Band on the Run (original studio mix)

~ Recording by Paul McCartney & Wings

Annotation

2010 remaster remastered by Steve Rooke, Simon Gibson & Sam Okell

Annotation last modified on 2023-01-20 05:47 UTC.

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack artistRelease titleRelease artistRelease group typeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.1Band on the Run5:14Paul McCartney & WingsBand on the RunPaul McCartney & WingsAlbum
  • US1973-12-05
Apple RecordsSO‐3415
1.1Band on the Run5:14Paul McCartney and WingsBand on the RunPaul McCartney and WingsAlbum
  • GB1973-12-07
Apple RecordsPAS 10007
1.1Band on the Run5:13Paul McCartney & WingsBand on the Run / Zoo GangPaul McCartney & WingsSingle
Apple RecordsR 5997
1.1Band on the Run5:01Paul McCartney & WingsBand on the Run / Nineteen Hundred and Eighty FivePaul McCartney & WingsSingle
Apple Records, EMI Electrola (more likely the company trademark of EMI Electrola GmbH than an imprint)1 C 006-05 635
1.1Band on the Run5:09Paul McCartney & WingsBand on the Run / Nineteen Hundred and Eighty FivePaul McCartney & WingsSingle
Apple Records1873
1.1Band on the Run?:??Paul McCartney And WingsBand on the RunPaul McCartney And WingsAlbum
Capitol Records (imprint of Capitol Records, Inc.), MPL (Paul McCartney-related)EPS-80235
1.6Band on the Run5:14WingsWings GreatestWingsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1978-11-22
Capitol Records (imprint of Capitol Records, Inc.), MPL (Paul McCartney-related)SOO-11905
1.6Band on the Run5:14WingsWings GreatestWingsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1978-12-01
MPL (Paul McCartney-related)PCTC 256
1.6Band on the Run?:??WingsWings GreatestWingsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972), MPL (Paul McCartney-related)OC 262‐61 963, TC‐PCTC 256
1.6Band on the Run5:14WingsWings Greatest (Printed in Germany)WingsAlbum + Compilation
MPL (Paul McCartney-related)1C 064-61 963
1.1Band on the Run5:13Paul McCartney & WingsBand On The RunPaul McCartney & WingsAlbum
  • US1981-04-24
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)HC 46482
1.1Band on the Run5:14Paul McCartney & WingsBand on the RunPaul McCartney & WingsAlbum
  • JP1984-04-02
ParlophoneCDP 7 46055 2
1.6Band on the Run5:14Paul McCartney & WingsWings GreatestWingsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972), OdeonCP35-3114
1.6Band on the Run5:14WingsWings GreatestWingsAlbum + Compilation
ParlophoneCDP 7 46056 2
1.1Band on the Run5:13Paul McCartney & WingsBand on the RunPaul McCartney & WingsAlbum
Capitol Records (imprint of Capitol Records, Inc.)CDP 7 46055 2
1.2Band on the Run5:13Paul McCartney & WingsAll the Best!Paul McCartneyAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1987-11-02
ParlophoneCDP 7 48507 2, CDPMTV 1
1.2Band on the Run5:10Paul McCartney & WingsAll the Best!Paul McCartneyAlbum + Compilation
  • JP1987-11-16
EMI-Odeon (imprint)RP15-5545/46
1.2Band on the Run5:10Paul McCartney & WingsAll the Best!Paul McCartneyAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972), MPL (Paul McCartney-related), Parlophone164 7 48507 1, 1C 164-7 48508 1, 1C 164-7 48509 1, 7 48507 1
1.1Band on the Run5:14Paul McCartney & WingsAll the Best! (Columbia House Edition)Paul McCartneyAlbum + Compilation
Capitol Records (imprint of Capitol Records, Inc.), MPL (Paul McCartney-related), ParlophoneCDP 548287, CDP-548287
1.1Band on the Run5:14Paul McCartney & WingsAll the Best!Paul McCartneyAlbum + Compilation
Capitol Records (imprint of Capitol Records, Inc.), MPL (Paul McCartney-related), ParlophoneCDP 7 48287 2
1.1Band on the Run5:14Paul McCartney & WingsAll the Best! (pressed by EMI Uden)Paul McCartneyAlbum + Compilation
Capitol Records (imprint of Capitol Records, Inc.)CDP 7 48287 2
1.1Band on the Run5:14Paul McCartney & WingsAll the Best! (US version)Paul McCartneyAlbum + Compilation
Capitol Records (imprint of Capitol Records, Inc.)CDP 7 48287 2
1.2Band on the Run5:13Paul McCartney & WingsAll the Best!Paul McCartneyAlbum + Compilation
ParlophoneCDPCSJ 7485072
1.6Band on the Run5:14WingsWings GreatestWingsAlbum + Compilation
ParlophoneCDP 7 46056 2
1.6Band on the Run5:14WingsWings GreatestWingsAlbum + Compilation
Capitol Records (imprint of Capitol Records, Inc.)CDP 7 46056 2
1.1Band on the Run?:??Paul McCartney & WingsBand on the RunPaul McCartney & WingsAlbum
  • JP1989-12-20
MPL (Paul McCartney-related), OdeonCP43-5774
1.1Band on the Run5:14Paul McCartney & WingsBand on the RunPaul McCartney & WingsAlbum
Capitol Records (imprint of Capitol Records, Inc.)CDP 7 46675 2
1.2Band on the Run5:10Paul McCartney & WingsAll the Best!Paul McCartneyAlbum + Compilation
  • JP1990-03-02
OdeonTOCP-6117
1.1Band on the Run5:13Paul McCartney & WingsBand on the RunPaul McCartney & WingsAlbum
  • US1993-01-15
DCC Compact Classics, MPL (Paul McCartney-related)GZS-1030, S2-156797
1.1Band on the Run5:13Paul McCartney & WingsBand on the Run (The Paul McCartney Collection)Paul McCartney & WingsAlbum
ParlophoneCDPMCOL 5
1.1Band on the Run5:13Paul McCartney & WingsBand on the Run (The Paul McCartney Collection)Paul McCartney & WingsAlbum
EMI Music Canada, ParlophoneC2 0777 7 89240 2 9
1.6Band on the Run5:14WingsWings GreatestWingsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1993-08-09
Parlophone0777 7 89317 2 0
1.6Band on the Run5:14WingsWings Greatest (made in Holland)WingsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1993-08-09
  • GB1993-08-09
0777 7 89317 2 0, CDPMCOL 9
1.4Band on the Run5:11Paul McCartney & WingsBack to the 70'sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)7243 8 27230 2 8, CDEMTV 77
2.1Band on the Run5:11Paul McCartney & WingsSounds of the SeventiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1994-12-05
Global TelevisionRADCD01
2.20Band on the Run5:12WingsThe No.1 70's Rock AlbumVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1995-07-28
PolyGram TV (a division of PolyGram Record Operations Ltd.)525 717-2
1.1Band on the Run5:10Paul McCartney & WingsBand on the RunPaul McCartney & WingsAlbum
  • JP1995-11-08
MPL (Paul McCartney-related), OdeonTOCP-3128
1.2Band on the Run5:13Paul McCartney & WingsAll the Best! (Special slipcase)Paul McCartneyAlbum + Compilation
EMI France, MPL (Paul McCartney-related), Parlophone832401 2
1.6Band on the Run5:10Paul McCartney & WingsThe Best Seventies Album in the World… Ever!Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)VTDCD 157
3.5Band on the Run5:13Paul McCartney & WingsThe Ultimate Rock Collection: Gold and PlatinumVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life Music, Warner Special Products8458-2, OPCD-2749A
1.3Band on the Run5:12Paul McCartney & WingsThese DreamsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI-Capitol Entertainment Properties70876-12110-2-3
1.1Band on the Run5:13Paul McCartney & WingsBand on the Run (25th anniversary edition)Paul McCartney & WingsAlbum
  • US1999-03-09
Capitol Records (imprint of Capitol Records, Inc.)CDP 7243 4 99176 2 0
1.1Band on the Run5:13Paul McCartney & WingsBand on the Run (25th anniversary edition)Paul McCartney & WingsAlbum
  • DE1999-03-12
Parlophone
1.1Band on the Run5:13Paul McCartney & WingsBand on the Run (25th anniversary edition)Paul McCartney & WingsAlbum
  • GB1999-03-15
Parlophone4991762
1.8Band on the Run5:11WingsMusic of the MillenniumVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1999-11-08
Universal Music TV (UK, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited)CD Set No.: 545 300-2. CD1: 545 301-2. CD2: 545 302-2
1.4Band on the Run5:14Paul McCartney & WingsThe Ultimate Grammy Box: From the Recording Academy’s Collection of Award Winning MusicVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1999-11-16
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)C4K 69783
1.1Band on the Run5:13Paul McCartney & WingsBand on the Run (25th anniversary edition)Paul McCartney & WingsAlbum
東芝EMI 株式会社 (record company, do not use as release label – check obi, back or disc for imprint! Ended 2007‐06‐29)TOCP-65180-81
1.1Band on the Run5:13Paul McCartney & WingsBand on the Run (25th anniversary edition)Paul McCartney & WingsAlbum
1.3Band on the Run5:10Paul McCartney & WingsNow That's What I Call Music! 1970'sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI Music Arabia7243 5 23976 2 4
1.2Band on the Run5:12Paul McCartney & WingsOutside ProvidenceVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
Giant (imprint for “Giant Records”, Warner Bros. subsidiary), Reprise Records24721-2
2.2Band on the Run5:10Paul McCartney & WingsMusic of the MillenniumVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2000-12-01
Polystar (Germany)560 947‐2
2.8Band on the Run5:10WingsMusic of the MillenniumVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972), Universal (plain logo “Universal” used by Universal Music and Universal Pictures), Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)560436-2
1.2Band on the Run5:13Paul McCartney & WingsWingspan: Hits and HistoryPaul McCartneyAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2001-05-04
  • GB2001-05-07
Parlophone, MPL (Paul McCartney-related)532 8502, 7243 5 32850 2 9
1.2Band on the Run5:13Paul McCartney & WingsWingspan: Hits and HistoryPaul McCartneyAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2001-05-07
Parlophone532 8762
1.2Band on the Run5:13Paul McCartney & WingsWingspan: Hits and HistoryPaul McCartneyAlbum + Compilation
  • CA2001-05-08
Capitol Records (imprint of Capitol Records, Inc.), EMI Music Canada, MPL (Paul McCartney-related)7243 5 32946 2 5
1.2Band on the Run5:13Paul McCartney & WingsWingspan: Hits and HistoryPaul McCartneyAlbum + Compilation
  • US2001-05-08
Capitol Records (imprint of Capitol Records, Inc.)CDP 7243 5 32946 2 5, CDP 7243 5 32947 2 4
1.4Band on the Run5:14Paul McCartney & WingsThe Ultimate Grammy Box: From the Recording Academy’s Collection of Award Winning MusicVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2001-09-04
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)C4K 85669
1.16Band on the Run5:12Paul McCartney & WingsSchool Disco.com: End of Term PartyVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2002-11-25
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)509960 2
1.2Band on the Run5:10WingsMusic of the Millennium IIVarious ArtistsAlbum
Universal Music (plain logo: “Universal Music”)3145836172
1.5Band on the Run5:12Paul McCartney & WingsLegends IIVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • AU2003-11-04
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)593788 2
1.1Band on the Run5:13Paul McCartney & Wings100 Hits Band on the RunVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
RMG RecordsRMG 1344 MP3
1.5Band on the Run5:13Paul McCartney & WingsLegends: Ultimate Rock Collection: We Will Rock YouVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI‐Capitol Music Special Markets, Time–Life Music72438-19590-2-2, 8459-2
1.1Band on the Run5:10WingsHappy Hour Volume 2 - Classic RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • CA2005-01-01
Disques Musicor (Canadian record label), Distribution Select, EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)MQMCD-2343
3.1Band on the Run5:13Paul McCartney & WingsCapital Gold: Platinum LegendsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2005-11-14
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)VTDCD 766
3.10Band on the Run5:11Paul McCartney & WingsBBC Radio 2 Presents the PlaylistVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2006-10-23
Virgin TVVTDCD 800
2.4Band on the Run5:10Paul McCartney & WingsThe Very Best of Legends IIVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)3781632
2.11Band on the Run5:10Paul McCartney & Wings101 70s HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2007-08-20
EMI TV5099950603428, VTDCDX894
1.12Band on the Run5:14Paul McCartney & WingsThe GRAMMYS: 50th Anniversary CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Rhino (reissue label)DK 10794, DK 10795
2.6Band on the Run5:11Wings101 Driving SongsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2008-04-14
Virgin TVVTDCDX 905
1.1Band on the Run5:14Paul McCartney & WingsBand on the RunPaul McCartney & WingsAlbum
  • JP2010-08-30
Concord Music Group (formed in 2004 with the merger of Concord Records and Fantasy Records), Hear Music, MPL (Paul McCartney-related), Universal Music (plain logo: “Universal Music”)UCCO-9952
1.1Band on the Run5:14Paul McCartney & WingsBand on the RunPaul McCartney & WingsAlbum
  • DE2010-10-29
Concord Music Group (formed in 2004 with the merger of Concord Records and Fantasy Records), Universal Music Group International (manages UMG’s offices in most countries outside of North America), Hear Music, MPL (Paul McCartney-related)888072325647, HRM-32564-00
6.1Band on the Run (unlimited)5:14Paul McCartney & WingsBand on the Run (Paul McCartney Archive Collection: Deluxe Edition)Paul McCartney & WingsAlbum
  • US2010-11-02
Hear MusicHRM-32565-00
1.1Band on the Run5:14Paul McCartney & WingsBand on the RunPaul McCartney & WingsAlbum
  • US2010-11-02
Concord Records (imprint of Concord Records, Inc.)
1.1Band on the Run5:14Paul McCartney & WingsBand on the RunPaul McCartney & WingsAlbum
  • US2010-11-02
Hear Music
1.1Band on the Run5:14Paul McCartney & WingsBand on the Run (Paul McCartney Archive Collection: Deluxe Edition)Paul McCartney & WingsAlbum
  • US2010-11-02
Hear MusicHRM-32565-00
5.1Band on the Run (limited)5:14Paul McCartney & WingsBand on the Run (Paul McCartney Archive Collection: Deluxe Edition)Paul McCartney & WingsAlbum
  • US2010-11-02
Hear MusicHRM-32565-00
1.1Band on the Run5:14Paul McCartney & WingsBand on the RunPaul McCartney & WingsAlbum
  • US2010-11-02
Hear MusicHRM-32564-00
1.1Band on the Run5:14Paul McCartney & WingsBand on the RunPaul McCartney & WingsAlbum
  • -2010
Concord Music Group (formed in 2004 with the merger of Concord Records and Fantasy Records), MPL (Paul McCartney-related), Hear MusicHRM-32148-02, HRM-32148-02,
1.1Band on the Run5:13Paul McCartney & WingsBand on the Run (2010 remaster, standard)Paul McCartney & WingsAlbum
  • -2012-01-18
Paul McCartney Catalog
3.7Band on the Run5:12Paul McCartney & WingsBRIT Awards 2012Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • IE2012-02-13
  • GB2012-02-13
Universal Music on Demand
3.7Band on the Run5:13Paul McCartney & WingsBrit Awards 2012Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2012-02-21
Warner Bros. Records (1958–2019; “WB” logo, with or without “records” beneath or on banner across)
1.11Band on the Run5:12Paul McCartney & WingsBoyhood: Music From the Motion PictureVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • US2014-07-04
Nonesuch (imprint of Nonesuch Records Inc.)A10302B0002515869G
Promotion
1.2Band on the Run (full version)5:09Paul McCartney & WingsBand on the RunPaul McCartney & WingsSingle
Apple RecordsR 5997
1.4Band on the Run5:14Paul McCartneyPaul McCartney RocksPaul McCartneyAlbum + Compilation
Capitol Records (imprint of Capitol Records, Inc.)DPRO-79987
1.4Band on the Run5:13Paul McCartney & WingsMusikexpress 9: EMIVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Musikexpress9
1.8Band on the Run5:14WingsNo Music, No Life (Same track list as "Soundburst 2000")Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI-Capitol Entertainment Properties70876-12121-2-9
1.8Band on the Run5:14WingsSoundburst 2000Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)
1.2Band on the Run5:11Paul McCartney & WingsWingspan: Hits and History (CD Sampler)Paul McCartneyAlbum + Compilation
ParlophoneCD LRL 048
1.2Band on the Run5:12Paul McCartney & WingsWingspan: Hits and History (Special Advance Sampler)Paul McCartneyAlbum + Compilation
Capitol Records (imprint of Capitol Records, Inc.)DPRO 7087 6 15951 2 3
Bootleg
1.11Band on the Run5:14Paul McCartneyThe Very Best of Paul McCartneyPaul McCartneyAlbum + Compilation
  • -1996
2.11Band on the Run5:13Paul McCartney & WingsThe Complete Apple Singles Collection, Volume 4: 1972-1974Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
3.5Band on the Run5:13Paul McCartney & WingsBacobens Rock Top 500Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.2Band on the Run5:13Paul McCartneyGreatest Hits, Vol. 1Paul McCartneyAlbum + Compilation
Star MarkLDB 5196‐1/2
1.2Band on the Run5:13Paul McCartneyGreatest Hits, Volume 2Paul McCartneyAlbum + Compilation
Star MarkLBD 5196-1/2
1.7Band on the Run5:10Paul McCartneyBand on the RunThe BeatlesAlbum + Compilation
  • -2012-11-22
2.4Band on the Run5:13Paul McCartneyThe Gold CollectionPaul McCartneyAlbum + Compilation
  • -2012
CD Records
(unknown)
1.1Band on the Run5:14Paul McCartney and WingsBand on the RunPaul McCartney & WingsAlbum
Nimbus Records (UK classical label)PAS 10007
1.7Band on the Run5:11Paul McCartneyBest 16Paul McCartneyAlbum + Compilation
TF (Japanese label)T-2006
1.2Band on the Run5:15Paul McCartneyBest SelectionPaul McCartneyAlbum + Compilation
1.85Band on the Run5:10WingsGuitar Hero: World TourVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation + Soundtrack
  • US2008-10-27
  • XE2008-11-21

Relationships

recording engineer:Geoff Emerick (British recording engineer) (from 1973-09-01 until 1973-10)
assistant engineer:Monday (engineer) (from 1973-09-01 until 1973-11)
Pete Swettenham (from 1973-09-01 until 1973-11)
producer:Paul McCartney (The Beatles) (from 1973-09-01 until 1973-10)
mixer:Geoff Emerick (British recording engineer) (from 1973-10 until 1973-11)
acoustic guitar and electric guitar:Denny Laine (from 1973-09-01 until 1973-10)
Paul McCartney (The Beatles) (from 1973-09-01 until 1973-10)
bass guitar, drums (drum set), electric piano, synthesizer and lead vocals:Paul McCartney (The Beatles) (from 1973-09-01 until 1973-10)
horn and strings:Beaux Arts Orchestra (from 1973-09-01 until 1973-10)
Moog:Linda McCartney (from 1973-09-01 until 1973-10)
background vocals:Denny Laine (from 1973-09-01 until 1973-10)
Linda McCartney (from 1973-09-01 until 1973-10)
Paul McCartney (The Beatles) (from 1973-09-01 until 1973-10)
orchestrator:Tony Visconti
phonographic copyright (℗) by:MPL Communications Inc. (Paul McCartney‐related, NYC‐based company)
additionally recorded at:Air Studios (Oxford Street, London. 1970–1991 recordings only) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1973-10)
mixed at:Kingsway Studios in Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1973-10 until 1973-11)
mash-ups:Moonlight Dancer on the Run (Snap! vs. Wings vs. Kenneth Bager vs. Orbital) by Mighty Mike (mashup artist)
edits:Band on the Run (edited version)
recording of:Band on the Run (from 1973-09-01 until 1973-10)

Band on the Run

writer:Linda McCartney
Paul McCartney (The Beatles)
publisher:ATV Music Corp.
McCartney Music, Inc.
later parody versions:Man on the Run