Rapper’s Delight (single version)

~ Recording by The Sugarhill Gang

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack ArtistRelease TitleRelease ArtistRelease Group TypeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.1Rapper’s Delight (short version)3:59The Sugarhill GangRapper’s DelightThe Sugarhill GangSingle
Disques Vogue (1947-1973; for more recent releases please use their newer label Vogue)101260
1.10Rapper’s Delight3:51The Sugarhill GangDisco DazeVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Ronco RecordsRTL 2056 B
3.4Rappers Delight3:59The Sugarhill Gang100 Dance Hits of the EightiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Connoisseur CollectionDBOX CD 101
1.9Rapper’s Delight4:01The Sugarhill GangRap’n’Hype HopeVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • XE1995-10-23
Ariola Express74321 31112 2
2.16Rapper's Delight3:58The Sugarhill GangFetenhits: The Real Classics, the 2ndVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1996-12-13
Polystar (Germany)553 144-2
2.13Rapper's Delight3:59Sugarhill Gang80s Dance GrooveVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Pulse RecordingPDS CD 539
1.4Rapper's Delight4:00The Sugarhill GangDance Floor Classics, Volume 3Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Castle Communications (primary imprint of Castle Communications PLC)EUK BX 304/3
2.11Rapper's Delight3:59The Sugarhill GangFunky•Stuff!Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Polymedia Marketing Group GmbH535 797-2
2.16Rapper's Delight3:59The Sugarhill GangBlack Party Grooves, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music MediaSMM 487926 2
1.1Rapper’s Delight4:00The Sugarhill GangGrandmaster Flash v’s The Sugarhill GangGrandmaster Flash v’s The Sugarhill GangAlbum + Compilation
Recall 2cd (UK 2cd re-issue label, cat #s SMD CD ###)GAS 0000164 SMD, SMD CD 164, SMDCD 164
1.1Rappers Delight4:02The Sugarhill GangGroove Is in the HeartVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Renaissance (UK techno compilations)RENCD 120
2.16Rappers Delight3:58The Sugarhill GangStarsky & Hutch Presents: 70's FunksouljazzdiscoVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1998-09-07
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)VTDCD205
1.1Rapper's Delight3:59The Sugarhill GangThe Best of RapVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
21 261
1.20Rapper’s Delight3:56The Sugarhill GangUrban RhymesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Global Television, Puff Daddy RecordsRADCD89
2.15Rappers Delight3:59The Sugarhill GangThe Best Rap Album of All TimeVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1999-01-25
Dressed to KillDTKCD038, DTKCD039, DTKCD040, DTKCD041
3.11Rapper's Delight3:56The Sugarhill GangGreatest Hits of the Millennium: 70's, Volume 3Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal (plain logo “Universal” used by Universal Music and Universal Pictures)564 835-2
1.14Rapper’s Delight3:58The Sugarhill GangBlack Classics PartyVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2000-12-01
Polystar (Germany)560 944-2
1.9Rapper's Delight3:59The Sugarhill GangAral MusicCollection No. 14: What A ManVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Polymedia Marketing Group GmbH541 639-2
2.14Rapper’s Delight4:00The Sugarhill GangDancefloor Deluxe: The Biggest Dance-Hymns of the 90’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music Media498417-2
2.7Rapper's Delight3:59The Sugarhill GangStep Back & BoogieVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
L&D RecordsLBSCD 024
2.20Rapper’s Delight3:58The Sugarhill GangThe Greatest 80’s Soul WeekenderVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2001-07-23
Warner Strategic Marketing United KingdomWSMCD043
3.1Rapper's Delight3:59The Sugarhill GangHip Hop 24/7Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2001-09-17
Decadance (UK label)DECBOX16CD
1.15Rapper’s Delight3:56The Sugarhill Gang100 No. 1 HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal TV (Netherlands & Belgium)556 661-2
1.6Rapper’s Delight3:56The Sugarhill GangBairro Alto: 80-86 MemóriasVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Som LivreSL 0335 2
1.4Rapper’s Delight3:57The Sugarhill GangForever DJ Disco Funk, Vol 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • FR2002-03-13
Marketing & Music144772
1.9Rappers Delight4:00The Sugarhill GangThe Message: The Best Of Grandmaster Flash & The Sugarhill GangGrandmaster Flash & The Sugarhill GangAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2002-09-14
Camden (launched circa 1973; UK only as of 2004)74321 960512 2
2.1Rappers Delight3:56The Sugarhill GangLegends of Hip HopVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Polystar (Germany)069 417-2
1.17Rapper’s Delight4:02The Sugarhill GangSounds of the 70s: 70s Party PartyVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicTL X02/01
2.3Rapper’s Delight3:59Sugarhill Gang80’s GrooveVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2003-03-31
Decadance (UK label)DECGOLD003
1.4Rapper's Delight3:56The Sugarhill GangTwogether FunkVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • FR2003-07-08
EMI Music France (1994–2013)7243 594672
2.8Rapper’s Delight3:55Sugarhill GangHip Hop - The CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal (plain logo “Universal” used by Universal Music and Universal Pictures)980 0234
2.9Rapper's Delight3:56The Sugarhill GangHip Hop ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music TV (UK, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited)980 027-5
1.11Rapper's Delight3:55The Sugarhill GangHip Hop: The CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)
2.8Rapper’s Delight3:56Sugarhill GangHip Hop: The CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal (plain logo “Universal” used by Universal Music and Universal Pictures)039 453-2
1.12Rapper's Delight3:55The Sugarhill GangParental Advisory - The HipHop CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal (plain logo “Universal” used by Universal Music and Universal Pictures)0602498087190
1.8Rapper’s Delight3:57The Sugarhill GangThe History of Hip HopVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music B.V. (not for release label use! NL subsidiary of UMG)980 787-8
1.2Rapper’s Delight4:00The Sugarhill GangFetenhits: Black ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2004-02-23
Polystar (Germany)060249817227
2.8Rapper’s Delight3:56The Sugarhill GangHip Hop: The CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • NZ2004-04-08
Universal Music New Zealand Limited (Universal’s subsidiary in New Zealand; DO NOT USE as an imprint)9809222
1.19Rapper's Delight3:56The Sugarhill GangAlan McGee and Danny Watson Present...: Death Disco: The Club SoundtrackVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2004-04-26
Discotheque
2.8Rapper's Delight3:52The Sugarhill GangBoogie Cops & Disco PimpsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2004-04-26
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)7243 5 78995 2 9, VTDCD 610
1.2Rapper's Delight4:01The Sugarhill GangThe Best of Grandmaster Flash and Sugar HillVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2005-01-31
Sanctuary Records (UK 1996–present)SANDD336
1.4Rapper's Delight3:58The Sugarhill GangBreakdanceVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sanctuary TVTDSAN017
2.1Rapper’s Delight3:59The Sugarhill GangOne Shot 1980Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal (plain logo “Universal” used by Universal Music and Universal Pictures)982 798-1
1.4Rapper's Delight3:58The Sugarhill GangSüddeutsche Zeitung | Diskothek: 1979: Ein Jahr und seine 20 SongsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Süddeutsche Zeitung
2.8Rapper's Delight3:59Sugarhill GangThe Seventies Album: 70 Smash Hit Singles from the Supersonic SeventiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sanctuary Records (UK 1996–present)TLSAN013
2.10Rapper's Delight3:59The Sugarhill GangDie Hit-Giganten: TanzsongsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2006-02-10
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 - Oct 1, 2008)82876 75603 2
1.8Rapper’s Delight3:57The Sugarhill GangLos más de la fiestaVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 - Oct 1, 2008)82876875022
1.5Rapper’s Delight4:02The Sugarhill GangThe Best of Breakdance and Electric Boogie, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
ZYX MusicZYX 55473-2
1.8Rappers Delight3:52The Sugarhill GangBravo Hip Hop Special HistoryVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2007-01-12
Polystar (Germany)88697 01669 2
3.15Rapper's Delight3:56The Sugarhill GangClub 80sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2007-07-23
Universal Music TV (UK, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited)9849007, 9849008, 9849009
3.15Rapper's Delight3:57The Sugarhill Gang80 Hits of the 80'sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music (plain logo: “Universal Music”)984 539-0
6.20Rapper's Delight3:56The Sugarhill GangDisco FunkVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • FR2008-01-14
Wagram Music (imprint/distributor)3130282
2.6Rapper’s Delight3:58The Sugarhill GangHip Hop: The Collection. The ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2008-02-04
Universal (plain logo “Universal” used by Universal Music and Universal Pictures)5303160
2.14Rapper's Delight3:56The Sugarhill Gang80's Dance Classix Top 100Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Mostiko22 22577-2
3.17Rapper’s Delight3:59The Sugarhill GangGreatest Ever! Disco: The Definitive CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Union Square MusicGTSTCD024
4.20Rapper's Delight3:57The Sugarhill GangLa Plus Grande Soirée 80'sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Wagram Music (imprint/distributor)3135582
2.20Rapper's Delight3:55The Sugarhill GangR&B Classics CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal (plain logo “Universal” used by Universal Music and Universal Pictures)5311284
3.19Rapper’s Delight3:56The Sugarhill GangAbsolute DiscoVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • SE2009-03-04
EVA Records (Denmark)UNI-EVACD-4092
2.3Rapper's Delight3:57The Sugarhill GangSpændt opVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DK2009-06-22
Universal (plain logo “Universal” used by Universal Music and Universal Pictures)UNI 531 904 5
2.17Rapper’s Delight3:55The Sugarhill GangBaby Loves DiscoVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2009-07-06
Universal Music TV (UK, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited)5312067
1.1Rapper’s Delight3:58Sugarhill GangBravo: 30 Jahre Hip HopVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2009-12-04
2.7Rapper’s Delight3:56The Sugarhill GangAlle 40 goed - EendagsvliegenVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)50999 6859692 7
5.17Rapper’s Delight3:55Sugarhill GangFoute CD Box – De Ultieme Foute CollectieVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
ARS Entertainment (Belgium label)5336566
2.9Rapper’s Delight3:56The Sugarhill Gang100 Essential Hits – 70sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Brunswick (Imprint of Brunswick Record Corporation)
1.6Rapper’s Delight3:55The Sugarhill GangSugarhill GangThe Sugarhill GangAlbum
  • XE2010-07-20
Sanctuary Records (UK 1996–present)2742747
1.6Rapper’s Delight (single version)3:58The Sugarhill Gang30th Anniversary EditionThe Sugarhill GangOther + Compilation
Sanctuary Records (UK 1996–present)0602527427478
2.11Rapper's Delight3:57The Sugarhill GangPush It! Classic Party & Dance TracksVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music TV (UK, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited)5324892
4.6Rapper’s Delight4:01The Sugarhill GangClub Années 80Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • FR2011-05-23
Wagram Music (imprint/distributor)3244132
3.20Rappers Delight3:44The Sugarhill GangPure Hip HopVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music TV (UK, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited)WMTV184
1.2Rapper’s Delight3:56The Sugarhill GangTestament van de EightiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
BR Music (NL-based reissue label), Universal Music (plain logo: “Universal Music”)533 349/350
1.2Rapper's Delight3:56The Sugarhill GangThe Message: Hip Hop Party ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Spectrum Music (Universal Music Group budget label)SPEC2067
1.1Rapper’s Delight (4$m mix)3:58The Sugarhill GangAnthems: Hip-Hop IIVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2012-01-30
Ministry of SoundMOSCD276
3.19Rapper’s Delight (single version)3:55The Sugarhill GangBlack Flavour ClubVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2012-10-05
2.18Rapper’s Delight3:59The Sugarhill GangDas Beste aus dem Musikladen: Die Hits der legendären 80’erVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2012-11-16
Sony Music Publishing GmbH88765 41010 2
3.6Rapper’s Delight3:59The Sugarhill GangDie Hit‐Giganten: Best of One Hit WonderVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2013-01-11
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)88765413052
1.1Rapper’s Delight3:54The Sugarhill GangRapper’s DelightVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • BE2013-04-22
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)EMI 9580812
1.14Rapper's Delight3:55The Sugarhill GangHitarchief Top 2000, Volume 5Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • BE2013-09-20
Universal Music Belgium5344984
2.6Rapper’s Delight3:56The Sugarhill Gang70s GrooveVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2013-11-18
Ministry of SoundMOSCD341
3.12Rapper’s Delight3:59The Sugarhill GangRewind: The 80s AlbumVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2014-08-04
Inspired Records (Universal Music TV)
3.12Rapper’s Delight4:00The Sugarhill GangRewind: The 80s AlbumVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2014-08-08
Inspired Records (Universal Music TV)INSPCD51
1.2Rapper’s Delight3:54The Sugarhill GangThe Grandmaster Flash CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2014-08-18
Sony Music TV88843078712
3.15Rapper's Delight3:57The Sugarhill GangLatest & Greatest Hip Hop AnthemsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2014-10-24
USM MediaUSMMTC 049
1.20Rapper’s Delight3:56The Sugarhill GangDowntown FunkVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2015-04-20
Ministry of SoundMOSCD406
1.20Rapper’s Delight3:56The Sugarhill GangDowntown FunkVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2015-04-20
Ministry of Sound
3.17Rapper’s Delight3:57The Sugarhill GangLatest & Greatest: R&B PartyVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Union Square MusicUSMMTCD 059
3.7Rapper’s Delight3:57The Sugarhill GangThe Seventies AlbumVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Music TV0825646946266
2.5Rapper’s Delight3:56The Sugarhill GangTop of the Pops: 1975–1979Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2016-09-02
Spectrum Music (Universal Music Group budget label), Universal Music Catalogue (aka UMC)00600753675427, 5367542
1.14Rapper’s Delight?:??The Sugarhill Gang70s School Days: The Ultimate CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2017-01-01
  • GB2017-01-01
Universal UMCULTIM5CD008
1.52Rapper’s Delight3:57The Sugarhill GangMinistry of Sound: Throwback Hip Hop (unmixed + mixes)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation + DJ-mix
  • GB2017-06-02
Ministry of Sound
3.1Rapper’s Delight3:56The Sugarhill GangNow That’s What I Call Old SkoolVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2017-08-04
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)88954510923, CDNNOW57
4.13Rapper’s Delight (single version)3:55The Sugarhill GangSoul Classics: The Ultimate Soul ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2017-08-25
Union Square MusicULTIM5CD018
3.9Rapper’s Delight4:00The Sugarhill GangDie Hit Giganten: Best of Funk & SoulVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2017-11-03
SME Media (Sony Music)88985473752
3.18Rapper’s Delight3:59The Sugarhill GangGreatest Ever! Summer Road TripVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Union Square MusicGTSTCD121
1.18Rapper's Delight (single version)3:56The Sugarhill GangPop Giganten: Black HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2018-01-05
Polystar (Germany)
4.17Rappers Delight3:58The Sugarhill GangDriven by the 80sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2018-07-27
Union Square Music, Universal UMCDRIVEBX002
2.10Rapper’s Delight3:55The Sugarhill GangHouse Party: The Ultimate CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2018-09-28
Universal UMC
1.19Rapper’s Delight3:55The Sugarhill GangFetenhits: The Real Classics - Best of (3xCD)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2018-10-19
Polystar (Germany)
Promotion
3.8Rapper's Delight3:57The Sugarhill GangRadio Contact 30 ans : Best of Années 80Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)88697639732
Bootleg
1.47Rapper’s Delight3:57The Sugarhill GangTony Hawk’s Underground 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • XW2004-10-08
Activision (Video game publisher)
(unknown)
1.2Rapper's Delight?:??The Sugarhill GangThe Grandmaster Flash CollectionGrandmaster FlashAlbum + Compilation
  • -2014

Relationships

recording of:Rapper’s Delight (on 1979-08-02)

Related works

Rapper’s Delight

writer:Bernard Edwards
Guy O'Brien (US rapper Guy Anthony O’Brien)
Henry Jackson
Michael Wright
Sylvia Robinson
Nile Rodgers
publisher:Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996)
later translated parody versions:Hitlers Delight
Rapper's Deutsch
is based on:Good Times
is the basis for:Rappers Delight (Hip Hop Remix ’89)