Son of a Preacher Man

~ Recording by Dusty Springfield

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack ArtistRelease TitleRelease ArtistRelease Group TypeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.1Son‐of‐a Preacher Man2:28Dusty SpringfieldSon‐of‐a Preacher ManDusty SpringfieldSingle
Atlantic (Warner Music imprint)A-2580
1.3Son of a Preacher Man2:29Dusty SpringfieldDusty in MemphisDusty SpringfieldAlbum
PhilipsSBL 7889
1.3Son of a Preacher Man2:29Dusty SpringfieldDusty in MemphisDusty SpringfieldAlbum
Atlantic (Warner Music imprint)SD 8214
1.3Son of a Preacher Man2:30Dusty SpringfieldDusty In Memphis PlusDusty SpringfieldAlbum
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)6381 023
1.18Son of a Preacher Man2:26Dusty SpringfieldBaby Boomer Classics: Sixties, Volume 3Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.10Son of a Preacher Man2:27Dusty SpringfieldHifi Visionen: Oldie-CD 10Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Hifi Vision819 976-2
1.9Son of a Preacher Man2:30Dusty SpringfieldHit Singles 1958–1977Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Atlantic (Warner Music imprint)7 81909-2
1.10Son of a Preacher Man2:28Dusty SpringfieldThe Ultimate CollectionDusty SpringfieldAlbum + Compilation
Philips, Startrax834 128-2
2.20Son of a Preacher Man2:26Dusty Springfield25 Jaar Top 40 Hits, Deel 1: ’65–’68Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.10Son of a Preacher Man2:28Dusty SpringfieldThe Silver CollectionDusty SpringfieldAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1990-03-24
Spectrum (im Vertrieb von Karussell Musik)834 128-2
1.9Son of a Preacherman2:25Dusty SpringfieldDe Pre Historie 1968, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
BMG Ariola Belgium NV/SA (do not use this as an imprint!)260.740
1.3Son of a Preacher Man2:26Dusty SpringfieldDusty in MemphisDusty SpringfieldAlbum
Philips846 252-2
1.5Son of a Preacher Man2:28Dusty SpringfieldThe Dusty Springfield CollectionDusty SpringfieldAlbum + Compilation
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)842 922-2
1.12Son of a Preacher Man2:27Dusty SpringfieldThe Greatest Hits of 1968Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Music for PleasureCDGH 1968, CDM 7 95013 2
1.19Son of a Preacherman2:26Dusty SpringfieldTour of Duty: The Golden Popclassics From the 60'sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Magnum (Dutch Joint Venture from 1990-1997)845.482-2
1.19Son of a Preacherman2:26Dusty SpringfieldTour of Duty: The Golden Popclassics From the 60'sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Magnum (Dutch Joint Venture from 1990-1997)845 164-2
1.5Son of a Preacher Man2:29Dusty SpringfieldClassic Rock: Blowin' Your Mind 1968Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life Music, Warner Special Products2CLR-27, OPCD-2620
1.10Son of a Preacher Man2:25Dusty Springfieldstereoplay, CD 58: Yesterday’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
stereoplayCD 27100586 A
1.7Son of a Preacher Man2:28Dusty SpringfieldThe Spirit of the 60s: 1968: The Hits Don't StopVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicTL 531/18
1.3Son of a Preacher Man2:30Dusty SpringfieldDusty in MemphisDusty SpringfieldAlbum
  • US1992-08-18
Rhino (reissue label)R2 71035
1.2Son of a Preacher Man2:28Dusty Springfield25 Years of Rock 'n' Roll, Volume 2: 1969Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Connoisseur CollectionRRT CD 69
4.10Son-Of-A-Preacher Man2:28Dusty SpringfieldReader’s Digest: Top 10 CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Reader’s DigestRDCD4-588/3
5.21Son of a Preacher Man2:27Dusty SpringfieldThe 60s Hall of FameVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Reader’s DigestRCCD 381-386
2.2Son Of A Preacher Man2:28Dusty SpringfieldThe Emotion Collection: Eternal LoveVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time‐Life Books B.V.TL 571/11
2.12Son of a Preacher Man2:25Dusty SpringfieldHol dir den Beat zurück, Vol. IVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Electrola7243 8 27175 2 2
2.7Son of a Preacher Man2:26Dusty SpringfieldOh Happy Day!Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Ariola (German label, used worldwide in the past)74321143792/1, 74321143792/2
1.8Son of a Preacher Man2:21Dusty SpringfieldTour of Duty GoldVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Magnum (Dutch Joint Venture from 1990-1997)516 566-2
1.5Son of a Preacher Man2:26Dusty SpringfieldGoin’ Back: The Very Best of Dusty SpringfieldDusty SpringfieldAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1994-05-09
Philips848 789-2
1.7Son of a Preacher Man2:27Dusty SpringfieldPulp Fiction: Music From the Motion PictureVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • US1994-09-27
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD-11103
1.7Son of a Preacher Man2:27Dusty SpringfieldPulp Fiction: Music From the Motion PictureVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • US1994-09-27
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCD 11103
1.7Son of a Preacher Man2:28Dusty SpringfieldPulp Fiction: Music From the Motion PictureVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • JP1994-09-28
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MVCM-492
1.7Son of a Preacher Man2:27Dusty SpringfieldPulp Fiction: Music From the Motion PictureVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)CMCAD 11103, MCASD-11103
1.5Son of a Preacher Man2:26Dusty SpringfieldGoin’ Back: The Very Best of Dusty SpringfieldDusty SpringfieldAlbum + Compilation
Philips848 789-2
1.7Son of a Preacher Man2:27Dusty SpringfieldPulp Fiction: Music From the Motion Picture (club edition)Various ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
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)D106396, MCAD-11103
1.7Son of a Preacher Man2:27Dusty SpringfieldPulp Fiction: Music From the Motion PictureVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCASD- 11103
1.7Son of a Preacher Man2:27Dusty SpringfieldPulp Fiction: Music From the Motion PictureVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD-11103
1.7Son of a Preacher Man2:27Dusty SpringfieldPulp Fiction: Music From the Motion PictureVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
Simply VinylSVLP0027
1.7Son of a Preacher Man2:27Dusty SpringfieldPulp Fiction: Music From the Motion PictureVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCD 11103
1.7Son of a Preacher Man2:28Dusty SpringfieldPulp Fiction: Music From the Motion PictureVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCD 11103
1.7Son of a Preacher Man2:27Dusty SpringfieldPulp Fiction: Music From the Motion PictureVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCD11103
1.7Son of a Preacher Man2:28Dusty SpringfieldPulp Fiction: Music From the Motion PictureVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD-11103, MCAD-11103T
1.7Son of a Preacher Man2:25Dusty SpringfieldPulp Fiction: Music From the Motion PictureVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990), Universal (plain logo “Universal” used by Universal Music and Universal Pictures)111 103-2
1.12Son of a Preacher Man2:28Dusty SpringfieldThe 60’s Hall of FameVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Reader’s Digest300629300-1/2/3
1.10Son of a Preacher Man2:28Dusty Springfield1969 - Die Stars - Die Hits - Die FactsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)525 221-2
1.3Son of a Preacher Man2:29Dusty SpringfieldDusty in MemphisDusty SpringfieldAlbum
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)528 687-2
1.3Son of a Preacher Man2:30Dusty SpringfieldDusty in MemphisDusty SpringfieldAlbum
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)528 687-2
1.1Son of a Preacher Man2:28Dusty SpringfieldAm I the Same GirlDusty SpringfieldAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1996-03-18
Spectrum Music (Universal Music Group budget label)552 093-2
1.8Son of a Preacher Man2:26Dusty SpringfieldMovie KillersVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1996-06-03
Telstar Records (UK, mostly compilations)TCD 2836
1.9Son of a Preacher Man2:28Dusty SpringfieldOnly Dance: 1965-1969Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1996-10-03
Rhino (reissue label)
1.16Son of a Preacher Man2:28Dusty Springfield38 soulklassiker 1960–69Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Diesel Music ABDiesel C-18
1.1Son of a Preacher Man2:28Dusty SpringfieldAm I the Same GirlDusty SpringfieldAlbum + Compilation
Karussell552 093-2
1.1Son of a Preacher Man2:28Dusty SpringfieldCollection SeriesDusty SpringfieldAlbum + Compilation
Karussell552 093-2
1.8Son of a Preacher Man2:25Dusty SpringfieldNice ’n’ EasyVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Telstar Records (UK, mostly compilations)TCD2815
2.4Son of a Preacher Man2:26Dusty SpringfieldThe Originals: Superhits of the 60’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Brunswick News525 378-2 (13)
2.6Son of a Preacher Man2:27Dusty SpringfieldThe Ultimate Film HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EVA Records (Denmark)8425282
1.9Son of a Preacher Man2:27Dusty SpringfieldThe Ultimate Movie Collection (disc 1)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGramPSPCD419
2.11Son of a Preacher Man2:28Dusty SpringfieldDusty Springfield AnthologyDusty SpringfieldAlbum + Compilation
  • US1997-09-23
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)553501
2.7Son of a Preacher Man2:25Dusty SpringfieldThe Best Sixties Album in the World… Ever! IIIVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1997-11-10
Circa Records (imprint of Circa Records Ltd., UK), Virgin TV7243 8 44777 2 1, VTDCD 160
1.5Son of a Preacher Man2:28Dusty SpringfieldHits CollectionDusty SpringfieldAlbum + Compilation
Spectrum Music (Universal Music Group budget label)537 549-2
1.11Pulp Fiction: Son of a Preacher Man2:27Dusty SpringfieldMovie RomanceVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
St MichaelCMD008
1.3Son of a Preacherman2:27Dusty SpringfieldReklamklassiker, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sonet Grammofon AB555 145-2
1.5Son of a Preacher Man2:28Dusty SpringfieldThe Very Best of Dusty SpringfieldDusty SpringfieldAlbum + Compilation
  • US1998-04-21
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)314 558 208-2
1.12Son of a Preacher Man2:29Dusty SpringfieldThe Rolling Stone Women in Rock CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1998-09-15
Razor & Tie89005-2
1.14Son of a Preacher Man2:24Dusty SpringfieldThe All Time Greatest Movie SongsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1998-11-03
Sony Music TVMOODCD61
1.18Son of a Preacher Man2:28Dusty SpringfieldBestseller auf dem Plattenteller (68–72)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)565 718-2
1.18Son of a Preacher Man2:27Dusty SpringfieldDusty: The Very Best of Dusty SpringfieldDusty SpringfieldAlbum + Compilation
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)538 345-2
1.3Son of a Preacher Man2:29Dusty SpringfieldDusty in Memphis (Deluxe Edition)Dusty SpringfieldAlbum
  • US1999-02-16
Rhino (reissue label)R2 75580
2.3Son of a Preacher Man2:26Dusty SpringfieldFilm Four Essential SoundtracksVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1999-03-29
Telstar TVTTVCD3038
1.8Son of a Preacher Man2:26Dusty SpringfieldWTN: Romance SundaysVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • CA1999-04-27
3.14Son of a Preacher Man2:31Dusty SpringfieldR.E.S.P.E.C.T: A Century of Women in MusicVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1999-10-05
Rhino (reissue label)R2 75815
1.4Son of a Preacher Man2:27Dusty SpringfieldWomen & Songs: BeginningsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • CA1999-11-30
wea (has logo with just “wea” on it)WTVD 38148
1.3Son of a Preacher Man2:29Dusty SpringfieldDusty in MemphisDusty SpringfieldAlbum
1.3Son of a Preacher Man2:29Dusty SpringfieldDusty in Memphis (Deluxe Edition, club edition)Dusty SpringfieldAlbum
BMG Direct (BMG’s direct marketing company/club editions), Rhino (reissue label)D 128157, R2 75580
1.18Son of a Preacher Man2:27Dusty SpringfieldDusty: The Very Best of Dusty SpringfieldDusty SpringfieldAlbum + Compilation
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)538 345-2
2.12Son of a Preacher Man2:27Dusty SpringfieldGreatest Hits of the Millennium: ExtraVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music Media496712-2
1.1Son of a Preacher Man2:28Dusty SpringfieldLadies Sing the BluesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Crimson Productions (UK budget reissue label; imprint of Crimson Productions Ltd.)MIDCD048
1.17Son of a Preacher Man2:27Dusty SpringfieldMusic of the Year: 1969Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Spectrum Music (Universal Music Group budget label)545 059-2
1.7Son of a Preacher Man2:27Dusty SpringfieldPulp Fiction: Music From the Motion PictureVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)STARCD 6493
1.3Son of a Preacher Man2:27Dusty SpringfieldRock & Pop Feelings: Storytellers: Die schönsten Geschichten der PopmusikVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
International Masters Publishers (logo: i | m | p - inspiring & informing you)DE-P-53-10-20-048
1.4Son of a Preacher Man2:25Dusty SpringfieldSkeive Skiver 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Arcade (record label founded in 1970s by Herman Heinsbroek; use this as its universal imprint)9100201
1.23Son of a Preacher Man2:26Dusty SpringfieldThe History of Pop 1967-1969Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Reader’s Digest
2.8Son of a Preacher Man2:26Dusty SpringfieldNachtschicht, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • AT2000-05-02
EMI Austria724352535422
1.4Son of a Preacher Man2:27Dusty SpringfieldBarbeque BeatVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.16Son of a Preacher Man2:28Dusty SpringfieldClassicDusty SpringfieldAlbum + Compilation
  • -2000
2.5Son of a Preacher Man2:27Dusty SpringfieldGood Time Gold: A Time to RememberVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicTL 348/01
1.10Son of a Preacher Man2:29Dusty SpringfieldPottery Barn: Cool GroovesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Rock RiverPB21
2.22Son of a Preacher Man2:27Dusty SpringfieldSimply... DustyDusty SpringfieldAlbum + Compilation
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)546 730-2
2.17Son of a Preacher Man2:26Dusty SpringfieldThe Best Nat ‘King’ Cole, Dean Martin, Tom Jones, Ella Fitzgerald, Tony Bennett, Matt Monro, Peggy Lee, Louis Armstrong …and Friends Album in the World …Ever! Vol. 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries), Virgin TVVTDCDX 333
1.8Son of a Preacher Man2:28Dusty SpringfieldThe CollectionDusty SpringfieldAlbum + Compilation
Marks and Spencer PLCMS 4816
2.7Son of a Preacher Man2:25Dusty SpringfieldNew Woman 2001Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2001-03-12
Virgin TVVTDCD 365
1.3Son of a Preacher Man2:29Dusty SpringfieldEntertainment Weekly: The Greatest Hits 1969Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2001-08-07
Buddha Records (1998–2002, formerly known as Buddah Records)
2.10Pulp Fiction: Son of a Preacher Man2:28Dusty SpringfieldThe Ultimate Movie AlbumVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2001-10-29
Decca Records585 712-2
2.10Son of a Preacher Man (“Pulp Fiction”)2:28Dusty SpringfieldUniversal Music Presents The Ultimate Movie AlbumVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2001-11-20
PolyGram585712
1.12Son of a Preacher Man2:29Dusty SpringfieldUltimate CollectionDusty SpringfieldAlbum + Compilation
  • -2001-12-04
Hip‐O Records585634
1.5Son of a Preacher Man2:25Dusty SpringfieldEl mejor álbum de música de anuncios TV, Volumen 3Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI‐Odeon, S.A. (not for release label use! subsidiary of EMI Music Spain, S.A.)7243 5 33048 2 9
Promotion
1.13Son of a Preacher Man2:30Dusty SpringfieldThe Rhino Atlantic Remasters CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Rhino (reissue label)PRO2 90127
1.2Son of a Preacher Man2:26Dusty SpringfieldGoin’ Back: The Very Best of Dusty SpringfieldDusty SpringfieldAlbum + Compilation
Philips
1.8Son of a Preacher Man2:28Dusty SpringfieldRhino ‘3 Pac’ Promotional Sampler (1999)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
3.14Son of a Preacher Man2:25Dusty SpringfieldThe Radio Essential SeriesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Promo Only
(unknown)
1.5Son of a Preacher Man2:28Dusty SpringfieldHits Collection (K2 HD Mastering)Dusty SpringfieldAlbum + Compilation
Spectrum Music (Universal Music Group budget label)533 186-2

Relationships

engineer:Ed Kollis
producer:Tom Dowd
Arif Mardin
Jerry Wexler
bass guitar:Tommy Cogbill (in 1968-09)
drums (drum set):Gene Chrisman (in 1968-09)
electric piano and organ:Bobby Emmons (in 1968-09)
guitar and sitar:Reggie Young (guitarist and songwriter) (in 1968-09)
background vocals:The Sweet Inspirations (in 1968-09)
vocals:Dusty Springfield
conductor:Gene Orloff (in 1968-09)
brass and strings arranger:Arif Mardin
brass arranger:Tom Dowd
phonographic copyright (℗) by:Mercury Records Ltd. (not for release label use!) (in 1968)
has remixes:Son of a Preacher Man (POGZ’n the Fox remix)
sampled by:Hits From the Bong by Cypress Hill
Pulp Fiction (Easy Does It) by DJ Flash
part of:The Rolling Stone Magazine’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 168) (order: 168)
Rolling Stone Magazine’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 240) (order: 239)
recording of:Son of a Preacher Man (in 1968-09)

Related works

Son of a Preacher Man

writer:John Hurley
Ronnie Wilkins
publisher:Sony/ATV Music Publishing (UK) Ltd.
Sony/ATV Music Publishing, LLC (1995–2020)
Sony/ATV Songs LLC
later translated parody versions:Sandla von Fischamend
later translated versions:Där Sohn vom Pfarrär
Song vom Hilfsarbeiter
is the basis for:Lutfattig Læregutt