Bette Davis Eyes (original recording)

~ Recording by Kim Carnes

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack ArtistRelease TitleRelease ArtistRelease Group TypeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.1Bette Davis Eyes3:47Kim CarnesBette Davis EyesKim CarnesSingle
EMI America2 C 008-86359, 2C 008-86.359
1.1Bette Davis Eyes3:49Kim CarnesMistaken IdentityKim CarnesAlbum
EMI AmericaSO 17502
1.1Bette Davis Eyes3:47Kim CarnesBette Davis EyesKim CarnesSingle
EMI America1A 006-86359
1.1Bette Davis Eyes3:47Kim CarnesMistaken IdentityKim CarnesAlbum
Mobile Fidelity Sound LabMFSL1-073
1.8Bette Davis Eyes?:??Kim CarnesTwenty With a BulletVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)TC EMTV 32
1.2Bette Davis Eyes?:??Kim CarnesSolid Gold: 80's CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1986
1.6Bette Davis Eyes3:50Kim CarnesFormula 45Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Capitol Records (imprint of Capitol Records, Inc.), Silver Eagle RecordsCDL-57026, CDL-57027, CDL-57028, SED-10774
1.2Bette Davis Eyes3:46Kim CarnesMTV Closet ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.14Bette Davis Eyes3:40Kim CarnesRock of AmericaVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Trax MusicMODCD 1036
3.4Bette Davis Eyes3:48Kim CarnesThe Best of 1980–1990Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1990-03-28
EMI Electrola GmbH (not for release label use! DE subsidiary of EMI Records from 1972–2002)652-7 94147 2
1.7Bette Davis Eyes3:46Kim CarnesTop Ten Hits of the 80’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • AU1990-12-10
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)7017282
2.8Bette Davis Eyes3:46Kim CarnesEntertainment Weekly Presents Rock Archives - 60's, 70's, 80's (Volume 2)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
CEMA Special Markets (a division of Capitol‐EMI Music, Inc.)CD2L573731, CD2L573732
1.15Bette Davis Eyes3:43Kim CarnesHit History, Volume 27: 1981Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EVA (for use with NL/BE/FR releases only. see annotation)PD 74797
2.12Bette Davis Eyes3:45Kim CarnesJack Pop ’90Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)467513 2
1.1Bette Davis Eyes3:49Kim CarnesMistaken IdentityKim CarnesAlbum
東芝EMI 株式会社 (record company, do not use as release label - check obi, back or disc for imprint! Ended 2007-06-29)CP21-6067
1.13Bette Davis Eyes3:46Kim CarnesRaised on Rock: 80's Rock U.S.Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Knight Records (UK compilations/reissues, division of Castle Music)RORCD 17006
1.6Bette Davis Eyes3:46Kim CarnesSweet DreamsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI Electrola (more likely the company trademark of EMI Electrola GmbH than an imprint)
1.7Bette Davis Eyes3:46Kim CarnesTop Ten Hits of the 80'sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Music for Pleasure, EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)CD-MFP 5893, CDB 7 94637 2
1.3Bette Davis Eyes3:50Kim CarnesBest NowKim CarnesAlbum + Compilation
  • JP1991-12-18
EMI (Japanese double‐boxed logo)TOCP-9135
1.14Bette Davis’ Eyes3:45Kim CarnesMore Than a FeelingVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
TellydiscTelcd 49
2.2Bette Davis Eyes3:45Kim CarnesNoches de Blanco SaténVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)
1.9Bette Davis Eyes3:47Kim CarnesStereoplay Special CD 61: Ballads of GoldVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
stereoplayCD 27100616 A
1.13Bette Davis Eyes3:43Kim CarnesSummer in the CityVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Polystar (Germany)845543-2
2.11Bette Davis Eyes3:45Kim CarnesThe Rock Collection: Night RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicTL 527/04
1.8Bette Davis Eyes3:48Kim CarnesThe 80's Greatest Rock Hits, Volume 2: Leather & LaceVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1992-05-28
Priority Records (US hip hop)P2 7076
1.1Bette Davis Eyes3:50Kim CarnesBillboard Top Hits: 1981Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1992-09-15
Rhino (reissue label)R2 70676
1.1Bette Davis Eyes3:50Kim CarnesBillboard Top Hits: 1981Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • CA1992-09-15
Rhino (reissue label)R2 70676
1.5Bette Davis Eyes3:44Kim CarnesDe Pre Historie 1981, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
BMG Ariola (company mostly named as distributor)261.781
1.2Bette Davis Eyes3:47Kim CarnesRock Times, Volume 14: 1981-1982Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Zounds27000343 A
1.1Bette Davis Eyes3:45Kim CarnesThe Best of Kim CarnesKim CarnesAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)8298182
1.1Bette Davis Eyes3:45Kim CarnesThe Most of Kim CarnesKim CarnesAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)4380232
1.5Bette Davis Eyes3:46Kim CarnesGypsy Honeymoon: The Best of Kim CarnesKim CarnesAlbum + Compilation
  • US1993-02-09
Capitol Records (imprint of Capitol Records, Inc.)
1.5Bette Davis Eyes3:45Kim CarnesGypsy Honeymoon: The Best of Kim CarnesKim CarnesAlbum + Compilation
EMI Records USA (formerly EMI USA, renamed since early 1990s), EMI Records Group North America0777-7-98223-2 4, E2-98223
1.5Bette Davis Eyes3:45Kim CarnesGypsy Honeymoon: The Best of Kim CarnesKim CarnesAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)0777-7-98223-2 4, E2 98223
1.13Bette Davis Eyes3:44Kim CarnesRockin' SoftlyVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Impuls InternationalIMP 94126, IMP 94127
1.19Bette Davis Eyes3:39Kim CarnesSatin & SteelVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram TV (a division of PolyGram Record Operations Ltd.)516 971-2
2.4Bette Davis Eyes3:45Kim CarnesThe 80’s Collection: 1981Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicTL 544/02
1.1Bette Davis Eyes3:46Kim CarnesThe Greatest Hits of the 80's, Volume 6 - The Decade of ExcessVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
CEMA Special Markets (a division of Capitol‐EMI Music, Inc.)S21-17901
1.11Bette Davis Eyes3:47Kim CarnesThe No. 1 Hits 1981Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1994
SR International
1.11Bette Davis Eyes3:40Kim CarnesThe Rock Collection, Volume 4: The Heat Is OnVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1994
New Sound (imprint of UK company Newsound Ltd. up till Sep 1997)NSCD 002
1.5Bette Davis Eyes3:46Kim CarnesOnly Rock’n Roll: 1980–1984Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1995-01-17
JCIJCD‐3127, OPCD‐1665
1.9Bette Davis Eyes3:45Kim Carnes#1 Hits 1980-1984Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1995-04-16
GNP CrescendoGNPD 2231
2.14Bette Davis Eyes3:45Kim CarnesDrive Time 3Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1995-12-01
Dino EntertainmentDINCD119
1.2Betty Davis Eyes3:49Kim CarnesAbsolute 80's, Volume 1: 80/81Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EVA Records (Sweden), EVA Records ANS (Norway)EVACD113
1.11Bette Davis Eyes3:49Kim CarnesEverything ’80sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Razor & TieOPCD-4560
1.16Bette Davis Eyes3:45Kim CarnesHits of the Girls: Special EditionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
ZoundsCD 27300061 L
2.10Bette Davis Eyes3:43Kim CarnesLe Club Dial : 25ème anniversaire : 25 ans de tubesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Club DialPG 852
2.7Bette Davis Eyes3:47Kim CarnesNr. 1 GigantenVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Arcade (record label founded in 1970s by Herman Heinsbroek; use this as its universal imprint)8800387
1.6Bette Davis Eyes3:44Kim CarnesRock Super Stars, Vol. 2 (Disc is red on black)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)724384094928
1.6Bette Davis Eyes3:44Kim CarnesRock Super Stars, Vol. 2 (Disc is white on black)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)724384094928
1.12Bette Davis Eyes3:50Kim CarnesSounds of the Eighties: 1981Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram Special Markets, Time–Life MusicR988-08
1.11Bette Davis Eyes3:48Kim CarnesSulle strade del rock Vol. 5Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (Japanese double‐boxed logo)8 36768 2
1.6Bette Davis Eyes3:45Kim CarnesSuper Top 50! Disk2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DiskyDC 860702
1.12Bette Davis Eyes3:45Kim CarnesThe Rocking LadiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.1Bette Davis Eyes3:40Kim CarnesThe Very Best of Pop Music 1981–82Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Egmont Music ClubEMC8182010
2.12Bette Davis Eyes3:45Kim CarnesVery Best of the 80's, Volume 7Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI Electrola GmbH (not for release label use! DE subsidiary of EMI Records from 1972–2002)22029 4 00022 1 4
1.18Bette Davis Eyes3:42Kim CarnesTop Gear 3: Rock BalladsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1996-02-22
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)31-483756-10
2.9Bette Davis Eyes3:42Kim CarnesAnd the Road Goes On Forever, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1996-07-05
Débutante5357172
1.16Bette Davis Eyes3:43Kim CarnesLet’s Have a Party! 55 Top Ten HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1996-08-01
Exclusiv (low budget)444 900
2.6Bette Davis Eyes3:44Kim CarnesClassic Rock: 1980-1981Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicTL 559/05
1.10Betty Davis Eyes3:42Kim CarnesDie Promarkt CD, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
4.3Bette Davis Eyes3:43Kim CarnesDriveVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram525 307-2
2.7Bette Davis Eyes3:42Kim CarnesParty Power Pack, Volume 5Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Polystar (Germany)535 611-2
3.11Bette Davis Eyes3:47Kim CarnesPop-Hits der 80erVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)
1.7Bette Davis Eyes3:46Kim CarnesRock of the 80s, Volume 4: Modern GirlsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
CEMA Special Markets (a division of Capitol‐EMI Music, Inc.)S21-57432
4.14Bette Davis Eyes3:42Kim Carnes100 No. 1 HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Bertelsmann Club36861 3
1.1Bette Davis Eyes3:46Kim CarnesA Time to Remember: 1981Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972), The CDCard CompanyATTR 1981, CD527
1.6Bette Davis Eyes3:44Kim CarnesAddicted to LoveVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Spectrum Music (Universal Music Group budget label)552 920-2
3.8Bette Davis Eyes3:46Kim CarnesClassic EightiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)7243 8 57935 2 3, 7243 8 57936 2 2, 7243 8 57937 2 1
3.8Bette Davis Eyes3:46Kim CarnesClassic Eighties, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)7243 8 57935 2 3, 8 57937 2
1.6Bette Davis Eyes3:42Kim CarnesEighties CompleteVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)8567612
1.7Bette Davis Eyes3:41Kim CarnesEssential 80’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DiskyEH 885002
1.3Bette Davis Eyes3:42Kim CarnesEssential EightiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)859184
1.3Bette Davis Eyes3:46Kim CarnesFM PowerVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DiskyDC 880002
1.2Bette Davis Eyes3:46Kim CarnesGold: Megastars und ihre Nr. 1 HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DiskyCDU 883702
2.3Bette Davis Eyes3:47Kim CarnesHits from the 80'sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)CDTR BOX 316
2.3Bette Davis Eyes3:47Kim CarnesHits From the 80sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)CD TR BOX 316
1.2Bette Davis Eyes3:46Kim CarnesMegastarsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DiskyDU 883112
3.3Bette Davis Eyes3:45Kim CarnesThe Best of the 80'sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)CDTESBOX 003
1.13Bette Davis Eyes3:45Kim CarnesThe Power of Love: 1981–1983Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1997
Time–Life MusicTL629/7
1.20Bette Davis Eyes3:40Kim CarnesFantastic 80s!Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1998-02-23
Sony Music TVSONYTV37CD
1.9Bette Davis Eyes3:46Kim Carnes80's Rock PartyVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1998-04-28
46 017
1.13Bette Davis Eyes3:42Kim CarnesGreatest Hits of the 80'sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1998-10-26
DiskyDC 853332
1.6Bette Davis Eyes3:46Kim CarnesGreatest Hits of the 80’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DiskyHR 853222
1.7Bette Davis Eyes3:46Kim CarnesSounds of the Eighties: Essential '80sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1998-11-17
Time–Life MusicM181-37
2.11Bette Davis Eyes3:42Kim Carnes100 Hits of RomanceVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1998
1.1Bette Davis Eyes3:43Kim CarnesBette Davis EyesKim CarnesAlbum + Compilation
2.5Bette Davis Eyes3:43Kim CarnesFantastic 80s!Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Versailles (French label)14-492849 10, VER 492849/2
1.2Bette Davis Eyes3:43Kim CarnesGreatest HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI Electrola GmbH (not for release label use! DE subsidiary of EMI Records from 1972–2002)ELE 700 185
1.7Bette Davis Eyes3:42Kim CarnesLost and Found: 1979-1987Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)4976672
2.10Bette Davis Eyes3:43Kim CarnesThe Best Party Album in the World… Ever! Volume 2 (South Africa)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)CDBEST (WLMD) 8
1.8Bette Davis Eyes3:43Kim CarnesLove Classics from the 80’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1999-02-03
DiskyDO 854312
1.1Bette Davis Eyes3:48Kim CarnesMistaken Identity CollectionKim CarnesAlbum + Compilation
  • US1999-03-23
1.19Bette Davis Eyes3:45Kim Carnes20th Century Hits for a New Millennium: 40 Hits of 1980–1984Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1999-05-11
DiskyDO 852822
2.4Bette Davis Eyes3:44Kim CarnesModern 80’s: The Best of Discopop, Vol. 4Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1999-08-16
Polystar (Germany)545 008-2
2.7Bette Davis Eyes3:41Kim CarnesFetenhits: The Real 80'sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1999-09-24
Polystar (Germany)
4.1Bette Davis Eyes3:46Kim CarnesSimply the Best of the 80’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1999-10-30
BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. (BMG company that owned their direct marketing company/club editions)DIRCD17
Promotion
1.9Bette Davies Eyes3:47Kim CarnesRock MixVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
20013-2
3.12Bette Davis Eyes3:45Kim CarnesReborn to Run: The 35th Anniversary of MustangVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Rhino (reissue label)R2 7434
(unknown)
1.15Bette Davis Eyes3:44Kim Carnes1981 - Die Stars - Die Hits - Die FactsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)39618 4

Relationships

recording engineer and producer:Val Garay
electric guitar:Waddy Wachtel
lead vocals:Kim Carnes (in 1981-01)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:Capitol Records, Inc. (not for release label use; US company behind the “Capitol Records” imprint) (in 1981)
EMI America Records, Inc. (holding - file NO releases here!) (in 1981)
recorded at:Record One in Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, California, United States
sampled by:In My Arms by Mylo
You Appeared / You Didn’t by new dreams ltd initiation tape
mash-ups:Bette Davis Quest (Orelsan vs. Kim Carnes) by Mighty Mike
Tyler Joseph Eyes by The Sheep Queen Experiment
recording of:Bette Davis Eyes (in 1981-01: cover)

Related works

Bette Davis Eyes

writer:Jackie DeShannon
Donna Weiss
publisher:Donna Weiss Music Inc.
Plain and Simple Music
Warner Brothers Inc.
Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
later parody versions:Bartimaeus Eyes