Wild Thing

~ Recording by The Troggs

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack artistRelease titleRelease artistRelease group typeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.1Wild Thing?:??The TroggsWild ThingThe TroggsSingle
FontanaTF 689
1.1Wild Thing2:36The TroggsFrom NowhereThe TroggsAlbum
FontanaSTL 5355
1.1Wild Thing2:30The TroggsWild ThingThe TroggsAlbum
ATCO Records33-193
1.1Wild Thing2:37The TroggsWild ThingThe TroggsEP
Fontana460.974
1.1Wild Thing2:30The TroggsWild Thing / From HomeThe TroggsSingle
FontanaF-1548
1.12Wild Thing?:??The TroggsBest of The TroggsThe TroggsAlbum + Compilation
Page OneFOR 001
2.6Wild Thing2:38The TroggsFun RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Heartland Music, Warner Special ProductsHD-1042, OPCD-4504
1.12Wild Thing2:36The TroggsNuggets: A Classic Collection From The Psychedelic SixtiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Rhino (reissue label)R2 75892
2.1Wild Thing2:34The TroggsBrit's BlitzVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyTel8164752
1.9Wild Thing2:37The TroggsBritish BeatVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
K‐tel (international budget record label)BU 7043
1.19Wild Thing2:36The TroggsClassic Rock: 1966 (remastered)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life Music, Warner Special Products2CLR-02, OPCD-2557
1.12Wild Thing2:35The TroggsFrat Rock: The Greatest Rock ’n’ Roll Party Tunes of All TimeVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Rhino (reissue label)R2 75778
7.11Wild Thing?:??The TroggsGolden Memories of the 60sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Reader’s DigestGGOM-A-180
7.11Wild Thing?:??The TroggsGolden Memories of the 60sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Reader’s DigestRDS 10451, RDS 10452, RDS 10453, RDS 10454, RDS 10455, RDS 10456, RDS 10457, RDS 10458, RDS 10459, RDS 10460
1.5Wild Thing2:35The TroggsGoud Van Oud (Original Versions)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Dino Music (subsidiary of EMI Netherlands BV)DNCD 1148
1.10Wild Thing2:37The TroggsQ‐FM‐96 Classics, Vol. 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DAR001
1.11Wild Thing2:42The TroggsSmash Hits of the 60’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1987
Arena Records (UK compilations, active in 1987)ARA 1015
1.11Wild Thing2:42The TroggsSmash Hits of the 60’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Prima (label from London, ~1987, catno PXCD ###)PXCD 111
1.14Wild Thing2:30The TroggsSuper Oldies CD-Collection, Volume 5Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Arion (swiss compilations)17 370 8
1.11Wild Thing2:36The TroggsThe Beat Goes OnVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1987
Drive (Swiss Label)
1.13Wild Thing2:37The TroggsThe British Invasion: The History of British Rock, Volume 3Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1988-11-22
Rhino (reissue label)R2 70321
1.13Wild Thing2:35The Troggs16 Original Superhits Of The 60's: All or NothingVarious ArtistsAlbum
  • -1988
Duchesse
1.1Wild Thing2:39The Troggs18 Golden Hits Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Antelope RecordsANTC 52022
1.1Wild Thing2:37The Troggs25 Years of Rock ’n’ Roll: 1966Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Connoisseur CollectionYRNR CD66
1.7Wild Thing2:36The TroggsHifi Visionen: Oldie-CD 12Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Hifi Vision, TELDEC816 717-2
2.8Wild Thing2:44TroggsHits of the Years 1960 - 1975Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Object EnterprisesOZ0002
4.14Wild Thing2:36The TroggsThe 60’s CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
4.14Wild Thing2:36The TroggsThe 60’s CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Object EnterprisesOX 0019
1.1Wild Thing2:39The TroggsThe Best of the TroggsThe TroggsAlbum + Compilation
Bigtime2615262
2.10Wild Thing2:33The TroggsThe Rock Box: The History of Rock ’n’ RollVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Dominion (budget compilations; nested circles logo)CD 1303
1.1Wild Thing2:42The TroggsWild ThingThe TroggsAlbum + Compilation
LaserLight Digital15 081
1.8Wild Thing2:36The Troggs72 Golden Hit ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
SR International65 415 2
1.3Wild Thing2:38The TroggsBillboard Top Rock’n’Roll Hits: 1966Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Rhino (reissue label)R2 70627
1.1Wild Thing2:35The TroggsFrom Nowhere the TroggsThe TroggsAlbum
DJM Records832 957-2
1.6Wild Thing2:36The TroggsGolden Oldies of the Year: 14 Unforgettable Super HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
San Juan Music, Charly RecordsCD ALW 7018
1.9Wild Thing2:38The TroggsGreatest Hits From the Past, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DiskyHRCD 1
4.12Wild Thing2:36The TroggsThe 60’s CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Object Enterprises0Z0005, OS0046, OS0047, OS0048, OS0049
1.15Wild Thing2:38The Troggs45’s on CD, Volume II (’60–’66)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1990-10-25
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury”; a UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)816 555-2
1.1Wild Thing2:34The TroggsOldies but Goodies, Volume 12Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1990-10-25
Original SoundOSCD 8862
4.8Wild Thing2:38The Troggs101 Number One Hit RecordsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Beautiful Music CompanyMSD2-35187
1.12Wild Thing2:31The TroggsBoots Rock Collection, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Boots (1990s Boots the Chemists label)BTCD01
1.20Wild Thing2:36The TroggsDe Pre Historie 1966, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
BMG (the former Bertelsmann Music Group, defunct since 2004-08-05; for releases dated 2008 and later, see annotation), EMI (EMI Records, since 1972), PolyGram, Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)260.738
1.16Wild Thing2:33The TroggsDick Clark’s All‐Time Hits, Vol. 3Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Original Sound RecordsOSCD 8894
1.18Wild Thing2:34The TroggsHard Up HeroesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury”; a UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)845 178-2
1.6Wild Thing2:35The TroggsKeep On RunningVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
CBS Schallplatten GmbH4676802
1.20Wild Thing2:35The TroggsThe Ultimate 60s CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Castle Communications (primary imprint of Castle Communications PLC)CTVCD 305
1.4Wild Thing2:36The TroggsTour of Duty: The Golden Popclassics From the 60’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Magnum (Dutch joint venture from 1990–1997)845 164-2
1.4Wild Thing2:36The TroggsTour of Duty: The Golden Popclassics From the 60’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Magnum (Dutch joint venture from 1990–1997)845.482-2
1.14Wild Thing2:31The TroggsGood Morning SaigonVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Movieplay (label active in Brazil and Portugal)MPV 5511
1.1Wild Thing2:36The TroggsHistory of Rock: The Rockin’ 60’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Collectables (US reissue label)
1.1Wild Thing2:37The TroggsHit Single AnthologyThe TroggsAlbum + Compilation
Fontana848 164-2
1.11Wild Thing2:35The TroggsPop Giganten: Hits der 60erVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Ariola (German label, used worldwide in the past)354 229, 354229-263
1.19Wild Thing2:36The TroggsRock Times, Volume 6: 1965-1966Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Zounds27000268 A
1.1Wild Thing2:33The Troggsstereoplay, CD 60: Yesterday’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
stereoplayCD 27100609 A
1.1Wild Thing2:38The TroggsThe Spirit of the 60s: 1966: The Beat Goes OnVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicTL 531/12
1.2Wild Thing2:38The TroggsWith a Girl Like YouThe TroggsSingle
Fontana862 161-2
1.13Wild Thing2:37The TroggsGladiatorsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1992-11-16
PolyGram TV (a division of PolyGram Record Operations Ltd.)515 877-2
1.13Wild Thing2:42The Troggs70 Ounces of Gold: Rock & GoldVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Compose, BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. (BMG company that owned their direct marketing company/club editions)9074-2, D 108405
2.1Wild Thing2:40The Troggs100 Super Oldies: Hits of the SixtiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1992
K-Box (imprint of Weton-Wesgram B.V.)K-BOX 043
1.3Wild Thing2:39The TroggsArcheology (1966-1976)The TroggsAlbum + Compilation
FontanaP2 12936
1.10Wild Thing2:37The TroggsFan des 60 - 1966Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time-Life515 345-2
2.3Wild Thing2:38The TroggsHappy Hippie Hits: 28 Miles From WoodstockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PulsarPULS 202
2.16Wild Thing2:34The TroggsLet’s Have a PartyVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Ariola (German label, used worldwide in the past)74321 10926 2
2.16Wild Thing2:35The TroggsLet’s Have a PartyVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Ariola (German label, used worldwide in the past)74321 10926 4
1.22Wild Thing2:35The TroggsRock‐Party 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universe (Compilations – Attention, some releases may be bootlegs)UN 2 043
1.8Wild Thing2:37The TroggsSixties BeatVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Dino EntertainmentDINCD 42
1.1Wild Thing2:40The TroggsSixties FavouritesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
FavouritesFAV010
1.6Wild Thing2:38The TroggsThe Golden Serie: History of Pop, Volume 23Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universe (Compilations – Attention, some releases may be bootlegs)UN 1 923
7.7Wild Thing2:35The TroggsThe Sixties Decade 1960-1969Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Tring International PLC (not for release label use - for copyrights only)TTP002
1.1Wild Thing2:38The TroggsThe World of the Troggs/Wild ThingThe TroggsAlbum + Compilation
Point Productions0401462
1.1Wild Thing2:40The Troggs80 Golden HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Masters Music3865012
1.6Wild Thing2:39The TroggsAll Night Long: Dave Cash presents The Best of the 60’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram TV (a division of PolyGram Record Operations Ltd.)516 375-2
1.3Wild Thing2:38The TroggsBillboard Top Rock’n’Roll Hits: 1966 (re-release)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Music Australia (AU subsidiary of Warner Music International since 1988), Warner Special Products9548350942
1.3Wild Thing2:38The TroggsBillboard Top Rock’n’Roll Hits: 1966Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Rhino (reissue label)R2 70627
1.8Wild Thing2:37The TroggsRock Line 5Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Versailles (French label)VER 474107 2
1.2Wild Thing2:35The TroggsRoute 66Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Arcade (record label founded in 1970s by Herman Heinsbroek; use this as its universal imprint)01 8310 6
1.1Wild Thing2:41The TroggsSwinging 60's, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PVB MusicPVCD49
1.8Wild Thing2:36The TroggsThe 60’s Greatest Hits, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
CEMA Special Markets (a division of Capitol‐EMI Music, Inc.)S21-56981
2.1Wild Thing2:37The TroggsThe Rock Collection: Rock ReplayVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicTL 527/24
1.12Wild Thing2:38The TroggsThe Time‐Life History of Rock ’n’ Roll: The British Invasion 1964–1966Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicR962-07
1.2Wild Thing2:30The TroggsTour of Duty GoldVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Magnum (Dutch joint venture from 1990–1997)516 566-2
1.1Wild Thing2:39The TroggsWild Thing - Greatest HitsThe TroggsAlbum + Compilation
Soundwings102.1004-2
1.7Wild Thing2:37The TroggsD2: The Mighty DucksVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • US1994-03-15
Hollywood Records (a label of Disney Music Group)HR-61603-2
1.1Wild Thing2:37The TroggsHard Rock Essentials: The 60’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1994-07-18
2.6Wild Thing2:38The TroggsThe Best of Heartbeat: Music From the Yorkshire TV Series and MoreVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation + Soundtrack
  • GB1994-11-24
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)MOOD CD37
1.17Wild Thing2:40The Troggs40 Golden Oldies, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Selected Sound CarrierCD 2002.2001-2, CD 2021.2002-2
1.17Wild Thing2:40The Troggs40 Golden Oldies, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Crystal ProductionsCD 2002.2001-2, CD 2021.2002-2
1.17Wild Thing2:36The Troggs1966 - Die Stars - Die Hits - Die FactsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)35 911 7
1.16Wild Thing2:37The TroggsAnimal RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Special Products, Time–Life MusicOPCD-2729, R921-37
1.1Wild Thing2:41The TroggsGreatest HitsThe TroggsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram TV (a division of PolyGram Record Operations Ltd.)522 739-2
1.5Wild Thing2:38The TroggsGuitar Rock: 1966-1967Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Special Products, Time–Life MusicOPCD-2736, R968-09
1.1Wild Thing2:37The TroggsHard Rock Essentials: The 60’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Rebound Records (1990s budget reissue imprint)314 520 277-2
2.16Wild Thing2:34The TroggsMega Jukebox Top 100Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Arcade (record label founded in 1970s by Herman Heinsbroek; use this as its universal imprint)8800283
1.1Wild Thing2:39The TroggsThe Best of The TroggsThe TroggsAlbum + Compilation
Fontana314 522 841-2
1.1Wild Thing2:43The TroggsThe Greatest HitsThe TroggsAlbum + Compilation
Music Reflexion1402.2045-2, CD 1402.2045-2
1.1Wild Thing2:42The TroggsWild ThingsThe TroggsAlbum + Compilation
Charly RecordsCDCD 1147
2.11Wild Thing2:32The TroggsThe Best Rock Album in the World… Ever! IIVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Virgin TVVTDCD47
1.10Wild Thing2:38The TroggsAlterno-Daze: Origin of the Species: 2000 BC to ?Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1995-07-25
Rebound Records (1990s budget reissue imprint)314 520 323-2
(unknown)
1.12Wild Thing2:38The Troggs20 Super Hits of the Century: The 60sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Companion6199132
1.1Wild Thing2:40The TroggsThe World of the Troggs/Wild ThingThe TroggsAlbum + Compilation

Relationships

producer:Colin Frechter (British pianist, arranger, music director, producer, vocalist)
drums (drum set):Ronnie Bond (The Troggs) (in 1966)
electric guitar:Chris Britton (The Troggs) (in 1966)
ocarina and lead vocals:Reg Presley (in 1966)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:Mercury Records Ltd. (not for release label use!) (in 1966)
karaoke versions:Wild Thing by [unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.)
DJ-mixes:Never Too Old to Rock by Hahnstudios (mash-up artist)
The Rockin’ Funky Cold Megamix by Hahnstudios (mash-up artist) (order: 11)
part of:Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 257) (order: 256)
recording of:Wild Thing (in 1966: cover)

Related works

Wild Thing

lyricist and composer:Chip Taylor (US singer/songwriter)
publisher:EMI Blackwood Music Inc.
EMI Songs
EMI Songs Australia Pty. Ltd.
EMI Songs Musikverlag GmbH
April Music (in 1981)
referred to in medleys:Wild Thing / Poor Boy (medley)
later parody versions:Groovy Groovy Worthing
Konttaushumppa
later translated parody versions:Dumkopf
Lisbeth
Wild Ding
Wilde Smurf
later translated versions:Loca
Waaro?
Wahnsinn
Wahnsinn
arrangements:Wahnsinn (translated)
Wild Thing (Liz Phair arrangement)