Island Girl

~ Recording by Elton John

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack artistRelease titleRelease artistRelease group typeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.1Island Girl3:40Elton JohnIsland GirlElton JohnSingle
  • GB1975-09-19
DJM RecordsDJS 610
1.3Island Girl3:43Elton JohnRock of the WestiesElton JohnAlbum
  • GB1975-10-04
DJM RecordsDJLPH 464
1.3Island Girl3:43Elton JohnRock of the WestiesElton JohnAlbum
  • US1975-10-20
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCA 2163
1.1Island Girl3:40Elton JohnIsland Girl / Sugar on the FloorElton JohnSingle
DJM RecordsDJM 17661
1.3Island Girl3:43Elton JohnRock of the WestiesElton JohnAlbum
DJM RecordsDJLPH 464
1.10Island Girl3:43Elton JohnHit MachineVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
K‐Tel do Brasil Comercial Ltda.TB-285
1.11Island Girl3:45Elton JohnHit MachineVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
K‐tel International (USA), Inc. (do not use as a release label! this company was primarily a distributor)TU 2480
1.7Island Girl3:44Elton JohnElton John's Greatest Hits, Volume IIElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
1.7Island Girl3:44Elton JohnElton John’s Greatest Hits, Volume IIElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
DJM RecordsDJH 20520
10.3Island Girl3:46Elton JohnSuperstars of the 60s & 70sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Reader’s DigestGSUP-10A
1.2Island Girl3:45Elton JohnMilestonesElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
1.7Island Girl3:43Elton JohnElton John's Greatest Hits, Volume IIElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD-37216
1.7Island Girl3:43Elton JohnElton John's Greatest Hits, Volume IIElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
Carrère (just “Carrère" or “Disques Carrère”, not “CARRÈRE MUSIC”)96.088
1.7Island Girl3:44Elton JohnElton John’s Greatest Hits, Volume IIElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
DJM RecordsDJM CD 7, DJM CD7
1.14Island Girl3:46Elton JohnGreatest HitsElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
BR Music (NL-based reissue label)BRCD 14
1.3Island Girl3:43Elton JohnRock of the WestiesElton JohnAlbum
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD-31001
1.3Island Girl3:43Elton JohnRock of the WestiesElton JohnAlbum
  • JP1988-12-21
DJM Records23PD-101
1.3Island Girl3:43Elton JohnRock of the Westies (BMG club edition)Elton JohnAlbum
Polydor (British label, see annotation), BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. (BMG company that owned their direct marketing company/club editions)832 018-2, D 103082
1.3Island Girl3:43Elton JohnRock of the WestiesElton JohnAlbum
Polydor (British label, see annotation)832 018-2
1.17Island Girl3:46Elton JohnSounds of the Seventies: 1975Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Special Products, Time–Life MusicOPCD-2595, SOD-08
3.5Island Girl3:45Elton JohnTo Be Continued…Elton JohnAlbum + Compilation
  • -1990
3.5Island Girl3:45Elton JohnTo Be Continued…Elton JohnAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD4-10110
3.5Island Girl3:45Elton JohnTo Be Continued…Elton JohnAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD4-10110
1.2Island Girl3:46Elton JohnBillboard Top Hits: 1975Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1991-04-23
Rhino (reissue label)R2 70670
1.6Island Girl3:44Elton JohnSun Jammin’Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • CA1991-07-20
Sony Music Direct (Canadian label)TVK 24002
1.12Island Girl3:45Elton JohnRock & Pop Diamonds 1975Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sonocord46 034-5
1.6Island Girl3:44Elton JohnSun Jammin’Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)TVK24002
2.4Island Girl3:48Elton JohnThe Rock Collection: Elton JohnElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicTL 527/08
3.5Island Girl3:45Elton JohnTo Be Continued…Elton JohnAlbum + Compilation
The Rocket Record Company848 237-2, 848 238-2, 848 239-2, 848 240-2
1.7Island Girl3:44Elton JohnElton John’s Greatest Hits, Volume IIElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
  • US1992-10-02
Polydor (British label, see annotation)314 512 533-2
1.7Island Girl3:44Elton JohnElton John's Greatest Hits, Volume II (BMG club edition)Elton JohnAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (British label, see annotation), BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. (BMG company that owned their direct marketing company/club editions)314 512 533-2, D 103078
1.7Island Girl3:44Elton JohnElton John's Greatest Hits, Volume IIElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (British label, see annotation)P2-12533
1.7Island Girl3:43Elton JohnElton John’s Greatest Hits, Volume IIElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (British label, see annotation)314 512 533-2
1.15Island Girl3:46Elton JohnSongbookElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
  • -1992
Pickwick Music (UK imprint, subsidiary of Pickwick International Inc. (GB) Ltd.)PKWS 4126 P
1.9Island Girl3:44Elton JohnSummer in the CityVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)471896-2
1.3Island Girl3:42Elton JohnRock of the WestiesElton JohnAlbum
  • GB1995-07-31
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury”; a UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)528 163-2
1.3Island Girl3:42Elton JohnRock of the Westies (made by PMDC)Elton JohnAlbum
  • US1996-05-14
The Rocket Record Company314-532 432-2
1.1Island Girl3:45Elton JohnSuper Hits 70’s, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram553 060-2
3.5Island Girl3:45Elton JohnTo Be Continued…Elton JohnAlbum + Compilation
  • XW2000-10-31
EMI (EMI Records, or EMI Music only if there is no other imprint)
1.1Island Girl3:47Elton JohnSounds of the 70s: More Hits From 1975Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicTL 469/14
1.3Island Girl3:42Elton JohnRock of the WestiesElton JohnAlbum
  • JP2001-09-27
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury”; a UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)UICY-9110
1.15Island Girl3:42Elton JohnThe Greatest Hits 1970-2002Elton JohnAlbum + Compilation
  • -2002-01-01
Universal Music Group (has logo with just “Universal Music Group”)
1.15Island Girl3:43Elton JohnGreatest Hits 1970–2002Elton JohnAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2002-11-11
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury”; a UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)063 449-2
1.15Island Girl3:44Elton JohnGreatest Hits 1970–2002 (special edition)Elton JohnAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2002-11-11
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury”; a UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)063 499-2
1.16Island Girl3:45Elton JohnGreatest Hits 1970–2002Elton JohnAlbum + Compilation
  • US2002-11-12
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury”; a UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)440 063 478-2
1.16Island Girl3:45Elton JohnGreatest Hits 1970–2002Elton JohnAlbum + Compilation
  • US2002-11-12
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury”; a UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)440 063 478-2, 440 063 496-2
1.16Island Girl3:45Elton JohnGreatest Hits 1970–2002Elton JohnAlbum + Compilation
  • CA2002-11-19
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury”; a UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)4400634782
1.15Island Girl3:44Elton JohnGreatest Hits 1970–2002Elton JohnAlbum + Compilation
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury”; a UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)077 012-2
1.4Island Girl3:46Elton JohnHot! Hot! Hot!Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Pier 1 Imports314584234-2
1.15Island Girl3:43Elton JohnGreatest Hits 1970–2002Elton JohnAlbum + Compilation
  • JP2003-02-05
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury”; a UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)UICZ-1072
1.15Island Girl3:41Elton JohnGreatest Hits 1970–2002 (Special Edition)Elton JohnAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2003-09-01
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury”; a UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)986 557-0
1.15Island Girl3:44Elton JohnGreatest Hits 1970–2002Elton JohnAlbum + Compilation
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury”; a UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits), The Rocket Record Company986 570 - 8, 986 570-8
1.17Island Girl3:46Elton JohnUltimate Seventies: 1975Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Special Products, Time–Life Music19475‐2, OPCD‐2595A, R634‐08
1.15Island Girl3:44Elton JohnGreatest Hits 1970–2002Elton JohnAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2004-04-12
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury”; a UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)986 616-1
1.13Island Girl3:45Elton JohnGreatest Hits: One Night Only (Exclusive 2004 Asian Tour Edition)Elton JohnAlbum + Compilation
Meika
1.15Island Girl3:43Elton JohnGreatest Hits / One Night OnlyElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury”; a UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)600753016206, UMC1620
1.14Island Girl3:44Elton JohnRocket Man: The Definitive HitsElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
  • JP2007-03-23
1.7Island Girl3:44Elton JohnRocket Man: Number OnesElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
  • US2007-03-27
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury”; a UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)008661
1.7Island Girl3:44Elton JohnRocket Man: Number OnesElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
Chronicles (a label under UMG’s Universal Music Enterprises division), Island (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group), Mercury Music Group (label of Universal Music France), Mercury Records (or just “Mercury”; a UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits), The Rocket Record Company, UMe (imprint of Universal Music Enterprises)B008660-00
1.7Island Girl3:44Elton JohnRocket Man: Number OnesElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury”; a UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)B0008661-02
1.7Island Girl3:44Elton JohnRocket Man: Number Ones (BMG music club release)Elton JohnAlbum + Compilation
Mercury Music Group (label of Universal Music France), The Rocket Record Company, BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. (BMG company that owned their direct marketing company/club editions)B0008661‐02, D171237
1.3Island Girl3:42Elton JohnRock of the WestiesElton JohnAlbum
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury”; a UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)UICY-93676
1.14Island Girl3:44Elton JohnRocket Man: The Definitive HitsElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury”; a UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)UICY-90836
1.3Island Girl3:43Elton JohnRock of the WestiesElton JohnAlbum
  • US2013-05-13
Audio FidelityAFZ 149
1.11Island Girl3:45Elton JohnDiamondsElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
  • US2017-11-03
Virgin EMI Records (division of Universal Music UK, 2013–2020)
1.13Island Girl3:44Elton JohnDiamonds (deluxe edition)Elton JohnAlbum + Compilation
  • US2017-11-10
Island (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group)
3.13Island Girl?:??Elton JohnDiamondsElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries), Rocket Music Ltd., UCM Records, Virgin EMI Records (division of Universal Music UK, 2013–2020)00602557681871
1.13Island Girl3:44Elton JohnDiamondsElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
  • PL2017-11-10
Rocket Music Ltd., UCM Records, Virgin EMI Records (division of Universal Music UK, 2013–2020)00602557681901
1.13Island Girl3:45Elton JohnDiamondsElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries), Rocket Music Ltd., UCM Records, Virgin EMI Records (division of Universal Music UK, 2013–2020)00602557681871
1.13Island Girl3:45Elton JohnDiamonds (deluxe)Elton JohnAlbum + Compilation
  • -2017-11-10
Virgin EMI Records (division of Universal Music UK, 2013–2020)
1.13Island Girl3:45Elton JohnDiamondsElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
  • XW2017-11-10
Rocket Entertainment (imprint of Rocket Music / Rocket Record company), UMC (branded originally by its full name “Universal Music Catalogue” between 2006–2016; rebranded as Universal Music Recordings in 2023), Virgin EMI Records (division of Universal Music UK, 2013–2020)00602557681901
1.15Island Girl3:44Elton JohnDiamonds (deluxe)Elton JohnAlbum + Compilation
  • XW2017-11-10
UMC (branded originally by its full name “Universal Music Catalogue” between 2006–2016; rebranded as Universal Music Recordings in 2023)
1.13Island Girl3:45Elton JohnDiamonds (deluxe edition)Elton JohnAlbum + Compilation
  • US2017-11-10
Virgin EMI Records (division of Universal Music UK, 2013–2020)
1.13Island Girl3:44Elton JohnDiamonds (Deluxe) (iTunes/Deezer/Spotify)Elton JohnAlbum + Compilation
  • XW2017-11-10
UMC (branded originally by its full name “Universal Music Catalogue” between 2006–2016; rebranded as Universal Music Recordings in 2023)
1.13Island Girl?:??Elton JohnDiamondsElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
Rocket Entertainment (imprint of Rocket Music / Rocket Record company), UMC (branded originally by its full name “Universal Music Catalogue” between 2006–2016; rebranded as Universal Music Recordings in 2023), Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries), Virgin EMI Records (division of Universal Music UK, 2013–2020)6700657
1.11Island Girl3:45Elton JohnDiamondsElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
Island (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group)B0027432-02, B002743202
1.13Island Girl3:45Elton JohnDiamondsElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
Island (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group), The Rocket Record CompanyB0027369-02
2.1Island Girl3:43Elton John101 Hits: No.1 DadVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2018-05-18
Universal UMCUMC10124
1.18Island Girl3:45Elton JohnThe Summer Album (60 summer sizzlers)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2019-06-21
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)
1.7Island Girl3:43Elton JohnElton John’s Greatest Hits, Volume IIElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
  • JP2019-08-07
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury”; a UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)UICY-78968
1.3Island Girl3:43Elton JohnRock of the Westies (Limited Edition)Elton JohnAlbum
  • JP2019-08-07
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury”; a UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)UICY-78965
1.13Island Girl3:44Elton JohnDiamondsElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
  • -2019
Virgin EMI Records (division of Universal Music UK, 2013–2020), Rocket Entertainment (imprint of Rocket Music / Rocket Record company), UMC (branded originally by its full name “Universal Music Catalogue” between 2006–2016; rebranded as Universal Music Recordings in 2023)LC03098
1.13Island Girl3:44Elton JohnDiamonds (3CD Deluxe 2019)Elton JohnAlbum + Compilation
Rocket Entertainment (imprint of Rocket Music / Rocket Record company), UMC (branded originally by its full name “Universal Music Catalogue” between 2006–2016; rebranded as Universal Music Recordings in 2023), Virgin EMI Records (division of Universal Music UK, 2013–2020)7754089
1.13Island Girl3:44Elton JohnDiamondsElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
Island (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group), Rocket Entertainment (imprint of Rocket Music / Rocket Record company)B0030212-02
2.13Island Girl3:46Elton JohnDiamondsElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2025-01-03
EMI (EMI Records, or EMI Music only if there is no other imprint), Rocket Entertainment (imprint of Rocket Music / Rocket Record company), Universal Music Recordings (imprint of Universal Music Operations Ltd.; renamed from UMC in early 2023)00602465948158, 659 481-5
2.13Island Girl3:46Elton JohnDiamonds (SDE Surround Series)Elton JohnAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2025-01-03
EMI (EMI Records, or EMI Music only if there is no other imprint), Rocket Entertainment (imprint of Rocket Music / Rocket Record company), Universal Music Recordings (imprint of Universal Music Operations Ltd.; renamed from UMC in early 2023)00602465948158, 659 481-5
1.13Island Girl3:46Elton JohnDiamonds (SDE Surround Series)Elton JohnAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2025-01-03
EMI (EMI Records, or EMI Music only if there is no other imprint), Rocket Entertainment (imprint of Rocket Music / Rocket Record company), Universal Music Recordings (imprint of Universal Music Operations Ltd.; renamed from UMC in early 2023)00602465948158, 659 481-5
1.13Island Girl3:46Elton JohnDiamondsElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2025-01-03
EMI (EMI Records, or EMI Music only if there is no other imprint), Rocket Entertainment (imprint of Rocket Music / Rocket Record company), Universal Music Recordings (imprint of Universal Music Operations Ltd.; renamed from UMC in early 2023)00602465948158, 659 481-5
1.7Island Girl3:44Elton JohnElton John's Greatest Hits Volume IIElton JohnAlbum + CompilationMCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)DIDX-375, MCAD-37216
1.7Island Girl3:44Elton JohnGreatest Hits, Volume IIElton JohnAlbum + CompilationDJM Records825 465-2
1.7Island Girl3:46Elton JohnHot Summer NightsVarious ArtistsAlbum + CompilationK‐tel (multinational budget record label, do not use for copyrights, distribution, etc. label-release relationships)KT 30 CD
1.3Island Girl3:43Elton JohnRock of the WestiesElton JohnAlbumDJM RecordsDJM CD9
1.3Island Girl3:43Elton JohnRock of the WestiesElton JohnAlbum
DJM RecordsDJM 832 018-2
1.3Island Girl3:42Elton JohnRock of the WestiesElton JohnAlbumEMI (EMI Records, or EMI Music only if there is no other imprint)
Promotion
2.16Island Girl3:43Elton JohnSelections From Rare Masters and the Elton John CollectionElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
  • US1992-11-03
Polydor (British label, see annotation)SACD535
Bootleg
1.1Island Girl3:43Elton JohnThe Very Best of Magic Elton JohnElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
  • -2010
Withdrawn
1.3Island Girl3:42Elton JohnRock of the WestiesElton JohnAlbumIsland Mercury (subsidiary of Universal Music Group)
(unknown)
1.3Island Girl3:46Elton JohnHits Of SummerVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Compass Productions (budget compilations), Warner Special ProductsOPCD-8549
1.6Island Girl3:46Elton JohnSummer SplashVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI Music Special Markets5099946340429
1.15Island Girl3:47Elton JohnGreatest Hits 1970 - 2002Elton JohnAlbum + CompilationMercury Records (or just “Mercury”; a UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)

Relationships

assistant engineer:Mark Guercio (Engineer)
engineer:Jeff Guercio
producer:Gus Dudgeon
acoustic guitar:Caleb Quaye
banjo, electric guitar, slide guitar and steel guitar:Davey Johnstone
bass guitar:Kenny Passarelli (Bass, piano)
congas, marimba and tambourine:Ray Cooper (percussionist)
membranophone:Roger Pope
piano and lead vocals:Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
solo mellotron and synthesizer:James Newton Howard (American score composer)
background vocals:Ann Orson (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
Kiki Dee
Davey Johnstone
Kenny Passarelli (Bass, piano)
Caleb Quaye
phonographic copyright (℗) by:This Record Co. Ltd. (copyright holder) (in 1975)
The Island Def Jam Music Group (American holding company, not normally a release label) (in 1996)
recorded at:Caribou Ranch Recording Studio in Nederland, Colorado, United States
stream for free:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpRZZmB9zB0 [info]
recording of:Island Girl

Island Girl

lyricist:Bernie Taupin
composer:Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
publisher:Universal-On Backstreet Music, Inc.
Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.
Big Pig Music Ltd. (publisher) (in 1975)