Word Up

~ Recording by Cameo

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack artistRelease titleRelease artistRelease group typeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.1Word Up4:15CameoWord Up!CameoAlbum
  • US1986-08-29
Atlanta Artists422-830 265-1 M-1, 830 265-1 M-1
1.4Word Up4:20CameoNow That’s What I Call Music 8Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1986-11-24
PolyGram, Virgin EMI (80s–early 00s UK compilations)CD NOW 8
1.9Word Up4:18CameoNow That’s What I Call Music 8Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1986-11-24
PolyGram, Virgin EMI (80s–early 00s UK compilations)NOW 8
1.9Word Up4:18CameoNow That’s What I Call Music 8Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1986-11-24
PolyGram, Virgin EMI (80s–early 00s UK compilations)TC NOW 8
1.1Word Up?:??CameoWord Up!CameoAlbum
  • JP1986-12-21
Atlanta Artists, Casablanca Records (label founded by Neil Bogart)R28C-2005
1.1Word Up?:??CameoWord Up!CameoAlbum
  • JP1986-12-21
Atlanta Artists, Casablanca Records (label founded by Neil Bogart)P35C-20030
1.1Word Up4:16CameoWord UpCameoSingle
ClubJAB 38
1.1Word Up?:??CameoWord Up!CameoAlbum
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury”; a UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits), Siegfried (齊飛唱片公司)830 265-4, SF-2118
1.1Word Up!4:21CameoWord Up!CameoAlbum
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury”; a UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)830 265-2
1.1Word Up4:21CameoWord Up!CameoAlbum
Atlanta Artists, Mercury Records (or just “Mercury”; a UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)830 265-2, 830 265-2 M-1
1.2Word Up! (7″ version)4:15CameoWord Up!CameoSingle
Atlanta Artists884 933-1
1.1Word Up4:21CameoWord Up! (CD-Matrix: 830 265-2 02 ﮲/; YG; MADE IN GERMANY)CameoAlbum
Atlanta Artists, Mercury Records (or just “Mercury”; a UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)830 265-2, 830 265-2 M-1
1.1Word Up4:15CameoWord Up!CameoAlbum
Club830 265-1, JABH 19
1.1Word Up4:15CameoWord Up!CameoAlbum
Atlanta Artists, Mercury Records (or just “Mercury”; a UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)830 265-1
1.1Word Up?:??CameoWord Up!CameoAlbum
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury”; a UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)830 265-4
1.1Word Up?:??CameoWord Up!CameoAlbum
Atlanta Artists, PolyGram Records, Inc. (not for release label use! US division of PolyGram)422 830 265-4 M-1
1.1Word Up4:15CameoWord Up!CameoAlbum
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury”; a UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)830 265-1
1.1Word Up4:15CameoWord Up! (black shell, white paper label with a green design)CameoAlbum
Club830 265-4, JABHC 19
1.1Word Up4:15CameoWord Up!CameoAlbum
Atlanta Artists, Mercury Records (or just “Mercury”; a UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits), PolyGram830 265-1
1.1Word Up4:15CameoWord Up! (Dolby)CameoAlbum
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury”; a UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)830 265-4
1.1Word Up4:15CameoWord Up!CameoAlbum
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury”; a UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)830 265-1
1.1Word Up4:15CameoWord Up!CameoAlbum
Atlanta Artists, Mercury Records (or just “Mercury”; a UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)830 265-4
1.1Word Up4:21CameoWord Up!CameoAlbum
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury”; a UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)830 265-2, 830 265-2 M-1
1.1Word Up4:15CameoWord Up!CameoAlbum
Atlanta Artists422-830 265-1 M-1, 830 265-1 M-1
1.1Word Up4:15CameoWord Up! (grey shell, white label)CameoAlbum
Club830 265-4, JABHC 19
1.1Word Up4:15CameoWord Up! (Dolby HX Pro B NR)CameoAlbum
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury”; a UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)830 265-4
1.1Word Up4:15CameoWord Up! (teal paper label)CameoAlbum
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury”; a UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)830 265-4
1.1Word Up4:15CameoWord Up!CameoAlbum
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury”; a UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits), פונוקול830 265-1
1.16Word Up4:22Cameo87 Hits OutVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Starcall RecordsSFCD 1004
1.3Word Up4:19CameoHits on CD, Volume 6Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury”; a UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)816 410-2
1.1Word Up4:15CameoWord Up!CameoAlbum
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury”; a UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)830 265-1
1.1Word Up!4:15CameoWord Up!CameoSingle
Atlanta Artists, Mercury Records (or just “Mercury”; a UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits), Phonogram080 092-2
1.17Word Up4:12CameoDance DecadeVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1989
London Records (UK, 1947–98)840 621-2
1.9Word Up4:20CameoDance Classics Into the 80’s, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Arcade (record label founded in 1970s by Herman Heinsbroek; use this as its universal imprint)01 6282 61
1.11Word Up4:16CameoHits of the 80’s, Volume BVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram Special Projects (partners with third party non-music industry companies using music to promote their products and brands)845 703-2
1.11Word Up4:16CameoHits for YouVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1993-04-26
Spectrum Music (Universal Music Group budget label)516 160-2
2.13Word Up4:13CameoKeep On DancingVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Dino EntertainmentDINCD 80
1.1Word Up4:22CameoThe Best of CameoCameoAlbum + Compilation
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury”; a UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)314 514 824-2
1.1Word Up4:22CameoThe Best of CameoCameoAlbum + Compilation
Columbia House (direct‐mailing distributor of club editions of releases)P2 14824
1.1Word Up4:23CameoThe Best of CameoCameoAlbum + Compilation
Chronicles (a label under UMG’s Universal Music Enterprises division), Mercury Records (or just “Mercury”; a UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)514 929-2
1.1Word Up4:23CameoThe Best of CameoCameoAlbum + Compilation
1.1Word Up4:23CameoThe Best of CameoCameoAlbum + Compilation
Chronicles (a label under UMG’s Universal Music Enterprises division), Mercury Records (or just “Mercury”; a UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)514 929-2
2.10Word Up4:20CameoAmerican Top 40: The Best of Pop, Rock & SoulVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)477696 2
1.9Word Up4:21CameoBack to the ’80sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Razor & TieDR 7075
2.12Word Up4:19CameoEntertainment Weekly: 80's ExplosionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Rhino Special ProductsR2 7074
3.8Word Up4:20CameoSoul Train (Hall of Fame): 20th AnniversaryVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Rhino (reissue label)R2 71618
1.11Word Up4:21CameoSounds of the Eighties: 1986Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Special Products, Time–Life MusicOPCD-2730, R988-04
2.3Word Up4:21CameoThe 80’s Collection: 1986: Alive and KickingVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicTL 544/15
2.1Word Up4:21CameoThe Best of 1980–1990, Volume 10Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI Electrola GmbH (not for release label use! DE subsidiary of EMI Records from 1972–2002)7243 8 31226 2 2
1.1Word Up! (7" vocal version)4:21CameoWord Up!CameoSingle
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury”; a UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)856 287-2
1.4Word Up4:17CameoWorld Hits 1986Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Spectrum Music (Universal Music Group budget label)550 711-2
2.2Word‐Up4:19CameoBET’s 15th Anniversary Music CelebrationVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Rhino (reissue label)R2 75159
2.15Word Up4:14CameoFunkytown Volume OneVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sounds DirectA102/9031 79515 2
1.17Word Up4:17CameoIn Ya Face RapVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.13Word Up4:21CameoOld School, Volume 4Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Thump RecordsTHCD 4040
1.14Word Up?:??CameoOverpowered By FunkVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Renaissance (UK techno compilations)REN CD 109
1.10Word Up4:19CameoParty Collection, Volume 3Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
SR International38 405 7
1.3Word Up4:13CameoThe Greatest Dance Album of All TimeVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Dino EntertainmentDINCD108
1.13Word Up4:20CameoThe Very Best of the 80's: 1986, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.8Word Up4:14Cameo80’s Dance PartyVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)485221 2
1.1Word Up4:15CameoAnd They Danced the Night AwayVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Débutante535 5680-2
1.3Word Up4:21CameoBest of DanceVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1996
PolyGram Special Products (for USA releases)535 416 2
2.16Word Up4:20CameoDance • O • ManiaVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)7243 8 35775 2 1
2.11Word Up!4:18CameoLiving in America: American SuperstarsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)007 04 22
1.9Word Up4:19CameoNo.1 Hits of the 80’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Polymedia Special Projects, Star Pool (German compilations)007 609-2, 007 610-2, 007 611-2, 58880
1.12Word Up4:15CameoThe Groove PackVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram535930-2
2.13Word Up4:17CameoMagic FunkVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)563746 2
1.2Word Up4:19CameoFunkGASM: Funk's Greatest HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1997-11-11
Relativity RecordsA 28741
1.2Word Up4:19Cameo1986 - Die Stars - Die Hits - Die FactsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)39623 4
1.10Word Up4:16CameoBest of 80’s: BlackVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Polystar (Germany)555 212-2
1.16Word Up4:19CameoDonna's Dansfolie 85-86-87Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)28-489174-10
1.5Word Up4:20CameoFast BreaksVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Ariola (German label, used worldwide in the past), BMG (the former Bertelsmann Music Group, defunct since 2004-08-05; for releases dated 2008 and later, see annotation)74321-44950-2
1.15Word Up4:20CameoFerry Maat’s Soulshow - 25th Anniversary Collection - The Eighties Part 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EVA (for use with NL/BE/FR releases only. See annotation)8542322
1.12Word Up4:21CameoMTV MondofonkVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram553 877-2 (25)
1.8Word Up4:19CameoParty Power Pack, Volume 6Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Polystar (Germany)553 600-2
1.5Word Up!4:19CameoPop’n’Rock 80, Volume 8Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram Projets Spéciaux6634
1.1Word Up4:22CameoWord UpCameoAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1998-01-13
Spectrum Music (Universal Music Group budget label)554 241-2
1.11Word Up4:19CameoMusic in Black, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1998-02-18
EastWest9548-36221-2
1.1Word Up4:18CameoThe Hits CollectionCameoAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1998-02-23
Spectrum Music (Universal Music Group budget label)558 012-2
1.17Word Up4:19CameoPure FunkVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1998-05-05
PolyGram TV (a division of PolyGram Record Operations Ltd.)314 558 299-2
1.7Word Up4:21CameoUltimate FunkVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1998-08-01
Metacom7616000342
2.5Word Up4:15CameoAll Time Greatest Hip Hop & Rap TunezVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Startel EntertainmentSTELCD0064
1.12Word Up4:18CameoBlack is Back, Vol. 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Spectrum (im Vertrieb von Karussell Musik)554 389-2
1.12Word Up4:18CameoDead or Alive: Dance Hits of the 80’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.1Word Up4:21CameoGreatest HitsCameoAlbum + Compilation
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury”; a UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)314 558 793-2
1.3Word Up4:18CameoPure FunkVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyMedia (a division of PolyGram Group Distribution, Inc.)558 299-2
1.17Word Up4:19CameoPure FunkVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram TV (a division of PolyGram Record Operations Ltd.)P2 - 58299
1.3Word Up4:19CameoPure FunkVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Polymedia Music ServiceP2 58299
1.17Word Up4:19CameoPure Funk (BMG club edition)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram TV (a division of PolyGram Record Operations Ltd.)314 558 299-2
1.18Word Up4:13CameoThat’s Disco: 60 All‐Time ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram555 652-2
3.1Word Up4:19CameoThe Eighties: A Decade of HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
565 788-2
Promotion
1.1Word Up4:15CameoWord Up!CameoAlbum
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury”; a UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)830 265-4
1.1Word Up4:15CameoWord Up! (DJ copy)CameoAlbum
Atlanta Artists422-830 265-1 DJ, 830 265-1
1.1Word Up4:15CameoWord Up! (white label)CameoAlbum
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury”; a UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits), PolyGram Records S.A. (Greece) (not for release label use!)830 265-1
1.1Word Up?:??CameoWord Up!CameoAlbum
Atlanta Artists, Casablanca Records (label founded by Neil Bogart)R28C-2005
1.12Word Up4:18CameoOil for the BonesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram Special Projects (partners with third party non-music industry companies using music to promote their products and brands)840 924-2
2.8Word Up4:22CameoPure PartyVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.8Word Up4:20CameoMusic Legend Collection ‘Rap’Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram Special Projects (partners with third party non-music industry companies using music to promote their products and brands)
(unknown)
1.3Word Up4:16CameoLet’s Dance, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.9Word Up4:19CameoLa Légende des Tubes, Volume 20Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram - Kiosks6625

Relationships

phonographic copyright (℗) by:PolyGram Records, Inc. (PolyGram Records, Incorporated, not for release label use! US division of PolyGram) (in 1986)
sampled by:Dying in a Nightmare by Ocean Ghosts
Strangelove (Fresh Ground mix) by Depeche Mode
Wild Wild West by Kool Moe Dee
mash-ups:Last Night A DJ Saved My Life vs. Word Up! (Indeep vs. Cameo) by FreeStyleGames (UK video game development company)
Poison vs. Word Up! (Bell Biv Devoe vs. Cameo) by FreeStyleGames (UK video game development company)
StrangeWord (Cameo vs. Depeche Mode) by Miss Cyberpink (mash-up artist)
Dirty Word Up! (Cameo vs. Jason Derulo feat. 2 Chainz) by MashMike (order: 1)
music videos:Word Up!
part of:TV Cream: Real 100 Best Singles Ever (number: 70) (order: 75)
VH1: 100 Greatest Songs of the 80's (compiled in 2006) (number: 81) (order: 81)
stream for free:https://open.spotify.com/track/7LoGfKBAaOl0nxhodJ1240 [info]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYOSdI_91WM [info]
other databases:https://www.whosampled.com/Cameo/Word-Up!/ [info]
SecondHandSongs:https://secondhandsongs.com/performance/25283 [info]
recording of:Word Up!

Word Up!

writer:Larry Blackmon
Tomi Jenkins
publisher:All Seeing Eye Music
Better Days Music
Universal PolyGram International Publishing, Inc. (existed only since ca. 1998)
later translated versions:Hai ↑