In a Big Country (single edit)

~ Recording by Big Country

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack artistRelease titleRelease artistRelease group typeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.1In a Big Country3:55Big CountryIn a Big CountryBig CountrySingle
  • GB1983-05-20
Phonogram, Mercury Records (or just “Mercury”; a UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)812 467-7, COUNT 3
1.2In a Big Country3:55Big CountryIn a Big CountryBig CountrySingle
  • GB1983-05-20
PhonogramCOUNT 312
1.3In a Big Country3:55Big CountryIn a Big CountryBig CountrySingle
  • GB1983-05-20
Phonogram812 467-1, COUNT 312
1.2In a Big Country3:52Big CountryBand Aid SpecialBand AidAlbum + Compilation
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury”; a UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)25PP-161
1.2In a Big Country3:54Big CountryBand Aid SpecialVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury”; a UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)32PD-27
1.10In a Big Country3:51Big CountryFormula Thirty 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Phonogram816-344-2
1.1In a Big Country3:52Big CountryIn a Big CountryBig CountrySingle
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury”; a UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)080 070-2
1.13In a Big Country3:54Big Country25 Years of Rock ’n’ Roll: 1983: 20 of the Year’s Greatest TracksVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Connoisseur CollectionYRNR CD83
1.2In a Big Country3:52Big CountryThrough a Big Country: Greatest HitsBig CountryAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1990-05-14
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury”; a UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits), Phonogram846 022-1
1.2In a Big Country3:52Big CountryThrough a Big Country: Greatest HitsBig CountryAlbum + Compilation
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury”; a UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)846 022-2
1.10In a Big Country3:55Big CountryA Kick Up the Eighties, Volume 5: Since YesterdayVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Old Gold (UK, hits reissues)OG 3524
1.9In a Big Country3:53Big CountryA Kick Up the Eighties, Volume 7: Young at HeartVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Old Gold (UK, hits reissues)OG 3526
1.8In a Big Country3:53Big CountrySolid RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Razor & Tie
1.7In a Big Country3:54Big CountryThe Rock Collection: 80s RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicTL 527/37
1.3In a Big Country3:55Big CountryThe Best of Big CountryBig CountryAlbum + Compilation
  • US1994-02-22
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury”; a UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits), BMG Direct (BMG’s direct marketing company/club editions)314 518 716-2, D102547
1.3In a Big Country3:55Big CountryThe Best of Big CountryBig CountryAlbum + Compilation
  • US1994-02-22
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury”; a UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)314 518 716-2
1.6In a Big Country3:56Big CountryRock of the 80’s, Volume 15Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1994-05-16
Priority Records (US hip hop)P2 53754
1.7In a Big Country3:56Big CountryBack to the ’80sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Razor & TieDR 7075
2.1In a Big Country3:52Big CountryOnce in a Lifetime, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicSDC697/07
2.2In a Big Country3:53Big CountryThe 80’s Collection: 1983: Alive and KickingVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicTL 544/14
2.8In a Big Country3:55Big CountryClassic MTV: Class of 1983Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1995-01-24
Rhino (reissue label)R2 71834
1.1In a Big Country3:56Big CountryJust Can’t Get Enough: New Wave Hits of the ’80s, Volume 11Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1995-06-20
Rhino (reissue label)R2 71974
1.12In a Big Country3:53Big CountryCeltic Inspiration IIVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
NectarNTRCD043
1.1In a Big Country3:56Big CountryIn a Big CountryBig CountryAlbum + Compilation
1.1In a Big Country3:56Big CountryIn a Big CountryBig CountryAlbum + Compilation
  • -1995
Karussell International550 879-2
2.12In a Big Country3:53Big CountryClassic Rock: 1982–1983Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicTL 559/06
1.6In a Big Country3:53Big CountryThe Power of Love: BreathlessVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicTL629/2
1.2In a Big Country3:52Big CountryThrough a Big Country: Greatest HitsBig CountryAlbum + Compilation
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury”; a UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)MMTCD 1993
1.2In a Big Country3:52Big CountryThrough a Big Country: Greatest HitsBig CountryAlbum + Compilation
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury”; a UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)532 368-2
1.1In a Big Country (Edited single version)3:56Big CountryBig Country (Master Series, black, collage)Big CountryAlbum + Compilation
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury”; a UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)534230-2
1.17In a Big Country3:54Big CountryThe Heat Is On: 20 Driving Rock ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Crimson (UK budget comps; imprint of Crimson Productions Ltd.)CRIMIDCD08
2.13In a Big Country3:55Big CountryThe Number One 80’s AlbumVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram TV (a division of PolyGram Record Operations Ltd.)553 767-2
1.2In a Big Country3:56Big CountryWe Are the ’80s, Vol.2: FM802 (Sunday Sunset studio) PresentsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • JP1998-03-05
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury”; a UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)PHCR-1412
1.3In a Big Country3:58Big CountryChart Toppers: Modern Rock Hits of the 80s, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1998-05-26
1.3In a Big Country3:57Big CountryClass Reunion ’83: Greatest Hits of 1983Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Rebound Records (1990s budget reissue imprint)314 520 493-2
1.2In a Big Country3:55Big CountryDriving: La Musique des grands espacesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Rock & Pop EmotionRAP 006
1.7In a Big Country3:54Big CountryFreewheelin’ (Accompanying Booklet (BL/BC-428-A))Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Reader’s DigestRDCD 1911, RDCD 1912, RDCD 1913, RDCD 1914, RDCD 1915
1.2In a Big Country3:55Big CountryRock & Pop Moods: Cruisin’Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
International Masters Publishers (logo: i | m | p - inspiring & informing you)RPM 0 0 6
1.3In a Big Country3:53Big CountryThe Classic Eighties MixVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Startel EntertainmentSTELCD0055
1.8In a Big Country3:54Big CountryWas het nu 70 of 80? Volume 6Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EVA (for use with NL/BE/FR releases only, see annotation)7243 845676 2
2.16In a Big Country3:53Big CountryThe Best Celtic Anthems… Ever!Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1999-10-04
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)263
1.2In A Big Country3:53Big CountryClassic PopVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music (plain logo: “Universal Music”)565 604-2
1.5In a Big Country3:52Big CountryHere I Go AgainVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Spectrum Music (Universal Music Group budget label)544 127-2
1.15In a Big Country3:53Big CountryPub Anthems 2000Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Startel Entertainment
1.12In a Big Country3:54Big CountryMore Pure 80'sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2000-03-21
UTV Records314 541 344-2
1.14In a Big Country3:52Big CountryImmortal Rock 1983Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, or EMI Music only if there is no other imprint)7243 5 27235 2 2
1.1In a Big Country3:55Big CountryThe Best of ‘Where Are They Now?’Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music Special Markets, Rhino (reissue label)314560047-2, R2 79918
1.1In a Big Country3:57Big Country20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Big CountryBig CountryAlbum + Compilation
  • US2001-04-10
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury”; a UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)314 548 380-2
2.7In a Big Country3:54Big CountryI Want My 80’s Box!Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2001-07-17
Hip‐O Records556758
1.3In a Big Country3:50Big CountryCeltic Spirits 5Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2001-07-30
Sony Music Catalog (a division of Sony Music Entertainment (Germany) GmbH, as well as its imprint)SMC 503459 2
1.11In a Big Country3:55Big CountryThe Top 80’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2001-08-16
1.1In a Big Country3:57Big Country20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Big CountryBig CountryAlbum + Compilation
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury”; a UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)3145483802
2.5In a Big Country3:54Big CountryAtomic 80sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music Australia (see annotation before using)585964 2
1.8In a Big Country3:53Big CountryPop Revolution: 1982–1983Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicTL 708/31
1.2In a Big Country3:55Big CountryRock met ballen!Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Hunter Music (Netherlands)HM 1293-2
1.6In a Big Country7:46Big CountryThe Power of Love: BreathlessVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicTL629/2
4.11In a Big Country3:55Big CountryLike, Omigod! The ’80s Pop Culture Box (Totally)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2002-07-02
Rhino (reissue label)R2 78239
3.4In a Big Country3:54Big CountryEightiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • AU2002-11-22
Rajon Music GroupCDR0002
3.8In a Big Country3:54Big CountryMotor Trend: Rockin’ Down the Highway (36 Classic Rock Hits)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2002
Columbia House (distributor, a division of CBS Records Canada Ltd.), Realm Records (US compilation label from Indiana)
1.6In a Big Country3:54Big CountryThe Greatest Hits of Big Country and The SkidsBig Country and The SkidsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music TV (UK, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited)586989-2
1.18In a Big Country3:51Big CountryScotland Rocks!Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2003-02-24
Virgin TV
1.7In a Big Country3:52Big CountryEdge of the 80s: 1982-1983Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicTL PRA/01
1.11In a Big Country3:55Big CountryThe Very Best of CelticVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2004-10-19
Demon Music GroupNSCDD 2013
2.8In a Big Country3:53Big CountryClassic Drive: Cruisin'Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life Music
1.5In a Big Country3:51Big CountryGreatest Scottish Album Ever, 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Daily RecordDRSCOTCD02
1.12In a Big Country3:54Big CountrySongs for My Ute, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Rajon Music GroupCDRTV0123
3.2In a Big Country3:51Big CountryThe Essential 80sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Crimson (UK budget comps; imprint of Crimson Productions Ltd.)CRIMBXW003
2.10In a Big Country3:52Big CountryGreatest Ever! Rock: The Definitive CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2006-09-18
Union Square MusicGTSTCD005
2.8In a Big Country3:52Big CountryClassic Cuts Presents: 80’s Night: The Ultimate DJ Collection: Special Stereo Wide Edition 16 CD BoxVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Music Factory (UK promotional remix service)
2.8In a Big Country3:52Big CountryClassic Cuts Presents: 80s Night: The Ultimate DJ Collection: A to BVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Music Factory (UK promotional remix service)BX013
2.6In a Big Country3:55Big Country’80s British GoldVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Hip‐O RecordsB0008566-02
1.12In a Big Country3:51Big CountryCountdown: One Hit WondersVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Liberation Music (Australian, big L logo or “Liberation” on one line)LMCD0001
1.2In a Big Country3:51Big CountryCountdown: One Hit Wonders 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Liberation Music (Australian, big L logo or “Liberation” on one line)LMCD0020
4.5In a Big Country3:45Big CountryThe Ultimate Collection: Rock - 100 HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Union Square MusicULTIMBX005
2.9In a Big Country3:50Big Country100 Hits: More 80sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2009-02-16
100 HitsDMG 100 027
1.19In a Big Country3:52Big CountryChart Boxx: Best of RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sonocord5317209
1.3In a Big Country3:49Big CountryFields of Fire: The Ultimate CollectionBig CountryAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2011-04-04
Spectrum Music (Universal Music Group budget label)
2.12In a Big Country3:50Big CountryLes 50 plus belles chansons CeltesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music Strategic Marketing (subsidiary of Universal Music GmbH)
3.14In a Big Country3:50Big CountryFade to Grey 1980–1984Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2013-09-30
Universal Music TV (UK, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited)534806
3.14In a Big Country (radio edit)3:50Big CountryFade to Grey 1980–1984Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • IE2013-09-30
  • GB2013-09-30
Universal Music on Demand
1.2In a Big Country3:52Big CountryIcon: 80's HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2014-02-25
UMe (imprint of Universal Music Enterprises)B0020159-02
1.17In a Big Country3:45Big CountryRock Anthems: The Ultimate CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2014-06-02
Union Square Production, Universal UMCULTIMBX032
1.14In a Big Country3:50Big CountryNow That's What I Call New Wave 80sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2015-08-07
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment), Universal Music Group (has logo with just “Universal Music Group”)88875125072
1.14In a Big Country (radio edit)3:50Big CountryNow That's What I Call New Wave 80s: Deluxe EditionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2015-08-07
Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)
4.8In a Big Country3:57Big Country101 DrivetimeVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Spectrum Music (Universal Music Group budget label), UMC (branded originally by its full name “Universal Music Catalogue” between 2006–2016; rebranded as Universal Music Recordings in 2023)UMC10110
3.8In a Big Country3:52Big CountryDriving Songs: The Ultimate CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal UMCULTIM5CD013
2.11In a Big Country3:52Big CountryRock Legends: The Ultimate CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2018-03-30
Universal UMCULTIM5CD031
1.9Big Country3:53Big CountryDriven by the 80sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2018-07-27
Union Square Music, Universal UMCDRIVEBX002
2.20In a Big Country3:53Big CountryDriven by Power Ballads: 100 Essential Driving SongsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2018-10-26
Universal UMCDRIVEBX004
2.12In a Big Country3:50Big CountryThe Power of Love: The Ultimate CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2019-01-11
ULTM5CD049
3.15In a Big Country3:45Big CountryThe Hairy Bikers Road TripVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2019-11-01
Universal Music on Demand
3.15In a Big Country3:45Big CountryThe Hairy Bikers Road TripVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2019-11-01
Universal Music on Demand53893456
1.3In a Big Country3:50Big CountryEssential Big CountryBig CountryAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2020-07-10
UMC (branded originally by its full name “Universal Music Catalogue” between 2006–2016; rebranded as Universal Music Recordings in 2023)0711487
8.7In a Big Country3:52Big Country80s Music Explosion!Various ArtistsAlbum + CompilationTime–Life Music
Promotion
1.4In a Big Country3:54Big CountryLes Accros du rock : Modern RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram6992
1.10In a Big Country3:56Big CountrySelections From "Like, Omigod! The '80s Pop Culture Box (Totally)"Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Rhino (reissue label)
1.4In a Big Country3:52Big CountryThe Greatest Hits of Big Country and the SkidsBig Country and the SkidsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music TV (UK, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited)SA01
1.5In a Big Country3:49Big Country80s Rock, Volume 3Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Daily Express (British newspaper)DEX80sCD02
1.15In a Big Country3:49Big CountryRocking All Over the World (Daily Mail)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Daily MailASDMCD01, ASDMCD04
1.15In a Big Country3:49Big CountrySolid Gold, Volume 1: Rocking All Over the WorldVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Daily MailASDMCD01

Relationships

producer:Steve Lillywhite
publisher:Mercury Records (or just “Mercury”; a UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits) (in 1983)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:Mercury Records Limited (not for release label use!) (in 1983)
mash-ups:Hold a Big Country Against Me (Big Country vs. Britney Spears) by Talk Hard Productions
edit of:In a Big Country
music videos:In a Big Country
part of:VH1’s 100 Greatest One‐Hit Wonders of the ’80s (number: 14) (order: 14)
recording of:In a Big Country

In a Big Country

lyricist:Stuart Adamson
composer:Stuart Adamson
Mark Brzezicki
Tony Butler (English rock bassist with Big Country)
Bruce Watson (member of Big Country)
publisher:10 Music Ltd.
Big Country Music Ltd.
BMG Gold Songs
EMI 10 Music
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury”; a UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits) (in 1983)