Now Yearbook Extra 1977 (collectors edition)

~ Release by Various Artists (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Annotation

In series: Now Yearbook ('77)

Track 1-1 - Remastered 2011
Track 2-6 - Remastered 2001
Track 2-20 - Remastered 2003

Track 3-11 credited to Andrew Lloyd Webber & Barbara Dickson

Released in a 6-panel digifile.

The title is listed differently on the CDs, front and the spine of the digifile:
* CDs: NOW YEARBOOK ☆77 (NOTE: "Extra" is not shown on the CDs)
* Front of digifile: COLLECTORS EDITION NOW YEARBOOK ☆78 EXTRA 62 More Essential Hits From 1977
* Spine of digifile: NOW YEARBOOK EXTRA 1977

Track Durations from CDs in computer

Other Identifiers
Label Code: LC48653
Rights Society: BIEM/SDRM
Matrix / Runout (CD1): [4x Universal logo] 58531637/00602475030331 22
Mastering SID Code (CD1): IFPI LP 73
Mould SID Code (CD1): IFPI 0765
Other (CD1 Cat#): 0602475030331
Matrix / Runout (CD2): [4x Universal logo] 58531634/00602475030348 23
Mastering SID Code (CD2): IFPI LP 73
Mould SID Code (CD2): IFPI 0765
Other (CD2 Cat#): 0602475030348
Matrix / Runout (CD3): [4x Universal logo] 58531631/00602475030355 22
Mastering SID Code (CD3): IFPI LP 73
Mould SID Code (CD3): IFPI 0733
Other (CD3 Cat#): 0602475030355

Annotation last modified on 2025-08-04 07:44 UTC.

Tracklist

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#TitleArtistRatingLength
1Lust for Life
recording of:
Lust for Life
lyricist:
Iggy Pop
composer:
David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter) and Iggy Pop
publisher:
Bewlay Bros. Music, EMI Music (do not use as release label! this is a music publisher), Fleur Music Ltd. (publisher), Tintoretto Music, Virgin Music (publisher and label, only for releases with Virgin MUSIC logo), Bug Music (music publishing) (in 1988) and James Osterberg Music (in 1988)
Iggy Pop3:05
2In the City
engineer:
Vic Smith
producer:
Chris Parry and Vic Smith
bass:
Bruce Foxton (in 1977-03)
drums (drum set):
Rick Buckler (in 1977-03)
guitar:
Paul Weller (English singer‐songwriter and musician) (in 1977-03)
vocals:
Bruce Foxton (in 1977-03) and Paul Weller (English singer‐songwriter and musician) (in 1977-03)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (not for release label use; fka Polydor Records Ltd.)
recorded at:
Polydor Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1977-03)
recording of:
In the City (in 1977-03)
lyricist and composer:
Paul Weller (English singer‐songwriter and musician)
publisher:
And Son Music Ltd., BMG Music Publishing Ltd. and Stylist Music Ltd.
The Jam42:19
3Complete Control
recording of:
Complete Control
writer:
Mick Jones (The Clash/Big Audio Dynamite) and Joe Strummer
The Clash3:14
4Something Better Change
engineer:
Alan Winstanley (English record producer)
producer:
Martin Rushent
recorded at:
T.W. Studios (Clanger Winstanley's studio in Fulham) in Fulham, Hammersmith and Fulham, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1977-07)
recording of:
Something Better Change (in 1977-07)
lyricist and composer:
Jet Black (UK drummer Brian Duffy, member of The Stranglers), Jean‐Jacques Burnel, Hugh Cornwell (English rock musician) and Dave Greenfield
publisher:
Albion Music Ltd., Complete Music Ltd. and Irving Music, Inc.
The Stranglers33:35
5Mary of the 4th Form
recording of:
Mary of the 4th Form
lyricist and composer:
Bob Geldof
The Boomtown Rats3:49
6Rip Her to Shreds
recording of:
Rip Her to Shreds
writer:
Deborah Harry and Chris Stein
publisher:
Chrysalis Music (music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated) (ended), Monster Island Music Publishing Corporation (ended), EMI Music (do not use as release label! this is a music publisher), EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated) and Jiru Music, Inc.
Blondie3:21
7Egyptian Reggae
recording of:
Egyptian Reggae
writer:
Earl Anthony Johnson (reggae singer Earl Zero) and Jonathan Richman
publisher:
Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships)
is based on:
None Shall Escape the Judgement
Jonathan Richman & the Modern Lovers2:37
8China Girl
recording of:
China Girl
writer:
David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter) and Iggy Pop
publisher:
BMG VM Music France, BMG VM Music Ltd., Bug Music (music publishing), Éditer à Paris, EMI Music Publishing (do not use as a release label!), EMI Music Publishing France, EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), EMI Virgin Music Ltd. (do not use this as a release label!), Fleur Music Ltd. (publisher), Fujipacific Music, Inc., James Osterberg Music, Jones Music (publishers associated with David Bowie), Mainman Saag (New York), RZO Music Ltd, Tintoretto Music, Virgin Music (publisher and label, only for releases with Virgin MUSIC logo), Watanabe Music Publishing CM division, EMI Music Publishing Japan Ltd., Sony Division (until 2021-06-30) and ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング EMI外国事業部 (Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc., EMI Overseas Division, sub‐publisher for non‐Japanese works) (from 2021-07-01 to present)
Iggy Pop3:36
9Alison
recording of:
Alison
lyricist and composer:
Elvis Costello
publisher:
Universal Music Publishing International MGB Ltd.
Elvis Costello3:23
10Moody Blue
recording of:
Moody Blue
lyricist and composer:
Mark James (Francis Zambon, composer of “Suspicious Minds”)
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc. (USA, affiliated with BMI) and Sweet Glory Music, Inc.
Elvis Presley2:51
11Tulane
recording of:
Tulane
composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Carlin Music Corp., Esalle Music Publ. and Isalee Music
Steve Gibbons Band2:54
12Wild Side of Life
recording of:
The Wild Side of Life
lyricist and composer:
Arlie Carter and William Warren
publisher:
Commodore Music Corp., EMI Music (do not use as release label! this is a music publisher), EMI United Partnership Ltd., Leeds Music Ltd., Unart Music Corp. and Leeds Music (in 1976)
Status Quo3:15
13Don’t Believe a Word
recording of:
Don’t Believe a Word
lyricist and composer:
Phil Lynott
publisher:
Universal Music Publishing International Ltd. and Universal Music Publishing Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group)
Thin Lizzy2:18
14Love Hurts
cover recording of:
Love Hurts
lyricist and composer:
Boudleaux Bryant
publisher:
House of Bryant Publications (publisher; do NOT use as release label), Sony/ATV Acuff Rose Music (tradename of Sony/ATV Songs LLC), Sony/ATV Music Publishing (UK) Ltd. and Acuff-Rose Publications, Inc. (BMI) (on 1960-08-30)
sub-publisher:
Acuff-Rose Music Limited (UK), Neue Welt Musikverlag GmbH & Co. KG (– 2017) and ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング A事業部 (Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc., A Division)
Nazareth3:52
15Gimme Some
recording of:
Gimme Some
writer:
Harry Wayne Casey and Richard Finch
Brendon3:29
16Slow Down
recording of:
Slow Down
writer:
Bob Marshall (bassist/songwriter, worked with John Miles) and John Miles (UK singer/songwriter/guitarist/keyboardist)
John Miles4:14
17Bite Your Lip (Get Up and Dance!)
engineer:
Gus Dudgeon and Mark Howlett
producer:
Gus Dudgeon and John Stewart (UK music producer/recording engineer)
bass guitar:
Kenny Passarelli (Bass, piano)
congas:
Ray Cooper (percussionist)
drums (drum set):
Roger Pope
electric guitar:
Caleb Quaye
piano and lead vocals:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
slide guitar and solo guitar:
Davey Johnstone
synthesizer:
James Newton Howard (American score composer)
choir vocals:
Cornerstone Institutional Baptist Choir and Southern California Community Choir
orchestra:
The Gene Page Strings
conductor:
James Newton Howard (American score composer)
chorus master:
Rev. James Cleveland
orchestrator:
James Newton Howard (American score composer)
recorded at:
Eastern Sound in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and Sunset Sound in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
recording of:
Bite Your Lip (Get Up and Dance!)
lyricist:
Bernie Taupin
composer:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
publisher:
Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.
Elton John2.56:43
18My Kinda Life
recording of:
My Kinda Life (1977 song)
lyricist and composer:
Chris East
Cliff Richard3:39
19Smile
recording of:
Smile
lyricist and composer:
Werner Theunissen
Pussycat3:52
20Southern Nights
recording of:
Southern Nights
lyricist and composer:
Allen Toussaint
publisher:
Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc. (USA, affiliated with BMI) and Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
Glen Campbell2:58
21Blue Bayou
recording engineer and mixer:
Val Garay
assistant engineer:
Mark Howlett
producer:
Peter Asher
acoustic guitar:
Waddy Wachtel (from 1977-05-23 until 1977-07-22)
bass guitar [bass] and mandolin:
Kenny Edwards (Bryndle/Stone Poneys/Linda Ronstadt) (from 1977-05-23 until 1977-07-22)
cowbell, drums (drum set) and electronic drum set [syn-drums]:
Rick Marotta (US drummer/percussionist) (from 1977-05-23 until 1977-07-22)
electric piano:
Don Grolnick (from 1977-05-23 until 1977-07-22)
marimba:
Steve Forman (US percussionist) (from 1977-05-23 until 1977-07-22)
steel guitar:
Dan Dugmore (from 1977-05-23 until 1977-07-22)
background vocals:
Kenny Edwards (Bryndle/Stone Poneys/Linda Ronstadt) (from 1977-05-23 until 1977-07-22) and Don Henley (from 1977-05-23 until 1977-07-22)
lead vocals:
Linda Ronstadt (from 1977-05-23 until 1977-07-22)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Asylum Records (Warner Music subsidiary) (in 1977), WEA International Inc. (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor for the world outside of the US) (in 1978) and Elektra/Asylum Records (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor within the US) (in 2017)
recorded at:
Sound Factory, LA (1969–1980) in Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1977-05-23 until 1977-07-22)
part of:
Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 1978 (number: 61)
cover recording of:
Blue Bayou (English) (from 1977-05-23 until 1977-07-22)
lyricist:
Joe Melson (in 1963) and Roy Orbison (in 1963)
composer:
Joe Melson and Roy Orbison
publisher:
Acuff-Rose Publications, Inc. (BMI) (in 1961)
Linda Ronstadt4.253:54
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Credits

Release

copyrighted (©) by and phonographic copyright (℗) by:Now That's What I Call Music Llp (British holding company)
glass mastered at:Sonopress in Gütersloh, Nordrhein-Westfalen (North Rhine-Westphalia), Germany
Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/release/32818083 [info]
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Release group

part of:Now Yearbook (UK Now subseries) (number: 1977) (order: 6)