Woman in Chains

~ Recording by Tears for Fears feat. Oleta Adams

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack ArtistRelease TitleRelease ArtistRelease Group TypeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.1Woman in Chains6:30Tears for FearsThe Seeds of LoveTears for FearsAlbum
  • US1989-09-19
Fontana838 730-2
1.1Woman in Chains6:30Tears for FearsThe Seeds of Love (blue & golden label)Tears for FearsAlbum
  • XE1989-09-25
  • GB1989-09-25
Fontana838 730-2
1.1Woman in Chains6:31Tears for FearsThe Seeds of LoveTears for FearsAlbum
  • JP1989-09-25
FontanaPPD-1060
1.1Woman in Chains6:30Tears for FearsThe Seeds of LoveTears for FearsAlbum
Fontana838 730-1G
1.1Woman in Chains6:30Tears for FearsThe Seeds of Love (BMG Direct Marketing)Tears for FearsAlbum
Fontana838 730-2, D-133653
1.1Woman in Chains6:30Tears for FearsThe Seeds of LoveTears for FearsAlbum
Fontana838 730-1
1.3Woman In Chains6:29Tears for FearsTears Roll Down (Greatest Hits 82-92)Tears for FearsAlbum + Compilation
  • ZA1992-03-13
FontanaSTARCD 5894
1.3Woman in Chains6:29Tears for FearsTears Roll Down (Greatest Hits 82-92) (Made in France by PRS)Tears For FearsAlbum + Compilation
Fontana510939-2
1.3Woman in Chains6:29Tears for FearsTears Roll Down: Greatest Hits 82-92Tears for FearsAlbum + Compilation
Fontana510939-1
1.3Woman in Chains6:29Tears for FearsTears Roll Down: Greatest Hits 82-92Tears for FearsAlbum + Compilation
Fontana510939-2
1.3Woman in Chains6:29Tears for FearsTears Roll Down: Greatest Hits 82-92Tears for FearsAlbum + Compilation
Fontana314 510 939-2, P2 10939
1.3Woman in Chains6:29Tears for FearsTears Roll Down: Greatest Hits 82-92Tears for FearsAlbum + Compilation
Fontana, BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. (BMG company that owned their direct marketing company/club editions)314 510 939-2, D180162
1.3Woman in Chains6:29Tears for FearsTears Roll Down: Greatest Hits 82-92Tears for FearsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram Records, Inc. (not for release label use! US division of PolyGram)P2 10939
1.3Woman in Chains6:29Tears for FearsTears Roll Down: Greatest Hits 82-92Tears for FearsAlbum + Compilation
Columbia House (direct-mailing distributor of club editions of releases)P2 10939
1.3Woman in Chains6:29Tears for FearsTears Roll Down: Greatest Hits 82-92Tears for FearsAlbum + Compilation
Fontana510939-4
1.3Woman in Chains6:29Tears for FearsTears Roll Down: Greatest Hits 82–92Tears for FearsAlbum + Compilation
Fontana510939-2
1.5Woman in Chains6:29Tears for FearsKevin Savage's Music PowerVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)CDPM (WM) 51
1.14Woman in Chains6:31Tears for FearsThe Very Best of Oleta AdamsOleta AdamsAlbum + Compilation
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)314 558 844-2
1.1Woman in Chains6:31Tears for FearsThe Seeds of LoveTears for FearsAlbum
  • GB1999-06-28
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)558 105-2
1.1Woman in Chains6:31Tears for FearsThe Seeds of Love (Remastered)Tears for FearsAlbum
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)314 558 105-2
1.5Woman in Chains6:30Tears for Fears20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Tears for FearsTears for FearsAlbum + Compilation
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)314 542 492-2
1.5Woman in Chains6:30Tears for Fears20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Tears for FearsTears for FearsAlbum + Compilation
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)314 542 492-2
1.15Woman in Chains6:29Tears for FearsClassic Tears for FearsTears for FearsAlbum + Compilation
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)548 319-2
1.12Woman in Chains6:28Tears for Fears with Oleta AdamsShout: The Very Best of Tears for FearsTears for FearsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2001-09-25
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)314 548 448-2
1.12Woman in Chains6:28Tears for Fears with Oleta AdamsShout: The Very Best of Tears for FearsTears for FearsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2001-09-25
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits), BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. (BMG company that owned their direct marketing company/club editions)314 548 448-2, D 142539
1.16Woman in Chains6:27Tears for FearsCampus Classics 3Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
David Gresham RecordsCDDGR 1515
1.3Woman in Chains6:29Tears for FearsTears Roll Down (Greatest Hits 82-92) (Sound + Vision Deluxe)Tears for FearsAlbum + Compilation
Fontana0602498191224
3.3Woman in Chains6:28Tears for FearsTears Roll Down: Greatest Hits 82-92 (Deluxe Sound + Vision)Tears for FearsAlbum + Compilation
Fontana0602498191224
1.3Woman in Chains6:29Tears for FearsTears Roll Down: Greatest Hits 82-92 (Deluxe Sound + Vision)Tears for FearsAlbum + Compilation
Fontana0602498191224
1.3Woman in Chains6:29Tears for FearsTears Roll Down: Greatest Hits 82–92Tears for FearsAlbum + Compilation
Fontana06024 984 901-3, 51901106
1.3Woman in Chains6:29Tears for FearsTears Roll Down: Greatest Hits 82-92Tears for FearsAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2005-02-08
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)9868770
1.3Woman in Chains6:29Tears for FearsTears Roll Down: Greatest Hits 82-92Tears for FearsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2005-02-11
3.1Woman in Chains6:31Tears for FearsChronicles: 3 Classic AlbumsTears for FearsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2005-06-21
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)B0004797-02
1.9Woman in Chains6:30Tears for FearsGoldTears for FearsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2006-08-08
1.7Woman in Chains6:31Tears for FearsThe CollectionTears for FearsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2006-11-27
DiskySI 904544
1.9Woman in Chains6:30Tears for FearsGoldTears for FearsAlbum + Compilation
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)0602498379585
2.4Woman in Chains (feat. Oleta Adams)6:30Tears for FearsSowing the Seeds of Love: The Best of Tears for FearsTears for FearsAlbum + Compilation
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)06024 9839245
1.3Woman in Chains6:29Tears for FearsTears Roll Down: Greatest Hits 82-92Tears for FearsAlbum + Compilation
FontanaUMFSAV 5011 (178)
3.3Woman in Chains6:28Tears for FearsTears Roll Down: Greatest Hits 82-92Tears for FearsAlbum + Compilation
FontanaUMFSAV 5011 (178)
2.10Woman in Chains6:25Tears for FearsFamous Last Words: The CollectionTears for FearsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2007-05-14
Spectrum Music (Universal Music Group budget label)984 904-8
1.1Woman in Chains?:??Tears for FearsThe Seeds of LoveTears for FearsAlbum
Mobile Fidelity Sound LabMOFI 1-034
1.6Woman in Chains6:28Tears for FearsIconTears for FearsAlbum + Compilation
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits), UMe (imprint of Universal Music Enterprises), Universal Music (plain logo: “Universal Music”)060075351988
1.6Woman in Chains6:29Tears for FearsIconTears for FearsAlbum + Compilation
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)B0020941-02
5.2Woman in Chains (album version)6:28Tears for Fears feat. Oleta AdamsC’était mieux avant : Les Années 90Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • FR2016-05-20
Universal Music France536 963-3
1.8Woman in Chains6:30Tears for Fears & Oleta AdamsRule the WorldTears for FearsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2017-11-10
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)B0027605‐02
1.8Woman In Chains6:30Tears for Fears & Oleta AdamsRule The WorldTears for FearsAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2017-11-10
Virgin EMI Records (division of Universal Music UK, 2013–2020)00602567113782
1.8Woman in Chains6:30Tears for Fears feat. Oleta AdamsRule The World: The Greatest HitsTears for FearsAlbum + Compilation
  • AU2017-11-10
Virgin EMI Records (division of Universal Music UK, 2013–2020)00602567113782
1.8Woman in Chains6:30Tears for Fears & Oleta AdamsRule The World: The Greatest HitsTears for FearsAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2017-11-10
  • DE2017-11-10
  • GB2017-11-10
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)00600753802878, CDV 3197
1.8Woman in Chains6:30Tears for Fears feat. Oleta AdamsRule The World: The Greatest HitsTears for FearsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2017-11-10
Virgin EMI Records (division of Universal Music UK, 2013–2020)
1.8Woman in Chains6:30Tears for Fears featuring Oleta AdamsRule The World: The Greatest HitsTears for FearsAlbum + Compilation
2.15Woman in Chains6:31Tears for FearsPlays Well With OthersPhil CollinsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2018-09-28
2.15Woman in Chains6:31Tears for FearsPlays Well With OthersPhil CollinsAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2018-09-28
Atlantic (Warner Music imprint), Rhino (reissue label)0081227942052
1.3Woman In Chains6:29Tears for FearsTears Roll Down: Greatest Hits 82–92 (SACD, Hybrid, Stereo, Compilation, Super Jewel Box)Tears for FearsAlbum + Compilation
  • HK2020-01-20
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)5389907
1.1Woman in Chains6:32Tears for FearsThe Seeds of Love (super deluxe edition)Tears for FearsAlbum
  • XE2020-10-09
Universal Music Catalogue (aka UMC)4770699
1.1Woman in Chains6:31Tears for Fears feat. Oleta AdamsThe Seeds of Love (super deluxe)Tears for FearsAlbum
  • XW2020-10-09
Universal Music Catalogue (aka UMC)
1.1Woman in Chains6:32Tears for FearsThe Seeds of Love (Deluxe Edition)Tears for FearsAlbum
  • US2020-10-09
Universal UMC4770692
1.1Woman in Chains6:32Tears for FearsThe Seeds of LoveTears for FearsAlbum
  • XE2020-10-09
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits), Universal UMC4770690
5.17Woman in Chains (original 1989 mastering)6:31Tears for FearsThe Seeds of Love (super deluxe edition)Tears for FearsAlbum
  • XE2020-10-09
Universal Music Catalogue (aka UMC)4770699
5.9Woman in Chains (2015 remaster)6:31Tears for FearsThe Seeds of Love (super deluxe edition)Tears for FearsAlbum
  • XE2020-10-09
Universal Music Catalogue (aka UMC)4770699
1.1Woman in Chains6:31Tears for Fears feat. Oleta AdamsThe Seeds of Love (Super Deluxe) (Apple Music)Tears for FearsAlbum
  • XW2020-10-09
Universal Music Catalogue (aka UMC)
1.12Woman in Chains6:28Tears for Fears with Oleta AdamsShout: The Very Best of Tears for Fears ("disc made in Mexico")Tears for FearsAlbum + Compilation
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)314 548 448-2
Promotion
1.5Woman in Chains6:29Tears for FearsQ: Decade: The Very Best of 1986–1996Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Q (magazine)
1.15Woman in Chains6:27Tears for FearsEternal Love: Le Meilleur des slows en version originaleVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • FR1998-03-03
PolyGram Projets Spéciaux7303
1.15Woman in Chains?:??Tears for FearsClassic Tears for FearsTears for FearsAlbum + Compilation
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)548319-2
1.7Woman in Chains (single version)6:31Oleta Adams & Tears for FearsDuets, Volume 1 (Sunday Express)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
peoplesound, Sunday Express (UK newspaper)PSCD0135

Relationships

producer:David Bascombe
Tears for Fears
membranophone:Phil Collins (of Genesis)
guest lead vocals:Oleta Adams
performer:Oleta Adams
sampled by:[untitled] by Chuck Person
mash-ups:Woman Like That (Les Rita Mitsouko vs. Tears for Fears) by Mighty Mike
edits:Woman in Chains by Tears for Fears
Woman in Chains (US radio edit 2) by Tears for Fears
Woman in Chains (US radio edit) by Tears for Fears
recording of:Woman in Chains

Related works

Woman in Chains

lyricist and composer:Roland Orzabal