Showdown (original single version)

~ Recording by Electric Light Orchestra

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack ArtistRelease TitleRelease ArtistRelease Group TypeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.5Showdown4:12Electric Light OrchestraOn the Third DayElectric Light OrchestraAlbum
United ArtistsUA-LA188-F
1.5Showdown4:12Electric Light OrchestraOn the Third DayElectric Light OrchestraAlbum
  • GB1973-12-14
Warner Bros. Records (1958–2019; “WB” logo, with or without “records” beneath or on banner across)K 56021
1.5Showdown4:12Electric Light OrchestraOn the Third DayElectric Light OrchestraAlbum
Warner Bros. Records (1958–2019; “WB” logo, with or without “records” beneath or on banner across)WB 56 021
1.5Showdown4:12Electric Light OrchestraOn the Third DayElectric Light OrchestraAlbum
Jet RecordsJET 35525
1.8Showdown4:08Electric Light OrchestraShowdownElectric Light OrchestraAlbum + Compilation
Harvest (UK based sub‐label of EMI, re‐activated in 2013 under Capitol Music Group in Hollywood, CA)7C038-05698
1.4Showdown4:12Electric Light OrchestraOlé ELOElectric Light OrchestraAlbum + Compilation
  • -1976-06
Jet RecordsJET LP 903
1.5Showdown4:12Electric Light OrchestraOn the Third DayElectric Light OrchestraAlbum
United ArtistsUAG 30091
1.5Showdown4:12Electric Light OrchestraOn the Third DayElectric Light OrchestraAlbum
RTV Ljubljana (imprint mainly in use in the 1970s–early 1980s)LL 0389
1.5Showdown4:12Electric Light OrchestraOn the Third DayElectric Light OrchestraAlbum
United ArtistsUAS 30091 XOT
1.5Showdown4:08Electric Light OrchestraThe Light Shines OnElectric Light OrchestraAlbum + Compilation
Harvest (UK based sub‐label of EMI, re‐activated in 2013 under Capitol Music Group in Hollywood, CA)OC 054-06 292, SHSM 2015
1.5Showdown4:15Electric Light OrchestraOn the Third DayElectric Light OrchestraAlbum
Jet RecordsJET LP 202
1.5Showdown4:12Electric Light OrchestraOn the Third DayElectric Light OrchestraAlbum
Jet RecordsJETLP 202
1.1Showdown (single version)4:11Electric Light OrchestraShowdown / Roll Over BeethovenElectric Light OrchestraSingle
Harvest (UK based sub‐label of EMI, re‐activated in 2013 under Capitol Music Group in Hollywood, CA)12 HAR 5179
1.5Showdown4:12Electric Light OrchestraOn the Third DayElectric Light OrchestraAlbum
Jet RecordsPZ 35525
1.3Showdown4:11Electric Light OrchestraElectric Light OrchestraElectric Light OrchestraEP
AMIGA5 56 085
1.9Showdown4:11Electric Light OrchestraRock MachineVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Action Replay RecordsARLP 106
1.12Showdown4:09Electric Light OrchestraFirst MovementElectric Light OrchestraAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)CDP 7 46713 2
1.4Showdown4:12Electric Light OrchestraOlé ELOElectric Light OrchestraAlbum + Compilation
Jet RecordsZK 35528
1.5Showdown4:12Electric Light OrchestraOn the Third DayElectric Light OrchestraAlbum
Jet RecordsZK 35525
1.14Showdown4:11Electric Light OrchestraA Message From the Country: The Jeff Lynne Years, 1968-1973Jeff LynneAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)CDP 7 92585 2
1.18Showdown4:09Electric Light OrchestraHit History, Volume 19: 1973Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EVA (for use with NL/BE/FR releases only. see annotation)PD 74789
1.5Showdown4:12Electric Light OrchestraOn the Third DayElectric Light OrchestraAlbum
  • JP1990-09-01
CBS/Sony (imprint used in Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia 1968–1991; also used in Spain until 1997)CSCS 6028
1.9Showdown4:09Electric Light OrchestraAfterglowElectric Light OrchestraAlbum + Compilation
Epic AssociatedZ3K 46090
1.4Showdown4:12Electric Light OrchestraOlé ELO (with 'memory Pop Shop' at CD)Electric Light OrchestraAlbum + Compilation
Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony)466305 2
1.4Showdown4:12Electric Light OrchestraOlé ELO (without 'memory Pop Shop' at CD)Electric Light OrchestraAlbum + Compilation
Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony)466305 2
1.5Showdown4:12Electric Light OrchestraOn the Third DayElectric Light OrchestraAlbum
Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony)460728 2
1.12Showdown4:10Electric Light OrchestraThe Finest Masterpieces in Pop & RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI Music Germany GmbH & Co. KG (do not use this as a release label!)652Y-7 95673 2
1.5Showdown4:09Electric Light OrchestraThe Very Best of ELOElectric Light OrchestraAlbum + Compilation
Arcade (record label founded in 1970s by Herman Heinsbroek; use this as its universal imprint)01 4290 62
2.7Showdown (single version)4:11Electric Light OrchestraEarly ELO 1971–1973Electric Light OrchestraAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)CDS 79 7471 2
1.7Showdown4:12Electric Light Orchestra25 Years of Rock ’n’ Roll: 1973, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.1Showdown4:13Electric Light OrchestraDefinitive CollectionElectric Light OrchestraAlbum + Compilation
Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony)472421 2
2.4Showdown4:11Electric Light OrchestraThe Rock Collection: Rock of AgesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicTL 527/19
1.6Showdown4:10Electric Light OrchestraThe Very Best of ELOElectric Light OrchestraAlbum + Compilation
Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony)EPC 472986 2
1.7Showdown4:12Electric Light Orchestra25 Years of Rock ’n’ Roll: 1973Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Connoisseur CollectionXRRT CD 73
1.13Showdown4:11Electric Light OrchestraThe Very Best of the Electric Light OrchestraElectric Light OrchestraAlbum + Compilation
Dino EntertainmentDINCD 90
1.3Showdown4:11Electric Light OrchestraStrange Magic: The Best of Electric Light Orchestra (club edition)Electric Light OrchestraAlbum + Compilation
  • CA1995-04-11
Epic Associated, Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)CZ2K 64157
1.5Showdown4:12Electric Light OrchestraElectric Light OrchestraElectric Light OrchestraAlbum + Compilation
Enda EditorialeEE9795 23
1.3Showdown4:11Electric Light OrchestraStrange Magic: The Best of Electric Light OrchestraElectric Light OrchestraAlbum + Compilation
Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony)Z2K 64157
3.18Showdown4:09Electric Light OrchestraGood Morning VietnamVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1996-08-01
DiskyHR 863812
1.11Showdown4:12Electric Light OrchestraThe Best of Electric Light OrchestraElectric Light OrchestraAlbum + Compilation
DiskyDC 870042
1.11Showdown (single version)4:12Electric Light OrchestraThe Gold CollectionElectric Light OrchestraAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)
1.11Showdown (single version)4:12Electric Light OrchestraThe Gold CollectionElectric Light OrchestraAlbum + Compilation
EMI Gold7243 8 37162 2 7
2.12Showdown4:11Electric Light OrchestraLight YearsElectric Light OrchestraAlbum + Compilation
  • -1997-11
2.12Showdown4:11Electric Light OrchestraLight Years: The Very Best of Electric Light OrchestraElectric Light OrchestraAlbum + Compilation
Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony)489039 2
2.12Showdown4:11Electric Light OrchestraThe Danish CollectionElectric Light OrchestraAlbum + Compilation
1.1Showdown4:13Electric Light OrchestraDefinitive Collection: Best of the Best (gold CD)Electric Light OrchestraAlbum + Compilation
Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony)472421 6
4.4Showdown4:11Electric Light OrchestraWow That Was the 70’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • NL1999-10-25
DiskyDB 249302
3.17Showdown4:10Electric Light OrchestraHarvest FestivalVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972), Harvest (UK based sub‐label of EMI, re‐activated in 2013 under Capitol Music Group in Hollywood, CA)7243 5 21198 2 0
2.9Showdown4:11Electric Light OrchestraKneipenhits: Rock ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DiskyGDO 858062
3.12Showdown4:10Electric Light OrchestraSoft Rock ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DiskyBX 858522, BX 858532, BX 858542, CB 858512
3.12Showdown4:10Electric Light OrchestraSoft Rock ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2000-05-08
2.7Showdown4:10Electric Light OrchestraMore Cool Britannia: Britain’s Best from the 60’s, 70’s and 80’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2000-10-30
DiskyCB 996742
1.2Showdown4:13Electric Light OrchestraFlashbackElectric Light OrchestraAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2000-12-11
Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony)EPC 5009312
1.2Showdown4:13Electric Light OrchestraFlashbackElectric Light OrchestraAlbum + Compilation
Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)E3K 85123, EK 85124, EK 85125, EK 85126
1.14Showdown4:10Electric Light OrchestraGreatest Hits of the 70’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DiskyBX 991472, BX 991482, BX 991492, BX 991502, BX 991512, BX 991522, BX 991532, BX 991542, DB 991552
1.14Showdown4:10Electric Light OrchestraGreatest Hits of the 70’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DiskyBX 995632, BX 995672, BX 995682, BX 995692
2.12Showdown4:11Electric Light OrchestraThe Swedish Collection: The Very Best of Electric Light OrchestraElectric Light OrchestraAlbum + Compilation
Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony)489039 5, 4890395000
1.2Showdown4:13Electric Light OrchestraFlashbackElectric Light OrchestraAlbum + Compilation
  • JP2001-06-06
Sony Records International (Japanese TEXTLESS boxed Walking Eye imprint)SRCS-2458~60
1.8Showdown4:10Electric Light OrchestraThe Ultimate CollectionElectric Light OrchestraAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2001-07-30
Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony)Epic 504428 2
5.11Showdown4:12Electric Light OrchestraBest of Driving RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2001-08-20
EMI Gold534 728 2
3.14Showdown4:07Electric Light OrchestraRadio Caroline Calling: 70’s FlashbackVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2001-10-22
DiskyCB 648132
4.1Showdown4:12Electric Light OrchestraSoft RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DiskyDB 645032
1.8Showdown4:10Electric Light OrchestraThe Ultimate CollectionElectric Light OrchestraAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music TVSTVCD126
1.7Showdown4:10Electric Light OrchestraDe Luxe CollectionElectric Light OrchestraAlbum + Compilation
2.18Showdown4:10Electric Light OrchestraGood Morning VietnamVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DiskyBX 905216, BX 905217, BX 905218, BX 905219
1.6Showdown4:11Electric Light OrchestraELO 2Electric Light OrchestraAlbum
  • GB2003-03-31
Harvest (UK based sub‐label of EMI, re‐activated in 2013 under Capitol Music Group in Hollywood, CA)7243 5 43330 2 6, 7423 5 43329 2 0
1.1Showdown4:13Electric Light OrchestraDefinitive CollectionElectric Light OrchestraAlbum + Compilation
Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony)472421 2
1.6Showdown4:09Electric Light OrchestraELO 2Electric Light OrchestraAlbum
Harvest (UK based sub‐label of EMI, re‐activated in 2013 under Capitol Music Group in Hollywood, CA)543 3282, 7243 5 43328 2 1
1.6Showdown4:11Electric Light OrchestraELO 2Electric Light OrchestraAlbum
Harvest (UK based sub‐label of EMI, re‐activated in 2013 under Capitol Music Group in Hollywood, CA)543 3292, 7423 5 43329 2 0
1.8Showdown4:11Electric Light OrchestraGreatest Hits of the 70’s (8 CD Box)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DiskyDB 905547
2.12Showdown4:11Electric Light OrchestraLight Years: The Very Best of Electric Light OrchestraElectric Light OrchestraAlbum + Compilation
1.10Showdown4:10Electric Light OrchestraRock FavouritesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DiskyDC 901368
1.6Showdown4:11Electric Light OrchestraELO 2Electric Light OrchestraAlbum
  • XW2004-09-01
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)
1.2Showdown4:07Electric Light OrchestraEssential Soft RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DiskyCB 902012
2.10Showdown4:11Electric Light OrchestraGreatest Hits of the 70sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI Gold
2.18Showdown4:06Electric Light OrchestraI Love MusicVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
2.18Showdown4:06Electric Light OrchestraI Love Music 1970-1974: Teenage RampageVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2004
DiskyCB 901788
1.17Showdown4:10Electric Light OrchestraThe Greatest Rock AlbumVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)
1.14Showdown4:10Electric Light OrchestraAll Over the World: The Very Best of Electric Light OrchestraElectric Light OrchestraAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2005-06-06
Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony)520129 2, 5201292000
1.14Showdown4:10Electric Light OrchestraAll Over the World: The Very Best of Electric Light OrchestraElectric Light OrchestraAlbum + Compilation
  • CH2005-06-06
1.14Showdown4:10Electric Light OrchestraAll Over the World: The Very Best of Electric Light OrchestraElectric Light OrchestraAlbum + Compilation
  • IE2005-06-06
1.14Showdown4:10Electric Light OrchestraAll Over the World: The Very Best of Electric Light OrchestraElectric Light OrchestraAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2005-06-06
Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony)88697046492
1.14Showdown4:10Electric Light OrchestraAll Over the World: The Very Best of Electric Light OrchestraElectric Light OrchestraAlbum + Compilation
  • SE2005-06-08
1.14Showdown4:10Electric Light OrchestraAll Over the World: The Very Best of Electric Light OrchestraElectric Light OrchestraAlbum + Compilation
  • FI2005-06-08
1.14Showdown4:10Electric Light OrchestraAll Over the World: The Very Best of Electric Light OrchestraElectric Light OrchestraAlbum + Compilation
  • NL2005-06-13
1.14Showdown4:10Electric Light OrchestraAll Over the World: The Very Best of Electric Light OrchestraElectric Light OrchestraAlbum + Compilation
  • PL2005-06-16
1.14Showdown4:10Electric Light OrchestraAll Over the World: The Very Best of Electric Light OrchestraElectric Light OrchestraAlbum + Compilation
  • NO2005-06-20
1.14Showdown4:10Electric Light OrchestraAll Over the World: The Very Best of Electric Light OrchestraElectric Light OrchestraAlbum + Compilation
  • AU2005-07-03
1.14Showdown4:10Electric Light OrchestraAll Over the World: The Very Best of Electric Light OrchestraElectric Light OrchestraAlbum + Compilation
  • JP2005-07-20
Epic Records International (2001-2006 reissue label for int'l music released in Japan, formerly a company/division of SMEJ,)MHCP-759
1.14Showdown4:10Electric Light OrchestraAll Over the World: The Very Best of Electric Light OrchestraElectric Light OrchestraAlbum + Compilation
  • US2005-07-26
Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony)8869750349256
1.14Showdown4:10Electric Light OrchestraAll Over the World: The Very Best of Electric Light OrchestraElectric Light OrchestraAlbum + Compilation
  • CA2005-07-26
Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony), Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)EK 94489
1.14Showdown4:10Electric Light OrchestraAll Over the World: The Very Best of Electric Light OrchestraElectric Light OrchestraAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2005-08-02
Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony), Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)EK 94489
1.14Showdown4:09Electric Light OrchestraAll Over the World: The Very Best of Electric Light OrchestraElectric Light OrchestraAlbum + Compilation
Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony), Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)
2.18Showdown4:06Electric Light OrchestraI Love Music 1970-1974Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • NL2005-10-20
DiskyCB 902951
1.16Showdown4:10ELO100% Prog RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2005
TCD (100% compilations)2817
1.14Showdown4:10Electric Light OrchestraAll Over the World: The Very Best of Electric Light OrchestraElectric Light OrchestraAlbum + Compilation
Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony), Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)EK 94489
3.18Showdown (single version)4:11Electric Light OrchestraEssential Rock: 54 Electrifying Guitar GreatsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2006-01-30
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)349354 2
3.4Showdown4:12Electric Light OrchestraHarvest Years 1970–1973Electric Light OrchestraAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2006-07-31
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972), Harvest (UK based sub‐label of EMI, re‐activated in 2013 under Capitol Music Group in Hollywood, CA)0946 360078 2 3, SHDW 414
1.5Showdown4:09Electric Light OrchestraOn the Third DayElectric Light OrchestraAlbum
  • XE2006-09-11
Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony)82796942712
(unknown)
1.4Showdown4:10Electric Light OrchestraProg Rock the Ultimate CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)

Relationships

engineer:Denny Bridges
John Middleton (engineer)
producer:Jeff Lynne
bass and background vocals:Michael d’Albuquerque (in 1973-04)
cello:Mike Edwards (English Cellist that was a member of ELO) (in 1973-04)
Colin Walker (English Cellist that was a member of ELO) (in 1973-04)
drums (drum set) and percussion:Bev Bevan (English rock drummer) (in 1973-04)
guitar and lead vocals:Jeff Lynne (in 1973-04)
Moog and piano:Richard Tandy (in 1973-04)
violin:Wilfred Gibson (UK violinist) (in 1973-04)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI-owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1973, in 2005, in 2011)
Jet Records (in 1973)
Sony Music Entertainment (not for release label use! company owned by Sony Corporation of America since Oct 1, 2008; operates worldwide except in JP) (in 1973)
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (not for release label use! company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP) (in 1973)
recorded at:Air Studios (Oxford Street, London. 1970–1991 recordings only) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1973-04)
recording of:Showdown (in 1973-04)

Related works

Showdown

lyricist and composer:Jeff Lynne
publisher:EMI April Music Inc.
EMI Blackwood Music Inc. (1989-07-24–present)
EMI Songs Ltd.
EMI U Catalog Inc. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
Jet Music Inc.
ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (holding company – do not use as release label)
ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部