Funkytown (single version)

~ Recording by Lipps, Inc.

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack artistRelease titleRelease artistRelease group typeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.1Funkytown3:57Lipps, Inc.FunkytownLipps, Inc.Single
Casablanca Record and FilmWorks (imprint of Casablanca Record and FilmWorks, Inc., circa 1977-1980)6175 034
1.1Funkytown3:57Lipps, Inc.FunkytownLipps IncSingle
Casablanca Records (label founded by Neil Bogart)CA. 533
1.1Funkytown3:57Lipps, Inc.FunkytownLipps, Inc.Single
Casablanca Records (label founded by Neil Bogart)NB 2233
1.1Funkytown3:57Lipps, Inc.FunkytownLipps, Inc.Single
  • GB1980-05-09
Casablanca Records (label founded by Neil Bogart)CAN 194
1.9Funky Town4:00Lipps Inc.25 Years of Rock ’n’ Roll: 1980: 20 of the Year’s Greatest TracksVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Connoisseur CollectionYRNR CD80
1.3Funky Town3:58Lipps, Inc.Dance Classics, Volume 3Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Arcade (record label founded in 1970s by Herman Heinsbroek; use this as its universal imprint)01 3211 61
1.8Funkytown4:00Lipps, Inc.Dancin’ the Night AwayVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Silver Eagle Records, Warner Special ProductsOPCD-4512
1.8Funkytown3:57Lipps, Inc.Going Back in Time, Volume 1: 1987 ~ 1972Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)816 644-2
1.12Funkytown4:00Lipps, Inc.Stereoplay Highlights, CD 30: The Best of Highlights IIIVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram, stereoplay816 734-2, CD 697 030
1.1Funkytown4:02Lipps, Inc.Mega Hits Dance Classics, Volume 6Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Priority Records (US hip hop)CDL 7976
1.5Funkytown4:03Lipps, Inc.The Disco Years, Volume 2: On the Beat (1978-1982)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1990-06-12
Rhino (reissue label)R2 70985
5.15Funkytown4:00Lipps, Inc.100 Dance Hits of the EightiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Connoisseur CollectionDBOX CD 101
1.8Funky Town3:55Lipps, Inc.Disco 70 CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Casablanca Records (label founded by Neil Bogart)816 520-2
1.2Funkytown3:57Lipps, Inc.Let's Dance, Volume 3Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)845 101-2
1.15Funky Town3:54Lipps Inc.Summer Dance Classics, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Arcade (record label founded in 1970s by Herman Heinsbroek; use this as its universal imprint)01 4411 61
1.8Funkytown4:02Lipps, Inc.Hits of the World 1980/1981Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1991-07-01
Polyphon
2.2Funkytown4:00Lipps Inc.Dance Classics Gold IIVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Arcade (record label founded in 1970s by Herman Heinsbroek; use this as its universal imprint)01 6060 62
1.1Funkytown3:57Lipps, Inc.Dance Classics, Volume 5Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Arcade Deutschland GmbH (DE branch of Dutch “Arcade” label; this is not an imprint!)
2.16Funkytown3:57Lipps, Inc.Dance Explosion: 50 Disco Hits From the 70’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1991
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)COL 468516 2
1.18Funkytown4:00Lipps, Inc.Disco Dance FeverVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Dino Music (subsidiary of EMI Netherlands BV)50216
2.4Funkytown3:56Lipps, Inc.Rhythm DivineVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Dino EntertainmentDIN CD 22
1.20Funkytown3:59Lipps, Inc.The 70’s Preservation Society Presents: Disco FeverVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Razor & TieA2 22496
5.3Funkytown4:01Lipps, Inc.The Hit BoxVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Concept Records (Australia)CC0183CD
1.16Funky Town3:58Lipps, Inc.Blame It on the BoogieVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1992-07-01
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)515 517-2
1.4Funkytown4:08Lipps, Inc.Billboard Top Hits: 1980Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • CA1992-09-15
Rhino (reissue label)R2 70675
2.8Funky Town3:54Lipps, Inc.Rare GrooveVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1992-11-09
Quality TelevisionQTVCD016
1.15Funkytown3:58Lipps, Inc.Blame It on the BoogieVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyTel515 660-2
1.13Funkytown3:58Lipps, Inc.Club 70: The Dancing YearsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Ariola (German label, used worldwide in the past)74321 10925 2
1.10Funkytown3:57Lipps, Inc.De Pre Historie 1980, volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
BMG Ariola Belgium NV/SA (do not use this as an imprint!)261.780
1.3Funkytown3:56Lipps, Inc.Hits of... 79+80, Volume 8Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)515 008-2
2.4Funkytown3:58Lipps, Inc.Let's Get 2 ItVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Polystar (Germany)515314-2
2.12Funkytown3:59Lipps, Inc.One Hit WonderVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.10Funkytown4:01Lipps, Inc.Rock Times, Volume 13: 1979-1980Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Zounds27000336 A
1.7Funkytown3:59Lipps, Inc.The Ultimate Party AlbumVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Special ProductsOPCD-4541
1.9Funkytown4:03Lipps, Inc.DiscomaniaVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1993-05-04
K‐tel (international budget record label)
2.8Funky Town3:54Lipps, Inc.32 Dynamic Disco HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Quality TelevisionQTVCD016
1.6Funky Town4:01Lipps, Inc.Classic EnergyVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
RPM (South African label)CDRPM 1341
1.11Funkytown3:57Lipps, Inc.Disco: Night FeverVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram Distribution516 084-2
1.5Funkytown4:02Lipps, Inc.DiscomaniaVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
K‐tel (international budget record label)3126-2
1.12Funkytown3:51Lipps, Inc.Let’s Go Disco!Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)7243 8 27233 2 5, CDEMTV 78
2.7Funkytown3:56Lipps, Inc.Shut Up and DanceVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle)74321 11798 2
2.6Funkytown3:58Lipps, Inc.The Best of the Dance ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
SPV Recordings (1994 and later)SPV 889-93702
1.2Funkytown4:02Lipps, Inc.The Entertainment Weekly DISCO CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Special ProductsOPCD-2695
1.15Funkytown3:54Lipps, Inc.Let’s Go DiscoVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • FR1994-02-23
Ouragan191 361.2
2.7Funkytown3:56Lipps, Inc.Funk YourselfVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
MCA Music Entertainment S.A.MCD 32575
1.3Funky Town3:57Lipps, Inc.Funky Town Dance ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Pat Man MusicCDPM (WM) 50
1.18Funkytown3:57Lipps, Inc.The 80's Collection: Whatever You Want....18 Hits of the 80'sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicTL 544/21
2.11Funkytown4:00Lipps, Inc.The 80’s Collection: 1980Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicTL 544/07
1.16Funkytown3:57Lipps, Inc.The No. 1 Hits 1980Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1994
SR International
1.5Funky Town3:58Lipps, Inc.World Hits 1980Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Spectrum Music (Universal Music Group budget label)550 705-2
1.16Funkytown4:01Lipps, Inc.Only Rock’n Roll: 1980–1984Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1995-01-17
JCIJCD‐3127, OPCD‐1665
1.2Funkytown3:59Lipps, Inc.Class Reunion: The Greatest Hits of 1980Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1995-04-16
Rebound Records (1990s budget reissue imprint)314 520 318-2
1.2Funky Town3:57Lipps, Inc.80's on the RocksVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
3.6Funkytown3:55Lipps, Inc.Dance Fever: The Best of DiscoVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
GSC Music15126
1.12Funkytown3:59Lipps, Inc.Great American Grooves: Dance PartyVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music Special ProductsA26597
2.1Funky Town4:01Lipps, Inc.One Hit Classics of the 70s & 80sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Startel EntertainmentSTARCD 1042
2.11Funkytown3:56Lipps Inc.Original Megahits of the 70’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram535 102-2
2.8Funkytown3:58Lipps, Inc.The Very Best of Pop Music 1980-81Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Egmont Music ClubEMC8081010
1.5Funkytown3:59Lipps, Inc.Casablanca Records Greatest HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1996-04-16
Casablanca Records (label founded by Neil Bogart), Chronicles (a label under UMG’s Universal Music Enterprises division)P2 26253
1.3Funky Town3:57Lipps, Inc.Disco Kult, Vol. 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1996-04-26
Ariola (German label, used worldwide in the past)74321 36038 2
1.17Funkytown3:56Lipps, Inc.Pure DiscoVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • CA1996-10-08
PolyTel535 177-2
1.17Funkytown3:56Lipps, Inc.Pure DiscoVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1996-10-08
A&M RecordsP2 35877
1.17Funkytown3:56Lipps, Inc.Pure DiscoVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1996-10-08
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)31453 5877-2
1.17Funkytown3:56Lipps, Inc.Pure Disco (BMG Direct Edition)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1996-10-08
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation), BMG Direct (BMG’s direct marketing company/club editions)31453 5877-2, D116083
2.7Funky Town3:59Lipps, Inc.And They Danced the Night AwayVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Débutante535 5680-2
1.5Funkytown3:59Lipps, Inc.Casablanca Records Greatest HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Casablanca Records (label founded by Neil Bogart), Chronicles (a label under UMG’s Universal Music Enterprises division)314 526 253-2
2.8Funkytown3:57Lipps, Inc.No.1 Hits Of The 80’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Polymedia Special Projects, Star Pool (German compilations)007 609-2, 007 610-2, 007 611-2, 58880
1.16Funky Town3:56Lipps, Inc.Now The Music: Dance Classics 80’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EVA (for use with NL/BE/FR releases only. See annotation)74321 425662
1.17Funkytown3:56Lipps, Inc.Pure DiscoVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Globo Polydor535 177-2
1.17Funkytown3:56Lipps, Inc.Pure DiscoVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)535 177-2
2.18Funkytown3:58Lipps, Inc.The Party ZoneVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Cornerstone Promotions (Put out compilation CDs w/ Sony Music Special Products)
2.1Funkytown4:02Lipps, Inc.Disco SexyVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1997-03-10
Elite (UK, reissue label of Pickwick Group plc)30364 00292
5.12Funkytown4:01Lipps, Inc.Greatest Sports Rock and JamsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1997-03-18
K‐tel (international budget record label)6797
2.6Funkytown3:58Lipps, Inc.Magic FunkVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)563746 2
2.3Funky Town3:59Lipps, Inc.40 Years of Number 1’s: More HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram
1.1Funkytown3:57Lipps, Inc.1980 - Die Stars - Die Hits - Die FactsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)39617 6
1.10Funkytown3:58Lipps, Inc.Absolute Hits of the 70’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EVA Records (Denmark)8449272
1.10Funkytown3:58Lipps, Inc.Absolute Hits of the 70’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EVA Records (Denmark)8449272
1.5Funkytown3:51Lipps, Inc.Disco FeverVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)7243 8 59995 29
1.16Funkytown4:03Lipps, Inc.Disco FeverVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
SPG MusicSPG-1978
1.5Funkytown4:02Lipps, Inc.DiscomaniaVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
K‐tel (international budget record label), PolyGram Special Markets (US only)3126-2
1.8Funky Town3:55Lipps, Inc.Ferry Maat’s Soul Show: The Eighties, Part 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EVA (for use with NL/BE/FR releases only. See annotation)8542292
1.10Funky Town3:48Lipps, Inc.Green Bay Packers: Greatest Hits, Volume IIVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Alphabet City Sports RecordsA 11100
1.10Funky Town3:57Lipps, Inc.Internationale Oldies der 80erVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Spectrum Music (Universal Music Group budget label)552 926-2
1.11Funkytown4:03Lipps, Inc.Sounds of the Seventies: '70s Dance Party 1979-1981Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicR840-09
1.2Funky Town3:50Lipps, Inc.The Best Disco Album in the World... Ever!Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Virgin EMI (80s–early 00s UK compilations), Virgin TV7243 8 44448 2 2, VTDCD 143
1.5Funkytown4:03Lipps, Inc.The Last PartyVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation + DJ-mix
Island (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group)314-553 411-2
1.2Funkytown3:58Lipps, Inc.Simply the Best DiscoVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1998-03-16
Warner Bros. Records (1958–2019; “WB” logo, with or without “records” beneath or on banner across)95483542826
1.4Funky Town4:02Lipps, Inc.Chart Toppers: Dance Hits of the 80sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1998-05-26
Sony Music Special Products, Priority Records (US hip hop)A33685, P2 51056
1.14Funkytown3:58Lipps, Inc.Ultimate FunkVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1998-08-01
Metacom7616000342
2.9Funkytown3:59Lipps, Inc.Media Markt Collection: The 80sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1998-10-08
Brunswick News565 655-2
1.7Funkytown3:57Lipps, Inc.Essential ’80s: 1980–1984Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.12Funkytown3:57Lipps, Inc.Maynard's RewindVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
2.13Funky Town3:56Lipps, Inc.That's Disco: 60 All-Time ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram555 652-2
2.7Funkytown3:56Lipps, Inc.The Best Ever Disco AlbumVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Virgin Records Australia
5.10Funkytown3:56Lipps, Inc.The Eighties: A Decade of HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
565 788-2
4.1Funkytown3:51Lipps, Inc.The Number One Collection (Australian edition)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Reader’s Digest0350684-1/2/3/4
Promotion
1.3Funky Town3:55Lipps, Inc.Music Legend Collection 'Funk'Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram Special Projects (partners with third party non-music industry companies using music to promote their products and brands)
1.13Funkytown3:57Lipps, Inc.Dance ClubVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)
Bootleg
1.10Funkytown3:57Lipps, Inc.Night Life: The Ultimate Collection of the 70’s Greatest Dance HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
JCIJCI‐1101

Relationships

phonographic copyright (℗) by:PolyGram Records, Inc. (not for release label use! US division of PolyGram) (in 1979)
UMG Recordings, Inc. (operational headquarters of Universal Music Group, based in Santa Monica, USA; read annotations) (in 1980)
mash-ups:On m’appelle Funky (Jul vs. Lipps, Inc.) by Peggy‐P (mashup artist)
Queens of the Funkytown (Queens of the Stone Age vs. Lipps Inc.) by ah! (mashup producer)
edit of:Funkytown
part of:VH1's 100 Greatest One-Hit Wonders of the '80s (number: 37) (order: 37)
recording of:Funkytown

Funkytown

lyricist and composer:Steven Greenberg
publisher:Red Sea Songs
Rick S. Music (publishing company associated with Casablanca)
Steven Greenberg Music
Warner Chappell
Warner Chappell Music (publisher as Warner/Chappell Music)
Warner/Chappell Music Ltd. (1996–2019)
referred to in medleys:Medley (Stars on 45)
Stars on 45 (the song itself)
Stars on 45 (12″ single) (order: 3)