Island Girl

~ Recording by Elton John

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack artistRelease titleRelease artistRelease group typeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.3Island Girl3:43Elton JohnRock of the WestiesElton JohnAlbum
  • GB1975-10-04
DJM RecordsDJLPH 464
1.3Island Girl3:43Elton JohnRock of the WestiesElton JohnAlbum
  • US1975-10-20
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCA 2163
1.3Island Girl3:43Elton JohnRock of the WestiesElton JohnAlbum
DJM RecordsDJLPH 464
1.7Island Girl3:44Elton JohnElton John's Greatest Hits, Volume IIElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
1.7Island Girl3:44Elton JohnElton John’s Greatest Hits, Volume IIElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
DJM RecordsDJH 20520
1.7Island Girl3:43Elton JohnElton John's Greatest Hits, Volume IIElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD-37216
1.7Island Girl3:43Elton JohnElton John's Greatest Hits, Volume IIElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
Carrère (just “Carrère" or “Disques Carrère”, not “CARRÈRE MUSIC”)96.088
1.7Island Girl3:44Elton JohnElton John’s Greatest Hits, Volume IIElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
DJM RecordsDJM CD 7, DJM CD7
1.3Island Girl3:43Elton JohnRock of the WestiesElton JohnAlbum
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD-31001
1.3Island Girl3:43Elton JohnRock of the WestiesElton JohnAlbum
  • JP1988-12-21
DJM Records23PD-101
1.3Island Girl3:43Elton JohnRock of the WestiesElton JohnAlbum
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)832 018-2
1.3Island Girl3:43Elton JohnRock of the Westies (BMG club edition)Elton JohnAlbum
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation), BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. (BMG company that owned their direct marketing company/club editions)832 018-2, D 103082
1.17Island Girl3:46Elton JohnSounds of the Seventies: 1975Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Special Products, Time–Life MusicOPCD-2595, SOD-08
3.5Island Girl3:45Elton JohnTo Be Continued…Elton JohnAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD4-10110
3.5Island Girl3:45Elton JohnTo Be Continued…Elton JohnAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD4-10110
3.5Island Girl3:45Elton JohnTo Be Continued…Elton JohnAlbum + Compilation
  • -1990
1.2Island Girl3:46Elton JohnBillboard Top Hits: 1975Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1991-04-23
Rhino (reissue label)R2 70670
3.5Island Girl3:45Elton JohnTo Be Continued…Elton JohnAlbum + Compilation
The Rocket Record Company848 237-2, 848 238-2, 848 239-2, 848 240-2
1.7Island Girl3:44Elton JohnElton John’s Greatest Hits, Volume IIElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
  • US1992-10-02
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)314 512 533-2
1.7Island Girl3:44Elton JohnElton John's Greatest Hits, Volume IIElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)P2-12533
1.7Island Girl3:44Elton JohnElton John's Greatest Hits, Volume II (BMG club edition)Elton JohnAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation), BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. (BMG company that owned their direct marketing company/club editions)314 512 533-2, D 103078
1.7Island Girl3:43Elton JohnElton John’s Greatest Hits, Volume IIElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)314 512 533-2
1.3Island Girl3:42Elton JohnRock of the WestiesElton JohnAlbum
  • GB1995-07-31
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury”; a UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)528 163-2
1.3Island Girl3:42Elton JohnRock of the Westies (made by PMDC)Elton JohnAlbum
  • US1996-05-14
The Rocket Record Company314-532 432-2
1.3Island Girl3:42Elton JohnRock of the WestiesElton JohnAlbum
  • JP2001-09-27
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury”; a UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)UICY-9110
1.15Island Girl3:44Elton 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
1.15Island Girl3:43Elton 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
1.16Island Girl3:45Elton 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
1.16Island Girl3:45Elton 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
1.16Island Girl3:45Elton JohnGreatest Hits 1970–2002Elton JohnAlbum + Compilation
  • CA2002-11-19
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury”; a UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)4400634782
1.15Island Girl3:44Elton JohnGreatest Hits 1970–2002Elton JohnAlbum + Compilation
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury”; a UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)077 012-2
1.15Island Girl3:43Elton 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
1.15Island Girl3:41Elton 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
1.15Island Girl3:44Elton 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
1.17Island Girl3:46Elton JohnUltimate Seventies: 1975Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Special Products, Time–Life Music19475‐2, OPCD‐2595A, R634‐08
1.15Island Girl3:44Elton 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
1.15Island Girl3:43Elton JohnGreatest Hits / One Night OnlyElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury”; a UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)600753016206, UMC1620
1.7Island Girl3:44Elton JohnRocket Man: Number OnesElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
  • US2007-03-27
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury”; a UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)008661
1.7Island Girl3:44Elton JohnRocket Man: Number Ones (BMG music club release)Elton JohnAlbum + Compilation
Mercury Music Group (label of Universal Music France), The Rocket Record Company, BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. (BMG company that owned their direct marketing company/club editions)B0008661‐02, D171237
1.7Island Girl3:44Elton JohnRocket Man: Number OnesElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury”; a UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)B0008661-02
1.7Island Girl3:44Elton JohnRocket Man: Number OnesElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
Chronicles (a label under UMG’s Universal Music Enterprises division), Island (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group), Mercury Music Group (label of Universal Music France), Mercury Records (or just “Mercury”; a UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits), The Rocket Record Company, UMe (imprint of Universal Music Enterprises)B008660-00
1.3Island Girl3:42Elton JohnRock of the WestiesElton JohnAlbum
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury”; a UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)UICY-93676
1.3Island Girl3:43Elton JohnRock of the WestiesElton JohnAlbum
  • US2013-05-13
Audio FidelityAFZ 149
1.11Island Girl3:45Elton JohnDiamondsElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
  • US2017-11-03
Virgin EMI Records (division of Universal Music UK, 2013–2020)
1.13Island Girl3:45Elton JohnDiamonds (deluxe edition)Elton JohnAlbum + Compilation
  • US2017-11-10
Virgin EMI Records (division of Universal Music UK, 2013–2020)
1.13Island Girl3:45Elton JohnDiamonds (deluxe)Elton JohnAlbum + Compilation
  • -2017-11-10
Virgin EMI Records (division of Universal Music UK, 2013–2020)
1.13Island Girl3:44Elton JohnDiamonds (deluxe edition)Elton JohnAlbum + Compilation
  • US2017-11-10
Island (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group)
1.13Island Girl3:45Elton JohnDiamondsElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries), Rocket Music Ltd., UCM Records, Virgin EMI Records (division of Universal Music UK, 2013–2020)00602557681871
1.13Island Girl3:44Elton JohnDiamondsElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
  • PL2017-11-10
Rocket Music Ltd., UCM Records, Virgin EMI Records (division of Universal Music UK, 2013–2020)00602557681901
3.13Island Girl?:??Elton JohnDiamondsElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries), Rocket Music Ltd., UCM Records, Virgin EMI Records (division of Universal Music UK, 2013–2020)00602557681871
1.15Island Girl3:44Elton JohnDiamonds (deluxe)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)
1.13Island Girl3:44Elton 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)
1.13Island Girl?:??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
1.11Island Girl3:45Elton JohnDiamondsElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
Island (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group)B0027432-02, B002743202
1.13Island Girl3:45Elton JohnDiamondsElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
Island (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group), The Rocket Record CompanyB0027369-02
1.18Island Girl3:45Elton JohnThe Summer Album (60 summer sizzlers)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2019-06-21
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)
1.3Island Girl3:42Elton JohnRock of the Westies (Limited Edition)Elton JohnAlbum
  • JP2019-08-07
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury”; a UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)UICY-78965
1.13Island Girl3:44Elton JohnDiamondsElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
Island (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group), Rocket Entertainment (imprint of Rocket Music / Rocket Record company)B0030212-02
1.13Island Girl3:44Elton 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
1.7Island Girl3:44Elton JohnElton John's Greatest Hits Volume IIElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD-37216, DIDX-375
1.7Island Girl3:44Elton JohnGreatest Hits, Volume IIElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
DJM Records825 465-2
1.3Island Girl3:42Elton JohnRock of the WestiesElton JohnAlbum
Island Def Jam (clean up, see annotation), Universal (plain logo “Universal” used by Universal Music and Universal Pictures)
1.3Island Girl3:43Elton JohnRock of the WestiesElton JohnAlbum
DJM RecordsDJM CD9
2.11Island Girl?:??Elton JohnThe Million Sellers of the 70'sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Hit Bound RecordsHB0057CD
(unknown)
1.6Island Girl3:46Elton JohnSummer SplashVarious ArtistsAlbum
EMI Music Special Markets5099946340429

Relationships

assistant engineer:Mark Guercio (Engineer)
engineer:Jeff Guercio
producer:Gus Dudgeon
acoustic guitar:Caleb Quaye
banjo, electric guitar, slide guitar and steel guitar:Davey Johnstone
bass guitar:Kenny Passarelli (Bass, piano)
congas, marimba and tambourine:Ray Cooper (percussionist)
membranophone:Roger Pope
piano and lead vocals:Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
solo mellotron and synthesizer:James Newton Howard (American score composer)
background vocals:Ann Orson (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
Kiki Dee
Davey Johnstone
Kenny Passarelli (Bass, piano)
Caleb Quaye
phonographic copyright (℗) by:The Island Def Jam Music Group (American holding company, not normally a release label) (in 1996)
recorded at:Caribou Ranch Recording Studio in Nederland, Colorado, United States
stream for free:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpRZZmB9zB0 [info]
recording of:Island Girl

Related works

Island Girl

lyricist:Bernie Taupin
composer:Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
publisher:Universal-On Backstreet Music, Inc.
Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.
Big Pig Music Ltd. (publisher) (in 1975)