Somebody to Love (stereo)

~ Recording by Jefferson Airplane

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack ArtistRelease TitleRelease ArtistRelease Group TypeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.2Somebody to Love3:01Jefferson AirplaneSurrealistic PillowJefferson AirplaneAlbum
RCA VictorLSP-3766
1.2Somebody to Love2:54Jefferson AirplaneSurrealistic PillowJefferson AirplaneAlbum
Victor (Japanese “His Master’s Voice” imprint)SHP-5640
1.3Somebody to Love2:54Jefferson AirplaneThe Worst of Jefferson Airplane (hollywood pressing)Jefferson AirplaneAlbum + Compilation
RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle)LSP-4459
1.3Somebody to Love2:54Jefferson AirplaneThe Worst of Jefferson AirplaneJefferson AirplaneAlbum + Compilation
RCA Victor, RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle)AYL1-3661-A, LSP-4459, LSP-4459 (ZPRS-9112), LSP-4459 (ZPRS-9113)
1.3Somebody to Love2:56Jefferson AirplaneThe Worst of Jefferson AirplaneJefferson AirplaneAlbum + Compilation
RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle)LSP-4459
1.3Somebody to Love2:56Jefferson AirplaneThe Worst of Jefferson AirplaneJefferson AirplaneAlbum + Compilation
RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle)SF 8164
1.3Somebody to Love2:57Jefferson AirplaneThe Best of Jefferson AirplaneJefferson AirplaneAlbum + Compilation
RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle)CL 42727
1.2Somebody to Love3:01Jefferson AirplaneSurrealistic PillowJefferson AirplaneAlbum
RCA VictorAYL1-3738
1.2Somebody to Love3:01Jefferson AirplaneSurrealistic PillowJefferson AirplaneAlbum
  • XE1987-09-28
RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle)PD83766
1.4Somebody to Love2:59Jefferson Airplane2400 Fulton StreetJefferson AirplaneAlbum + Compilation
RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle)NL 90 036(2)
1.4Somebody to Love2:59Jefferson Airplane2400 Fulton StreetJefferson AirplaneAlbum + Compilation
RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle)NL 90 036(2)
1.4Somebody to Love2:59Jefferson Airplane2400 Fulton StreetJefferson AirplaneAlbum + Compilation
RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle)NL 90 036(2)
1.4Somebody to Love3:01Jefferson Airplane2400 Fulton StreetJefferson AirplaneAlbum + Compilation
RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle)5724-2-R, 5724-2-R-P1, 5724-2-R-P2
1.1Somebody to Love3:02Jefferson AirplaneClassic Rock: 1967Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Special Products, Time–Life MusicOP-2558, SCLR-05
1.18Somebody to Love3:00Jefferson AirplaneStereoplay, CD 25: Yesterday’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
stereoplayCD 697 025
1.2Somebody to Love3:01Jefferson AirplaneSurrealistic PillowJefferson AirplaneAlbum
RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle)ND83738
1.2Somebody to Love3:01Jefferson AirplaneSurrealistic PillowJefferson AirplaneAlbum
Grunt, RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle)PCD1-3766
1.16Somebody to Love3:00Jefferson AirplaneBaby Boomer Classics: Sixties, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.1Somebody to Love3:02Jefferson AirplaneClassic Rock: 1967 (1988 new cover)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life Music, Warner Special Products2CLR-05, OPCD-2558
1.16Somebody to Love2:59Jefferson AirplaneNipper's Greatest Hits: The 60's, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle)8474-2-R
2.1Somebody to Love2:58Jefferson AirplaneFlower PowerVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)465784 2
1.9Somebody to Love3:00Jefferson AirplaneRock Times, Volume 7: 1967-1968Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Zounds27000275 A
1.3Somebody to Love2:56Jefferson AirplaneThe Worst of Jefferson AirplaneJefferson AirplaneAlbum + Compilation
BMG (the former Bertelsmann Music Group, defunct since 2004-08-05; for releases dated 2008 and later, see annotation)B20D-41028
1.2Somebody to Love2:56Jefferson AirplaneWhite Rabbit & Other HitsJefferson AirplaneAlbum + Compilation
RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle)2078-2-R
1.20Somebody to Love2:58Jefferson AirplaneDe Pre Historie 1967, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
BMG Ariola Belgium NV/SA (do not use this as an imprint!)260.739
1.2Somebody to Love3:01Jefferson AirplaneGreatest HitsJefferson AirplaneAlbum + Compilation
Universe (Compilations — Attention, some releases may be bootlegs)UN 3 007
1.2Somebody to Love3:01Jefferson AirplaneSurrealistic PillowJefferson AirplaneAlbum
RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle)PCD1-3766, PCD13766
1.2Somebody to Love3:01Jefferson AirplaneSurrealistic Pillow (made in Japan)Jefferson AirplaneAlbum
RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle), GruntPCD13766
1.8Somebody to Love3:01Jefferson AirplaneThe Psychedelic Years 1966-1969Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.8Somebody to Love2:56Jefferson AirplaneThe Psychedelic Years 1966-1969Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Knight Records (UK compilations/reissues, division of Castle Music)PSDLP 47003
1.2Somebody to Love2:56Jefferson AirplaneWhite Rabbit & Other HitsJefferson AirplaneAlbum + Compilation
RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle)2078-2-R
1.3Somebody to Love2:56Jefferson AirplaneThe Worst of Jefferson AirplaneJefferson AirplaneAlbum + Compilation
  • US1991-12-20
RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle)4459-2-R
1.7Somebody to Love2:57Jefferson AirplaneAll-Time RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.10Somebody to Love3:02Jefferson AirplaneFlower Power - United We Stand, Disc 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
2.7Somebody to Love2:59Jefferson AirplanePop Giganten: Hits der 60erVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Ariola (German label, used worldwide in the past)354 229, 354229-263
1.3Somebody to Love2:59Jefferson AirplaneThe Best of Jefferson AirplaneJefferson AirplaneAlbum + Compilation
RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle)ND 89186
1.7Somebody to Love3:01Jefferson AirplaneLoves YouJefferson AirplaneAlbum + Compilation
  • US1992-10-27
RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle), BMG (the former Bertelsmann Music Group, defunct since 2004-08-05; for releases dated 2008 and later, see annotation)07863 61110-2, 61110-2
1.8Somebody to Love3:00Jefferson Airplane35 Years of Rock and RollVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music Special ProductsA2 22681, A2 22682, A2 22683
1.1Somebody to Love2:59Jefferson AirplaneGood Morning Vietnam, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DiskyDCD 5250
1.20Somebody to Love2:59Jefferson AirplaneSomething in the AirVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)SETV CD2
1.6Somebody to Love2:58Jefferson AirplaneThe Psychedelic YearsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Brunswick News515 529-2
1.8Somebody to Love3:01Jefferson AirplaneThe Psychedelic Years 1966-1969Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sequel Records (UK reissue label)NXT CD 221
1.3Somebody to Love2:56Jefferson AirplaneThe Worst of Jefferson AirplaneJefferson AirplaneAlbum + Compilation
RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle)4459-2-R
1.12Somebody to Love3:01Jefferson AirplaneClassic Rock, Volume IIVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
MCA Music Entertainment GmbHMCD 31232
2.13Somebody to Love3:00Jefferson AirplaneOh Happy Day!Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Ariola (German label, used worldwide in the past)74321143792/1, 74321143792/2
1.3Somebody to Love3:00Jefferson AirplaneThe Best of Jefferson AirplaneJefferson AirplaneAlbum + Compilation
RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle)66197-2
2.3Somebody to Love3:01Jefferson AirplaneThe Rock Collection: Rock ReplayVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicTL 527/24
1.7Somebody to Love3:01Jefferson AirplaneThe Sound of CaliforniaVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universe (Compilations — Attention, some releases may be bootlegs)UN 2 047
1.7Somebody to Love3:01Jefferson AirplaneThe Sound of CaliforniaVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universe (Compilations — Attention, some releases may be bootlegs)UN 2 047
1.8Somebody to Love2:54Jefferson AirplaneFlower PowerVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
MCA France
1.1Somebody to Love3:00Jefferson AirplaneL'America del rock 05: La musica della rivoluzione dei fioriVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
La RepubblicaAdR-05
1.5Somebody to Love2:55Jefferson AirplaneApollo 13James HornerAlbum + Soundtrack
  • US1995-06-27
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)0881 11241 44
1.5Somebody to Love2:55Jefferson AirplaneApollo 13James HornerAlbum + Soundtrack
  • US1995-06-27
MCA SoundtracksMCAD-11241
1.5Somebody to Love2:55Jefferson AirplaneApollo 13 (Special Edition 24K Gold CD)James HornerAlbum + Soundtrack
  • US1995-07-18
MCA SoundtracksMCAD-11316
1.5Somebody to Love2:55Jefferson AirplaneApollo 13James HornerAlbum + Soundtrack
  • JP1995-07-21
MCA Victor, Inc. (Japanese holding company, active 1991–1997; do not use as release label!)MVCM-532
1.5Somebody to Love2:55Jefferson AirplaneApollo 13James HornerAlbum + Soundtrack
  • US1995-08-07
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)0881 11372 29
1.5Somebody to Love2:55Jefferson AirplaneApollo 13James HornerAlbum + Soundtrack
  • XE1995-10-02
MCA SoundtracksMCD 11358
1.2Somebody to Love3:00Jefferson AirplaneSurrealistic Pillow (collector’s edition · 24 karat gold disc)Jefferson AirplaneAlbum
RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle)07863 66598-2
1.2Somebody to Love3:00Jefferson AirplaneSurrealistic PillowJefferson AirplaneAlbum
RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle)RCA 07863 66598-2
1.1Somebody to Love2:59Jefferson AirplaneGood Morning VietnamVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1996-08-01
DiskyHR 863812
1.5Somebody to Love3:00Jefferson AirplaneJourney: The Best OfJefferson AirplaneAlbum + Compilation
  • XE1996-08-24
Camden (launched circa 1973; UK only as of 2004)74321 400572
2.4Somebody to Love3:01Jefferson AirplaneDancing in the StreetVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
Elite (UK, reissue label of Pickwick Group plc)30364 00162
1.2Somebody to Love2:58Jefferson AirplaneI Love Rock & Roll: Hits of the 60s, Volume TwoVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Priority Records (US hip hop)P2 50951
1.13Somebody to Love3:01Jefferson AirplaneOldiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Dino Music (subsidiary of EMI Netherlands BV)CD 196
2.18Somebody to Love3:00Jefferson AirplaneRock AttackVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Polymedia Marketing Group GmbH535309-2
1.1Somebody to Love2:58Jefferson AirplaneThe Ultimate Collection of Rock & Roll, Volume 10: Superstars of the 60'sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
MetacomMSD 35992
1.3Somebody to Love2:56Jefferson AirplaneThe Worst of Jefferson AirplaneJefferson AirplaneAlbum + Compilation
  • US1997-07-29
RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle)07863 67420-2
2.5Somebody to Love2:59Jefferson AirplaneThe First Summer of LoveVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1997-08-21
PolyGram TV (a division of PolyGram Record Operations Ltd.)553 862-2
4.15Somebody to Love3:02Jefferson AirplaneBurning Heart 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Insight (Polygram sublabel)553 855-2, 553 856-2
1.7Somebody To Love3:00Jefferson AirplaneClassic Rock: 1967-1968Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicTL 559/12
1.1Somebody to Love2:59Jefferson AirplaneNothing's Gonna Stop Us Now - Best (Remastered)Jefferson AirplaneAlbum + Compilation
Vereinigte Motor-Verlage GmbH & Co. KG (do not use this as an imprint!), Phono Music Zounds (German Label releasing digitally remastered "Best Of CDs" within the ZOUNDS Best Of Series.)27200750 B
1.2Somebody to Love2:59Jefferson AirplaneSurrealistic PillowJefferson AirplaneAlbum
BMG Special Products, DCC Compact Classics, RCA VictorDRL 1-1548, LPZ-2033, LSP-3776
1.7Somebody to Love3:02Jefferson AirplaneThe MastersJefferson AirplaneAlbum + Compilation
Eagle Records (division of Eagle Rock Entertainment Ltd.)EAB CD 013
1.11Somebody to Love3:00Jefferson AirplaneThe Ultimate Rock Collection: Gold and PlatinumVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life Music, Warner Special Products8458-2, OPCD-2749A
1.9Somebody to Love3:00Jefferson AirplaneThe Rolling Stone Women in Rock CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1998-09-15
Razor & Tie89005-2
1.2Somebody to Love3:01Jefferson AirplaneHitsJefferson Airplane >> Jefferson Starship >>> StarshipAlbum + Compilation
  • XE1998-09-29
RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle)07863 67705 2
1.15Somebody to Love3:01Jefferson AirplanePsychedelia and the UndergroundVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1998-10-31
2.18Somebody to Love3:00Jefferson Airplane20th Century Hits for a New Millennium: 40 Hits of 1965–1969Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1998-11-01
DiskyDO 852792
1.4Somebody to Love3:02Jefferson AirplaneThe Best of Jefferson AirplaneJefferson AirplaneAlbum + Compilation
  • JP1998-11-21
BMG JapanBVCM-37011
1.10Somebody to Love2:59Jefferson AirplaneClassic Rock SuperstarsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Falcon Neue Medien03 359 (CD 1), 03 360 (CD 2), 03 361 (CD 3), 35 007 (Box)
1.2Somebody to Love3:00Jefferson AirplaneThe Love GenerationVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Americana MastersLBSCD0018
1.11Somebody to Love2:59Jefferson AirplaneThe ’60s: Original NBC Motion Picture SoundtrackVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation + Soundtrack
  • US1999-01-26
PolyGram538743
1.5Somebody to Love3:00Jefferson AirplaneJourney: The Best OfJefferson AirplaneAlbum + Compilation
  • US1999-03-30
3.16Somebody to Love2:59Jefferson AirplaneR.E.S.P.E.C.T: A Century of Women in MusicVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1999-10-05
Rhino (reissue label)R2 75815
2.15Somebody to Love2:59Jefferson AirplaneFlower Power: The Woodstock GenerationVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Radio Star Records55020
1.10Somebody to Love2:58Jefferson AirplaneHideous KinkyVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • -1999
Will Records (US label)WIL33663
4.11Somebody to Love3:00Jefferson AirplaneLas 101 mejores canciones del planeta TierraVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DRO East West (use only for releases with the "DRO East West" logo)9548379622
3.3Somebody to Love3:00Jefferson AirplaneLove, Peace and Folk Rock Hits of the 60's and 70'sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1999
BMG Special ProductsDRC32293, DRC32293A
2.3Somebody to Love3:00Jefferson AirplaneSpirit of the 60'sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.2Somebody to Love3:00Jefferson AirplaneSpirit of the 60sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2000-03-21
2.14Somebody to Love2:59Jefferson AirplaneAll You Need Is LoveVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2000-06-03
Global TelevisionRADCD163
1.6Somebody to Love2:59Jefferson Airplane20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of the 60sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2000-08-08
Hip‐O Records
1.6Somebody to Love2:58Jefferson AirplaneAmplifiedVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2000-08-08
UTV Records314 524 768-2
1.13Somebody to Love2:58Jefferson AirplaneCalifornia DreamsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music Media9863329
3.4Somebody to Love2:59Jefferson AirplaneFlower Power & Woodstock GenerationVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universe (Compilations — Attention, some releases may be bootlegs)44027
Promotion
1.3Somebody to Love2:59Jefferson AirplaneOpen Road Rock, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
BMG Special ProductsDPC1‐1461
1.15Somebody to Love3:00Jefferson AirplaneReborn to Run: The 35th Anniversary of MustangVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Rhino (reissue label)R2 7434
1.5Somebody to Love2:58Jefferson AirplaneFlair Millennium Hits, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 - Oct 1, 2008)74321 676382
(unknown)
1.4Somebody To Love2:55Jefferson AirplaneApollo 13 (Music From The Motion Picture)James HornerAlbum + Soundtrack
MCA SoundtracksMCD 11241
1.3Somebody to Love2:56Jefferson AirplaneThe Worst of Jefferson AirplaneJefferson AirplaneAlbum + Compilation
RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle)BG2 67420

Relationships

recording engineer:David Hassinger (on 1966-11-03)
producer:Rick Jarrard (from 1966-10-31 until 1966-11-22)
bass:Jack Casady (from 1966-10-31 until 1966-11-22)
drums (drum set):Spencer Dryden (from 1966-10-31 until 1966-11-22)
guitar [lead guitar]:Jorma Kaukonen (from 1966-10-31 until 1966-11-22)
guitar [rhythm guitar]:Paul Kantner (from 1966-10-31 until 1966-11-22)
lead vocals:Grace Slick (from 1966-10-31 until 1966-11-22)
vocals:Marty Balin (from 1966-10-31 until 1966-11-22)
Paul Kantner (from 1966-10-31 until 1966-11-22)
recorded at:RCA Victor's Music Center of the World in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1966-10-31 until 1966-11-22)
sampled by:Somebody to Love by Ben Kim
Somebody to Love (club mix) by Ben Kim
Somebody to Love (extended mix) by Ben Kim
mash-ups:Love Exploder (Jefferson Airplane vs. Tenacious D) by G3RSt
Somebody To Love Like This (SKisM feat. Virus Syndicate vs. Jefferson Airplane) by DJ Schmolli
Somebody to Love vs. Raw (Julio Navas, Tony Romera vs. Jefferson Airplane) by WeDamnz
Somebody to Love x Heads Will Roll (Jefferson Airplane vs. Yeah Yeah Yeahs) by Hailey Schnur
part of:Rolling Stone Magazine’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 274) (order: 273)
recording of:Somebody to Love (Jefferson Airplane song) (from 1966-10-31 until 1966-11-22)

Related works

Somebody to Love (Jefferson Airplane song)

lyricist and composer:Darby Slick
publisher:Copperpenny Music
Irving Music (BMI)
Rondor Music
Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division
Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (holding company - do not use as release label)
later translated versions:Pour un peu d'amour