Island Girl

~ Recording by Elton John

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack ArtistRelease TitleRelease ArtistRelease Group TypeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.3Island Girl3:43Elton JohnRock of the WestiesElton JohnAlbum
  • GB1975-10-04
DJM RecordsDJLPH 464
1.3Island Girl3:43Elton JohnRock of the WestiesElton JohnAlbum
  • US1975-10-20
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCA 2163
1.3Island Girl3:43Elton JohnRock of the WestiesElton JohnAlbum
DJM RecordsDJLPH 464
1.7Island Girl3:44Elton JohnElton John's Greatest Hits, Volume IIElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
1.7Island Girl3:44Elton JohnElton John’s Greatest Hits, Volume IIElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
DJM RecordsDJH 20520
1.7Island Girl3:43Elton JohnElton John's Greatest Hits, Volume IIElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
Carrère (just "CARRERE", not "CARRERE MUSIC")96.088
1.7Island Girl3:43Elton JohnElton John's Greatest Hits, Volume IIElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD-37216
1.3Island Girl3:43Elton JohnRock of the WestiesElton JohnAlbum
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD-31001
1.3Island Girl3:43Elton JohnRock of the WestiesElton JohnAlbum
  • JP1988-12-21
DJM Records23PD-101
1.3Island Girl3:43Elton JohnRock of the WestiesElton JohnAlbum
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)832 018-2
1.3Island Girl3:43Elton JohnRock of the Westies (BMG club edition)Elton JohnAlbum
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation), BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. (BMG company that owned their direct marketing company/club editions)832 018-2, D 103082
1.17Island Girl3:46Elton JohnSounds of the Seventies: 1975Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Special Products, Time–Life MusicOPCD-2595, SOD-08
3.5Island Girl3:45Elton JohnTo Be Continued…Elton JohnAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD4-10110
3.5Island Girl3:45Elton JohnTo Be Continued…Elton JohnAlbum + Compilation
  • -1990
3.5Island Girl3:45Elton JohnTo Be Continued…Elton JohnAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD4-10110
1.2Island Girl3:46Elton JohnBillboard Top Hits: 1975Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1991-04-23
Rhino (reissue label)R2 70670
3.5Island Girl3:45Elton JohnTo Be Continued…Elton JohnAlbum + Compilation
The Rocket Record Company848 237-2, 848 238-2, 848 239-2, 848 240-2
1.7Island Girl3:44Elton JohnElton John’s Greatest Hits, Volume IIElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
  • US1992-10-02
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)314 512 533-2
1.7Island Girl3:44Elton JohnElton John's Greatest Hits, Volume II (BMG club edition)Elton JohnAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation), BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. (BMG company that owned their direct marketing company/club editions)314 512 533-2, D 103078
1.7Island Girl3:44Elton JohnElton John's Greatest Hits, Volume IIElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)P2-12533
1.7Island Girl3:43Elton JohnElton John’s Greatest Hits, Volume IIElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)314 512 533-2
1.3Island Girl3:42Elton JohnRock of the WestiesElton JohnAlbum
  • GB1995-07-31
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)528 163-2
1.3Island Girl3:42Elton JohnRock of the Westies (made by PMDC)Elton JohnAlbum
  • US1996-05-14
The Rocket Record Company314-532 432-2
1.3Island Girl3:42Elton JohnRock of the WestiesElton JohnAlbum
  • JP2001-09-27
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)UICY-9110
1.15Island Girl3:43Elton JohnGreatest 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
1.15Island Girl3:44Elton JohnGreatest 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
1.16Island Girl3:45Elton JohnGreatest 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
1.16Island Girl3:45Elton JohnGreatest 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
1.16Island Girl3:45Elton JohnGreatest Hits 1970–2002Elton JohnAlbum + Compilation
  • CA2002-11-19
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)4400634782
1.15Island Girl3:44Elton JohnGreatest Hits 1970–2002Elton JohnAlbum + Compilation
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)077 012-2
1.15Island Girl3:43Elton JohnGreatest Hits 1970–2002Elton JohnAlbum + Compilation
  • JP2003-02-05
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)UICZ-1072
1.15Island Girl3:41Elton JohnGreatest 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
1.15Island Girl3:44Elton JohnGreatest 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
1.17Island Girl3:46Elton JohnUltimate Seventies: 1975Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Special Products, Time–Life Music19475‐2, OPCD‐2595A, R634‐08
1.15Island Girl3:44Elton JohnGreatest 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
1.15Island Girl3:43Elton JohnGreatest Hits / One Night OnlyElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)600753016206, UMC1620
1.7Island Girl3:44Elton JohnRocket Man: Number OnesElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
  • US2007-03-27
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)008661
1.7Island Girl3:44Elton JohnRocket 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
1.7Island Girl3:44Elton JohnRocket Man: Number OnesElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)B0008661-02
1.7Island Girl3:44Elton JohnRocket 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
1.3Island Girl3:42Elton JohnRock of the WestiesElton JohnAlbum
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)UICY-93676
1.3Island Girl3:43Elton JohnRock of the WestiesElton JohnAlbum
  • US2013-05-13
Audio FidelityAFZ 149
1.11Island Girl3:45Elton JohnDiamondsElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
  • US2017-11-03
Virgin EMI Records (division of Universal Music UK, 2013–2020)
1.13Island Girl3:45Elton JohnDiamonds (deluxe)Elton JohnAlbum + Compilation
Virgin EMI Records (division of Universal Music UK, 2013–2020)
1.13Island Girl?:??Elton JohnDiamondsElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2017-11-10
Rocket Music Ltd., UCM Records, Virgin EMI Records (division of Universal Music UK, 2013–2020)
1.15Island Girl3:44Elton JohnDiamondsElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
  • XW2017-11-10
Universal Music Catalogue (aka UMC)
1.13Island Girl3:44Elton JohnDiamondsElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
  • PL2017-11-10
Rocket Music Ltd., UCM Records, Virgin EMI Records (division of Universal Music UK, 2013–2020)00602557681901
1.13Island Girl3:45Elton JohnDiamonds (deluxe edition)Elton JohnAlbum + Compilation
  • US2017-11-10
Virgin EMI Records (division of Universal Music UK, 2013–2020)
1.13Island Girl3:44Elton JohnDiamonds (deluxe edition)Elton JohnAlbum + Compilation
  • US2017-11-10
Island (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group)
1.13Island Girl3:44Elton JohnDiamonds (Deluxe) (iTunes/Deezer/Spotify)Elton JohnAlbum + Compilation
  • XW2017-11-10
Universal Music Catalogue (aka UMC)
1.13Island Girl?:??Elton JohnDiamondsElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
Rocket Entertainment (imprint of Rocket Music / Rocket Record company), Universal Music Catalogue (aka UMC), Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries), Virgin EMI Records (division of Universal Music UK, 2013–2020)6700657
1.11Island Girl3:45Elton JohnDiamondsElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
Island (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group)B0027432-02
1.13Island Girl3:45Elton JohnDiamondsElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)00602557681871
1.18Island Girl3:45Elton JohnThe Summer Album (60 summer sizzlers)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2019-06-21
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)
1.13Island Girl3:44Elton JohnDiamonds (3CD Deluxe 2019)Elton JohnAlbum + Compilation
Rocket Entertainment (imprint of Rocket Music / Rocket Record company), Universal Music Catalogue (aka UMC), Virgin EMI Records (division of Universal Music UK, 2013–2020)7754089
1.11Island Girl3:45Elton JohnDiamondsElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
Island (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group)B002743202
1.7Island Girl3:44Elton JohnElton John's Greatest Hits Volume IIElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD-37216, DIDX-375
1.7Island Girl3:44Elton JohnGreatest Hits, Volume IIElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
DJM Records825 465-2
1.3Island Girl3:43Elton JohnRock of the WestiesElton JohnAlbum
DJM RecordsDJM CD9
1.3Island Girl3:42Elton JohnRock of the WestiesElton JohnAlbum
Island Def Jam (clean up, see annotation), Universal (plain logo “Universal” used by Universal Music and Universal Pictures)

Relationships

assistant engineer:Mark Guercio (Engineer)
engineer:Jeff Guercio
producer:Gus Dudgeon
acoustic guitar:Caleb Quaye
banjo, electric guitar, slide guitar and steel guitar:Davey Johnstone
bass guitar:Kenny Passarelli (Bass, piano)
congas, marimba and tambourine:Ray Cooper (percussionist)
membranophone:Roger Pope
piano and lead vocals:Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
solo mellotron and synthesizer:James Newton Howard (American score composer)
background vocals:Ann Orson (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
Kiki Dee
Davey Johnstone
Kenny Passarelli (Bass, piano)
Caleb Quaye
phonographic copyright (℗) by:The Island Def Jam Music Group (American holding company, not normally a release label) (in 1996)
recorded at:Caribou Ranch Recording Studio in Nederland, Colorado, United States
recording of:Island Girl

Related works

Island Girl

lyricist:Bernie Taupin
composer:Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
publisher:Universal‐Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.