Rooster

~ Recording by Alice in Chains

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack ArtistRelease TitleRelease ArtistRelease Group TypeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.6Rooster6:15Alice in ChainsDirt (reordered tracklist)Alice in ChainsAlbum
  • US1992-09-29
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CK 52475
1.5Rooster6:15Alice in ChainsDirtAlice in ChainsAlbum
  • XE1992-10-06
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)472330 2
1.5Rooster6:15Alice in ChainsDirtAlice in ChainsAlbum
  • JP1992-10-22
Sony Records (Japanese imprint)SRCS 5993
1.5Rooster6:15Alice in ChainsDirtAlice in ChainsAlbum
  • JP1992-10-22
Sony Records (1991 - 2001 group/division of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) - used to organize imprints; not a release label)SRCS 5993
1.5Rooster6:15Alice in ChainsDirtAlice in ChainsAlbum
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CK 52475
1.5Rooster6:15Alice in ChainsDirtAlice in ChainsAlbum
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CK 52475
1.5Rooster6:15Alice in ChainsDirtAlice in ChainsAlbum
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)472330 2
1.5Rooster6:15Alice in ChainsDirtAlice in ChainsAlbum
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)01-472330-10, 472330 2, COL 472330 2
1.5Rooster6:15Alice in ChainsDirt (matrix: Sony Music 01-472330-10 21)Alice in ChainsAlbum
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)472330 2, 4723302007, COL 472330 2
1.6Rooster6:15Alice in ChainsDirt (original Dutch pressing)Alice in ChainsAlbum
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)COL 472330 1
1.5Rooster6:15Alice in ChainsDirtAlice in ChainsAlbum
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)472330 2
1.6Rooster6:15Alice in ChainsDirt & SapAlice in ChainsAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)COL 472330 9
1.1Rooster6:18Alice in ChainsRoosterAlice in ChainsSingle
1.1Rooster6:15Alice in ChainsRoosterAlice in ChainsSingle
  • XE1993-03-15
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)COL 659057 2
1.5Rooster6:14Alice in ChainsDirt / FaceliftAlice in ChainsAlbum + Compilation
  • AU1993-10-18
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)474570 2
1.5Rooster6:15Alice in ChainsDirtAlice in ChainsAlbum
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)472330 6
2.4Rooster6:14Alice in ChainsDirtAlice in ChainsAlbum
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)472330 6
1.4Rooster6:14Alice in ChainsDown in a HoleAlice in ChainsSingle
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)659751 2
1.2Rooster6:11Alice in ChainsDown in a HoleAlice in ChainsSingle
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)659751 7
1.4Rooster6:14Alice in ChainsDown in a Hole (bonus disc)Alice in ChainsAlbum
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)659751 2
2.6Rooster6:14Alice in ChainsMusic BankAlice in ChainsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1999-10-26
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CXK 69580
1.3Rooster6:16Alice in ChainsGreatest HitsAlice in ChainsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2001-07-24
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CS 85922
1.3Rooster6:16Alice in ChainsGreatest HitsAlice in ChainsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2001-08-28
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CK 85922
1.3Rooster6:16Alice in ChainsGreatest HitsAlice in ChainsAlbum + Compilation
  • XW2001-09-11
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)
1.3Rooster6:16Alice in ChainsGreatest HitsAlice in ChainsAlbum + Compilation
  • JP2001-10-24
Sony Records International (Japanese TEXTLESS boxed Walking Eye imprint)SICP 17
3.2Rooster6:12Alice in ChainsIntroduced 100: 100 Issues Intro | Essential Music 1991–2002Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2002-12-02
2.20Rooster6:14Alice in ChainsHörsturz, Vol. 5Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2003-08-18
Sony Music Media509558-2, SMM 509558-2
2.5Rooster6:14Alice in ChainsFacelift / Dirt / Alice in ChainsAlice in ChainsAlbum + Compilation
  • BR2003-12-01
2.5Rooster6:14Alice in ChainsFacelift / Dirt / Alice in ChainsAlice in ChainsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2003-12-01
1.6Rooster6:14Alice in ChainsDirtAlice in ChainsAlbum
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)
1.8Rooster6:15Alice in ChainsIndie Anthems 3Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • AU2004-01-01
Sony Music Australia Limited (not for release label use! AU subsidiary of SME, 1991–1995/02)5136682000
1.16Rooster6:16Alice in ChainsThe Essential Alice in ChainsAlice in ChainsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2004-03-30
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)
1.5Rooster6:12Alice in ChainsMetal Anthology 90Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • FR2005-02-17
Wagram Music (imprint/distributor)310312
3.6Rooster6:17Alice in ChainsMedia Markt Collection: Rockin’ the Hard WayVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Music Group Germany5051011-1306-2-5
1.5Rooster6:14Alice in ChainsDirt / MTV UnpluggedAlice in ChainsAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2006-04-02
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008)82876818092
1.16Rooster6:16Alice in ChainsThe Essential Alice in ChainsAlice in ChainsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2006-09-05
  • -2006
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)82796 92090 2
2.12Rooster6:14Alice in ChainsMonsters of RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
3.6Rooster6:17Alice in ChainsJar of Flies / Facelift / DirtAlice in ChainsAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2007-10-01
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008)88697161562
1.15Rooster6:16Alice in ChainsTerminator Salvation: Original SoundtrackDanny ElfmanAlbum + Soundtrack
  • US2009-05-19
Reprise Records519707-2
1.6Rooster6:15Alice in ChainsDirt (2009 remastered reissue)Alice in ChainsAlbum
  • XE2009-11-23
  • GB2009-11-23
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), Music on Vinyl (imprint of Music on Vinyl B.V. Do not use for manufacturing/distribution relationships!)MOVLP037
1.28Rooster6:14Alice in ChainsTerminator: Salvation (Expanded Score)Danny ElfmanAlbum + Soundtrack
  • -2009
1.5Rooster6:14Alice in ChainsDirt / MTV UnpluggedAlice in ChainsAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2010-09-27
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)88697726252
1.4Rooster6:16Alice in ChainsDiscover FurtherAlice in ChainsEP + Compilation
  • -2010-11-08
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008)[none]
1.16Rooster6:16Alice in ChainsThe Essential Alice in Chains (reissue)Alice in ChainsAlbum + Compilation
LC00162
1.6Rooster6:15Alice in ChainsDirt (remastered)Alice in ChainsAlbum
  • US2022-09-23
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment), Velvet Hammer Music19439953541
1.6Rooster6:15Alice in ChainsDirt (2022 remaster)Alice in ChainsAlbum
  • XE2022-09-23
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment), Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment), Velvet Hammer Music19439986771
1.6Rooster (2022 remaster)6:14Alice in ChainsDirt (2022 remaster)Alice in ChainsAlbum
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)
1.11Rooster6:12Alice in ChainsDad, I Blew Up AmericaVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.3Rooster6:15Alice in ChainsGrunge RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
2.6Rooster6:14Alice in ChainsMusic BankAlice in ChainsAlbum + CompilationColumbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)
1.12Rooster?:??Alice in ChainsThe Album Network in Store Tuneup 16 (disc 2)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Promotion
1.15Rooster6:15Alice in ChainsSweet Sounds of Sony: Newbury Comics' 25th Anniversary CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Bootleg
1.9Rooster?:??Alice in ChainsThe Best of Alice in ChainsAlice in ChainsAlbum + Compilation
[no label] (Special purpose label – white labels, self-published releases and other “no label” releases)[none]
1.13Rooster6:15Alice in ChainsGreatest SongsAlice in ChainsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2018
2.2Rooster6:15Alice in ChainsWe Die YoungAlice in ChainsAlbum + Compilation

Relationships

recording engineer:Bryan Carlstrom
artist & repertoire support:Nick Terzo
producer:Alice in Chains
Dave Jerden
mixer:Dave Jerden
bass guitar:Mike Starr (Alice in Chains)
drums (drum set):Sean Kinney
guitar and background vocals:Jerry Cantrell
lead vocals:Layne Staley
phonographic copyright (℗) by: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 1992)
music videos:Rooster
stream for free:https://open.spotify.com/track/1ANfj62LaQ5JLKCWvQ1Ny3 [info]
stream video for free:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAE6Il6OTcs [info]
recording of:Rooster

Rooster

lyricist and composer:Jerry Cantrell