Holding Out for a Hero (single version)

~ Recording by Bonnie Tyler

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack artistRelease titleRelease artistRelease group typeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.1Holding Out for a Hero4:29Bonnie TylerHolding Out for a Hero / Faster Than the Speed of NightBonnie TylerSingle
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)A-4251, CBSA 425
1.2Holding Out for a Hero4:25Bonnie TylerThe Greatest HitsBonnie TylerAlbum + Compilation
Telstar Records (UK, mostly compilations)TCD 2291
1.2Holding Out for a Hero4:23Bonnie TylerHeaven and HellMeat Loaf & Bonnie TylerAlbum + Compilation
  • AU1989-06-01
Concept Records (Australia)CC0215CD
1.2Holding Out for a Hero4:25Bonnie TylerGreatest HitsBonnie TylerAlbum + Compilation
  • XE1989-06-26
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)CBS 465375 2
1.2Holding Out for a Hero4:25Bonnie TylerGreatest HitsBonnie TylerAlbum + Compilation
1.2Holding Out for a Hero4:25Bonnie TylerGreatest HitsBonnie TylerAlbum + Compilation
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)465375 2, CBS – 465375 2
1.2Holding Out for a Hero4:23Bonnie TylerHeaven and HellBonnie + MeatloafAlbum + Compilation
Telstar Records (UK, mostly compilations)TCD 2361
1.2Holding Out for a Hero4:25Bonnie TylerThe Greatest HitsBonnie TylerAlbum + Compilation
Concept Records (Australia)CCO237CD
1.2Holding Out for a Hero4:23Bonnie TylerRock ’n Roll DreamsJim Steinman · Bonnie Tyler · MeatloafAlbum + Compilation
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)COL 40207
1.9Holding Out for a Hero4:23Bonnie TylerBurning HeartsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Telstar Records (UK, mostly compilations)TCD 2492
1.1Holding Out for a Hero4:24Bonnie TylerHolding Out for a Hero / Total Eclipse of the Heart / I Can't Leave Your Love AloneBonnie TylerSingle
Total Record Company12 TYLER 10
1.8Holding Out for a Hero4:24Bonnie TylerPower Radio, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1991
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)982687 2
1.1Holding Out for a Hero4:21Bonnie TylerThe Rock Collection: Rock HeroesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicTL 527/03
1.3Holding Out for a Hero4:19Bonnie TylerGladiatorsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1992-11-16
PolyGram TV (a division of PolyGram Record Operations Ltd.)515 877-2
1.13Holding Out for a Hero4:21Bonnie TylerBorn to Be WildVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
MCI MusicMUSCD 001
1.13Holding Out for a Hero4:23Bonnie TylerBorn to Be Wild, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
MCI MusicMUSCD 001
2.8Holding Out for a Hero?:??Bonnie TylerBreakawayVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
TelediscTelCD 54
1.4Holding Out for a Hero4:22Bonnie TylerRock PowerVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Stardust (subsidiary of Wisepack Ltd.)STACD 019
1.8Holding Out for a Hero4:25Bonnie TylerHeaven & HellMeat Loaf & Bonnie TylerAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)473666 2
1.10Holding Out for a Hero4:24Bonnie TylerThe BestBonnie TylerAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)473522 2
1.4Holding Out for a Hero4:24Bonnie TylerAral MusicCollection No. 3: Keep On RunningVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)983466 2
1.8Holding Out For A Hero4:45Bonnie TylerBest Of - Heaven & HellMeat Loaf, Bonnie TylerAlbum + Compilation
Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony)EPC4779502
1.13Holding Out for a Hero4:18Bonnie TylerBurning HeartVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Insight (Polygram sublabel), PolyGram
3.13Holding Out for a Hero4:21Bonnie TylerRock CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sounds DirectSDC697/06
1.2Holding Out for a Hero4:20Bonnie TylerThe Best of 1980–1990, Volume 9Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Electrola7243 8 28914 2 0
1.10Holding Out for a Hero4:24Bonnie TylerDefinitive CollectionBonnie TylerAlbum + Compilation
  • XE1995-05-28
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)17-473522-11, 473522 9
1.10Holding Out for a Hero4:24Bonnie TylerDefinitive CollectionBonnie TylerAlbum + Compilation
  • US1995-07-11
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)17-473522-11, 473522 9
2.2Holding Out for a Hero4:24Bonnie TylerHarley-Davidson: One for the RoadVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI Electrola GmbH (not for release label use! DE subsidiary of EMI Records from 1972–2002)7243 8 30170 2 7
2.5Holding Out for a Hero4:25Bonnie TylerThe Ultimate CollectionBonnie TylerAlbum + Compilation
BMG Ariola A/S (Denmark)74321 30887 2
2.10Holding Out for a Hero4:19Bonnie TylerThe Very Best of Pop Music 1984-85Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Egmont Music ClubEMC8485010
2.15Holding Out for a Hero4:22Bonnie TylerFetenhits: The Real Classics, the 2ndVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1996-12-13
Polystar (Germany)553 144-2
2.1Holding Out for a Hero4:21Bonnie TylerCareless Whisper, Vol. 3Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.11Holding Out for a Hero4:18Bonnie TylerParty Collection, Volume 7Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
SR International38 409 9
1.4Holding Out for a Hero4:28Bonnie TylerRock OlympicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)483946 2
1.9Holding Out for a Hero4:21Bonnie Tyler80’s Pilgrimage: The Very Best of Mark Pilgram’s “80’s Half Hour”Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI Music South Africa (not for release label use!)CDEMCJ (WM) 5736
2.2Holding Out for a Hero4:21Bonnie TylerClassic Rock: 1984–1985Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicTL 559/07
1.8Holding Out for a Hero4:25Bonnie TylerHeaven and HellBonnie & MeatloafAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CDCOL5254
3.10Holding Out for a Hero4:22Bonnie TylerMaximum RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1998-08-11
Sony Music MediaSMM 491764 2
1.8Holding Out for a Hero4:24Bonnie TylerBonnie TylerBonnie TylerAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment), Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)37-489962-10, COL 489962 2
1.10Holding Out For A Hero4:24Bonnie TylerThe BestBonnie TylerAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CDCOL 4038 H
1.10Holding Out for a Hero4:24Bonnie TylerThe BestBonnie TylerAlbum + Compilation
  • US1999-02-02
1.15Holding Out for a Hero4:27Bonnie Tyler100 Rock HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.12Holding Out for a Hero4:24Bonnie TylerGet It, Volume 3Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.4Holding Out for a Hero4:23Bonnie TylerMichael Schumacher Hits: The Race Is OnVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2000-01-01
Sony Music MediaSMM 986417 2
2.2Holding Out for a Hero4:23Bonnie TylerReal CinemaVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)5011712000
3.14Holding Out for a Hero4:24Bonnie TylerGreatest Hits From the MoviesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Reader’s DigestRDCD3211-5
2.11Holding Out for a Hero4:29Bonnie TylerGute Zeiten Schlechte Zeiten Disco StarVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Edel Records (multinational, ERE suffix)0127772ERE
1.14Holding Out for a Hero4:29Bonnie TylerThe Ultimate Hen Night Party AlbumVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2002-08-12
Warner Strategic MarketingWSMCD103
1.1Holding Out for a Hero4:21Bonnie TylerHolding Out for a HeroBonnie TylerAlbum + Compilation
  • US2003-07-29
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)COL 505451 2
1.9Holding Out for a Hero4:22Bonnie TylerHot City NightsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2003-09-15
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)STVCD167
1.10Holding Out for a Hero4:24Bonnie TylerThe CollectionBonnie TylerAlbum + Compilation
  • -2003
1.15Holding Out for a Hero4:22Bonnie TylerThe Very Best of 1980s 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)7243 593227 2 8
2.2Holding Out for a Hero4:22Bonnie TylerEven Bigger, Even Better, Power Ballads IIIVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2004-11-15
Virgin TVVTDCD 684
1.7Holding Out for a Hero4:21Bonnie TylerDie Hit-Giganten: PartyklassikerVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2004-12-27
Sony Music MediaSMM 519533 2
1.8Holding Out for a Hero (single version)4:23Bonnie TylerHeaven & HellMeat Loaf & Bonnie TylerAlbum + Compilation
  • -2004
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)
2.2Holding Out for a Hero4:25Bonnie TylerDriving Rock: 37 Classic Anthems for the Open RoadVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2005-06-06
Universal Music TV (UK, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited)9829087
2.10Holding Out for a Hero4:22Bonnie TylerSchool Reunion: The PartyVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2005-11-07
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)VTDCD 757
3.1Holding Out for a Hero4:23Bonnie TylerThe Very Best of Power Ballads: The Greatest Driving Anthems …Ever!Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2005-11-07
Virgin TVVTDCD 756
2.19Holding Out for a Hero (single version)4:25Bonnie TylerNachtschicht, Volume 19Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI Austria
2.9Holding Out for a Hero4:24Bonnie TylerOne Shot 1984Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal (plain logo “Universal” used by Universal Music and Universal Pictures)9834172
2.7Holding Out for a Hero4:20Bonnie TylerLet's Hear It for the GirlsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2006-08-14
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972), Virgin TVVTDCD 844
1.15Holding Out for a Hero4:21Bonnie TylerClassic Driving RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972), Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008)0946 3 74044 2 3
2.3Holding Out for a Hero4:29Bonnie TylerThe Greatest Rock Songs EverVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008)82876889612-1, 82876889612-2, 82876889612-3
1.18Holdin' Out for a Hero4:22Bonnie TylerClub 80sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2007-07-23
Universal Music TV (UK, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited)9849007, 9849008, 9849009
3.12Holding Out for a Hero4:22Bonnie TylerAll Night DiscoVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • PL2007-08-09
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)88697164942
1.16Holding Out for a Hero4:25Bonnie TylerAbsolute Hits: 80s PopVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Crimson (UK budget reissue label; imprint of Crimson Productions Ltd.)CRIMCD458
2.14Holding Out for a Hero4:22Bonnie TylerBigger Better Power Ballads IIVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)50999 510783 2 4
2.9Holding Out for a Hero4:24Bonnie TylerHit CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sonocord441980
2.6Holding Out for a Hero4:20Bonnie TylerSuper Movie HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • AT2008-02-28
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008)88697225942
2.12Holding Out for a Hero4:24Bonnie TylerTake My Breath Away: Ultimate Movie HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2008-06-16
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008)88697326382
3.6Holding Out for a Hero4:22Bonnie TylerGold: The 80’s Greatest HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2008-10-31
Cleveland International Records, Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008)88697283022
5.2Holding Out for a Hero4:19Bonnie TylerTop 100 anni ’80Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • IT2008-11-05
3.13Holding Out for a Hero4:22Bonnie Tyler101 Power BalladsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2008-11-10
Virgin TVVTDCDX 944
1.32Holding Out for a Hero4:22Bonnie TylerFantastic 80’s! Greatest HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2008-11-28
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008)
5.11Holding Out for a Hero4:23Bonnie TylerFantastic 80s! The Complete CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2008-12-01
Rhino (reissue label)88697425232
2.14Holding Out for a Hero4:21Bonnie TylerAlle Hits!: Die 80erVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.5Holding Out for a Hero4:26Bonnie TylerGirls Night InVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008)88697216142
16.16Holding Out for a Hero4:24Bonnie TylerMastermix Professional Engineered for DJs: DecadesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Music Factory (UK promotional remix service)SET225
1.6Holding Out for a Hero4:17Bonnie TylerThe Ultimate Collection: Rock - 100 HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Union Square MusicULTIMBX005
2.7Holding Out for a Hero4:21Bonnie TylerBayern 3: Los Rockos! Vol. 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2009-05-08
Bayerischer Rundfunk88697 37420 2
2.12Holding Out for a Hero4:22Bonnie TylerSuper Rock HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • AT2009-05-29
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)88697524212
1.3Holding Out for a Hero4:23Bonnie TylerRock ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2009-06-16
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)858400
3.4Holding Out for a Hero4:21Bonnie TylerUltimate RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2009-09-14
Music Club (Demon Music Club, UK)MCCDULT013
2.16Holding Out for a Hero4:24Bonnie TylerEssential: Get the Party StartedVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2009-10-05
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)88697582322
3.13Holding Out for a Hero4:22Bonnie Tyler101 Power BalladsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2009-10-09
EMI TV
2.19Holding Out for a Hero4:21Bonnie Tyler101 More 80s HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)50999 457203 2 1
2.6Holding Out for a Hero4:21Bonnie TylerThe Best Movie Album in the World… Ever! 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)50999 685168 2 6, 6851682
3.20Holding Out for a Hero4:22Bonnie TylerEssential: 80s LoveVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2010-01-25
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)88697 64526 2
2.15Holding Out for a Hero4:22Bonnie TylerKuschelrock Special Edition: Rock HymnenVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2010-03-26
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)88697 63308 2
1.19Holding Out for a Hero4:23Bonnie TylerHaynes DAD: Ultimate Guide to RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2010-06-07
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)
1.20Holding Out for a Hero4:23Bonnie TylerUltimate 80s Movie HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2010-08-02
Sony CMG (subsidiary of SME UK, add only UK releases)88697759852
2.9Holding Out for a Hero4:24Bonnie TylerPure… MoviesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2010-09-06
  • FR2010-10-11
  • DE2011-06-17
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)8697753052
Promotion
1.2Holding Out for a Hero4:29Bonnie TylerDancing in the Dark / Holding Out for a Hero (jukebox promo, die‐cut picture sleeve)Bruce Springsteen / Bonnie TylerSingle
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)JC 15119
1.2Holding Out for a Hero4:29Bonnie TylerDancing in the Dark / Holding Out for a HeroBruce Springsteen / Bonnie TylerSingle
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)JC 15119
3.5Holding Out for a Hero4:21Bonnie TylerLost in MusicVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music Special ProductsLSP9849812
1.5Holding Out for a Hero4:23Bonnie TylerDecade of Hits: 80Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1999
Sony Music Special ProductsLSP 9861882
1.2Holding Out for a Hero4:25Bonnie TylerSoundTraxVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2004-01-22
London Evening Standard (newspaper)ESFILMCD01
1.7Holding Out for a Hero4:25Bonnie TylerMovie Tracks From Lovefilm.comVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
9907402
Bootleg
11.17Holding Out for a Hero4:22Bonnie Tyler80’s Giga Hits CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2008
(unknown)
1.5Holding Out for a Hero4:23Bonnie TylerSpitzenrockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)686-7 99048 2

Relationships

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 1984)
Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited (not for release label use! post-2008 subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment) (in 1984)
Sony Music Entertainment (UK) Ltd. (not for release label use! pre-Aug 2004 subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment Inc.) (in 1985)
mash-ups:Hold the Fire (Bonnie Tyler vs. DragonForce) by TCMusic!
stream for free:https://open.spotify.com/track/5Vl26QDfgRQct0GZlZAnYx [info]
https://www.deezer.com/track/532351 [info]
streaming page:https://music.apple.com/gb/song/251988282 [info]
https://tidal.com/track/646617 [info]
recording of:Holding Out for a Hero

Holding Out for a Hero

lyricist:Dean Pitchford
composer:Jim Steinman
publisher:Ensign Music Corp.
Sony Music Publishing (Japan), Inc., A Division (Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc., A Division)
Sony/ATV Harmony UK
Sony/ATV Melody
Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC (1995–2020)
later parody versions:Festival Heroes
later translated versions:I schoit mei Hirn o
O Benim Dünyam (Turkish version)
ヒーロー HOLDING OUT FOR A HERO
is based on:Stark Raving Love
is the basis for:Cutie Mark Crusaders Theme Song (My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic, “The Show Stoppers”)
Holding Out for a Hero (bardcore version)