Licence to Kill (short version)

~ Recording by Gladys Knight

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack artistRelease titleRelease artistRelease group typeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
2.7Licence to Kill4:13Gladys KnightNow That’s What I Call Music 15Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1989-08-14
PolyGram, Virgin EMI (80s–early 00s UK compilations)NOW 15
2.7Licence to Kill4:13Gladys KnightNow That’s What I Call Music 15Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1989-08-14
PolyGram, Virgin EMI (80s–early 00s UK compilations)TC NOW 15
2.7Licence to Kill4:13Gladys KnightNow That’s What I Call Music! 15Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1989-08-14
PolyGram, Virgin EMI (80s–early 00s UK compilations)CD NOW 15
1.11Licence to Kill4:14Gladys KnightDie internationalen Top Hits aus den Hitparaden 1989 November - DezemberVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Top 13 Music-Club18 716 1
2.4Licence to Kill4:11Gladys KnightAlf’s Super HitparadeVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Polystar (Germany)840 685-2
1.1Licence to Kill4:12Gladys KnightHit TraxVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
WEA Records (imprint of Warner Records International: lower‐case “wea” with “records” below)241 720-2
1.11Licence to Kill4:13Gladys KnightKroko’s ÜberfliegerVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
TELDEC, wea (has logo with just “wea” on it)241 744-2 XV
1.1Licence to Kill4:14Gladys KnightLicence to KillGladys KnightSingle
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)DMCA 1339
1.1Licence to Kill4:11Gladys KnightLicence to KillGladys KnightSingle
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)257 544-7
1.1Licence to Kill4:14Gladys KnightLicence to KillGladys KnightSingle
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)257 543-2
1.12Licence to Kill4:13Gladys KnightThe Greatest Hits of 89Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Telstar Records (UK, mostly compilations)TCD2389
1.1Licence To Kill?:??Gladys Knight & the PipsThe Singles AlbumGladys Knight & the PipsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram TV (a division of PolyGram Record Operations Ltd.)GKTV 1
1.1Licence to Kill?:??Gladys Knight & the PipsThe Singles AlbumGladys Knight & the PipsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram TV (a division of PolyGram Record Operations Ltd.)842 003-4, GKTVC 1
1.1Licence to Kill?:??Gladys Knight & the PipsThe Singles AlbumGladys Knight & the PipsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram TV (a division of PolyGram Record Operations Ltd.)GKTVC 1
1.6License to Kill4:14Gladys KnightHollywood PremièreVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCD 18374
1.1Licence to Kill4:16Gladys Knight & the PipsThe Best of Gladys Knight & the PipsGladys Knight & the PipsAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)472038 2
2.5License To Kill4:15Gladys KnightThe Greatest Hits of the 80s: The Decade, the MusicVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Star DirectSDCD 012
1.1Licence to Kill4:15Gladys Knight & the PipsThe Singles AlbumGladys Knight & the PipsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1993-12-31
Pro TV842 003-2
1.5Licence to Kill4:14Gladys KnightThe Emotion Collection: Tomorrow and AlwaysVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time‐Life Books B.V.TL 571/21
1.5Licence to Kill4:11Gladys KnightThe Movies Greatest Love SongsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram TV (a division of PolyGram Record Operations Ltd.)516 651-2
1.15License to Kill4:14Gladys KnightThe No. 1 Movies AlbumVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1995-10-06
PolyGram TV (a division of PolyGram Record Operations Ltd.)525 962-2
1.1License to Kill4:15Gladys KnightBack to the 80’s: De Hits uit de Jaren ’80, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • NL1997-11-18
Sony Music Media489301-2
1.3Licence to Kill: Licence to Kill4:11Gladys Knight & the PipsMovie RomanceVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
St MichaelCMD008
3.15Licence to Kill4:13Gladys KnightSuperhits of the 80sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
L&D RecordsLBSCD 014
1.17Licence to Kill4:13Gladys KnightDe Pre Historie 1989, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EVA (for use with NL/BE/FR releases only, see annotation)74321 56649 2
1.6License to Kill4:13Gladys KnightThe Best of the Eighties: Forty Tracks, Original HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Arcade (record label founded in 1970s by Herman Heinsbroek; use this as its universal imprint)9100187
1.4Licence to Kill4:12Gladys KnightLove Eternal: 20 Unforgettable Love SongsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Crimson (UK budget comps; imprint of Crimson Productions Ltd.)CRIMCD 195
3.12License to Kill4:13Gladys KnightSuperhits of the 80’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
L&D RecordsLBSCD 020
2.3License to Kill4:13Gladys KnightThe All Time Greatest Movie Songs of the Last 3 DecadesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music Media500536 2
4.11Licence to Kill4:15Gladys KnightGreatest Hits From the MoviesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Reader’s DigestRDCD3211-5
1.9Licence to Kill4:11Gladys KnightMusic of the Year: 1989Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Spectrum Music (Universal Music Group budget label)544 655-2
1.2Licence to Kill4:12Gladys KnightTop 40 Hitdossier 1989-1990Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Strategic Marketing Benelux092740307-2
4.17Licence to Kill4:11Gladys KnightSuper Juke Box 3000 70’s & 80’s HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • JP2005-10-26
Universal (plain logo “Universal” used by Universal Music and Universal Pictures)UICY-9624/7
1.3Licence to Kill4:14Gladys Knight & the PipsThe Best ofGladys Knight & the PipsAlbum + Compilation
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008)88765408872
1.3Licence to Kill4:14Gladys Knight & the PipsThe Greatest HitsGladys Knight & the PipsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2006-03-13
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)82876738812
1.6Licence to Kill4:12Gladys KnightMovie BalladsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal (plain logo “Universal” used by Universal Music and Universal Pictures)983 644-2
2.15License to Kill4:14Gladys Knight & the Pips80 Hits of the 80'sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music (plain logo: “Universal Music”)984 539-0
4.3Licence to Kill4:13Gladys Knight100 Essential 1980'sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music Group International (manages UMG’s offices in most countries outside of North America)5303024
1.17Licence to Kill4:12Gladys KnightThe Best of Bond… James BondVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation + Soundtrack
  • XE2008-10-27
Capitol Records (imprint of Capitol Records, Inc.)509992 43352 25
1.17Licence to Kill4:12Gladys KnightThe Best of Bond… James BondVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation + Soundtrack
  • GB2008-10-27
Capitol Records (imprint of Capitol Records, Inc.)509992 43352 25
1.17Licence to Kill4:12Gladys KnightThe Best of Bond… James Bond (BMG club edition)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation + Soundtrack
  • US2008-10-28
Capitol Records (imprint of Capitol Records, Inc.), MGM Music (label of Metro‐Goldwyn‐Mayer Music Inc., for MGM-owned soundtracks), BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. (BMG company that owned their direct marketing company/club editions)509992 43352 25, D174302
4.3Licence to Kill4:13Gladys Knight100 Eighties ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music Belgium530.652-0
4.3Licence to Kill4:13Gladys Knight100 Essential: 1980’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music Group International (manages UMG’s offices in most countries outside of North America)FBUDCD005
3.14License to Kill4:11Gladys KnightDe Pre Historie 80Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
ARS533.153-1
10.12License to Kill4:13Gladys KnightTestament van de EightiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
BR Music (NL-based reissue label), Universal Music (plain logo: “Universal Music”)533 349/350
1.17Licence to Kill4:11Gladys KnightBest of Bond… James Bond (50th anniversary collection)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation + Soundtrack
  • GB2012-10-08
1.17Licence to Kill4:11Gladys KnightBest of Bond... James Bond - 50th Anniversary CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation + Soundtrack
  • US2012-10-08
Capitol Records (imprint of Capitol Records, Inc.)5099923281721
1.17Licence to Kill4:11Gladys KnightBest of Bond… James Bond: 50 Years — 50 TracksVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation + Soundtrack
  • US2012-10-09
Capitol Records (imprint of Capitol Records, Inc.)5099923281820
5.11Licence to Kill4:14Gladys KnightRTL Presenteert WereldsterrenVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • NL2014-10-20
Sony Music Entertainment Netherlands B.V. (Sony Music Entertainment’s NL subsidiary since 2009)88883780372
1.17Licence to Kill4:10Gladys KnightBest of Bond… James Bond (Google Play release)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation + Soundtrack
  • -2015
1.17Licence to Kill4:11Gladys KnightBest of Bond… James Bond: Deluxe EditionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation + Soundtrack
Capitol Records (imprint of Capitol Records, Inc.)602547613806
2.3Licence to Kill4:12Gladys KnightNajlepsze Hity Dla Ciebie Filmowe, Vol. 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Magic Records (Poland)536 197 8
3.3Licence to Kill4:11Gladys KnightSoul WomanVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2018-02-02
Universal Music on Demand5381183
10.8Licence to Kill4:11Gladys KnightDe pré historie: De jaren ’80 (De ultieme 10 CD collectie)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • BE2019-09-13
Universal Music (plain logo: “Universal Music”)538.863-4
3.10Licence to Kill4:09Gladys KnightQueens of PopVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2019-11-15
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)5389097
2.3Licence to Kill4:10Gladys KnightThe Best of Bond… James BondVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation + Soundtrack
  • XE2021-09-23
UMe (imprint of Universal Music Enterprises)00602508731099, 00602508768941, 00602508768958
2.7Licence to Kill4:11Gladys KnightThe Best of Bond… James BondVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation + Soundtrack
  • XE2021-09-24
UMe (imprint of Universal Music Enterprises)00602508731082
2.3Licence to Kill4:10Gladys KnightThe Best of Bond… James Bond (2021 edition)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation + Soundtrack
  • US2021-10-08
UMe (imprint of Universal Music Enterprises)B0031737-02
2.7Licence to Kill4:10Gladys KnightNow That's What I Call Music 15 (2023 Version)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2023-07-28
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)CDNOW15
1.6Licence to Kill4:13Gladys KnightLicence to Kill: Music from the Motion Picture (35th Anniversary Expanded Edition)Michael KamenAlbum + Soundtrack
  • XW2025-01-21
  • US2025-01-23
La‐La Land Records (soundtracks)LLLCD1657
1.17Licence To Kill (Main Title)4:10Gladys KnightBest Of Bond... James Bond (50th Anniversary Collection)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation + Soundtrack
Capitol Records (imprint of Capitol Records, Inc.)
1.6Licence to Kill4:16Gladys KnightNo. 1 Movies Album, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Bootleg
2.5Licence to Kill4:11Gladys KnightThe Best of Bond… James BondVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation + Soundtrack
(unknown)
1.10Licence to Kill4:07Gladys KnightThe Best of BondVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation + Soundtrack

Relationships

associate producer:Walter "Babylove" Afanasieff*
producer:Narada Michael Walden
performer:Gladys Knight
arranger:Narada Michael Walden
co-arranger:Walter "Babylove" Afanasieff*
phonographic copyright (℗) by:MCA Records, Inc. (do not use as a release label! a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.) (in 1989)
edit of:Licence to Kill (extended version)
recording of:Licence to Kill

Licence to Kill

writer:Walter Afanasieff
Jeffrey Cohen (70s/80s US funk/soul producer/songwriter)
Narada Michael Walden
publisher:Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships)
EMI Music Publishing (do not use as a release label!)
SBK Songs Ltd. (in 1989)
later translated versions:Úžas
quotes music from:Goldfinger