Superstitious

~ Recording by Europe

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack artistRelease titleRelease artistRelease group typeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.1Superstitious4:35EuropeOut of This WorldEuropeAlbum
  • SE1988-08-09
Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony)462449 2
1.1Superstitious4:35EuropeOut of This WorldEuropeAlbum
  • JP1988-08-31
Victor (Japanese “His Master’s Voice” imprint)VDPB-25001
1.9Superstitious4:34EuropeHits 9, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)HITSCD 9-1
1.1Superstitious4:35EuropeOut of This WorldEuropeAlbum
Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony)01-462449-10, EPC 462449 2
1.1Superstitious4:35EuropeOut of This WorldEuropeAlbum
Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony)EK 44185
1.1Superstitious4:32EuropeOut of This WorldEuropeAlbum
Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony)E 44185, OE 44185
1.1Superstitious4:35EuropeOut of This World (text "EUROPE" on cover is placed a little bit higher up)EuropeAlbum
Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony)EPC 462449 1
1.1Superstitious4:35EuropeOut of This WorldEuropeAlbum
Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony)EPC 462449 1
1.1Superstitious4:35EuropeOut of This WorldEuropeAlbum
Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony)OET 44185
1.1Superstitious4:09EuropeSuperstitiousEuropeSingle
Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony)EPC 652879 0
1.1Superstitious4:31EuropeSuperstitiousEuropeSingle
Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony)EPC 652879 3
1.1Superstitious4:36EuropeSuperstitiousEuropeSingle
Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony)652879 2, CD EUR 3
1.9Superstitious4:36EuropeGold & Platinum, Volume FiveVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Realm Records (US compilation label from Indiana)1CD 7898
1.15Superstitious4:36Europe25 Jaar Popmuziek: 1988Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
CBS Special Products29.982547.10, LSP 982547 2
1.3Superstitious4:34EuropeThe Final Countdown / Cherokee / SuperstitiousEuropeSingle + Compilation
Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony)655573 3
1.6Superstitious4:35EuropeStormwindEuropeAlbum + Compilation
Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony)RCD014-2
1.12Superstitious4:34Europe1982–1992EuropeAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1993-01-01
1.12Superstitious4:34Europe1982–1992EuropeAlbum + Compilation
Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony)CEK 57445
1.12Superstitious4:34Europe1982–1992EuropeAlbum + Compilation
Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony)CEK 57445
1.12Superstitious4:34Europe1982–1992EuropeAlbum + Compilation
Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony)EPC 473589-2
1.5Superstitious4:35EuropeHard ’n’ Heavy RebelsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)COL 476879 2
13.9Superstitious4:34EuropeThe Golden CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
The Golden CollectionMMCD 8001, MMCD 8002, MMCD 8003, MMCD 8004, MMCD 8005, MMCD 8006, MMCD 8007, MMCD 8008, MMCD 8009, MMCD 8010, MMCD 8011, MMCD 8012, MMCD 8013, MMCD 8014, MMCD 8015, MMCD 8016, MMCD 8017, MMCD 8018, MMCD 8019, MMCD 8020
2.7Superstitious4:35EuropeHits der 80er Jahre, Vol. 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)COL LSP 984793 2
4.15Superstitious4:35EuropeRemember Your 80’s Volume 2 (1985-1989)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)982252 2, 982461 2, 982462 2, 982547 2, 982540 2
1.3Superstitious4:36EuropeRock HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.6Superstitious4:35EuropeThe Ultimate Rock AlbumVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music Entertainment (Germany) GmbH (not for release label use! for © & ℗ or distributor only, defunct since 2005/03/09)74321 30389 2
1.12Superstitious4:36EuropeThe Very Best of the 80's: 1988, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.9Superstitious4:36EuropeDefinitive CollectionEuropeAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1997-04-30
Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony)EPC 486576 2
1.9Superstitious4:36EuropeDefinitive CollectionEuropeAlbum + Compilation
Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony)EPC 486576 9
1.3Superstitious4:35EuropeThe Final CountdownEuropeAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music Entertainment (Germany) GmbH (not for release label use! for © & ℗ or distributor only, defunct since 2005/03/09)CBU 67518
1.12Superstitious4:34Europe1982–2000EuropeAlbum + Compilation
  • -1999
  • GB2003-02-10
Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony)4735899
2.10Superstitious4:36EuropeClassic Rock: 1985–1989Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicTL 559/24, TL559/24
1.9Superstitious4:35EuropeRock Classics, Volume 5Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
74321 83575 2
2.10Superstitious4:35EuropeBest of Rock ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
BMG (the former Bertelsmann Music Group, defunct since 2004-08-05; for releases dated 2008 and later, see annotation), Brunswick News, Sony Music Special Products74321 95971 2
2.7Superstitious4:35EuropeHits der 80er Jahre, Vol. 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music Catalog (a division of Sony Music Entertainment (Germany) GmbH, as well as its imprint)SMC 483942 2
1.12Superstitious4:33EuropeMonsters of the Millennium 3Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal (plain logo “Universal” used by Universal Music and Universal Pictures)583 113-2
1.2Superstitious4:34EuropeRock the Night: The Very Best of EuropeEuropeAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2004-05-25
Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony)516054 2
2.11Superstitious4:33EuropeTracks 20 År: RocksamlingenVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)
2.14Superstitious4:36EuropeOne Shot 1988Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music Group (has logo with just “Universal Music Group”)9843873
2.5Superstitious4:36EuropeVeronica’s Top 1000 allertijden: Editie 2008Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008)88697379632
1.11Superstitious4:34EuropePlaylist: The Very Best of EuropeEuropeAlbum + Compilation
  • US2009-01-13
Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)88875 14921 2
1.11Superstitious4:34EuropePlaylist: The Very Best of EuropeEuropeAlbum + Compilation
  • US2009-04-09
1.4Superstitious4:33EuropeThe Final Countdown: The Best Of EuropeEuropeAlbum + Compilation
Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)[none]
1.4Superstitious4:35EuropeThe Final Countdown: The Best of EuropeEuropeAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2009-06-15
Camden (launched circa 1973; UK only as of 2004)88697536572
1.4Superstitious4:35EuropeThe Final Countdown: The Best of EuropeEuropeAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2009-06-15
Camden (launched circa 1973; UK only as of 2004)88697537502
4.8Superstitious4:34EuropeBig RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GR2009-07-22
Compact Disc Club
1.1Superstitious4:35EuropeOut Of This WorldEuropeAlbum
  • JP2009-08-26
Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony)EICP 1250
1.1Superstitious4:35EuropeOut Of This World / Prisoners In ParadiseEuropeAlbum
IronBird RecordsIBIRD2 0001 CD
1.10Superstitious4:35EuropeThe CollectionEuropeAlbum + Compilation
Camden (launched circa 1973; UK only as of 2004), Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)88697618732
3.7Superstitious4:34EuropeEighties: CollectedVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2010-10-29
Universal Music Group International (manages UMG’s offices in most countries outside of North America)
4.7Superstitious4:35EuropeRock Box 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • AU2010-11-02
Universal Music Australia (see annotation before using)5331142
2.6Superstitious4:36EuropeVeronica Top 1000 Allertijden: Editie 2011Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • NL2011-03-28
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)88697999202
1.10Superstitious4:35EuropeThe Collection (Japanese limited edition)EuropeAlbum + Compilation
  • JP2013-12-11
Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony)SICP-30441
4.1Superstitious4:35EuropeOriginal Album ClassicsEuropeAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2015-03-20
Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony), Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment), Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)88875063692
1.1Superstitious4:36EuropeOut of This WorldEuropeAlbum
  • GB2018-11-09
Rock Candy (UK reissue label)CANDY400
1.12Superstitious4:34Europe1982 - 2000EuropeAlbum + Compilation
Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony), Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008)82876 81298 2
1.1Superstitious4:35EuropeOut of This WorldEuropeAlbum
Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony)
1.2Superstitious4:35EuropeThe Very Best 1983-1991EuropeAlbum + Compilation
1.12Superstitious4:33EuropeVolume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Promotion
1.11Superstitious4:36EuropePure Rock 1988Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1988
SR International33 918 4
(unknown)
1.1Superstitious4:35EuropeOut of this worldEuropeAlbum
  • JP2004-09-23
Epic/Sony (logo of the Japanese company Epic/Sony Inc., Aug 1978–Mar 1988)MHCP434

Relationships

assistant engineer:Rob Bozas (engineer)
Andy Bradfield
Heidi Cannavo (engineer)
engineer, producer and mixer:Ron Nevison
bass guitar:John Levén
drums (drum set):Ian Haugland
electric guitar [lead guitar]:Kee Marcello
electric guitar [rhythm guitar] and lead vocals:Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
keyboard:Mic Michaeli
background vocals:Ian Haugland
Kee Marcello
Mic Michaeli
conductor:Mike Moran (keyboardist, songwriter, film and TV composer, producer)
instruments arranger:Mike Moran (keyboardist, songwriter, film and TV composer, producer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP; normally not a release label) (in 1988)
recorded at:Olympic Studios (1966–2009) in Barnes, Richmond upon Thames, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1988-03 until 1988-06)
The Town House in Shepherd's Bush, Hammersmith and Fulham, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1988-03 until 1988-06)
recording of:Superstitious

Related works

Superstitious

lyricist and composer:Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
publisher:Screen Gems–EMI Music Ltd.
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