Various ArtistsCD14
Mr Music (Swedish compilation label)MMCD 5029[none]
BreakawayVarious Artists4×CD13 + 12 + 12 + 13
TelediscTelCD 54
The Rock Collection: Hot RockVarious Artists2×CD12 + 12
Time–Life MusicTL 527/17
Love FeelingsVarious Artists2×CD15 + 15
Sonocord[none]
Earthrise: The Rainforest AlbumVarious Artists(unknown)17
Now That’s What I Call Music! 1986Various Artists2×CD20 + 20
  • GB1993-08-23
NOW (bogus label; use the MusicBrainz Series instead)CDNOW1986724382706823
Now That’s What I Call Music! 1987Various Artists2×CD20 + 20
  • GB1993-08-23
NOW (bogus label; use the MusicBrainz Series instead)CDNOW1987724382707127
Simply the BestVarious Artists2×CD16 + 18
Electrola2CD 7243 8 28275 2 8724382827528
Rock ’n’ RomanceVarious Artists2×CD15 + 15
Ariola (German label, used worldwide in the past)74321 13505 2743211350525
Virgin 21, Loves Music, Wants to Party (Highlights From 21 Years of Virgin Records)Various ArtistsCD21
Virgin Records Australia8391772[none]
One for the RoadVarious ArtistsCD20
Arcade (record label founded in 1970s by Herman Heinsbroek; use this as its universal imprint)88001384014548001388
Solid Gold - The Classic Hits 2Various ArtistsCD18
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)987655-29416339765540
Mr Music Plus: Plus 6-93 (1993 number 6. 6*93)Various ArtistsCD14
Mr Music (Swedish compilation label)MMCD 5045[none]
Rock Legends – Volume 1Various ArtistsCD14
Musketeer Records (UK)MU 3001 CD5013116300129
Rock Line Volume 5Various ArtistsCD18
Versailles (French label)VER 474108 25099747410826
Larry präsentiert: Party Rock 4Various Artists2×CD17 + 17
5099747399428
The Chart Show: Ultimate Rock 2Various Artists2×CD16 + 14
A Tribute to Curtis MayfieldVarious ArtistsCD17
  • US1994-02-15
Warner Bros. Records (1958–2019; “WB” logo, with or without “records” beneath or on banner across)WE 833093624550020
A Tribute to Curtis MayfieldVarious ArtistsCD17
  • DE1994-02-18
Warner Bros. Records (1958–2019; “WB” logo, with or without “records” beneath or on banner across)WE 833093624550020
Pop Giganten: Hits der 80er, Volume IIVarious Artists2×CD18 + 18
  • DE1994-07-04
Ariola (German label, used worldwide in the past)74321 20388 2743212038828
Het beste uit de top 100 allertijden: Editie ’94Various Artists2×CD16 + 15
Magnum (Dutch joint venture from 1990–1997)17-516 760-10731451676024
The Ultimate Eighties: The Album of the DecadeVarious Artists2×CD12 + 12
PolyTel516 982-2731451698224
The Ultimate Eighties: The Album of the DecadeVarious Artists2×Cassette12 + 12
PolyTel516 982-4
Het Museum, Volume 2Various ArtistsCD18
EVA (for use with NL/BE/FR releases only. See annotation)7243 8399572724383995721
The Golden CollectionVarious Artists20×CD12 + 12 + 12 + 12 + 12 + 12 + 12 + 12 + 12 + 12 + 12 + 12 + 12 + 12 + 12 + 12 + 12 + 12 + 12 + 12
The Golden CollectionMMCD 8001, MMCD 8002, MMCD 8003, MMCD 8004, MMCD 8005, MMCD 8006, MMCD 8007, MMCD 8008, MMCD 8009, MMCD 8010, MMCD 8011, MMCD 8012, MMCD 8013, MMCD 8014, MMCD 8015, MMCD 8016, MMCD 8017, MMCD 8018, MMCD 8019, MMCD 8020
Earthrise - The Rainforest Album (Alternate Compilation)Various ArtistsCD17
Pyramid Records (American record label founded in 1989), Rhino (reissue label)R2 71830081227183028
Earthrise: The Rainforest AlbumVarious ArtistsCD17
Pyramid Records (American record label founded in 1989)R271830081227183028
The Digital Dimension (The Classic Selection) (8 Digitally Mastered Classic Tracks)Various ArtistsCD8
The Hit Label, CellnetROWE 03[none]
The Digital Dimension (The Classic Selection) (cover with blue logo on white)Various ArtistsCD8
The Hit LabelROWE 3
The 80’s Collection: 1981Various Artists2×CD12 + 12
Time–Life MusicTL 544/02[none]
The 80's Collection: 1987Various Artists2×CD12 + 12
Time–Life MusicTL 544/10
The 80's Collection: 1987Various Artists2×CD12 + 12
Time–Life MusicTL 544/10
The 80's Collection: 1987 (some different tracks)Various Artists2×CD12 + 12
Time–Life MusicTL 544/10
Drive TimeVarious Artists2×CD18 + 18
  • GB1995-03-23
Drive TimeVarious Artists2×Cassette18 + 18
  • GB1995-03-23
The Roots of Rock: Soft RockVarious ArtistsCD12
  • US1995-04-16
Rebound Records (1990s budget reissue imprint)520372
Drive Time 2Various Artists2×CD20 + 20
Dino EntertainmentDINCD 995018272000326
The Best Rock Ballads in the World… Ever!Various Artists2×CD20 + 20
  • GB1995-08-18
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)VTDCD 60724384080129
KKSF 103.7 FM Sampler for AIDS Relief, Volume 6Various ArtistsCD15
[no label] (Special purpose label – white labels, self-published releases and other “no label” releases)19017627001921
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