Spirit in the Sky

~ Recording by Doctor & the Medics

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack ArtistRelease TitleRelease ArtistRelease Group TypeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
2.4Spirit in the Sky3:28Doctor and the MedicsNow That’s What I Call Music 7Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1986-08-11
Virgin EMI (80s–early 00s UK compilations)NOW 7
2.4Spirit in the Sky3:28Doctor and the MedicsNow That’s What I Call Music 7Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1986-08-11
Virgin EMI (80s–early 00s UK compilations)TCNOW7
1.6Spirit in the Sky3:30Doctor and the MedicsLaughing at the PiecesDoctor and the MedicsAlbum
2.4Spirit in the Sky3:27Doctor and the MedicsNow That’s What I Call Music 7Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Virgin EMI (80s–early 00s UK compilations)NOW 7
1.1Spirit in the Sky3:29Doctor and the MedicsSpirit in the SkyDoctor and the MedicsSingle
I.R.S. RecordsIRM 113
1.14Spirit in the Sky3:31Doctor and the MedicsThe Greatest Hits of the 80sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Telstar Records (UK, mostly compilations)TCD 2382
1.17Spirit in the Sky3:32Doctor and the MedicsThese People Are Nuts!Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
I.R.S. RecordsIRSD-82010
1.5Spirit in the Sky3:31Doctor and the MedicsDeeJay 10 e lodeVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Free Records IndependentCD FR1 6011 - 2
1.9Spirit in the Sky3:27Doctor and the MedicsMr Music Plus: Plus 7-93 (1993 number 7. 7*93)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Mr Music (Swedish compilation label)MMCD 5046
1.2Spirit in the Sky3:24Doctor and the MedicsParty Power Pack, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Polystar (Germany)516 640-2
1.7Spirit in the Sky3:24Doctor and the MedicsRoadshow HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Connoisseur CollectionRSH MC 20
1.8Spirit in the Sky3:27Doctor & the MedicsThe Best of 1980–1990, Volume 7Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Electrola686-0777 7 89020 2 7
1.8Spirit in the Sky3:28Doctor and the MedicsAbsolute PartyVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • SE1994-06-22
EVA Records (Sweden)EVACD 5018
2.14Spirit in the Sky3:25Doctor and the MedicsVery Best of the 80's, Volume 7Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI Electrola GmbH (not for release label use! DE subsidiary of EMI Records from 1972–2002)22029 4 00022 1 4
1.8Spirit in the Sky3:22Doctor & the MedicsGlitter ’n’ Glitz, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sounds DirectA572
1.17Spirit in the Sky3:25Doctor and the MedicsPop & Wave, Volume 6: A Reflection on the 80'sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music MediaSMM 485338 2
1.3Spirit in the Sky3:27Doctor & the MedicsFetenhits: Stadion‐Hits: Die Songs für die FankurveVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Brunswick News565 513-2
1.3Spirit in the Sky3:25Doctor and the MedicsStadion-Hits: Die Songs für die Fan-KurveVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Brunswick News565 513-2
2.5Spirit in the Sky3:23Doctor and the MedicsPop & Wave, Volume 6 (reissue)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1999-01-25
Sony Music Media485338 9
2.6Spirit in the Sky3:25Doctor & the MedicsBirthday RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Polymedia Marketing Group107640-2 (24)
2.1Spirit in the Sky3:35Doctor and the MedicsGreatest Hits of the 80’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Cosmopolitan (Owned by Bellvue Entertainment (UK) Ltd.)40108-2, 40254-2, 40255-2
2.6Spirit in the Sky3:25Doctor & the MedicsHot RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Polymedia Catalogue Marketing107 640-2
1.6Spirit in the Sky3:35Doctor and the MedicsUniversal StereoVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.1Spirit in the Sky3:31Doctor and the MedicsThe 80’s: 16 Timeless Pop ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2001-03-26
K‐tel (International budget record label)ECD 3628
1.10Spirit in the Sky3:30Doctor and the MedicsAlways on My MindVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Music Digital13 498
3.6Spirit in the Sky3:32Doctor and the MedicsClassic Cuts Presents: Party in a BoxVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Music Factory (UK promotional remix service started in 1985)BX034
1.1Spirit in the Sky3:39Doctor and the MedicsHits of the 80’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time Music International LimitedTMI745
1.14Spirit in the Sky3:35Doctor and the MedicsNumber 1's of the 70's & 80'sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Musicbank
1.1Spirit in the Sky3:32Doctor and the MedicsHits of the 80s, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2002-11-04
Hallmark Records (Pickwick UK imprint, unrelated to the US Hallmark greeting card label)704202
1.12Spirit in the Sky3:30Doctor and the MedicsThe Best 80s Modern Rock Album... Ever!Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • CA2002-11-26
EMI Music Canada72435 26872 2 0
1.10Spirit in the Sky3:30Doctor and the Medics5@8 Années 80 ClassiqueVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI Music Canada
1.5Spirit in the Sky3:30Doctor and the MedicsAntrologiaVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2002
Sony Music Strategic Marketing2-505771
1.1Spirit in the Sky3:30Doctor and the MedicsChartbustersVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
K‐tel (International budget record label)ECD 3657
1.7Spirit in the Sky3:31Doctor and the MedicsHits of the EightiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Rajon Music GroupRMGS 1007
1.12Spirit in the Sky3:31Doctor and the MedicsWhere Were You? 1986Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)7243 5 35746 2 8
1.18Spirit in the Sky3:31Doctor and the MedicsEssential 80’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2003-01-29
Prism Leisure (budget UK-based compilation label)
2.14Spirit in the Sky3:27Doctor & the MedicsSchool Reunion: The 80’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2003-11-10
Box Music (Polish Label), Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)7243 5 91525 2 3, VTDCD 544
1.17Spirit in the Sky3:30Dr & the Medics1980s School PartyVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
K‐tel (International budget record label)ECD 3810
2.15Spirit in the Sky3:29Doctor and the MedicsBest of the 80’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DiskyMP 901052
1.7Spirit In The Sky3:31Doctor and the MedicsDisco Hits of the 80'sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2004-02-23
Planet Song7120
4.6Spirit in the Sky3:31Doctor and the MedicsComplete EightiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • AU2005-06-13
EMI Music Australia (not for release label use!)3120702
2.1Spirit in the Sky3:26Doctor and the MedicsUlli Wengers One Hit Wonder, Volume 8Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2006-11-10
Ganser & Hanke Media770 592-2
4.17Spirit in the Sky3:32Doctor and the MedicsClassic Cuts Presents: 80's Night: The Ultimate DJ Collection: Special Stereo Wide Edition 16 CD BoxVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Music Factory (UK promotional remix service started in 1985)
2.17Spirit in the Sky3:33Doctor and the MedicsClassic Cuts Presents: 80s Night: The Ultimate DJ Collection: B to DVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Music Factory (UK promotional remix service started in 1985)BX014
1.8Spirit in the Sky3:28Doctor and the MedicsDiamonds of the 80’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
AmCo
3.3Spirit in the Sky3:29Doctor and the MedicsDrive TimeVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2006
Komax LicensingTCBS 514
2.13Spirit in the Sky3:29Doctor and the MedicsHits der 80erVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Planet Song96072
1.2Spirit in the Sky3:25Doctor and the MedicsThe No.1 DJ Collection: 80's, Volume 8Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Music Factory (UK promotional remix service started in 1985)CD154
1.6Spirit in the Sky3:31Doctor and the Medics80s Super HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2007-04-13
Platinum Collection (Australian, issuing compilations)
3.8Spirit in the Sky3:32Dr. & the MedicsExcellent 80sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • CA2007-06-22
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)36072
1.8Spirit in the Sky3:30Doctor and the MedicsMastermix Professional Engineered for DJs 14: PartyVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2007-09-24
Music Factory (UK promotional remix service started in 1985)CD672
1.3Spirit in the Sky3:30Doctor and the MedicsOne Shot ’80, Volume 19Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • IT2007-10-30
Universal (plain logo “Universal” used by Universal Music and Universal Pictures)5304099
3.4Spirit in the Sky3:23Doctor and the MedicsGrange Hill: The AlbumVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2008-11-10
Virgin TVVTDCD 940
3.7Spirit in the Sky3:29Doctor and the MedicsCountdown: One Hit Wonders 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Liberation Music (Australian, big L logo or "Liberation" on one line)LMCD0020
9.9Spirit in the Sky3:30Doctor and the MedicsOldie Hit-BoxVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Euro Trend315081
1.12Spirit in the Sky3:31Doctor & the MedicsHits of the 80’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Weton-WesgramLATA 10003
2.6Spirit in the Sky3:29Doctor and the MedicsRock and Pop HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Weton-WesgramLATA10004A, LATA10004B, LATA10004C, LATA10004D, LATA10004E, LATA10004F, LATA10004G, LATA10004H, LATA10004I, LATA10004J
4.5Spirit in the Sky3:28Doctor and the Medics100 Car ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2010-04-22
Weton-Wesgram
2.3Spirit in the Sky3:24Doctor and the MedicsMonster Halloween HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2010-10-18
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972), EMI TV50999 9 09648 2 4, VTDCD 1006
1.6Spirit in the Sky3:30Doctor and the MedicsLaughing at the PiecesDoctor and the MedicsAlbum
  • GB2011-10-25
Eastworld Recordings (UK)EW0055CD
1.7Spirit in the Sky3:32Doctor and the MedicsThe Greatest Ever…Party AlbumVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
2.30Spirit in the Sky3:28Doctor & the MedicsMastermix Presents the 100 Collection: The 80sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Music Factory (UK promotional remix service started in 1985)MM10080V1
2.4Spirit in the Sky3:27Doctor and the MedicsNow That’s What I Call Music 7Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2020-11-27
Universal Music on Demand, Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)0194398185620, CDNOW7
3.20Spirit in the Sky3:28Doctor and the MedicsNOW Yearbook ’86 (special edition with booklet)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2023-02-24
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment), EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)CDYBXNOW86
3.20Spirit in the Sky3:28Doctor and the MedicsNOW Yearbook ’86Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2023-02-24
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment), EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)CDYBNOW86
2.1Spirit in the Sky3:39Doctor and the MedicsHits of the 80’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DTCD003
1.14Spirit in the Sky3:32Doctor and the MedicsHits of the 80sVarious ArtistsCompilation
Pegasus (UK budget label till 2008 (later release Pegasus Entertainment))PEG CD 536
1.10Spirit in the Sky3:29Doctor and the MedicsMade in England: The British Pop AnthologyVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Music BrokersMBB7081
1.10Spirit in the Sky3:32Doctor and the MedicsMastermix Classic Cuts 10: PartyVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Music Factory (UK promotional remix service started in 1985)CC010
1.9Spirit In The Sky3:30Doctor and the MedicsRare & Brilliant: Retro 80's, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
2.8Spirit in the Sky3:33Doctor and the MedicsRock the NightVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
8.2Spirit in the Sky3:23Doctor and the MedicsThe No.1 DJ Collection: 80s (Digital Collection)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Music Factory (UK promotional remix service started in 1985)SET479
Promotion
19.13Spirit in the Sky3:27Doctor and the MedicsThe Radio Essential SeriesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Promo Only
1.4Spirit in the Sky3:38Doctor and the Medics18 Fabulous Hits of the 80'sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2001
1.10Spirit in the Sky3:31Doctor and the MedicsThe H1ts CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Daily Mirror, Trinity MirrorMIRN01CD01, MIRNO1CD01
1.3Spirit in the Sky3:29Doctor & the MedicsBrit Hits of the 80’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Daily Star (UK Newspaper & publisher of promotional CDs), Deceptive MarketingTS044
1.5Spirit in the Sky3:33Doctor and the MedicsUltimate Rock AnthemsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
The People (also “The Sunday People”, UK)PEOPROCKCD01, PEOPROCKCD02
1.6Spirit in the Sky3:26Doctor and the MedicsDMC Complete DJ CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DMC (Disco Mix Club)CD Box 4
Bootleg
1.14Spirit in the Sky3:26Doctor and the MedicsMunich City Nights, Volume 3 (1. Serie)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Enigma Records (bootlegs)7 73502-2
(unknown)
1.14Spirit in the Sky3:31Doctor and the MedicsThe Greatest Hits of the EightiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1989
Telstar Records (UK, mostly compilations)TCD 2382
1.5Spirit In The Sky3:31Doctor and the MedicsDas Ist Kult IIIVarious ArtistsCompilation
[no label] (Special purpose label – white labels, self-published releases and other “no label” releases)L-M-80427

Relationships

performer:Doctor and the Medics
phonographic copyright (℗) by:Doctor & The Medics (in 1985)
recorded at:Britannia Row Studios in Islington, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1986-02)
recording of:Spirit in the Sky (in 1986: cover)

Related works

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")