Return to Innocence

~ Recording by Enigma

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack ArtistRelease TitleRelease ArtistRelease Group TypeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.3Return to Innocence4:15EnigmaThe Cross of Changes (Disc manufactured in Holland)EnigmaAlbum
  • DE1993-12-06
  • GB1993-12-06
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)7243 8 39236 2 5, 8 39236 2, CDVIR 20
1.3Return to Innocence4:15EnigmaThe Cross of ChangesEnigmaAlbum
Virgin Music CanadaV2 7243 8 39236 2 5
1.3Return to Innocence4:15EnigmaThe Cross of ChangesEnigmaAlbum
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)7243 8 39236 4 9, 8 39236 4, MCVIR 20
1.3Return to Innocence4:15EnigmaThe Cross of Changes (Disc manufactured in the UK)EnigmaAlbum
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)7243 8 39236 2 5, 8 39236 2, CDVIR 20
1.3Return to Innocence4:15EnigmaThe Cross of ChangesEnigmaAlbum
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)LPVIR 20
1.3Return to Innocence4:15EnigmaThe Cross of ChangesEnigmaAlbum
  • JP1994-01-12
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)VJCP-25077
1.3Return to Innocence4:15EnigmaThe Cross of ChangesEnigmaAlbum
  • XW1994-01-25
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)[none]
1.3Return to Innocence4:15EnigmaThe Cross of Changes (Disc manufactured in Italy)EnigmaAlbum
  • IT1994-02-07
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)8 39236 2, CDVIR 20, PM 520
1.3Return to Innocence4:15EnigmaThe Cross of ChangesEnigmaAlbum
  • US1994-02-08
Charisma7243 8 39236 2 5
1.3Return to Innocence4:15EnigmaThe Cross of ChangesEnigmaAlbum
  • AU1994-04-05
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)7243 8 39236 2 5, CDVIR 20
2.5Return to Innocence4:13EnigmaFestivalbar 94Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)7243 8 30056 2 8
1.15Return to Innocence4:11EnigmaNow That's What I Call Music! 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • JP1994-11-09
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972), EMI (Japanese double‐boxed logo), Capitol Records (imprint of Capitol Records, Inc.), Chrysalis, Food, Island (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group), London Records, Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits), Motown, Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation), ToCo International, Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)TOCP-8450
1.3Return to Innocence4:15EnigmaThe Cross of Changes (Special Limited Edition)EnigmaAlbum
  • GB1994-11-17
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)7243 8 40045 2 1, CDVIRX20
1.13Return to Innocence4:17EnigmaHits 94Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Versailles (French label)VER 478046 2
1.10Return to Innocence4:24EnigmaMoods - A Contemporary SoundtrackVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI Music New Zealand4713192
1.11Return to Innocence4:17EnigmaMoods: A Contemporary SoundtrackVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)8 33113 2
1.1Return to Innocence4:12EnigmaSilent Dreams, Volume 6Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Blue Martin RecordsBLM 330194-2
2.3Return to Innocence4:15EnigmaTrilogyEnigmaAlbum + Compilation
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)8 44739 2, CDVIRB67
1.7Return to Innocence4:11EnigmaNo StressVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
CMC Records (Danish label)4987622
1.3Return to Innocence4:15EnigmaThe Cross of Changes (Limited Edition)EnigmaAlbum
Virgin Schallplatten GmbH (not for release label use! for copyrights use only, former DE division of Virgin Records Ltd.)
1.10Return to Innocence4:10Enigma40 Jaar Top 40: 1993-1994Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal TV (Netherlands & Belgium)981 937-9
2.3Return to Innocence4:16Enigma15 Years AfterEnigmaAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2005-12-12
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries), Virgin Records (Part of Capitol Music Group, California)CDBOX 11
2.4The Return to Innocence4:16EnigmaDie ultimative Chart Show: Die erfolgreichsten Stars der 90er JahreVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2007-03-09
Polystar (Germany)06024 9847232 3
3.8Return to Innocence4:17EnigmaThe Complete College Classics CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)
1.4Return to Innocence4:17EnigmaBest New Age Album in the World Ever!Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI Music India
1.4Return to Innocence?:??EnigmaJuraVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.4Return to Innocence4:15EnigmaJura: A música das nossas vidas…Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Som LivreSL 967 - 2
3.1Return to Innocence4:17EnigmaThe Ultimate Collection PopVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Virgin Records India
2.7Return to Innocence4:10EnigmaOne Shot 1994Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music Group (has logo with just “Universal Music Group”)5307061
2.9Return to Innocence4:17EnigmaThe Power of RomanceVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • CH2013-11-01
Universal Music Switzerland534 638-6
2.3Return to Innocence4:15EnigmaClassic Album SelectionEnigmaAlbum + Compilation
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)0600753459843
1.18Return to Innocence (2001 remastered)4:17EnigmaLieblings… HymnenVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2014-09-19
Universal Music Strategic Marketing (subsidiary of Universal Music GmbH)
3.13Return to Innocence4:15EnigmaHet Beste uit de Q-Music Top 500 van de 90’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • NL2016-03-11
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)88875196642
2.3Return to Innocence4:15EnigmaThe Complete Studio Album CollectionEnigmaAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2021-07-23
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)3576098
1.25Return to Innocence4:18Enigma90’s One Hit WondersVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • XW2022-03-04
Universal Music Group (has logo with just “Universal Music Group”)
1.25Return to Innocence4:19EnigmaThe Best 90s Album in the World…Ever!Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
UMG Recordings, Inc. (operational headquarters of Universal Music Group, based in Santa Monica, USA; read annotations)[none]
1.10Return to Innocence4:18EnigmaBest of World Music 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.19Return to Innocence?:??EnigmaBest pop songs in the world ever!Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)
1.2Return to Innocence4:17EnigmaSpirits of the WorldVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.3Return to Innocence4:15EnigmaThe Cross of ChangesEnigmaAlbum
Charisma7243 8 39236 2 5
Promotion
1.3Return to Innocence4:17EnigmaIn the Beginning…EnigmaSingle + Compilation
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)708761157529, DPRO-11575
Bootleg
1.4Return to Innocence4:17EnigmaGreatest Hits Collection 99EnigmaAlbum + Compilation
[no label] (Special purpose label – white labels, self-published releases and other “no label” releases)
1.11Return to Innocence4:16EnigmaGravity of Love: Greatest Hits 2000EnigmaAlbum + Compilation
  • -2000
1.6Return to Innocence4:11EnigmaDeLuxe CollectionEnigmaAlbum + Compilation
Dream Sound Studio (Russian pirate label)
2.2Return to Innocence4:15EnigmaHTV Music HistoryEnigmaAlbum + Compilation
Halahup Records153358 3
1.7Return to Innocence?:??EnigmaGreatest HitsEnigmaAlbum + Compilation
Star Mark20372-1/2
1.7Return to Innocence?:??EnigmaGreatest HitsEnigmaAlbum + Compilation
Star MarkLDB 1503-1/2
1.3Return to Innocence?:??EnigmaEnigma & Michael CretuEnigma, Michael CretuAlbum + Compilation
Quality Group CompanyQGB 017/018
1.9Return to Innocence4:18EnigmaGreatest Hits 2000EnigmaAlbum + Compilation
1.10Return to Innocence4:15EnigmaMCMXC a.D.EnigmaAlbum
1.14Return to Innocence4:15EnigmaThe Screen Behind the MirrorEnigmaAlbum
1.3Return to Innocence4:15EnigmaThe Very Best (disc 1)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.8Return to Innocence4:15EnigmaThe Very Best of EnigmaEnigmaAlbum + Compilation
The Very Best Collection518 420 005-2
(unknown)
1.3Return to Innocence4:17EnigmaThe Cross of ChangesEnigmaAlbum
  • XE2018-05-04
Universal Music Group (has logo with just “Universal Music Group”)573 723 7

Relationships

assistant recording engineer:E-Magic
Euphonix
additional vocals:Angel (German vocalist Andy Jonas)
recorded at:A.R.T. Studios (Enigma) in Ibiza, Illes Balears, Spain
samples:When the Levee Breaks (original studio mix) by Led Zeppelin
recording of:Return to Innocence

Related works

Return to Innocence

lyricist and composer:Michael Cretu
referred to in medleys:Medley: Short Ride in a Fast Machine / Salut d’amour / Beautiful Dreamer / Puer natus est nobis / Return to Innocence (order: 5)