Spirit in the Sky

~ Recording by Norman Greenbaum

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack ArtistRelease TitleRelease ArtistRelease Group TypeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.1Spirit in the Sky4:01Norman GreenbaumOctober 10, 1969Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Bros.-Seven Arts Records ("W7" imprint of Warner Bros.-Seven Arts Records, Inc.)PRO 351
1.2Spirit in the Sky4:02Norman GreenbaumSpirit in the SkyNorman GreenbaumAlbum
Reprise RecordsRS-6365
1.1Spirit in the Sky3:57Norman GreenbaumSpirit in the SkyNorman GreenbaumSingle
Reprise RecordsR 0885
1.1Spirit in the Sky3:57Norman GreenbaumSpirit in the SkyNorman GreenbaumSingle
Reprise RecordsRS.20885
1.1Spirit in the Sky4:02Norman GreenbaumTimes of Your Life (1970 - 1975) - Volume OneVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
The Massive Recording Co.7310252
1.3Spirit in the Sky4:01Norman GreenbaumKeep On Rockin’Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Special ProductsCP-4503
1.3Spirit in the Sky4:01Norman GreenbaumKeep On Rockin’Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Silver Eagle Records, Inc, Warner Special ProductsOP-4503
1.3Spirit in the Sky4:01Norman GreenbaumMore Party ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Special Products9-27610-2
1.3Spirit in the Sky4:01Norman GreenbaumMore Party ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Special Products
1.10Spirit in the Sky4:03Norman GreenbaumQ-FM-96 Classics, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DAR002
1.7Spirit in the Sky4:02Norman GreenbaumBillboard Top Rock'n'Roll Hits: 1970Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Rhino (reissue label)R2 70631
1.1Spirit in the Sky3:56Norman GreenbaumHifi Visionen: Oldie-CD 16Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Hifi Vision89 04 01
1.5Spirit in the Sky4:00Norman GreenbaumRock Times, Volume 8: 1969–1970Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Zounds27000282 A
1.7Spirit in the Sky4:03Norman GreenbaumSounds of the Seventies: 1970Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Special Products, Time–Life MusicOPCD-2575, SOD-01
1.3Spirit in the Sky4:00Norman Greenbaumstereoplay, CD 44: Yesterday’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
stereoplayCD 2710044
1.3Spirit in the Sky4:00Norman Greenbaumstereoplay, CD 44: Yesterday’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
stereoplay18.250 89
1.1Spirit in the Sky4:01Norman GreenbaumThe Old Gold Collection - 70’s Number Ones Volume 4Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Old Gold (UK, hits reissues)OG 3519
1.3Spirit in the Sky4:03Norman GreenbaumSuper Hits of the '70s: Have a Nice Day, Vol. 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • CA1990-01-05
Rhino (reissue label)R2 70922
1.3Spirit in the Sky4:03Norman GreenbaumSuper Hits of the '70s: Have a Nice Day, Vol. 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1990-01-05
Rhino (reissue label)R2 70922
1.11Spirit in the Sky3:58Norman GreenbaumBaby Boomer Classics: Mellow SeventiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Special Products
2.17Spirit in the Sky3:57Norman GreenbaumBubble Gum PartyVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
wea (has logo with just “wea” on it)2292-41822-2
1.10Spirit in the Sky3:53Norman GreenbaumFlower Power, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)466857 2
1.9Spirit in the Sky3:58Norman GreenbaumTour of Duty: The Golden Popclassics From the 60'sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Magnum (Dutch Joint Venture from 1990-1997)845 164-2
1.9Spirit in the Sky3:58Norman GreenbaumTour of Duty: The Golden Popclassics From the 60'sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Magnum (Dutch Joint Venture from 1990-1997)845.482-2
1.11Spirit in the Sky4:00Norman GreenbaumBack to the 70’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)7 97569 2
1.12Spirit in the Sky3:59Norman GreenbaumCalifornia Dreamin'Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.7Spirit in the Sky3:57Norman GreenbaumDe Pre Historie 1970, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
BMG Ariola Belgium NV/SA (do not use this as an imprint!)260.742
2.16Spirit in the Sky?:??Norman GreenbaumLegends of the SixtiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Electrola1 C 686-798197 2
2.11Spirit in the Sky4:02Norman GreenbaumMillion Sellers HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1991
DiskyHRCD93, HRCD94, HRCD95, HRCD96
2.11Spirit in the Sky4:02Norman GreenbaumOhrwürmer Die Dritte (Präsentiert Von Helmut Radermacher)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Polyphon845 519-2
1.3Spirit in the Sky3:59Norman GreenbaumPower Radio, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)COLLSP 982688 2
2.10Spirit in the Sky4:02Norman GreenbaumSingers & SongwritersVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicTL 568/01 A/8, TL 568/01 B/9
1.11Spirit in the Sky3:57Norman GreenbaumWelcome to Hollywood: The Best of Rock’n Surf MusicVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Dino Music (subsidiary of EMI Netherlands BV)50 197
2.18Spirit in the Sky3:57Norman GreenbaumThe Best of 1970-1980, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1992-05-04
Electrola1C686-7 99394 2
1.9Spirit in the Sky3:57Norman Greenbaum25 Super Oldies, Vol. 4: 60 Minutes of Music from the 60's ▪ 70'sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Point Productions2620882
1.4Spirit in the Sky3:59Norman Greenbaum25 Years of Rock 'n' Roll: 1970, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.16Spirit in the Sky3:53Norman Greenbaum40 Superhits of the 70’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Bell Records (Bell Musik GmbH, Germany)BLR 89 602
1.10Spirit in the Sky4:01Norman GreenbaumGood Morning Vietnam, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DiskyDCD 5251
1.5Spirit in the Sky4:00Norman GreenbaumMillion Sellers 18: The SeventiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DiskyMSCD 1918
1.12Spirit in the Sky4:00Norman GreenbaumOne Hit WonderVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.13Spirit in the Sky3:58Norman GreenbaumRock AffairsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Recall (French label, catno RECALL / NA, Recall Group)
2.4Spirit in the Sky3:56Norman GreenbaumStompin PartyVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Dino EntertainmentDINCD52
1.1Spirit in the Sky3:59Norman GreenbaumTeenage Rebels! - Spirit in the SkyVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Zillion Records2610752
1.6Spirit in the Sky4:02Norman GreenbaumMusic From the Motion Picture Wayne’s World 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation + Soundtrack
  • US1993-12-10
Reprise Records9 45485-2, D0101622
1.6Spirit in the Sky4:02Norman GreenbaumWayne’s World 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation + Soundtrack
  • US1993-12-14
Reprise RecordsCDW 45485
1.1Spirit in the Sky4:04Norman Greenbaum’70s Smash Hits, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Rhino Special EditionsR2 71206
2.5Spirit in the Sky4:00Norman GreenbaumFlower Power DazeVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1993
DiskyDCD5297
1.20Spirit in the Sky4:00Norman GreenbaumGreatest Hits of the Seventies: Get It OnVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
The Hit LabelAHLCD12
1.15Spirit in the Sky3:53Norman GreenbaumJeans On!!! Die 70er JahreVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
It’s Music22 542
1.2Spirit in the Sky3:53Norman GreenbaumOne Hit WondersVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Castle Communications Deutschland GmbH (German reissue label)CBC 8059
2.14Spirit in the Sky3:57Norman GreenbaumRock Line 4Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Versailles (French label)VER 474105 2
1.1Spirit in the Sky3:53Norman GreenbaumGood Times, Volume 3: 150 Minutes of Great Rock & Pop 1961–1990Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1994-09-15
Repertoire Records (Hamburg-based multinational reissue label)REP 4497-WG
1.4Spirit in the Sky3:59Norman Greenbaum25 Years of Rock 'n' Roll: 1970Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Connoisseur CollectionXRRT CD 70
1.13Spirit in the Sky3:58Norman GreenbaumDonna's Dansfolie 70-71-72Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), ARS ProductionsCOL 477 824-2
1.9Spirit in the Sky4:03Norman GreenbaumGuitar Rock: 1970-1971Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Special Products, Time–Life MusicOPCD-2727, R968-06
2.1Spirit in the Sky?:??Norman GreenbaumSuperhits of the SeventiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
L&D RecordsBGCD999
1.8Spirit in the Sky3:59Norman GreenbaumThe 70’s: 1970Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicTL 597/01
1.7Spirit in the Sky4:01Norman GreenbaumThe No. 1 Hits 1970Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1994
SR International79 598 9
1.6Spirit in the Sky4:02Norman GreenbaumThe WarThomas NewmanAlbum + Soundtrack
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD-11160
1.11Spirit in the Sky3:53Norman GreenbaumThe World of Psychedelic: Eight Miles HighVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1994
Castle Communications (primary imprint of Castle Communications PLC)CBC 8068-2
1.16Spirit in the Sky3:53Norman GreenbaumVery Best of the 70’s, Volume IIIVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EastWest4509-98676-2
1.19Spirit in the Sky3:53Norman GreenbaumWayne’s World Hits 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EdeltonEDL 2802-2, EDL 2805-2
1.9Spirit in the Sky3:53Norman GreenbaumOldie‐NightVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1995-08-01
Edel Records (multinational, ERE suffix)
1.1Spirit in the Sky4:03Norman GreenbaumSpirit in the Sky: The Best of Norman GreenbaumNorman GreenbaumAlbum + Compilation
  • US1995-10-24
Varèse Vintage RecordsVSD-5668
1.4Spirit in the Sky4:05Norman Greenbaum25 Years: Greatest HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • KR1995-11-30
1.11Spirit in the Sky4:04Norman GreenbaumDazzling Don Daynard's Saturday Night Oldies Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
wea (has logo with just “wea” on it)WTVD 33660
1.13Spirit in the Sky4:01Norman GreenbaumJoey Vendetta Presents: 200% Pure RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Quality (Canadian label, 1950–1985)QRSPD 1231
1.15Spirit in the Sky3:51Norman GreenbaumJuke Box ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Music Digital11 843 CD 2
1.2Spirit in the Sky4:02Norman GreenbaumLes incontournables des années 70Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Music France9548-33514-2
3.3Spirit in the Sky4:00Norman GreenbaumRock FestivalVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram International Music B.V. (not for release label use!)
5.7Spirit in the Sky3:58Norman GreenbaumTotally 70’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1995
Insight (Polygram sublabel)
2.14Spirit in the Sky4:00Norman GreenbaumUltimate SeventiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
The Ultimate Collection (UK compilations)ULTCD 010
2.16Spirit in the Sky3:51Norman GreenbaumVery Best of the 70’s, Volume IVVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EastWest0630 10521-2
2.10Spirit in the Sky4:01Norman GreenbaumGood Morning VietnamVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1996-08-01
DiskyHR 863812
1.11Spirit in the Sky4:00Norman GreenbaumMichael: Music From the Motion PictureVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • US1996-12-17
24666-2
1.3Spirit in the Sky4:01Norman Greenbaum25 Years of Number 1 Hits, Volume 1: 1970/1971Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Connoisseur CollectionXONECD01
1.1Spirit in the Sky4:03Norman Greenbaum70’s Party MixVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram Special Markets, Warner Special ProductsDPSM 5173, OPCD-4574
1.6Spirit in the Sky3:53Norman GreenbaumAnd the Beat Goes On: No. 1 HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
It’s Music22 811
1.16Spirit in the Sky3:57Norman GreenbaumDe J@ren ' 70 - Deel 1 - 1970Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EVA (for use with NL/BE/FR releases only. see annotation)74321419882
1.4Spirit in the Sky4:03Norman GreenbaumOnly Rock ’n’ Roll 1970‐1974 #1 Radio HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
JCI, Warner Special ProductsJCD-3168, OPCD-1733
1.1Spirit in the Sky4:03Norman GreenbaumRadio Songs 1970–1974Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Special Products9548344772
1.16Spirit in the Sky4:01Norman GreenbaumSoft Rock Classics IIVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Camden (launched circa 1973; UK only as of 2004)
1.2Spirit in the Sky4:02Norman GreenbaumSpirit in the Sky + Back Home AgainNorman GreenbaumAlbum + Compilation
Edsel RecordsEDCD 470
1.3Spirit in the Sky3:58Norman GreenbaumThe Very Best of Pop Music 1970-71Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Egmont Music ClubEMC7071010
1.7Spirit in the Sky3:54Norman GreenbaumThe World of Greatest Pop-Hits of The 60'sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
ZYX MusicZYX 11038-2
1.2Spirit in the Sky4:03Norman GreenbaumEssential 70’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1997-11-11
DiskyBX 884992
2.12Spirit in the Sky3:58Norman GreenbaumThe Number One 70’s AlbumVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram TV (a division of PolyGram Record Operations Ltd.)555 054-2
1.1Spirit in the Sky4:04Norman Greenbaum'70s Radio Hits, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.6Spirit in the Sky4:01Norman Greenbaum70s AliveVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)487891 2
1.16Spirit in the Sky4:02Norman Greenbaum1970 - Die Stars - Die Hits - Die FactsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)39607 7
1.8Spirit in the Sky3:58Norman GreenbaumAfter the BreakVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1997
1.2Spirit in the Sky3:59Norman GreenbaumAngel BabyVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
Milan (main imprint of Milan Entertainment, Inc. and Éditions Milan Music), Real World (Peter Gabriel and world music)73138 35786-2
6.4Spirit in the Sky4:01Norman GreenbaumMega Beat BoxVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
TV ShopHR 881342
6.4Spirit in the Sky4:01Norman GreenbaumMega Beat BoxVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DiskyHR 877702
Promotion
1.10Spirit in the Sky4:03Norman Greenbaum98 Rock WIYY Classics 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.13Spirit in the Sky3:58Norman GreenbaumGolden Presto Print Collection - Volume VIIIVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Presto PrintCV-08
1.2Spirit in the Sky3:53Norman GreenbaumLet Your Love FlowVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Music Digital, Coca-Cola (grouping for promotional releases by the Coca-Cola brand)13 205
1.7Spirit in the Sky4:01Norman GreenbaumOpen Road Rock, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
BMG Special ProductsDPC1‐1461
(unknown)
1.14Spirit In The Sky3:57Norman GreenbaumMillion Sellers - The Best OfVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DiskyMSCD 1900
1.6Spirit in the Sky3:54Norman GreenbaumHits of the 70'sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1994
It’s Music22 546

Relationships

producer:Erik Jacobsen
mash-ups:I Want a Spirit Machine by ccc
The Spirit in Helen’s Sky Wheels (Paul McCartney & Wings vs. Norman Greenbaum) by Talk Hard Productions
part of:Rolling Stone Magazine’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 333) (order: 332)
recording of:Spirit in the Sky (in 1969)

Spirit in the Sky

lyricist and composer:Norman Greenbaum
publisher:Great Honesty Music Inc.
Warner Chappell Music Publishing
Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Westminster Music Ltd.
later parody versions:Spirit Inside
Woodvale Crematorium
is the basis for:Gott im Himmel (Nina Hagen's german version of "Spirit in the Sky")