Stop

~ Recording by Spice Girls

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack ArtistRelease TitleRelease ArtistRelease Group TypeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.2Stop3:25Spice GirlsSpiceworldSpice GirlsAlbum
  • DE1997-10-31
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)7243 8 45111 2 8, CDV2850
1.2Stop3:25Spice GirlsSpiceworldSpice GirlsAlbum
  • JP1997-11-01
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)VJCP-25341
1.2Stop3:25Spice GirlsSpiceworldSpice GirlsAlbum
  • GB1997-11-03
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)7243 8 45111 2 8, CDV2850
1.2Stop3:25Spice GirlsSpiceworldSpice GirlsAlbum
  • XW1997-11-03
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)
1.2Stop3:25Spice GirlsSpiceworldSpice GirlsAlbum
  • US1997-11-04
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)7243 8 45111 2 8
1.2Stop3:25Spice GirlsSpiceworldSpice GirlsAlbum
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)7243 8 46111 2 8
1.2Stop3:25Spice GirlsSpiceworldSpice GirlsAlbum
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)V4 45111
1.2Stop3:25Spice GirlsSpiceworldSpice GirlsAlbum
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)7243 8 45111 4 2, TCV 2850
1.2Stop3:25Spice GirlsSpiceworldSpice GirlsAlbum
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)724384 511142, B-325
1.2Stop3:25Spice GirlsSpiceworldSpice GirlsAlbum
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)7243 8 45111 2 8, CDV2850
1.2Stop3:25Spice GirlsSpiceworldSpice GirlsAlbum
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)7243 8 45111 4 2
1.1Stop3:27Spice GirlsStopSpice GirlsSingle
  • GB1998-02-09
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)VSCDX 1679
1.1Stop3:27Spice GirlsStopSpice GirlsSingle
  • GB1998-03-09
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)VSCDT 1679
1.9Stop3:26Spice GirlsAbsolute Music 27Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • SE1998-03-25
Absolute (compilation series brand used by Stockholm-based EVA Records)AMCD 1027
1.4Stop3:24Spice GirlsNow That’s What I Call Music! 39Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1998-04-06
NOW (bogus label; use the MusicBrainz Series instead)TCNOW39
1.4Stop3:24Spice GirlsNow That’s What I Call Music! 39Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1998-04-06
NOW (bogus label; use the MusicBrainz Series instead)7243 4 94687 2 6, CD NOW 39
2.4Stop3:25Spice GirlsViva Hits 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1998-04-27
Electrola Media7243 4 94809 2 6
1.19Stop3:24Spice GirlsThe Best Dance Album in the World... Ever! Part 8Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1998-07-06
Virgin TVVTDCD 196
1.4Stop3:24Spice GirlsTop of the Pops 1998, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1998-09-14
BBC Music565 436-2
1.16Stop3:23Spice GirlsNow Dance 98Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1998-10-12
NOW (bogus label; use the MusicBrainz Series instead)CDNOD 18
1.21Stop3:24Spice GirlsHuge Hits 1998Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1998-10-26
Sony Music TV, Global Television, Warner.ESPMOODCD62
1.10Stop3:23Spice GirlsPeter Bagge’s Rockin’, Poppin’ Favorites!Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1998-11-02
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)7243 4 96605 2 6
1.7Stop3:28Spice GirlsAbsolute Music 17Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
8459322
1.3Stop3:26Spice GirlsNow That's What I Call Music! 6Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.8Stop3:24Spice GirlsNow That’s What I Call Music 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972), PolyGram4955412
1.2Stop3:27Spice GirlsPavarotti & Friends for the Children of LiberiaPavarotti & FriendsAlbum + Live
Decca Classics (“DECCA” in white uppercase on a blue-over-red rectangular block; until 1999, for use outside of North America only)460 850-2
1.3Stop3:23Spice GirlsSmash Hits Summer ’98Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
VTDCD 186
1.1Stop3:27Spice GirlsStopSpice GirlsSingle
Virgin Records America, Inc. (for copyrights use only; for release labels, please refer to either “Virgin” or “Virgin America”)V25D-38642
1.3Stop3:24Spice GirlsThe Greatest Hits of 1998Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Telstar TVTTVCD3002
1.11Stop3:25Spice GirlsTMF Hitzone: Best of '98Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI Music Netherlands (this is not an imprint! it likely refers to EMI Music Netherlands BV)7243 4 98183 2 3
1.2Stop3:25Spice GirlsVideo Hits: Viewer Hot 20 CountdownVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)491858 2
1.2Stop3:25Spice GirlsX-Treme Big Hits 1998Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EVA Records (Denmark)8468922
1.10Stop3:25Spice GirlsYTV Big Fun Party Mix 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • CA2000-02-22
Universal Music (plain logo: “Universal Music”)314 541 317-2
1.7Stop3:24Spice GirlsLoaded With HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2000-04-18
BMG Entertainment74465 99715 2
1.19Stop3:27Spice GirlsHits for Kids, Volume 4Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal (plain logo “Universal” used by Universal Music and Universal Pictures)560 379 2
2.2Stop3:25Spice GirlsSimply the BestVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music TV (UK, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited), Warner Strategic Marketing United KingdomWSMCD021
2.5Stop3:26Spice GirlsSimply the Best SuperstarsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • ZA2001-05-02
Warner Bros. Records (1958–2019; “WB” logo, with or without “records” beneath or on banner across)9548-394872, CDESP066
2.10Stop3:25Spice GirlsPlatin: The Very Best Of, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2001-11-26
2.13Stop3:26Spice GirlsPride 2001Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Strategic Marketing Germany (subsidiary of Warner Music Group Germany Holding GmbH)8573-88690-2
2.10Stop3:24Spice GirlsSimply the Best SuperstarsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Bros. Records (1958–2019; “WB” logo, with or without “records” beneath or on banner across)CDESP066
1.8Stop3:24Spice GirlsDance 'til You DropVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • AU2003-12-02
1.5Stop3:25Spice GirlsDe Pre Historie 1998, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EVA Belgium82876 54103 2
1.9Stop3:26Spice GirlsGreatest HitsSpice GirlsAlbum + Compilation
  • XW2007-11-09
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)
1.9Stop3:26Spice GirlsGreatest HitsSpice GirlsAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2007-11-09
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)50999 507767-2-6, 50999-507767-2-6, 5099950776726, SPICECD 1
1.9Stop3:26Spice GirlsGreatest HitsSpice GirlsAlbum + Compilation
  • AU2007-11-10
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)50999-515470-2-8, 5099951547028
1.9Stop3:26Spice GirlsGreatest HitsSpice GirlsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2007-11-12
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)SPICECD 1
1.9Stop3:26Spice GirlsGreatest HitsSpice GirlsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2007-11-12
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)5099950777921, SPICECDP 1
1.9Stop3:26Spice GirlsGreatest HitsSpice GirlsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2007-11-12
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)SPICECDX 1
1.9Stop3:26Spice GirlsGreatest HitsSpice GirlsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2007-11-13
Virgin Records America, Inc. (for copyrights use only; for release labels, please refer to either “Virgin” or “Virgin America”)509995 14527 2 8
1.9Stop3:26Spice GirlsGreatest HitsSpice GirlsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2007-11-13
1.9Stop3:26Spice GirlsGreatest HitsSpice GirlsAlbum + Compilation
  • CA2007-11-13
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)5099950838226
1.9Stop3:26Spice GirlsGreatest Hits (BMG club edition)Spice GirlsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2008-01-15
BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. (BMG company that owned their direct marketing company/club editions)509995 1 802325, D223567
1.3Stop3:25Spice Girls101 90s HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2008-08-11
EMI TV, Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 - Oct 1, 2008)5099923532328, VTDCDX916
23.19Stop3:26Spice GirlsMastermix Professional Engineered for DJs: DecadesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Music Factory (UK promotional remix service started in 1985)SET225
3.6Stop3:25Spice GirlsNow That’s What I Call Feel GoodVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
NOW (bogus label; use the MusicBrainz Series instead)CDNNNOW12
1.16Stop3:25Spice GirlsNOW 100 Hits: Sing‐A‐LongVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • IE2019-11-22
  • GB2019-11-22
1.16Stop3:25Spice GirlsNOW 100 Hits: Sing‐A‐LongVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2019-11-22
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment), Universal Music on DemandCDNNNOW90
1.45Stop3:25Spice GirlsRetro HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • XW2020-06-12
FP (UMG Recordings, Inc. digital compilations)
1.16Stop3:25Spice Girls90s Best OfVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
FP (UMG Recordings, Inc. digital compilations)
1.2Stop3:25Spice GirlsSpiceworld25Spice GirlsAlbum
  • -2022-11-04
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)
1.1Stop3:25Spice Girls100% Hits, Volume 25Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
5.12Stop3:28Spice GirlsMastermix Jock in a Box, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + CompilationMusic Factory (UK promotional remix service started in 1985)
Promotion
1.9Stop3:26Spice GirlsVirgin Hits 3Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • BR1998-07-01
Bootleg
1.8Stop3:23Spice GirlsThe Braun MTV Eurochart '98, Volume 4Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
MTV Music Entertainment (Holland)95-520-791-01
1.11Stop3:26Spice GirlsSpice Power HitsSpice GirlsAlbum + Compilation
[no label] (Special purpose label – white labels, self-published releases and other “no label” releases)
Withdrawn
1.46Stop3:25Spice GirlsSommarplågorVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • SE2020-05-06
FP (UMG Recordings, Inc. digital compilations)
(unknown)
1.2Stop3:25Spice GirlsSpiceworld 25Spice GirlsAlbum
  • -2022-12-16
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)44549945
1.7Stop3:23Spice GirlsBarbie Pool Party Mix, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation

Relationships

engineer:Jeremy Wheatley (UK mix engineer, aka Jim Bob)
producer:Absolute (UK house/garage/production/songwriting team)
recorded at:Parco Novi Sad in Modena, Modena, Emilia-Romagna, Italy (on 1998-06-09)
karaoke versions:Stop (instrumental)
has remixes:Stop (Morales remix)
mash-ups:Stop Nothing (Villagers vs. Spice Girls) by ah!
recording of:Stop

Stop

writer:Andy Watkins (Absolute, Bristol Baseline Productions, Cortex)
Melanie Brown
Emma Bunton
Geri Halliwell
Melanie Chisholm
Paul Wilson (member of “Absolute”)
Victoria Beckham (née Adams)
referred to in medleys:Spice Up Your Backstreet, Boy! (order: 7)