Sweet Home Alabama

~ Recording by Lynyrd Skynyrd

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack ArtistRelease TitleRelease ArtistRelease Group TypeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.1Sweet Home Alabama4:42Lynyrd SkynyrdSecond HelpingLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCA-413
1.7Sweet Home Alabama4:44Lynyrd SkynyrdGold & PlatinumLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
  • US1979-12-25
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCA2-11008
1.7Sweet Home Alabama4:44Lynyrd SkynyrdGold & PlatinumLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCSP 308
1.7Sweet Home Alabama4:44Lynyrd SkynyrdGold & PlatinumLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD2-6898
1.7Sweet Home Alabama4:44Lynyrd SkynyrdGold & PlatinumLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. (BMG company that owned their direct marketing company/club editions), MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)D 263354, MCAD2-6898
1.1Sweet Home Alabama4:47Lynyrd SkynyrdSecond HelpingLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD-1686
1.10Sweet Home Alabama4:44Lynyrd SkynyrdWhat's Your NameLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
MCA Special ProductsMCAD-20401
1.11Sweet Home Alabama4:45Lynyrd SkynyrdThe Best of 70s SupergroupsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1988-12-17
Priority Records (US hip hop)CDL-7908
1.6Sweet Home Alabama4:45Lynyrd SkynyrdClassic Rock, Volume TwoVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD-31274
1.1Sweet Home Alabama4:43Lynyrd SkynyrdSkynyrd's Innyrds: Their Greatest HitsLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
  • AU1989-03-27
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD-42293
1.1Sweet Home Alabama4:43Lynyrd SkynyrdSkynyrd's Innyrds: Their Greatest HitsLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD-42293, MCAWD-42293
1.1Sweet Home Alabama4:43Lynyrd SkynyrdSkynyrd's Innyrds: Their Greatest HitsLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD-42293
1.1Sweet Home Alabama4:43Lynyrd SkynyrdSkynyrd's Innyrds: Their Greatest HitsLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
  • CA1990-01-01
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCABD 42293
1.15Sweet Home Alabama4:42Lynyrd SkynyrdGuitar RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life Music, Warner Special ProductsGUD, GUR, OP-4521, OPCD-4521
1.13Sweet Home Alabama4:42Lynyrd SkynyrdRock 'n' Ride (Volume 3: Westcoast & Southern Rock)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.11Sweet Home Alabama4:44Lynyrd SkynyrdSounds of the Seventies: 1974Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Special Products, Time–Life MusicOPCD-2594, SOD-07
1.2Sweet Home Alabama4:42Lynyrd SkynyrdTrax… American MadeVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)795686 2
1.9Sweet Home Alabama4:46Lynyrd SkynyrdWRDU 106 FM Classics 4Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Discovery ArtistsDAR007
1.1Sweet Home Alabama4:47Lynyrd SkynyrdSecond HelpingLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum
  • DE1991-05-27
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)DMCL 1746, MCD 01 746, MCD 01746
1.1Sweet Home Alabama4:47Lynyrd SkynyrdSecond HelpingLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum
  • DE1991-05-27
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)811 746-2, DMCL 1746, MCD 01746
2.1Sweet Home Alabama4:45Lynyrd SkynyrdThe Definitive Lynyrd Skynyrd CollectionLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
  • US1991-11-12
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990), Geffen RecordsMCAD3-10390
1.1Sweet Home Alabama4:46Lynyrd Skynyrd70’s Greatest Rock Hits, Volume 2: The South RulesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Priority Records (US hip hop)CDL-8663
1.10Sweet Home Alabama4:39Lynyrd SkynyrdEasy Livin’: Rock of the SeventiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)468864 2
1.6Sweet Home Alabama4:43Lynyrd SkynyrdReelin' in the Years, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sandstone MusicD233001-2
1.8Sweet Home Alabama4:43Lynyrd SkynyrdRock & Pop Diamonds 1974Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sonocord46 033-7
2.13Sweet Home Alabama4:45Lynyrd SkynyrdRock Guitar Legends Vol2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Knight Records (UK compilations/reissues, division of Castle Music)RGLCD47006
2.4Sweet Home Alabama4:43Lynyrd SkynyrdThe Rock Collection: Rock HeroesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicTL 527/03
1.1Sweet Home Alabama4:47Lynyrd SkynyrdSecond HelpingLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum
Mobile Fidelity Sound LabUDCD 556
1.3Sweet Home Alabama4:45Lynyrd SkynyrdPop Giganten: Hits der 70er, Vol. 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1992-07-27
Ariola (German label, used worldwide in the past)354 514, 354 514-263
1.13Sweet Home Alabama4:42Lynyrd Skynyrd35 Years of Rock and RollVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music Special ProductsA2 22681, A2 22682, A2 22683
1.8Sweet Home Alabama4:45Lynyrd SkynyrdPlatinum's Rock & Roll Juke Box Hall Of Fame, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD 22059
1.3Sweet Home Alabama4:45Lynyrd SkynyrdPop Giganten: Hits der 70er, Vol. 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Ariola (German label, used worldwide in the past)354 514, 354 514-263, 354 514/1, 354 514/2
1.9Sweet Home Alabama4:40Lynyrd SkynyrdRadio Xanadu Classic RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
MCA Music Entertainment GmbHMCD 30344
1.4Sweet Home Alabama4:43Lynyrd SkynyrdRock of the 70's, Volume TwoVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DCC Compact ClassicsDZS 063
1.12Sweet Home Alabama4:45Lynyrd SkynyrdThe Levi's 501 Hits, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EastWest9548-31541-2 XV
1.2Sweet Home Alabama4:42Lynyrd SkynyrdU.S.AVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Versailles (French label)VER 472891 2
1.1Sweet Home Alabama4:43Lynyrd SkynyrdSkynyrd's Innyrds: Their Greatest HitsLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1993-03-01
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCD 06046
1.1Sweet Home Alabama4:44Lynyrd SkynyrdSouthern Fried RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1993-06-25
1.1Sweet Home Alabama4:47Lynyrd SkynyrdA RetrospectiveLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCD30460
1.1Sweet Home Alabama4:47Lynyrd SkynyrdA RetrospectiveLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)0602498485637
1.4Sweet Home Alabama4:45Lynyrd SkynyrdBorn to Be Wild II: 18 Rock ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Music Collection InternationalMUSCD 012
1.4Sweet Home Alabama4:43Lynyrd SkynyrdEntertainment Weekly: Rock AnthemsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Entertainment WeeklyDPSM5082
1.13Sweet Home Alabama4:44Lynyrd SkynyrdGuitar Rock: 1974-1975Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Special Products, Time–Life MusicOPCD-2698, R968-01
1.20Sweet Home Alabama4:43Lynyrd SkynyrdParty Power PackVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Polystar (Germany)516 278-2
2.11Sweet Home Alabama4:39Lynyrd SkynyrdRock Line 5Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Versailles (French label)VER 474107 2
1.9Sweet Home Alabama4:41Lynyrd SkynyrdSolid Metal 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Stardust (subsidiary of Wisepack Ltd.)STACD 075 (A)
1.9Sweet Home Alabama4:41Lynyrd SkynyrdSolid Metal 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Stardust (subsidiary of Wisepack Ltd.)STACD 075 (M)
2.1Sweet Home Alabama4:46Lynyrd SkynyrdThe Best of Lynynd SkynyrdLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
MCA Special Products, MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)15705, MCAD3 20741
2.11Sweet Home Alabama4:45Lynyrd SkynyrdForrest Gump: The SoundtrackVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • US1994-06-27
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CK 66329
2.11Sweet Home Alabama4:45Lynyrd SkynyrdForrest Gump: The SoundtrackVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • US1994-06-28
Epic SoundtraxE2K 66329
2.11Sweet Home Alabama4:45Lynyrd SkynyrdForrest Gump: The SoundtrackVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • CA1994-06-28
Epic SoundtraxE2K 66329
2.11Sweet Home Alabama4:45Lynyrd SkynyrdForrest Gump: The SoundtrackVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • XE1994-08-17
Epic Soundtrax476941 2
1.2Sweet Home Alabama4:39Lynyrd SkynyrdAmerican Rock ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)07-477228-10
2.11Sweet Home Alabama4:45Lynyrd SkynyrdForrest Gump: The Soundtrack (Columbia House club edition 907097T)Various ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
Epic SoundtraxCE2K 66329
2.11Sweet Home Alabama4:45Lynyrd SkynyrdForrest Gump: The SoundtrackVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
Epic SoundtraxE2K66329
1.5Sweet Home Alabama4:44Lynyrd SkynyrdFree Bird - The Very BestLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
NectarNTRCD015
1.5Sweet Home Alabama4:44Lynyrd SkynyrdFree Bird... The Very BestLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
1.15Sweet Home Alabama4:46Lynyrd SkynyrdMillion Dollar RiffVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)4758902
1.5Sweet Home Alabama4:40Lynyrd SkynyrdStreet LifeVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCD 32628
1.2Sweet Home Alabama (Original Version)4:44Lynyrd SkynyrdSweet Home AlabamaLynyrd SkynyrdSingle + Compilation
Capricorn Records (US label)
1.6Sweet Home Alabama4:46Lynyrd SkynyrdThe Best of Southern RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Rebound Records (1990s budget reissue imprint)314 520 256-2
1.7Sweet Home Alabama4:39Lynyrd SkynyrdThe Vorspiel Collection 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
The Record Collection525 024-2
1.6Sweet Home Alabama4:46Lynyrd SkynyrdThe Best of Southern RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1995-09-01
1.1Sweet Home Alabama4:42Lynyrd Skynyrd70's Southern RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Special Products
1.9Sweet Home Alabama4:42Lynyrd SkynyrdAral MusicCollection No. 8: Wheel in the SkyVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.10Sweet Home Alabama4:39Lynyrd SkynyrdEasy Livin' - Rock of the SeventiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
468864 9
2.13Sweet Home Alabama4:45Lynyrd SkynyrdHarley-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
1.16Sweet Home Alabama4:39Lynyrd SkynyrdLe meilleur de la musique 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Carrère Music (imprint used by Carrère after 1989)
2.17Sweet Home Alabama4:43Lynyrd SkynyrdOn the Road AgainVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
The Ultimate Collection (UK compilations)ULTCD 004
1.10Sweet Home Alabama4:44Lynyrd SkynyrdRock Line 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.11Sweet Home Alabama4:44Lynyrd SkynyrdRock of Ages: Gibson Guitar GreatsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCD 33016
1.11Sweet Home Alabama4:44Lynyrd SkynyrdRock of Ages: Gibson Guitar GreatsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCD 33016
2.1Sweet Home Alabama4:39Lynyrd SkynyrdRock This WayVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Special ProductsOPCD-456
1.2Sweet Home Alabama4:46Lynyrd SkynyrdGreatest Tour Bands Ever RecordedVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1996-02-20
MCA Special ProductsMCAD-20893
1.18Sweet Home Alabama4:42Lynyrd SkynyrdFetenhits: The Real Classics, the 2ndVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1996-12-13
Polystar (Germany)553 144-2
1.4Sweet Home Alabama4:44Lynyrd SkynyrdEsta Noche Cruzamos el MississippiVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)8427602
2.8Sweet Home Alabama4:42Lynyrd SkynyrdMaximum Power 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Insight (Polygram sublabel), PolyGram535 420-2
2.1Sweet Home Alabama4:44Lynyrd SkynyrdMystic Music Presents Bell Bottom RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Mystic Music72438-18922-2-0
2.14Sweet Home Alabama4:41Lynyrd SkynyrdRock Anthems, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Dino EntertainmentDINCD 110
2.9Sweet Home Alabama4:42Lynyrd SkynyrdRock AttackVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Polymedia Marketing Group GmbH535309-2
1.5Sweet Home Alabama4:42Lynyrd SkynyrdUltimate Rock, Volume OneVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
NectarNTR CD048
1.10Sweet Home Alabama4:44Lynyrd SkynyrdWhat's Your NameLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
  • US1997-01-28
Universal Special Products
1.11Sweet Home Alabama4:45Lynyrd SkynyrdOld Time GreatsLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
  • US1997-02-25
1.11Sweet Home Alabama4:45Lynyrd SkynyrdOld Time GreatsLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1997-02-25
Repertoire Records (Hamburg-based multinational reissue label)REP 4637-WL, REP4637-WL
1.1Sweet Home Alabama4:43Lynyrd SkynyrdSweet Home AlabamaLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1997-03-10
1.7Sweet Home Alabama4:44Lynyrd SkynyrdClassic Rock AnthemsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1997-08-14
Crimson Productions (UK budget reissue label; imprint of Crimson Productions Ltd.)CRIMC098
1.1Sweet Home Alabama4:44Lynyrd SkynyrdSecond HelpingLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum
  • US1997-11-04
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD-11648
1.2Sweet Home Alabama4:45Lynyrd Skynyrd70's Party Rock (1970-1979)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music Special ProductsA 28597
1.17Sweet Home Alabama4:42Lynyrd SkynyrdBikers And Blues 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EVA Records ANS (Norway)EVACD 130
2.1Sweet Home Alabama4:42Lynyrd SkynyrdClassic Rock: 1974–1975Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicTL 559/10
1.7Sweet Home Alabama4:39Lynyrd SkynyrdRock on Route 66: Die stärksten RocksongsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
BMG Ariola Miller GmbH74321 49342 2
1.2Sweet Home Alabama4:42Lynyrd SkynyrdSouthern Rockin’ RebelsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.10Sweet Home Alabama4:41Lynyrd SkynyrdSpirit of AmericaVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Crimson Productions (UK budget reissue label; imprint of Crimson Productions Ltd.)CRIMIDCD09
1.2Sweet Home Alabama4:42Lynyrd SkynyrdSweet Home Alabama - BestLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
Vereinigte Motor-Verlage GmbH & Co. KG (do not use this as an imprint!), ZoundsCD 27200743 B
1.1Sweet Home Alabama4:46Lynyrd SkynyrdThe No. 1 Classic Rock AlbumVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram TV (a division of PolyGram Record Operations Ltd.)5552152
Promotion
1.9Sweet Home Alabama4:46Lynyrd SkynyrdK-SHE95 Summer Classics 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.1Sweet Home Alabama4:46Lynyrd SkynyrdTen From the SwampLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
1.1Sweet Home Alabama4:46Lynyrd SkynyrdOpen Road Rock, Volume 3Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. (BMG company that owned their direct marketing company/club editions)DPC1-1463
Bootleg
1.2Sweet Home Alabama4:40Lynyrd SkynyrdMunich City Nights, Volume 40Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Enigma Records (bootlegs)7 735040-2
(unknown)
1.1Sweet Home Alabama4:45Lynyrd SkynyrdLegends of Rock: The Best of Lynyrd SkynyrdLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation

Relationships

miscellaneous support:Ronnie Van Zant
engineer and producer:Al Kooper
drums (drum set):Bob Burns (Lynyrd Skynyrd drummer)
electric bass guitar:Leon Wilkeson
electric guitar:Allen Collins
Ed King (US guitarist, bassist & songwriter)
Gary Rossington
keyboard:Billy Powell
background vocals:Merry Clayton
Clydie King
lead vocals:Ronnie Van Zant
phonographic copyright (℗) by:Geffen Records (in 1974)
UMG Recordings, Inc. (operational headquarters of Universal Music Group, based in Santa Monica, USA; read annotations) (in 1974)
produced for:Sounds of the South Productions
compiled in:Track 3 by [unknown] (order: 8)
sampled by:Home Sweet Home by Rev Run
Sweet Home California (The Real Version) by Malice
mash-ups:Meet Your Sweet Master Alabama (Nine Inch Nails vs. Lynyrd Skynyrd) by ToToM
Sweet Home California (2Pac feat. Dr. Dre vs Lynyrd Skynyrd) by FAROFF & Burst'n
Sweet Home Country Grammar ’05 (Lynyrd Skynyrd vs. Nelly) by DJ Mei-Lwun
We Will Rock Beverly Hills (Tripp's What's All This Hype mix) (Weezer vs. Queen vs. Joan Jett and The Blackhearts vs. Lynyrd Skynyrd) by DJ Tripp
part of:Rolling Stone Magazine’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 398) (order: 398)
stream for free:https://open.spotify.com/track/5LOPo4Ykl6J74fajSPdady [info]
recording of:Sweet Home Alabama

Sweet Home Alabama

miscellaneous support:Ronnie Van Zant
writer:Ed King (US guitarist, bassist & songwriter)
Gary Rossington
Ronnie Van Zant
publisher:Hustler Inc.
Leeds Music Corp.
later parody versions:Sweet Grind Alabama
Sweet Oholibamah
later translated parody versions:Miña terra galega
later versions:Cartes postales d'Alabama
is the basis for:All Summer Long
Lee Bowyer and Bakke
Sold Out Alabama