Kids in America

~ Recording by Kim Wilde

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack ArtistRelease TitleRelease ArtistRelease Group TypeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.1Kids in America3:26Kim WildeKids in AmericaKim WildeSingle
  • GB1981-01-26
RAKRAK 327
1.1Kids in America3:26Kim WildeKids in America (Solid Centre)Kim WildeSingle
  • GB1981-01-26
RAKRAK 327
1.1Kids in America3:26Kim WildeKids In AmericaKim WildeSingle
EMI Electrola (more likely the company trademark of EMI Electrola GmbH than an imprint), RAK1C 052-64 249 YZ
1.5Kids in America3:25Kim WildeKim WildeKim WildeAlbum
  • GB1981-06-29
RAKSRAK 544
1.5Kids in America3:25Kim WildeKim WildeKim WildeAlbum
RAK1C 064-64438
1.7Kids in America?:??Kim WildeChart Hits '81: Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
K‐tel (International budget record label)NE 1142
1.10Kids in America3:23Kim Wilde1981... Rocks OnVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)GIVE 2003
1.5Kids in America3:28Kim WildeKim WildeKim WildeAlbum
RAK10C 064-064438
1.3Kids in America?:??Kim WildeHit ExplosionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
K‐tel (International budget record label)SL-8451
1.1Kids in America3:28Kim WildeThe Very Best of Kim WildeKim WildeAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)CDP 7 48023 2
1.1Kids in America3:28Kim WildeThe Very Best of Kim WildeKim WildeAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)CDP 7 48023 2, CZ 18
1.1Kids in America3:28Kim WildeThe Very Best of Kim WildeKim WildeAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)7 48023 2
1.9Kids in America3:27Kim Wilde25 Years of Rock ’n’ Roll: 1981Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Connoisseur CollectionYRNR CD81
1.9Kids in America?:??Kim Wilde25 Years of Rock ’n’ Roll: 1981: 20 of the Year’s Greatest TracksVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Connoisseur CollectionYRNR LP81
1.5Kids in America3:27Kim WildeKim WildeKim WildeAlbum
Fame (US EMI budget reissues), EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)CD-FA 3214, CDM 7 90994 2
1.2Kids in America3:26Kim WildeStory of the 80’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Telstar Records (UK, mostly compilations)IFS 003
2.15Kids in America3:27Kim WildeThe Best of 1980–1990Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1990-03-28
EMI Electrola GmbH (not for release label use! DE subsidiary of EMI Records from 1972–2002)652-7 94147 2
1.5Kids in America3:29Kim WildeTop Ten Hits of the 80’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • AU1990-12-10
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)7017282
1.12Kids in America3:25Kim WildeHit History, Volume 27: 1981Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EVA (for use with NL/BE/FR releases only. see annotation)PD 74797
1.14Kids in America3:28Kim WildePop Giganten der 80erVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Ariola (German label, used worldwide in the past)353 917
1.4Kids in America3:29Kim WildeThe 80's Collection, Volume TwoVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.5Kids in America3:29Kim WildeTop Ten Hits of the 80'sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Music for Pleasure, EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)CD-MFP 5893, CDB 7 94637 2
2.9Kids in America3:29Kim WildeThe Rock Collection: Rock HeroesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicTL 527/03
1.2Kids in America3:27Kim WildeEighties Chart Toppers, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI Music Australia (not for release label use!)8146052
2.4Kids in America3:22Kim WildeLarry’s Party Rock 3Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)471610 2, COL 471610 2
2.4Kids in America3:23Kim WildeRock Line 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)4717272, COL 471727 2
1.4Kids in America3:27Kim WildeRock Times, Volume 14: 1981-1982Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Zounds27000343 A
2.10Kids In America3:31Kim WildeThe Greatest Hits of the 80s: The Decade, the MusicVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Star DirectSDCD 012
1.4Kids in America3:24Kim WildeLiving in Oblivion: The 80's Greatest Hits, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)E2 81417
1.1Kids in America3:28Kim WildeThe Very Best of Kim Wilde and Sheena EastonVarious ArtistsAlbum
  • AU1993-02-01
EMI Records AustraliaHB 0050
1.2Kids in America3:27Kim WildeLove Blonde: The Best of Kim WildeKim WildeAlbum + Compilation
  • FR1993-03-01
EMI Music France (1994–2013)7810852
1.4Kids in America3:24Kim WildeLiving in Oblivion: The 80’s Greatest Hits, Volume 1 (BMG club edition)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1993-03-23
BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. (BMG company that owned their direct marketing company/club editions), EMI Records USA (formerly EMI USA, renamed since early 1990s)D108704, E2 81417
1.1Kids in America3:26Kim WildeThe Singles Collection 1981–1993Kim WildeAlbum + Compilation
  • XE1993-09-06
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCD 10921
1.1Kids in America3:28Kim WildeThe Singles Collection 1981–1993Kim WildeAlbum + Compilation
  • -1993-11-09
1.13Kids in Amerika3:25Kim WildeGreat Original Hits of the 80’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Reader’s Digest
1.1Kids in America3:26Kim WildeThe Singles Collection 1981–1993Kim WildeAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD-10972
1.1Kids in America3:26Kim WildeThe Singles Collection 1981–1993Kim WildeAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCD 10921
1.1Kids in America3:26Kim WildeThe Singles Collection 1981–1993Kim WildeAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCD 10921
4.1Kids in America3:28Kim WildeYoung at HeartVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sounds DirectSDC697/03
1.3Kids in America3:30Kim WildeJust Can’t Get Enough: New Wave Hits of the ’80s, Volume 5Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1994-06-21
Rhino (reissue label)R2 71698
1.3Kids in America3:25Kim WildePop & Wave, Volume 5: The Neverending 80'sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1994-10-11
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)COL 478012 2
1.3Kids in America (1981 Album version)3:24Kim WildeKids in America 1994Kim WildeSingle
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCD 31555
2.5Kids in America3:29Kim WildeThe 80’s Collection: 1981Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicTL 544/02
2.2Kids in America3:26Kim Wilde"...Just Can't Get Enough": Originalhits fra 80'erneVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DK1995-03-30
EMI-Medley (Danish division of EMI Music Group)
2.2Kids in America3:26Kim Wilde“…Just Can’t Get Enough”: Originalhits fra 80’erneVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI-Medley (Danish division of EMI Music Group)EMI 8328532
1.4Kids In America3:26Kim Wilde80's Summer WaveVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Ultrapop (Edel subsidiary, ULT pre/suffix)0096982ULT
1.11Kids in America3:28Kim WildeClub Classics, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)BOSPCD 156
1.12Kids in America3:25Kim WildeParty Collection, Volume 8Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
SR International38 410 7
2.7Kids in America3:25Kim WildeRadio City Classic Hits: The 80'sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)525900-2
1.3Kids in America3:26Kim WildeThe Very Best of Pop Music 1980-81Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Egmont Music ClubEMC8081010
1.1Kids in America3:26Kim WildeThe Gold Collection: Greatest HitsKim WildeAlbum + Compilation
EMI Gold7243 8 37161 2 8, CD GOLD 1001
1.1Kids in America3:26Kim WildeThe Best of Kim WildeKim WildeAlbum + Compilation
DiskyDC867332
1.17Kids in America3:28Kim WildeBest Sellers of the 80’s, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1996
DiskyDC 866382
2.9Kids in America3:28Kim WildeHits of the 80’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DiskyDC 862282
1.3Kids in America3:26Kim WildePop-Hits der 80erVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)
1.1Kids in America3:25Kim WildePremium Gold CollectionKim WildeAlbum + Compilation
EMI Electrola (more likely the company trademark of EMI Electrola GmbH than an imprint)7243 8 37792 2 2
1.3Kids in America3:28Kim WildeRock of the 80s, Volume 4: Modern GirlsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
CEMA Special Markets (a division of Capitol‐EMI Music, Inc.)S21-57432
1.4Kids in America3:28Kim WildeRomantik, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.10Kids in America3:26Kim WildeSuperstars 80Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI Music France (1994–2013)853118 2
1.1Kids in America3:24Kim WildeThe Singles CollectionKim WildeAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCD 60016
4.1Kids in America3:28Kim WildeYoung at HeartVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sounds DirectA482/9548 34347 2
1.8Kids in America3:28Kim Wilde80’s SuperhitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1997
DiskyDOU 878252
1.15Kids in America3:24Kim Wilde100 Non Stop Party HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DiskyHR 877362
1.5Kids in America3:25Kim Wilde1981 – Die Stars – Die Hits – Die FactsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)39618 4
1.5Kids in America3:27Kim WildeA Time to Remember: 1981Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972), The CDCard CompanyATTR 1981, CD527
1.13Kids in America3:26Kim WildeAbsolute Hits of the 80'sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EVA Records (Denmark)8449282
2.5Kids in America3:28Kim WildeClassic EightiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)7243 8 57935 2 3, 7243 8 57936 2 2, 7243 8 57937 2 1
2.5Kids in America3:28Kim WildeClassic Eighties, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)7243 8 57935 2 3, 8 57937 2
1.12Kids in America3:29Kim WildeEighties CompleteVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)8567612
3.1Kids in America3:28Kim WildeEssential EightiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)859184
1.7Kids in America3:28Kim WildeFetenmuckeVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DiskyDU 883202
1.12Kids in America3:26Kim WildeFM PowerVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DiskyDC 880002
1.6Kids in America3:26Kim WildeGold: Megastars und ihre Nr. 1 HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DiskyCDU 883702
1.17Kids in America3:29Kim WildeJeroen van Inkel’s Formule 1 BoxVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)487368 2
1.17Kids in America3:26Kim WildeLicht aus! Spot an! Best of Disco 1/81Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. (BMG company that owned their direct marketing company/club editions)492736
1.9Kids in America3:26Kim WildeMedia Markt Exclusiv: Megahits - 32 Welt Hits auf 2 CD'sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DiskySP 883192
1.6Kids in America3:26Kim WildeMegastarsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DiskyDU 883112
2.14Kids in America3:23Kim WildeParty Power Pack, Volume 6Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Polystar (Germany)553 600-2
1.5Kids in America3:29Kim WildeSounds of the Eighties: 1980-1983Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI-Capitol Special Markets, Time–Life Music7243 8 19499 2 4, R988-22
1.11Kids in America3:28Kim WildeTotally 80's: The Essential 80's AlbumVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)833033 2
2.12Kids in America3:29Kim WildeYoung at Heart - Classic Hits of the Early 80sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Reader’s DigestRDCD1881-5
1.17Kids in America3:22Kim WildeParty Police, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1998-02-02
Sony Music MediaSMM 489336 2
2.15Kids in America3:25Kim WildeFantastic 80s!Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1998-02-23
Sony Music TVSONYTV37CD
2.7Kids in America3:26Kim WildeKneipenhits: 80’er Jahre PartyVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1998-08-31
DiskyGDO 852202
1.15Kids in America3:25Kim WildeFetenkult: Disco 80, Folge 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1998-09-28
Ariola (German label, used worldwide in the past)74321 61909 2
1.5Kids in America3:28Kim WildeGreatest Hits of the 80'sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1998-10-26
DiskyDC 853332
1.5Kids in America3:29Kim WildeGreatest Hits of the 80’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DiskyHR 853222
1.5Kids in America3:27Kim WildeClassic Eighties, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)4 933155 2
1.1Kids in America3:27Kim WildeCollectionKim WildeAlbum + Compilation
DiskyDO 853252
1.1Kids in America3:27Kim WildeCollectionKim WildeAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)724382111320
1.10Kids In America3:28Kim WildeDance Club Retro Volume 4: Pop BeatsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)7243 8 23878 2 4
1.17Kids in America3:26Kim WildeDe Pre Historie 1981, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EVA Belgium74321 56640 2
2.4Kids in America3:25Kim WildeEntertainment Weekly: 80's WaveVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI‐Capitol Music Special Markets72438-19877-2-8
1.13Kids in America3:24Kim WildeFantastic 80s!Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Versailles (French label)14-492849 10, VER 492849/2
3.13Kids in America3:27Kim WildeHölle, Hölle, Hölle: Der Party WahnsinnVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Promotion
1.5Kids in America3:25Kim WildeKim WildeKim WildeAlbum
  • JP1981-11-21
RAKERS-81454
1.1Kids in America3:25Kim WildeThe Very Best of Kim WildeKim WildeAlbum + Compilation
  • JP1987-12-05
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)CP21-6066, EMI CP32-9018
1.1Kids in America3:25Kim WildeThe Singles Collection 1981–1993Kim WildeAlbum + Compilation
  • JP1993-10-21
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD-10921, MVCM-415
1.3Kids in America3:27Kim WildeEMI Special Markets Presents a World of MusicVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)CD PROMO 11, CD PROMO 12, CD PROMO 13, CD PROMO 14, CD PROMO ONE
1.10Kids in America3:25Kim WildeAbsolute Party PartyVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Manpower, Music for Pleasure7243 8 53198 2 2, CD MFP 6239

Relationships

recording engineer:Jeo
programming:Jörn‐Uwe Fahrenkrog‐Petersen
Derek von Krogh
engineer:Steve Stewart (engineer, guitarist of The Enid)
producer:Jörn‐Uwe Fahrenkrog‐Petersen
Ricky Wilde
additional keyboard:Nick Priessnitz
bass guitar:Derek von Krogh
Martin Russell (recording engineer, producer, composer & musician) (from 1980 until 1981)
drums (drum set):Bernhard Hahn
Tobias Wörner
Chris North (UK drummer of The Enid) (from 1980 until 1981)
guitar:Thomas Hahn
Charlotte Hatherley
Francis Lickerish (from 1980 until 1981)
Steve Stewart (engineer, guitarist of The Enid) (from 1980 until 1981)
James Stevenson (from 1980 until 1981)
Ricky Wilde (from 1980 until 1981)
keyboard:Jörn‐Uwe Fahrenkrog‐Petersen
Derek von Krogh
Robert John Godfrey (member of The Enid) (from 1980 until 1981)
Calvin Hayes (Actor, keyboard player and drummer with 80s pop band, Johnny Hates Jazz) (from 1980 until 1981)
Ricky Wilde (from 1980 until 1981)
background vocals:D. Janz
M. Janz
N. Janz
Ricky Wilde (from 1980 until 1981)
lead vocals:Charlotte Hatherley
Kim Wilde (from 1980 until 1981)
vocals:Kim Wilde
phonographic copyright (℗) by:Cherry Red Records Ltd. (do not use as label, for copyrights and distribution credits only)
EMI France (in 1993)
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI-owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1996, in 2001)
EMI Records Limited (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI-owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 2006)
recorded at:Amira Studio
RAK Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
Soundmastaz Studios
Studio 77 in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
The Lodge Recording Studio in Northampton, Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom (from 1980 until 1981)
mixed at:Jeopark in Buchholz, Niedersachsen, Germany
RAK Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
Studio 77 in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
DJ-mixes:80's Party Mix (DJ mix by the Party Jox) by JoBoxers, Kim Wilde, Coast 2 Coast (British revival rock and roll / rockabilly band from Northamptonshire), The Jam (late 70s/early 80s UK punk/mod revival band), Shakin’ Stevens, The Bangles & The Jam (late 70s/early 80s UK punk/mod revival band)
has remixes:Kids in America (D‐Bop’s Bright Lights mix)
Kids in America (Luke Mornay instrumental)
Kids in America (Luke Mornay remix)
Kids in America (Neutrophonic remix)
Kids in America (Popfidelity Allstars instrumental)
Kids in America (Popfidelity Allstars remix)
sampled by:Victor by Syndicate (Australian gabber/hardcore producers)
part of:TV Cream: Real 100 Best Singles Ever (number: 55) (order: 58)
recording of:Kids in America (in 1980)

Related works

Kids in America

writer:Marty Wilde
Ricky Wilde
publisher:Finchley Music Corp.
later parody versions:Kids in Tyne & Wear
later translated parody versions:Heil Humppa
later translated versions:Kaupungin lapset
has revision:Kids of the Future
lyrics quoted in:The Art of Losing