I Will Survive (single version)

~ Recording by Gloria Gaynor

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack artistRelease titleRelease artistRelease group typeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.1I Will Survive3:15Gloria GaynorI Will Survive (made in West Germany)Gloria GaynorSingle
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)2066 979
1.1I Will Survive3:15Gloria GaynorI Will Survive / Substitute (made in France)Gloria GaynorSingle
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)2066 979, 2066979
1.2I Will Survive3:15Gloria GaynorSubstitute / I Will SurviveGloria GaynorSingle
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)PD 14508
1.4I Will Survive3:19Gloria GaynorOur TuneSimon BatesAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)816 352-2
1.2I Will Survive3:19Gloria Gaynor…and the Beat Goes On! 34 Dance Hits of the 70’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Telstar Records (UK, mostly compilations)TCD 2338
1.3I Will Survive3:21Gloria Gaynor25 Years of Rock ’n’ Roll: 1979: 20 of the Year’s Greatest TracksVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Connoisseur CollectionYRNR CD79
5.5I Will Survive3:18Gloria Gaynor100 All Time Classic Dance Hits of the 1970sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Connoisseur CollectionDHOS CD100, MDHOS CD 100 3, MDHOS CD 100 4
1.19I Will Survive3:17Gloria GaynorDancin’ the Night AwayVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Silver Eagle Records, Warner Special ProductsOPCD-4512
1.9I Will Survive3:13Gloria GaynorGoing Back in Time, Volume 1: 1987 ~ 1972Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)816 644-2
1.10I Will Survive3:16Gloria GaynorHits of the World 1978/1979Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram819 937-2
1.15I Will Survive3:17Gloria GaynorHits on CD, Volume 9Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1988
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury”; a UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)816 670-2
1.14I Will Survive3:15Gloria GaynorMr Music Plus 1989-01Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Mr Music (Swedish compilation label)MMCD 5001
1.1I Will Survive3:19Gloria GaynorMega Hits Dance Classics, Volume 3Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Priority Records (US hip hop)CDL 7973
1.3I Will Survive3:19Gloria GaynorThe Disco Years, Volume 2: On the Beat (1978-1982)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1990-06-12
Rhino (reissue label)R2 70985
1.10I Will Survive3:15Gloria GaynorLet's Dance, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)845 099-2
1.8I Will Survive3:12Gloria GaynorSeventies Collection 1979Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)7952792
1.6I Will Survive3:15Gloria GaynorSiemens: Hits der 70er JahreVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)845 804-1
1.6I Will Survive3:19Gloria GaynorSiemens: Hits der 70er JahreVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1990
1.12I Will Survive3:20Gloria GaynorSounds of the Seventies: 1979Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Special Products, Time–Life MusicOPCD-2600, SOD-09
1.5I Will Survive3:20Gloria GaynorBillboard Top Hits: 1979Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • CA1991-04-23
Rhino (reissue label)R2 70674
1.5I Will Survive3:20Gloria GaynorBillboard Top Hits: 1979Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1991-04-23
Rhino (reissue label)R2 70674
1.2I Will Survive3:20Gloria GaynorBillboard Top Hits: 1979Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Rhino (reissue label)
1.3I Will Survive3:16Gloria GaynorDance Classics GoldVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Arcade (record label founded in 1970s by Herman Heinsbroek; use this as its universal imprint)01 5360 62
1.11I Will Survive3:09Gloria GaynorDance Classics, Volume 5Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Arcade Deutschland GmbH (DE branch of Dutch “Arcade” label; this is not an imprint!)
3.1I Will Survive3:12Gloria GaynorDance Explosion: 50 Disco Hits From the 70’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1991
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)COL 468516 2
1.1I Will Survive3:13Gloria GaynorDe Pre Historie 1979Various 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)260.751
1.15I Will Survive3:15Gloria GaynorI Will Survive: Twenty Years of Ladies Singles '61-'81Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Pickwick International (early UK imprint of Pickwick International Inc. (GB) Ltd.)PWKS 4092 P
2.20I Will Survive3:16Gloria GaynorThe 70’s Preservation Society Presents: Disco FeverVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Razor & TieA2 22496
1.9I Will Survive3:16Gloria GaynorRare GrooveVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1992-11-09
Quality TelevisionQTVCD016
1.10I Will Survive3:17Gloria GaynorBillboard Top Dance Hits: 1979Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Rhino (reissue label)R2 70493
1.9I Will Survive3:08Gloria GaynorHits of... 79+80, Volume 8Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)515 008-2
1.9I Will Survive3:19Gloria GaynorRock Times, Volume 13: 1979-1980Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Zounds27000336 A
1.1I Will Survive3:18Gloria GaynorSo Long, Baby!Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1992
CTVCD 112
1.1I Will Survive3:18Gloria GaynorSo Long, Baby!Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1992
CTVMC 112
1.14I Will Survive3:19Gloria GaynorThe CollectionGloria GaynorAlbum + Compilation
Castle Communications (primary imprint of Castle Communications PLC)CCSCD 340
2.11I Will Survive3:18Gloria GaynorThe Ultimate Party AlbumVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Special ProductsOPCD-4541
1.1I Will Survive (original version)3:18Gloria GaynorI Will Survive - The Very Best OfGloria GaynorAlbum + Compilation
  • -1993-08-02
1.9I Will Survive3:16Gloria Gaynor32 Dynamic Disco HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Quality TelevisionQTVCD016
1.13I Will Survive3:18Gloria GaynorAbsolute Disco 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment), Warner Music (global imprint of Warner Music Group, ‘W’ logo either with “Warner Music” or no text)9548320152
1.8I Will Survive3:14Gloria GaynorCulture Dance, Vol. 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Versailles (French label)VER 474387 2
1.6I Will Survive3:19Gloria GaynorDiscomaniaVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
K‐tel (international budget record label)3126-2
2.14I Will Survive3:17Gloria GaynorDonna’s Dansfolie 76‒77‒78Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), ARS ProductionsCOL 474 079-2
1.7I Will Survive3:17Gloria GaynorFace in the MirrorVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram Special Projects (partners with third party non-music industry companies using music to promote their products and brands)516 389-2
1.18I Will Survive3:14Gloria GaynorLet’s Go Disco!Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)7243 8 27233 2 5, CDEMTV 78
2.3I Will Survive3:13Gloria GaynorShut Up and DanceVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle)74321 11798 2
2.6I Will Survive3:18Gloria GaynorThe Entertainment Weekly DISCO CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Special ProductsOPCD-2695
1.12I Will Survive3:18Gloria GaynorThe Singer & The SongVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Virgin TVVTDCD 21
1.1I Will Survive (original version)3:15Gloria GaynorThe Very Best of Gloria Gaynor “I Will Survive”Gloria GaynorAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)519 665-2
1.16I Will Survive3:18Gloria GaynorLet’s Go DiscoVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • FR1994-02-23
Ouragan191 361.2
1.7I Will Survive3:19Gloria GaynorThe Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the DesertVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation + Soundtrack
  • US1994-08-23
Mother Records937-2
1.7I Will Survive3:19Gloria GaynorThe Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert: Songs From the Motion PictureVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation + Soundtrack
  • AU1994-10-18
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)516937-2
1.19I Will Survive3:18Gloria GaynorSounds of the SeventiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1994-12-05
Global TelevisionRADCD01
2.6I Will Survive3:16Gloria GaynorBack to the SeventiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Magnum (Dutch joint venture from 1990–1997)516 988-2
1.4I Will Survive3:19Gloria GaynorHi EnergyVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
NTRCD019
1.9I Will Survive3:12Gloria GaynorParty Power Pack, Volume 3Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Polystar (Germany)525 100-2
1.5I Will Survive3:22Gloria GaynorPower & Soul (20 Powerful vocal Performances)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram
1.4I Will Survive3:18Gloria GaynorRadio City Classic Hits: The 70'sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)525110-2
2.6I Will Survive3:14Gloria GaynorThe 70’s: 1979Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicTL 597/10
1.7I Will Survive3:19Gloria GaynorThe Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the DesertVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation + Soundtrack
Mother Records314-516 937-4
1.1I Will Survive3:12Gloria GaynorThe No. 1 Hits 1979Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
SR International79 607 8
2.9I Will Survive3:17Gloria GaynorSoul Train 25th Anniversary Hall of FameVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1995-11-07
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD3-11329
2.9I Will Survive3:14Gloria GaynorThe Best Party… Ever!Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)VTDCD71
1.12I Will Survive3:20Gloria GaynorBest Dance Music 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Joy SoundLMT-69
1.2I Will Survive3:18Gloria GaynorDance Fever: The Best of DiscoVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
GSC Music15126
1.5I Will Survive3:17Gloria GaynorFlared Hits & Platform SoulVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Vision (British compilation label)VISCD7
2.1I Will Survive3:18Gloria GaynorFunkytown, Volume TwoVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sounds DirectA112/9031 79516 2
1.12I Will Survive3:11Gloria GaynorParty Collection, Volume 01 - What´s going on ...Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
SR International
1.21I Will Survive3:16Gloria GaynorSuper ’70sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Razor & TieDR-7076
2.18I Will Survive3:16Gloria GaynorThat’s the 70’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI TV7243 8 36519 2 4
1.12I Will Survive3:13Gloria GaynorThe 70’s: 1979Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicTL 597/21
1.2I Will Survive3:12Gloria GaynorTolle Scheibe, Folge 4Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
4.5I Will Survive3:18Gloria GaynorTotally 70’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1995
Insight (Polygram sublabel)
1.1I Will Survive3:18Gloria GaynorThe Very Best of Gloria GaynorGloria GaynorAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1996-03-18
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)519 665-2
1.3I Will Survive3:19Gloria GaynorI Am WomanVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1996-06-25
Nick at Nite Records, 550 MusicBK 67690
1.5I Will Survive3:23Gloria Gaynor25 Years of Number 1 Hits, Volume 5: 1978/1979/1980Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1996-08-19
Connoisseur Collection
1.5I Will Survive3:17Gloria GaynorPure DiscoVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • CA1996-10-08
PolyTel535 177-2
1.5I Will Survive3:17Gloria GaynorPure DiscoVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1996-10-08
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)31453 5877-2
1.5I Will Survive3:17Gloria GaynorPure Disco (BMG Direct Edition)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1996-10-08
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation), BMG Direct (BMG’s direct marketing company/club editions)31453 5877-2, D116083
1.5I Will Survive3:17Gloria GaynorPure DiscoVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1996-10-08
A&M RecordsP2 35877
1.1I Will Survive3:18Gloria GaynorJenseits der StilleNiki ReiserAlbum + Soundtrack
  • DE1996-12-04
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)7243 8 42694 2 5
2.9I Will Survive3:20Gloria Gaynor70’s Dance MachineVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram RecordsDPSM 5176
3.10I Will Survive3:18Gloria Gaynor70’s Party MixVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram Special Markets (US only), Warner Special ProductsDPSM 5173, OPCD-4574
1.9I Will Survive3:17Gloria Gaynor100% Disco - 16 Disco HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
ARS Productions Belgium740 148-2
2.12I Will Survive3:17Gloria GaynorAnd They Danced the Night AwayVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Débutante535 5680-2
1.9I Will Survive3:14Gloria GaynorBest of Disco Vol.4Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram535 441 2
1.3I Will Survive3:12Gloria GaynorDisco QueensVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Polymedia Marketing Group GmbH535 700-2
1.13I Will Survive3:17Gloria GaynorHands Up '96 (disc 2)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.13I Will Survive3:18Gloria GaynorLiving in America: American SuperhitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)007 05 92
3.4I Will Survive3:20Gloria GaynorLos 100 mayores éxitos de la música discoVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Arcade Music Company España, S.A. (not for release label use! ES branch of Dutch "Arcade" label)32 00 934
1.2I Will Survive3:18Gloria GaynorNo.1 Hits of the 70’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Star Pool (German compilations)58878
1.5I Will Survive3:17Gloria GaynorPure DiscoVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)535 177-2
1.5I Will Survive3:17Gloria GaynorPure DiscoVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Globo Polydor535 177-2
1.6I Will Survive3:18Gloria GaynorRadio 538 Dance Classics 1988Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EVA (for use with NL/BE/FR releases only. See annotation)8539482
4.1I Will Survive3:15Gloria GaynorThe Best Disco in TownVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Compact Disc Club535 675-2
1.3I Will Survive3:12Gloria GaynorThe Very Best of Pop Music 1978-79Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Egmont Music ClubEMC7879010
Promotion
1.11I Will Survive3:16Gloria GaynorOil 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
1.1I Will Survive3:08Gloria GaynorMusic Legend Collection ‘Funk’Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram Special Projects (partners with third party non-music industry companies using music to promote their products and brands)
1.1I Will Survive3:07Gloria GaynorDance ClubVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)
1.6I Will Survive3:18Gloria GaynorThe Ultimate Movie CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram Commercial Marketing Division (UK)PSPCD419
Bootleg
1.2I Will Survive (Original 7")3:15Gloria GaynorI Will Survive (Phil Kelsey Remix)Gloria GaynorSingle + Remix
Polydor (bootleg label)861 841-2, PZCD 270

Relationships

associate producer:Freddie Perren
producer:Dino Fekaris
phonographic copyright (℗) by:PolyGram Records, Inc. (PolyGram Records, Incorporated, not for release label use! US division of PolyGram) (in 1978)
Universal Records (UMG subsidiary, “RECORDS” must be a part of the logo; read annotation) (in 1978)
DJ-mixes:Hahnstudios’ lustige Musikmischung by Hahnstudios (mash-up artist) (order: 8)
mash-ups:One Will Survive (Gloria Gaynor vs. Metallica) by YITT (mashup artist)
Survive the Silk Route by G3RSt
edit of:I Will Survive (12″ single version)
part of:Billboard: The 500 Best Pop Songs (as of October 2023) (number: 35) (order: 35)
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 251) (order: 251)
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 489) (order: 489)
recording of:I Will Survive

Related works

I Will Survive

writer:Dino Fekaris
Freddie Perren
publisher:ATV Music
Perren‐Vibes Music, Inc.
PolyGram International Publishing, Inc. (renamed Universal PolyGram International Publishing, Inc. circa 1998)
Universal Music Publishing (use ONLY if no country‐specific information is available)
Universal Music Publishing Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group)
Universal Music Publishing Pty Ltd. (Australian subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group)
Universal PolyGram International Publishing, Inc. (existed only since ca. 1998)
referred to in medleys:I Will Survive + This Love Mashup
later parody versions:Dezinfekuok, Nesibučiuok
Neun Live
later translated versions:'t Is voorbij
Bambaşka Biri (Turkish version)
Ik ben vrij
Oon voimissain
Tình Anh Sống Mãi (Vietnamese/English translation)
Voce chegou pra ficar
Yo viviré (I Will Survive)
恋のサバイバル
is the basis for:Olive & Tom will survive
說謊的東西
music quoted in:After LIKE (Korean version)
Supreme