The Bitch Is Back

~ Recording by Elton John

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack ArtistRelease TitleRelease ArtistRelease Group TypeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.1The Bitch Is Back3:43Elton JohnCaribouElton JohnAlbum
  • US1974-06-24
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCA-2116
1.1The Bitch Is Back3:43Elton JohnCaribouElton JohnAlbum
  • GB1974-06-28
DJM RecordsDJLPH 439
1.1The Bitch Is Back3:42Elton JohnThe Bitch Is BackElton JohnSingle
  • GB1974-08-30
DJM RecordsDJS.322
1.1The Bitch Is Back3:43Elton JohnCaribouElton JohnAlbum
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCA 37065
1.3The Bitch Is Back3:43Elton JohnMilestonesElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
1.1The Bitch Is Back3:43Elton JohnCaribouElton JohnAlbum
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)DIDX-378, MCAD-37065
1.14The Bitch Is Back3:45Elton JohnThe Very Best of Elton JohnElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1990-10-29
The Rocket Record Company846 947‐2
1.14The Bitch Is Back3:45Elton JohnThe Very Best of Elton JohnElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
  • JP1990-11-15
The Rocket Record CompanyPHCR-16015~6
1.1The Bitch Is Back3:42Elton JohnCaribouElton JohnAlbum
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)825 488-2
1.14The Bitch Is Back3:45Elton JohnThe Very Best of Elton JohnElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
The Rocket Record Company848 030-2
1.14The Bitch Is Back3:45Elton JohnThe Very Best of Elton JohnElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
The Rocket Record Company846 947-2
2.14The Bitch Is Back3:44Elton JohnTo Be Continued…Elton JohnAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD4-10110
2.14The Bitch Is Back3:44Elton JohnTo Be Continued…Elton JohnAlbum + Compilation
  • -1990
2.14The Bitch Is Back3:44Elton JohnTo Be Continued…Elton JohnAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD4-10110
2.14The Bitch Is Back3:44Elton JohnTo Be Continued…Elton JohnAlbum + Compilation
The Rocket Record Company848 237-2, 848 238-2, 848 239-2, 848 240-2
1.1The Bitch Is Back3:44Elton JohnCaribouElton JohnAlbum
Columbia House (direct‐mailing distributor of club editions of releases), Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)P2-25488
1.14The Bitch Is Back3:46Elton JohnThe Very Best of Elton JohnElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
  • ZA1993-08-29
The Rocket Record CompanyDARCD3017
1.1The Bitch Is Back3:44Elton JohnCaribouElton JohnAlbum
  • GB1995-05-10
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)528 158-2
1.1The Bitch Is Back3:44Elton JohnCaribouElton JohnAlbum
Island (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group), The Rocket Record Company314-528 158-2
1.1The Bitch Is Back3:44Elton JohnCaribouElton JohnAlbum
The Rocket Record Company528 158-2
1.1The Bitch Is Back3:44Elton JohnCaribouElton JohnAlbum
  • JP2001-09-27
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)UICY-9108
1.12The Bitch Is Back3:45Elton JohnGreatest Hits 1970–2002Elton JohnAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2002-11-11
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)063 449-2
1.12The Bitch Is Back3:46Elton JohnGreatest Hits 1970–2002Elton JohnAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2002-11-11
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)063 499-2
1.13The Bitch Is Back3:44Elton JohnGreatest Hits 1970–2002Elton JohnAlbum + Compilation
  • US2002-11-12
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)440 063 478-2
1.13The Bitch Is Back3:44Elton JohnGreatest Hits 1970–2002Elton JohnAlbum + Compilation
  • US2002-11-12
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)440 063 478-2, 440 063 496-2
1.13The Bitch Is Back3:44Elton JohnGreatest Hits 1970–2002Elton JohnAlbum + Compilation
  • CA2002-11-19
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)4400634782
1.12The Bitch Is Back3:46Elton JohnGreatest Hits 1970–2002Elton JohnAlbum + Compilation
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)077 012-2
1.12The Bitch Is Back3:45Elton JohnGreatest Hits 1970–2002Elton JohnAlbum + Compilation
  • JP2003-02-05
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)UICZ-1072
1.12The Bitch Is Back3:44Elton JohnGreatest Hits 1970–2002 (Special Edition)Elton JohnAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2003-09-01
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)986 557-0
1.12The Bitch Is Back3:46Elton JohnGreatest Hits 1970–2002Elton JohnAlbum + Compilation
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits), The Rocket Record Company986 570 - 8, 986 570-8
1.12The Bitch Is Back3:46Elton JohnGreatest Hits 1970–2002Elton JohnAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2004-04-12
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)986 616-1
1.3The Bitch Is Back3:43Elton JohnWill & Grace: Let the Music Out!Various ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • US2004-09-14
1.12The Bitch Is Back3:45Elton JohnGreatest Hits / One Night OnlyElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)600753016206, UMC1620
1.14The Bitch is Back3:47Elton JohnLegends: Twilight ZoneVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life Music19602-2
2.11The Bitch Is Back3:45Elton JohnPriscilla: Queen of the Desert - The MusicalVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music Australia
2.3The Bitch Is Back3:44Elton JohnThe Pink AlbumVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.10The Bitch Is Back3:46Elton JohnRocket Man: The Definitive HitsElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2007-03-26
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)172 443-0
1.1The Bitch Is Back3:44Elton JohnCaribouElton JohnAlbum
  • JP2008-09-24
Universal International (Japanese label; release must say “制作:Universal International” AND have no logos other than “Universal Music”)UICY-93673
2.1The Bitch Is Back3:45Elton JohnTop Gear: Seriously Rock & RollVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2009-10-26
Universal Music TV (UK, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited)8823986
1.1The Bitch Is Back3:44Elton JohnCaribou (2017 reissue)Elton JohnAlbum
  • XE2017-07-21
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits), Universal Music Catalogue (since early 2000s, alt name UMC used since ca. 2016; defunct since early 2023, renamed into Universal Music Recordings, don’t use it for later 2023 releases)5738310
1.13The Bitch Is Back3:44Elton JohnDiamondsElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
  • XW2017-11-10
Universal Music Catalogue (since early 2000s, alt name UMC used since ca. 2016; defunct since early 2023, renamed into Universal Music Recordings, don’t use it for later 2023 releases)
1.11The Bitch Is Back?:??Elton JohnDiamondsElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2017-11-10
Rocket Music Ltd., UCM Records, Virgin EMI Records (division of Universal Music UK, 2013–2020)
1.11The Bitch Is Back3:44Elton JohnDiamonds (deluxe edition)Elton JohnAlbum + Compilation
  • US2017-11-10
Island (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group)
1.11The Bitch Is Back3:45Elton JohnDiamonds (deluxe edition)Elton JohnAlbum + Compilation
  • US2017-11-10
Virgin EMI Records (division of Universal Music UK, 2013–2020)
1.11The Bitch Is Back3:44Elton JohnDiamondsElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
  • PL2017-11-10
Rocket Music Ltd., UCM Records, Virgin EMI Records (division of Universal Music UK, 2013–2020)00602557681901
1.11The Bitch Is Back3:45Elton JohnDiamonds (deluxe)Elton JohnAlbum + Compilation
Virgin EMI Records (division of Universal Music UK, 2013–2020)
1.11The Bitch Is Back3:44Elton JohnDiamonds (Deluxe) (iTunes/Deezer/Spotify)Elton JohnAlbum + Compilation
  • XW2017-11-10
Universal Music Catalogue (since early 2000s, alt name UMC used since ca. 2016; defunct since early 2023, renamed into Universal Music Recordings, don’t use it for later 2023 releases)
1.11The Bitch Is Back?:??Elton JohnDiamondsElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
Rocket Entertainment (imprint of Rocket Music / Rocket Record company), Universal Music Catalogue (since early 2000s, alt name UMC used since ca. 2016; defunct since early 2023, renamed into Universal Music Recordings, don’t use it for later 2023 releases), Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries), Virgin EMI Records (division of Universal Music UK, 2013–2020)6700657
1.11The Bitch Is Back3:45Elton JohnDiamondsElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)00602557681871
1.1The Bitch Is Back3:44Elton JohnCaribouElton JohnAlbum
  • JP2019-08-07
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)UICY-78962
1.11The Bitch Is Back3:44Elton JohnDiamonds (3CD Deluxe 2019)Elton JohnAlbum + Compilation
Rocket Entertainment (imprint of Rocket Music / Rocket Record company), Universal Music Catalogue (since early 2000s, alt name UMC used since ca. 2016; defunct since early 2023, renamed into Universal Music Recordings, don’t use it for later 2023 releases), Virgin EMI Records (division of Universal Music UK, 2013–2020)7754089
1.1The Bitch Is Back3:43Elton JohnCaribouElton JohnAlbum
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)P2 25488
1.1The Bitch Is Back3:43Elton JohnCaribouElton JohnAlbum
DJM Records825 488-2
1.1The Bitch Is Back3:45Elton JohnCaribouElton JohnAlbum
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)
1.1The Bitch Is Back3:42Elton JohnCaribouElton JohnAlbum
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD-31189
1.1The Bitch Is Back3:44Elton JohnCaribou (club edition)Elton JohnAlbum
Island (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group), The Rocket Record CompanyI2 28158
1.1The Bitch Is Back3:42Elton JohnCaribouElton JohnAlbum
DJM Records825 488-2
Bootleg
1.21The Bitch Is Back3:45Elton JohnThe Very Best of Magic Elton JohnElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
  • -2010
(unknown)
1.1The Bitch Is Back3:44Elton JohnCaribou (Remaster)Elton JohnAlbum
  • JP2019-08-07
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)UICY-78962

Relationships

engineer:Clive Franks
producer:Gus Dudgeon
bass guitar:Dee Murray
brass:Tower of Power Horn Section
drums (drum set):Nigel Olsson
electric guitar:Davey Johnstone
piano and lead vocals:Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
solo tenor saxophone:Lenny Pickett
tambourine:Ray Cooper (percussionist)
background vocals:Jessie Mae Smith (US R&B vocalist Jessica Mae Smith, 1941–2021)
Clydie King
Sherlie Matthews (US vocalist)
Dusty Springfield
recorded at:Caribou Ranch Recording Studio in Nederland, Colorado, United States
mash-ups:My Bitchin Band Is Back by DJ Crazy Chris
recording of:The Bitch Is Back

Related works

The Bitch Is Back

lyricist:Bernie Taupin
composer:Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
publisher:Universal‐Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.
is the basis for:The Witches Are Back