Don’t Go Breaking My Heart

~ Recording by Elton John & Kiki Dee

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack ArtistRelease TitleRelease ArtistRelease Group TypeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.1Don’t Go Breaking My Heart4:23Elton John & Kiki DeeDon’t Go Breaking My HeartElton John & Kiki DeeSingle
The Rocket Record Company4C 006-97939
1.4Don't Go Breaking My Heart4:24Elton JohnElton John’s Greatest Hits, Volume IIElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
DJM RecordsDJH 20520
1.1Don't Go Breaking My Heart4:28Elton JohnMilestonesElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
1.3Don't Go Breaking My Heart4:25Elton JohnYour Songs: Die große Edition seiner romantischen WelthitsElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
Polystar (Germany)2475 566
1.4Don’t Go Breaking My Heart4:24Elton JohnElton John's Greatest Hits, Volume IIElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD-37216
1.4Don't Go Breaking My Heart4:24Elton JohnElton John's Greatest Hits, Volume IIElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
Carrère (just "CARRERE", not "CARRERE MUSIC")96.088
1.7Don’t Go Breaking My Heart4:22Elton John and Kiki DeeHits of the World 1976/1977Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1988-04-25
Polyphon819 936-2
2.2Don’t Go Breaking My Heart4:24Elton John & Kiki DeeOnes on 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
BBC Records (had undergone several name changes, see aliases)REF 693
1.13Don't Go Breaking My Heart4:25Elton John & Kiki DeeHit Come Back • The Original Oldies • Vol. 3 • 16 No. 1 UK Hits 1969 To 1977 • Original RecordingsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Polyphon819 981-2
1.9Don't Go Breaking My Heart4:28Elton John & Kiki DeeTogether - 15 Super-Hits / 15 Super-DuosVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
BMG (the former Bertelsmann Music Group, defunct since 2004-08-05; for releases dated 2008 and later, see annotation)CD 101011
1.9Don't Go Breaking My Heart4:26Elton John & Kiki DeeSounds of the Seventies: 1976Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Special Products, Time–Life MusicOPCD-2583, SOD-04
2.1Don’t Go Breaking My Heart4:32Elton John & Kiki DeeThe Very Best of Elton JohnElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1990-10-29
The Rocket Record Company846 947‐2
2.1Don’t Go Breaking My Heart4:32Elton John & Kiki DeeThe Very Best of Elton JohnElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
  • JP1990-11-15
The Rocket Record CompanyPHCR-16015~6
2.1Don’t Go Breaking My Heart4:32Elton John & Kiki DeeThe Very Best of Elton JohnElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
The Rocket Record Company848 030-2
2.1Don't Go Breaking My Heart4:32Elton John & Kiki DeeThe Very Best of Elton JohnElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
The Rocket Record Company846 947-1
2.1Don't Go Breaking My Heart4:32Elton John & Kiki DeeThe Very Best of Elton JohnElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
The Rocket Record Company846 947-2
3.7Don’t Go Breaking My Heart4:31Elton John & Kiki DeeTo Be Continued…Elton JohnAlbum + Compilation
  • -1990
3.7Don't Go Breaking My Heart4:31Elton John & Kiki DeeTo Be Continued…Elton JohnAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD4-10110
3.7Don't Go Breaking My Heart4:31Elton John & Kiki DeeTo Be Continued…Elton JohnAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD4-10110
1.1Don't Go Breaking My Heart4:25Elton John & Kiki DeeBillboard Top Hits: 1976Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • CA1991-04-23
Rhino (reissue label)R2 70671
1.1Don't Go Breaking My Heart4:25Elton John & Kiki DeeBillboard Top Hits: 1976Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1991-04-23
Rhino (reissue label)R2 70671
1.7Don't Go Breaking My Heart (feat. Kiki Dee)4:24Elton JohnMega Hits Dance Classics, Volume 10Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1991-10-22
Priority Records (US hip hop)CDL-7059
1.7Don't Go Breaking My Heart4:26Elton John & Kiki DeeThe Rock Collection: Elton JohnElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicTL 527/08
3.7Don't Go Breaking My Heart4:31Elton John & Kiki DeeTo Be Continued…Elton JohnAlbum + Compilation
The Rocket Record Company848 237-2, 848 238-2, 848 239-2, 848 240-2
1.7Don't Go Breaking My Heart4:22Elton John & Kiki Dee32 Ones on One: Radio 1FM's 25th BirthdayVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Connoisseur CollectionOne CD 32
6.14Don’t Go Breaking My Heart4:26Elton John & Kiki Dee40 Years of Top Ten HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Reader’s DigestRDCD401, RDCD402, RDCD403, RDCD404, RDCD405, RDCD406
2.6Don’t Go Breaking My Heart4:23Elton John & Kiki DeeBlockbuster! The Sensational 70’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Castle Communications (primary imprint of Castle Communications PLC)CTV CD 209
1.6Don't Go Breaking My Heart4:31Elton John feat. Kiki DeeGreatest Hits 1976-1986Elton JohnAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD-10693
1.6Don't Go Breaking My Heart4:31Elton John feat. Kiki DeeGreatest Hits 1976-1986 (BMG club edition)Elton JohnAlbum + Compilation
BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. (BMG company that owned their direct marketing company/club editions), MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)D 100150, MCAD-10693
1.7Don't Go Breakin' My Heart4:30Elton John & Kiki DeeHits of 75 + 76Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)515 006-2
2.5Don’t Go Breaking My Heart4:29Elton John & Kiki DeeMy GenerationVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram, Polystar (Germany)2CD 515347-2
1.6Don't Go Breaking My Heart4:23Elton John & Kiki DeeSongs Of Harmony - Die Schönsten Pop-Duette Der WeltVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle)PD75347
1.5Don’t Go Breaking My Heart4:28Elton John & Kiki DeeThe Emotion Collection: Arm in ArmVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time‐Life Books B.V.TL 571/04
1.2Don’t Go Breaking My Heart4:21Elton JohnWith Love From DubbeldrankVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram515 588-2, 515-588-2
2.1Don't Go Breaking My Heart4:32Elton John & Kiki DeeThe Very Best of Elton JohnElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
  • ZA1993-08-29
The Rocket Record CompanyDARCD3017
1.18Don't Go Breaking My Heart4:31Elton John & Kiki DeeTogether ForeverVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Polystar (Germany)516 468-2
1.1Don't Go Breaking My Heart4:33Kiki Dee with Elton JohnThe Very Best of Kiki DeeKiki DeeAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram TV (a division of PolyGram Record Operations Ltd.), The Rocket Record Company516 728-2
1.10Don't Go Breaking My Heart4:34Elton John & Kiki DeeRock of the WestiesElton JohnAlbum
  • GB1995-07-31
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)528 163-2
1.2Don’t Go Breaking My Heart4:31Elton John & Kiki DeeDouble 70Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • FR1997-03-17
PolyGram553 443-2
1.13Don’t Go Breaking My Heart4:21Elton John feat. Kiki DeeThe Number One 70’s AlbumVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram TV (a division of PolyGram Record Operations Ltd.)555 054-2
1.18Don’t Go Breaking My Heart4:25Elton John & Kiki Dee40 Years of Number 1’s: More HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram
1.14Don't Go Breaking My Heart4:31Elton John & Kiki DeeSpecial BalladsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram553.340-02
2.3Don't Go Breaking My Heart4:23Elton John & Kiki DeeFantastic 70'sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1998-09-21
Sony Music TV
1.4Don’t Go Breaking My Heart4:30Elton JohnThe Best Seventies Album in the World... Ever! IIVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1998-11-23
Virgin EMI (80s–early 00s UK compilations)7243 8 46366 2 3, VTDCD 217
1.7Don’t Go Breaking My Heart4:24Elton John & Kiki DeeAvro’s Top Pop YeahVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram TV (a division of PolyGram Nederland B.V.)565 021-2
3.9Don’t Go Breakin’ My Heart4:26Elton John & Kiki DeeGreatest Hits of the Millennium: 70’s, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music Media494015-2
1.10Don't Go Breaking My Heart4:25Elton John & Kiki DeeSingers and Songwriters: 1976-1977Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Special Products, Time–Life MusicOPCD-2780, R812-04
1.10Don't Go Breaking My Heart4:35Elton John with Kiki DeeRock of the WestiesElton JohnAlbum
  • JP2001-09-27
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)UICY-9110
1.16Don’t Go Breaking My Heart4:35Elton John & Kiki DeeGreatest 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
1.16Don’t Go Breaking My Heart4:35Elton John with Kiki DeeGreatest 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
2.1Don’t Go Breaking My Heart4:28Elton John with Kiki DeeGreatest 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
2.1Don't Go Breaking My Heart4:28Elton John with Kiki DeeGreatest 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
2.1Don't Go Breaking My Heart4:28Elton John feat. Kiki DeeGreatest Hits 1970–2002Elton JohnAlbum + Compilation
  • CA2002-11-19
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)4400634782
1.16Don’t Go Breaking My Heart4:35Elton John with Kiki DeeGreatest Hits 1970–2002Elton JohnAlbum + Compilation
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)077 012-2
1.16Don't Go Breaking My Heart4:35Elton John & Kiki DeeGreatest Hits 1970–2002Elton JohnAlbum + Compilation
  • JP2003-02-05
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)UICZ-1072
1.16Don't Go Breaking My Heart4:33Elton John with Kiki DeeGreatest 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
1.16Don’t Go Breaking My Heart4:35Elton John & Kiki DeeGreatest 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
1.9Don’t Go Breaking My Heart4:26Elton John and Kiki DeeUltimate Seventies: 1976Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Special Products, Time–Life Music19471‐2, OPCD‐2583A, R634‐04
1.16Don’t Go Breaking My Heart4:35Elton John & Kiki DeeGreatest 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
1.4Don’t Go Breaking My Heart4:21Elton John feat. Kiki DeeThe Best No. 1 Singles in the World …Ever!Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2004-11-22
Virgin TVVTDCD 643
1.14Don’t Go Breaking My Heart4:37Elton John & Kiki DeeGreatest Hits: One Night Only (Exclusive 2004 Asian Tour Edition)Elton JohnAlbum + Compilation
Meika
3.2Don't Go Breaking My Heart4:19Elton John & Kiki DeeThe Ultimate Party AnimalVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2005-12-05
1.16Don't Go Breaking My Heart4:35Elton John with Kiki DeeGreatest Hits / One Night OnlyElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)600753016206, UMC1620
1.17Don't Go Breaking My Heart4:33Elton John & Kiki DeeThe No.1 DJ Collection: 70's, Volume 6Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Music Factory (UK promotional remix service started in 1985)CD136
1.19Don't Go Breaking My Heart4:35Elton John & Kiki DeeRocket Man: The Definitive HitsElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2007-03-26
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)
1.8Don't Go Breaking My Heart4:35Elton John & Kiki DeeRocket Man: Number OnesElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
  • US2007-03-27
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)008661
1.1Don't Go Breaking My Heart4:35Elton John & Kiki DeeRocket Man: The Definitive HitsElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
  • FR2007-04-02
Universal Music France172 711-3
1.16Don't Go Breaking My Heart4:35Elton John & Kiki DeeMastermix Professional Engineered for DJs A: 50s 60s 70sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2007-09-24
Music Factory (UK promotional remix service started in 1985)CD647
3.5Don’t Go Breaking My Heart4:33Elton JohnDecades 3: Five Decades of HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music (plain logo: “Universal Music”)DGCD 096
1.7Don't Go Breaking My Heart4:34Elton JohnJust Like BelgiumElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)172 7110
1.13Don't Go Breaking My Heart4:33Elton JohnRocket Man: 18 Norske Hits!Elton JohnAlbum + Compilation
The Rocket Record Company602517271319
1.8Don't Go Breaking My Heart4:35Elton John & Kiki DeeRocket 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
1.8Don’t Go Breaking My Heart4:35Elton John with Kiki DeeRocket 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
1.8Don't Go Breaking My Heart4:35Elton John & Kiki DeeRocket Man: Number OnesElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)B0008661-02
1.8Don't Go Breaking My Heart4:34Elton John feat. Kiki DeeRocket Man: The Definitive HitsElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music Australia1726052
1.8Don’t Go Breaking My Heart4:33Elton JohnRocket Man: The Definitive HitsElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)1727112
1.10Don’t Go Breaking My Heart (Duet with Kiki Dee)4:43Elton JohnRock of the WestiesElton JohnAlbum
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)UICY-93676
2.2Don't Go Breaking My Heart4:24Elton John & Kiki DeeRomancing the 70s, Volume 4: ReunitedVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicB0012428-02 CD01, B0012428-02 CD02
1.4Don't Go Breaking My Heart4:30Elton John & Kiki DeeSeventies Top 100, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music (plain logo: “Universal Music”)530759-3
1.1Don't Go Breaking My Heart4:21Elton John & Kiki DeeThe Best of Kiki DeeKiki DeeAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2009-05-25
EMI Catalogue
2.1Don’t Go Breaking My Heart4:20Elton John & Kiki DeeJackie: Summer SpecialVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2009-06-29
Virgin TVVTDCD957
2.7Don't Go Breaking My Heart4:36Elton John & Kiki DeeDie ultimative Chart Show: Die erfolgreichsten Pop-Duette aller ZeitenVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2010-03-19
1.8Don’t Go Breaking My Heart4:19Elton John & Kiki DeeJackie: Love SongsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI TVVTDCD 987
1.4Don’t Go Breaking My Heart4:33Elton John & Kiki DeeGnomeo & JulietVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • US2011-02-08
Buena Vista RecordsD001341292
1.4Don’t Go Breaking My Heart4:33Elton John & Kiki DeeGnomeo & JulietVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • XE2011-02-11
Buena Vista Records5099909463523
1.4Don’t Go Breaking My Heart4:33Elton JohnRocket Man: The Definitive Hits (2CD Australian Tour Edition 2011)Elton JohnAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music Australia5336831
2.3Don’t Go Breaking My Heart4:33Elton John and Kiki DeeJackie Pin UpsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2013-10-21
Universal Music TV (UK, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited)
3.6Don’t Go Breaking My Heart4:36Elton John & Kiki DeePop Muzik: The Story of 70s PopVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music TV (UK, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited)5342909
1.8Don’t Go Breaking My Heart4:33Elton John and Kiki DeeCountdown: 40th AnniversaryVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music Australia535 5771
1.26Don’t Go Breaking My Heart4:21Elton John & Kiki DeeThe Nation’s Favourite 70s Number OnesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2015-02-01
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)0825646152285
2.5Don't Go Breaking My Heart4:29Elton John & Kiki DeeLet’s Dance: Das Tanzalbum 2015Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2015-03-20
Polystar (Germany)0600753595299
3.1Don’t Go Breaking My Heart4:30Elton John & Kiki DeeJackie: The 70s AnnualVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2015-11-20
Universal Music TV (UK, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited)5364403
1.4Don’t Go Breaking My Heart4:32Elton John & Kiki DeeThe Duets AlbumVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2016-05-13
Universal Music TV (UK, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited)
3.3Don’t Go Breaking My Heart4:33Elton John & Kiki DeeNOW That’s What I Call 70sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2016-11-25
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)89853 68742
2.3Don’t Go Breaking My Heart4:33Elton John & Kiki DeeNOW That’s What I Call 70sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2016-11-25
1.12Don’t Go Breaking My Heart4:27Elton John & Kiki DeeDiamondsElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
  • US2017-11-03
Virgin EMI Records (division of Universal Music UK, 2013–2020)
1.17Don’t Go Breaking My Heart4:26Elton John & Kiki DeeDiamondsElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
  • XW2017-11-10
Universal Music Catalogue (aka UMC)
Promotion
2.5Don’t Go Breakin’ My Heart4:25Elton JohnThe Best of 70’ Rock Edition, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2002
2.14Don’t Go Breaking My Heart4:28Elton John & Kiki DeeClassic Cuts Presents: 70s Night: The Definitive DJ Collection: C to DVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Music Factory (UK promotional remix service started in 1985)BX006
Bootleg
1.5Don't Go Breaking My Heart4:35Elton JohnThe Very Best Of Magic Elton JohnElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
  • -2010

Relationships

recorded in:Toronto, Ontario, Canada (in 1976-05)
producer:Gus Dudgeon
bongos, congas and tambourine:Ray Cooper (percussionist) (in 1976-05)
drums (drum set):Roger Pope (in 1976-05)
electric bass guitar:Kenny Passarelli (Bass, piano) (in 1976-05)
electric guitar:Davey Johnstone (in 1976-05)
Rhodes piano [Fender Rhodes electric piano]:James Newton Howard (American score composer) (in 1976-05)
background vocals:Curt Boettcher (in 1976-05)
Cidny Bullens (American singer-songwriter) (in 1976-05)
Kiki Dee (in 1976-05)
guest vocals:Kiki Dee (in 1976-05)
lead vocals:Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer) (in 1976-05)
orchestrator:James Newton Howard (American score composer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:This Record Co. Ltd. (copyright holder)
sampled by:Hold Me Closer by Elton John & Britney Spears
Hold Me Closer (Dolby Atmos mix) by Elton John & Britney Spears
mash-ups:Don't Go Losing My Heart by DJ Crazy Chris
recording of:Don’t Go Breaking My Heart (in 1976-05)

Related works

Don’t Go Breaking My Heart

lyricist:Carte Blanche (aka. Bernie Taupin, Onions)
composer:Ann Orson (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
publisher:Rocket Music Ltd.
Universal‐Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.
later parody versions:Don't Go Breaking My Dick
later translated versions:Du bist das, was ich will
music quoted on:Hold Me Closer