The Needle and the Spoon

~ Recording by Lynyrd Skynyrd

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack artistRelease titleRelease artistRelease group typeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.7The Needle and the Spoon3:52Lynyrd SkynyrdSecond HelpingLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum
  • US1974-04-15
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCA-413
1.7The Needle and the Spoon3:56Lynyrd SkynyrdSecond HelpingLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD-1686
1.7The Needle and the Spoon3:56Lynyrd SkynyrdSecond HelpingLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum
  • DE1991-05-27
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)DMCL 1746, MCD 01 746, MCD 01746
1.7The Needle and the Spoon3:56Lynyrd SkynyrdSecond HelpingLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum
  • DE1991-05-27
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)811 746-2, DMCL 1746, MCD 01746
2.7The Needle and the Spoon3:54Lynyrd SkynyrdLynyrd SkynyrdLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
  • XW1991-11-12
Geffen Records
2.7The Needle and the Spoon3:54Lynyrd SkynyrdThe Definitive Lynyrd Skynyrd CollectionLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
  • US1991-11-12
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990), Geffen RecordsMCAD3-10390
1.7The Needle and the Spoon3:56Lynyrd SkynyrdSecond HelpingLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum
Mobile Fidelity Sound LabUDCD 556
3.11The Needle and the Spoon3:54Lynyrd SkynyrdThe Best of Lynynd SkynyrdLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
MCA Special Products, MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)15705, MCAD3 20741
1.9The Needle and the Spoon3:55Lynyrd SkynyrdFree Bird: The Very BestLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
NectarNTRCD015
1.15The Needle and the Spoon3:53Lynyrd SkynyrdOld Time GreatsLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
  • US1997-02-25
1.15The Needle and the Spoon3:53Lynyrd SkynyrdOld Time GreatsLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1997-02-25
Repertoire Records (Hamburg‐based multinational reissue label)REP 4637-WL, REP4637-WL
1.6The Needle and the Spoon3:54Lynyrd SkynyrdSweet Home AlabamaLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1997-03-10
1.7The Needle and the Spoon3:54Lynyrd SkynyrdSecond HelpingLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum
  • US1997-11-04
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD-11648
1.7The Needle and the Spoon3:54Lynyrd SkynyrdSecond HelpingLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)B001171902
1.5The Needle and the Spoon3:52Lynyrd SkynyrdThe CollectionLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
Spectrum Music (Universal Music Group budget label)544 451-2
1.14The Needle and the Spoon3:53Lynyrd SkynyrdGreatest HitsLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2005-06-06
Universal Music TV (UK, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited)9830565
1.15The Needle and the Spoon3:53Lynyrd SkynyrdGreatest Hits (version with correct track order)Lynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2005-06-06
  • US2005-07-19
Universal Music TV (UK, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited)9830565
2.7The Needle and the Spoon?:??Lynyrd SkynyrdChroniclesLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
  • US2005-06-21
Geffen Records
1.10The Needle and the Spoon?:??Lynyrd SkynyrdThe Ultimate CollectionLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2006-11-28
Universal (plain logo “Universal” used by Universal Music and Universal Pictures)983 278-9
2.7The Needle and the Spoon3:54Lynyrd SkynyrdSounds of the South: MCA Years 1973-1988Lynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
  • JP2007-04-04
Geffen Records, USM JAPAN (read the annotation before using!)UICY-90400, UICY-90401, UICY-90402, UICY-90403, UICY-90404, UICY-90405, UICY-90406, UICY-90407
2.5The Needle And The Spoon3:53Lynyrd SkynyrdThe Complete CollectionLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
  • EE2008-07-08
Geffen Records
1.7The Needle and the Spoon3:56Lynyrd SkynyrdSecond HelpingLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum
  • GB2008-10-06
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCA-1686
1.7The Needle and the Spoon3:53Lynyrd SkynyrdSecond HelpingLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum
  • US2009-10-13
Audio FidelityAFZ 054
1.7The Needle and the Spoon3:53Lynyrd SkynyrdSecond Helping (limited edition, numbered, remastered, repress)Lynyrd SkynyrdAlbum
Audio FidelityAFZ 054 X
1.7The Needle And The Spoon3:52Lynyrd SkynyrdSweet Home Alabama - The Best OfLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
  • -2010
Universal Music Strategic Marketing (subsidiary of Universal Music GmbH)06007 53270196
1.7The Needle and the Spoon3:52Lynyrd SkynyrdSecond HelpingLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum
  • JP2011-07-20
Geffen RecordsUIGY-9506
5.7The Needle and the Spoon3:56Lynyrd Skynyrd5 Original AlbumsLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2011-08-15
Universal Music Group (has logo with just “Universal Music Group”)06007 5334368
2.7The Needle and the Spoon3:53Lynyrd SkynyrdSecond HelpingLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum
Analogue Productions, Universal Music Special MarketsCAPP 413 SA
1.7The Needle and the Spoon3:53Lynyrd SkynyrdSecond HelpingLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum
Analogue Productions, Universal Music Special MarketsCAPP 413 SA
2.4The Needle and the Spoon3:52Lynyrd SkynyrdThe Lynyrd Skynyrd CollectionLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
Geffen Records, Universal (plain logo “Universal” used by Universal Music and Universal Pictures)0600753421215
1.7The Needle and the Spoon3:56Lynyrd SkynyrdSecond HelpingLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum
  • XW2014-02-26
Geffen Records
2.3The Needle and the Spoon3:52Lynyrd SkynyrdSecond Helping (2x45rpm remaster)Lynyrd SkynyrdAlbum
  • US2017-09-15
Analogue ProductionsAPP-413-45
1.7The Needle and the Spoon3:53Lynyrd SkynyrdSecond HelpingLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)2292-51689-2, 251 689-2, MCAD-1686
1.7The Needle and the Spoon3:54Lynyrd SkynyrdSecond Helping (Bonus Track Version)Lynyrd SkynyrdAlbum
1.7The Needle and the Spoon3:54Lynyrd SkynyrdSecond Helping (Club Edition)Lynyrd SkynyrdAlbum
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD-11648
Bootleg
1.4The Needle And The Spoon3:52Lynyrd SkynyrdSuper Stars Best CollectionLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
CR (セントラルレコード)F-024
(unknown)
1.14The Needle & the Spoon3:52Lynyrd SkynyrdLegends of RockLynyrd Skynyrd / Wishbone AshAlbum + Compilation
Arcade (record label founded in 1970s by Herman Heinsbroek; use this as its universal imprint)8800275

Relationships

engineer and producer:Al Kooper
bass guitar:Leon Wilkeson
drums (drum set):Bob Burns (Lynyrd Skynyrd drummer)
guitar:Allen Collins
Ed King (US guitarist, bassist & songwriter)
Gary Rossington
keyboard:Billy Powell
vocals:Ronnie Van Zant
recorded at:The Record Plant (aka “Record Plant” Los Angeles) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (in 1974-01)
stream for free:https://open.spotify.com/track/2OOcagX0sr4SQuBbHJkE5I [info]
recording of:The Needle and the Spoon (in 1974-01)

Related works

The Needle and the Spoon

writer:Allen Collins
Ronnie Van Zant
later translated versions:Soittomatkalla