I.G.Y.

~ Recording by Donald Fagen

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack ArtistRelease TitleRelease ArtistRelease Group TypeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.1I.G.Y.6:04Donald FagenThe NightflyDonald FagenAlbum
Warner Bros. Records (1958–2019; “WB” logo, with or without “records” beneath or on banner across)9 23696-2
1.1I.G.Y.6:04Donald FagenThe NightflyDonald FagenAlbum
Mobile Fidelity Sound LabMFSL 1-120
1.1I.G.Y (International Geophysical Year)6:05Donald FagenThe NightflyDonald FagenAlbum
Warner Bros. Records (1958–2019; “WB” logo, with or without “records” beneath or on banner across)9 23696-1
1.1I.G.Y.6:04Donald FagenThe NightflyDonald FagenAlbum
Warner Bros. Records (1958–2019; “WB” logo, with or without “records” beneath or on banner across)92.3696-1
1.1I.G.Y.6:04Donald FagenThe NightflyDonald FagenAlbum
Warner Bros. Records (1958–2019; “WB” logo, with or without “records” beneath or on banner across)92.3696-1
1.1I.G.Y.6:04Donald FagenThe NightflyDonald FagenAlbum
Warner Bros. Records (1958–2019; “WB” logo, with or without “records” beneath or on banner across)W 3696
1.1I.G.Y (International Geophysical Year)6:05Donald FagenThe NightflyDonald FagenAlbum
Warner Bros. Records (1958–2019; “WB” logo, with or without “records” beneath or on banner across)9 23696-1
1.1I.G.Y.6:05Donald FagenThe Nightfly (made in Japan)Donald FagenAlbum
Warner Bros. Records (1958–2019; “WB” logo, with or without “records” beneath or on banner across)9 23696-2
1.1I.G.Y.6:04Donald FagenThe NightflyDonald FagenAlbum
Warner Bros. Records (1958–2019; “WB” logo, with or without “records” beneath or on banner across)1-23696
1.1I.G.Y.6:04Donald FagenThe NightflyDonald FagenAlbum
Columbia House (direct-mailing distributor of club editions of releases), Warner Bros. Records (1958–2019; “WB” logo, with or without “records” beneath or on banner across)W2-23696
1.1I.G.Y.6:04Donald FagenThe Nightfly (Club Edition)Donald FagenAlbum
Warner Bros. Records (1958–2019; “WB” logo, with or without “records” beneath or on banner across), BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. (BMG company that owned their direct marketing company/club editions)9 23696-2, D 153687
1.1I.G.Y.6:04Donald FagenThe NightflyDonald FagenAlbum
WB Records (Wighnomy Brothers)23696-2, 923 696-2
1.1I.G.Y.6:03Donald FagenThe NightflyDonald FagenAlbum
Warner Bros. Records (1958–2019; “WB” logo, with or without “records” beneath or on banner across)P-11264
1.1I.G.Y.6:04Donald FagenThe Nightfly (made in West Germany)Donald FagenAlbum
  • XE1983-06-10
  • US1983-09-14
Warner Bros. Records (1958–2019; “WB” logo, with or without “records” beneath or on banner across)23696-2, 92-3696-2
1.1I.G.Y.6:04Donald FagenThe NightflyDonald FagenAlbum
  • GB1984-04-23
Warner Bros. Records (1958–2019; “WB” logo, with or without “records” beneath or on banner across)7599-23696-2
1.1I.G.Y.6:04Donald FagenThe Nightfly (1st Japanese press)Donald FagenAlbum
Warner Bros. Records (1958–2019; “WB” logo, with or without “records” beneath or on banner across)32XD-312
1.1I.G.Y.6:04Donald FagenThe Nightfly (Made in Germany)Donald FagenAlbum
Warner Bros. Records (1958–2019; “WB” logo, with or without “records” beneath or on banner across)7599-23696-2
1.9I.G.Y.6:05Donald FagenMidnight RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
791236
1.9I.G.Y.6:05Donald FagenMidnight RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Ariola (German label, used worldwide in the past)74321 11459 2
1.4IGY6:03Donald FagenPop Classics: The Long Versions, Volume 3Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Arcade (record label founded in 1970s by Herman Heinsbroek; use this as its universal imprint)01 6840 62
2.8I.G.Y.6:04Donald FagenHet Beste uit de Top 100 Allertijden: Editie ’94Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Magnum (Dutch Joint Venture from 1990-1997)17-516 760-10
1.16I.G.Y.6:02Donald FagenLove Lights 3Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • JP2002-09-11
Warner Music Japan (primary imprint of Warner Music Japan, Inc.; do not use for copyright/publisher/etc. relationships!)WPCR-11350
2.11I.G.Y. (What a Beautiful World)6:03Donald FagenFeel So GoodVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.9I.G.Y.6:04Donald FagenThe NightflyDonald FagenAlbum
Warner Bros. Records (1958–2019; “WB” logo, with or without “records” beneath or on banner across)R9 78138
1.1I.G.Y.6:04Donald FagenMelodies: The Best of AORVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • JP2003-07-16
Warner Special Marketing (Germany)WPCR-11640, WPCR-11641
4.7I.G.Y.6:04Donald FagenBack to the 80’s: De Hits uit de Jaren ’80: The Long Versions 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • NL2003-11-25
Sony Music Media510228 2
2.16I.G.Y.6:05Donald FagenSexy Swing!Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Strategic Marketing5050467-3229-2-9
1.1I.G.Y.6:04Donald FagenNightfly TrilogyDonald FagenAlbum + Compilation
  • US2007-11-20
Reprise Records9362-43325-2A, 9362-43325-2B, 9362-43325-2C, 9362-43325-2D
5.1I.G.Y.6:04Donald FagenNightfly TrilogyDonald FagenAlbum + Compilation
  • US2007-11-20
Reprise Records9362-43325-2A, 9362-43325-2B, 9362-43325-2C, 9362-43325-2D
1.178I.G.Y. (What a Beautiful World)6:03Donald FagenRevolutions in Sound: Warner Bros. Records - The First Fifty YearsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2008-12-09
Warner Bros. Records (1958–2019; “WB” logo, with or without “records” beneath or on banner across)8-431548
6.1I.G.Y. (What a Beautiful World)6:04Donald FagenRevolutions in Sound: Warner Bros. Records: The First Fifty YearsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2008-12-09
Warner Bros. Records (1958–2019; “WB” logo, with or without “records” beneath or on banner across)431612-2
1.1I.G.Y.6:04Donald FagenThe NightflyDonald FagenAlbum
  • JP2011-09-14
Warner Bros. Records (1958–2019; “WB” logo, with or without “records” beneath or on banner across)WPCR-14170
2.1I.G.Y.6:04Donald FagenThe NightflyDonald FagenAlbum
  • JP2011-09-14
Warner Bros. Records (1958–2019; “WB” logo, with or without “records” beneath or on banner across)WPCR-14170
1.7I.G.Y.6:03Donald FagenSound of the 80’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
X5 Music Group
1.22I.G.Y.6:03Donald Fagen80’s Love SongsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • CA2017-09-13
  • US2017-09-13
X5 Music Group
1.1I.G.Y.6:04Donald FagenCheap Xmas: Donald Fagen CompleteDonald FagenAlbum + Compilation
  • JP2017-09-13
Reprise Records, Rhino (reissue label)WPCR-17861/5
1.1I.G.Y.6:04Donald FagenCheap Xmas: Donald Fagen CompleteDonald FagenAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2017-10-20
Reprise Records081227932831
1.1I.G.Y. (International Geophysical Year)6:05Donald FagenThe NightflyDonald FagenAlbum
  • US2017-10-20
Mobile Fidelity Sound LabUD1S 2-003
1.22I.G.Y.6:03Donald Fagen80’s Love SongsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • CA2017-12-04
  • US2017-12-04
X5 Music Group
1.28I.G.Y.6:03Donald FagenRadio Pop Hits 80’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
X5 Music Group
1.17I.G.Y.6:03Donald FagenSoft 80sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
X5 Music Group
1.44I.G.Y.6:03Donald FagenSmooth RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • IE2018-06-01
  • GB2018-06-01
Rhino (reissue label)
1.19I.G.Y.6:03Donald FagenYacht Rock 100Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
X5 Music Group
1.8I.G.Y.6:03Donald FagenWest Coast MusicVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
X5 Music Group
1.4I.G.Y.6:03Donald FagenSunday Morning ChillVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • CA2018-10-05
  • MX2018-10-05
  • US2018-10-05
X5 Music Group
1.27I.G.Y.6:03Donald FagenAmerican Radio ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
X5 Music Group
1.6I.G.Y.6:03Donald FagenMellow Classic RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
X5 Music Group
1.22I.G.Y.6:03Donald FagenDinner: Soft PopVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • CA2019-02-01
  • US2019-02-01
X5 Music Group
1.11I.G.Y.6:03Donald Fagen80s Rock ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • CA2019-02-08
  • US2019-02-08
X5 Music Group
1.13I.G.Y.6:03Donald FagenCalifornia Days – West Coast PopVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
X5 Music Group
1.10I.G.Y.6:03Donald FagenYacht Rock ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
X5 Music Group
1.5I.G.Y.6:03Donald FagenLaid Back ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
X5 Music Group
1.8I.G.Y.6:03Donald FagenAmerican Soft RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • XW2019-07-12
X5 Music Group
1.21I.G.Y.6:03Donald Fagen100 Greatest Soft Rock Anthems Ever..Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2019-08-23
X5 Music Group
1.11I.G.Y.6:03Donald FagenDrive: Smooth Car ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2019-09-20
X5 Music Group
1.25I.G.Y.6:03Donald FagenAbsolute Yacht RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • CA2019-10-11
  • US2019-10-11
X5 Music Group
1.18I.G.Y.6:03Donald FagenEasy PopVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • XW2019-10-25
X5 Music Group
1.62I.G.Y.6:03Donald Fagen80s Rock AnthemsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Rhino (reissue label)
1.24I.G.Y.6:03Donald FagenGood Feelin’ Soft RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
X5 Music Group
1.21I.G.Y.6:03Donald Fagen100 Greatest Soft Rock Anthems Ever..Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
X5 Music Group
1.21I.G.Y.6:03Donald FagenYacht Rock 100Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2020-05-29
X5 Music Group
1.29I.G.Y.6:03Donald FagenSmooth Rock: Yacht Rock, Easy Listening and Rock BalladsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Rhino (reissue label)
1.64I.G.Y.6:03Donald FagenShe’s Gone: 100 Yacht Rock SupremeVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
X5 Music Group
1.11I.G.Y.6:03Donald FagenFM 80s RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • XW2020-07-14
X5 Music Group
1.59I.G.Y.6:03Donald Fagen80's Radio GoldVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • XW2020-12-11
X5 Music Group
1.54I.G.Y.6:03Donald Fagen1980s ThrowbackVarious ArtistsOther + Compilation
  • -2021-08-13
X5 Music Group
1.1I.G.Y.6:04Donald FagenThe NightflyDonald FagenAlbumWarner Records (2019–present; circle imprint with “Warner Records” next to it)075992369626, 2-23696, 23696-2
1.11I.G.Y.6:06Donald FagenThe Power of Love: DreamsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicTL629/29
Bootleg
1.8I.G.Y6:04Donald FagenAja / The NightflySteely Dan / Donald FagenAlbum + CompilationGrammy59 SDADFN
(unknown)
1.1I.G.Y.6:04Donald FagenThe NightflyDonald FagenAlbum
Warner (imprint of Warner (a "W" logo with "WARNER" text under it))
1.1I.G.Y.6:04Donald FagenCheap Xmas: Donald Fagen CompleteDonald FagenAlbum + Compilation
  • -2017
Reprise Records

Relationships

additional drums (drum set):Jeff Porcaro
alto saxophone:David Tofani
baritone saxophone:Ronnie Cuber
bass guitar:Anthony Jackson (US bassist)
drums (drum set):James Gadson (American drummer)
electric piano:Greg Phillinganes
guitar:Hugh McCracken
percussion:Roger Nichols (US mastering, recording engineer and producer)
Starz Vanderlocket
synthesizer:Donald Fagen
Rob Mounsey
tenor saxophone:Michael Brecker (American jazz saxophonist, multi-instrumentalist and composer)
trombone:Dave Bargeron (US trombonist & tubist)
trumpet:Randy Brecker
background vocals:Frank Floyd (US soul disco funk singer)
Gordon Grody
Zachary Sanders
Valerie Simpson
lead vocals:Donald Fagen
arranger:Donald Fagen
recording of:I.G.Y. (What a Beautiful World)

I.G.Y. (What a Beautiful World)

lyricist and composer:Donald Fagen
arrangements:I.G.Y. (Christoph Busse arrangement)