Crocodile Rock

~ Recording by Elton John

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack ArtistRelease TitleRelease ArtistRelease Group TypeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.1Crocodile Rock3:56Elton JohnCrocodile RockElton JohnSingle
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCA 40000
1.9Crocodile Rock3:58Elton JohnDon't Shoot Me I'm Only The Piano PlayerElton JohnAlbum
DJM Records86 569 IT
1.9Crocodile Rock3:58Elton JohnDon’t Shoot Me I’m Only the Piano PlayerElton JohnAlbum
  • GB1973-01-26
DJM RecordsDJLPH 427
1.1Crocodile Rock3:58Elton John20 Power HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
K‐tel (International budget record label)TG 102
1.9Crocodile Rock3:58Elton JohnDon't Shoot Me I'm Only The Piano PlayerElton JohnAlbum
DJM RecordsDJLPH 427
1.9Crocodile Rock3:58Elton JohnDon’t Shoot Me I’m Only the Piano PlayerElton JohnAlbum
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCA -2100
1.10Crocodile Rock3:55Elton JohnGreatest HitsElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1974-11-04
DJM RecordsDJLPH 442
1.10Crocodile Rock3:55Elton JohnGreatest HitsElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCA-37215
1.10Crocodile Rock3:55Elton JohnGreatest HitsElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
DJM RecordsDJH 20442
1.10Crocodile Rock3:54Elton JohnGreatest HitsElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
DJM Records821 750-1
1.10Crocodile Rock3:55Elton JohnGreatest HitsElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990), MCA Records Canada (1970–1995)MCA 2128
1.9Crocodile Rock3:56Elton JohnDon’t Shoot Me I’m Only the Piano PlayerElton JohnAlbum
  • -1980
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCA-37113
1.11Crocodile Rock3:57Elton JohnMilestonesElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
1.6Crocodile Rock?:??Elton JohnThe AlbumElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
Pickwick Music (UK imprint, subsidiary of Pickwick International Inc. (GB) Ltd.)HSC 3088
1.6Crocodile Rock?:??Elton JohnThe AlbumElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
Pickwick Records (UK imprint, subsidiary of Pickwick International Inc. (GB) Ltd.)SHM 3088
1.10Crocodile Rock3:56Elton JohnGreatest HitsElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
Nautilus Recordings (US-based vinyl audiophile label)NR 43
1.9Crocodile Rock3:54Elton JohnYour Songs: Die große Edition seiner romantischen WelthitsElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
Polystar (Germany)2475 566
1.10Crocodile Rock3:55Elton JohnGreatest HitsElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
1.10Crocodile Rock3:55Elton JohnGreatest HitsElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD-37215
1.10Crocodile Rock3:55Elton JohnGreatest HitsElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)DIDX 52, MCAD-37215
1.10Crocodile Rock3:55Elton JohnGreatest HitsElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)DIDX 189, DIDX 52, MCAD-37215
1.10Crocodile Rock3:56Elton JohnGreatest HitsElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
Carrère (just "CARRERE", not "CARRERE MUSIC")CA 96.091
1.6Crocodile Rock3:57Elton JohnBiggestElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
Metronome (Hamburg)825 173-2
1.9Crocodile Rock3:58Elton JohnDon’t Shoot Me I’m Only the Piano PlayerElton JohnAlbum
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD-31077
1.9Crocodile Rock3:58Elton JohnDon’t Shoot Me I’m Only the Piano PlayerElton JohnAlbum
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)DIDX-376, MCAD-37113
1.4Crocodile Rock3:55Elton JohnGreatest HitsElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
BR Music (NL-based reissue label)BRCD 14
1.7Crocodile Rock3:54Elton JohnHits of the World 1972/1973Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1988-04-25
Polyphon819 934-2
1.9Crocodile Rock3:54Elton JohnDon’t Shoot Me I’m Only the Piano PlayerElton JohnAlbum
  • JP1988-12-21
DJM Records23PD-105
1.1Crocodile Rock3:57Elton JohnBaby Boomer Classics: Rockin’ SeventiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Trax MusicBBCD 1010
1.1Crocodile Rock3:58Elton JohnBillboard: Top Rock’n’Roll Hits: 1973Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Rhino (reissue label)R2 70634
1.20Crocodile Rock3:54Elton JohnFeel Good RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1989
Heartland Music, Warner Special ProjectsHD-1090/4, OPCD-4520
1.7Crocodile Rock3:53Elton JohnThe CollectionElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
  • -1989
Pickwick Music (UK imprint, subsidiary of Pickwick International Inc. (GB) Ltd.)PWK 551
1.4Crocodile Rock3:58Elton JohnThe Very Best of Elton JohnElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1990-10-29
The Rocket Record Company846 947‐2
1.4Crocodile Rock3:58Elton JohnThe Very Best of Elton JohnElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
  • JP1990-11-15
The Rocket Record CompanyPHCR-16015~6
1.9Crocodile Rock3:55Elton JohnDon't Shoot Me I'm Only The Piano PlayerElton JohnAlbum
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)827 690-2
1.9Crocodile Rock3:58Elton JohnDon’t Shoot Me I’m Only the Piano Player (Early West German Pressing)Elton JohnAlbum
DJM Records827 690-2
2.11Crocodile Rock3:56Elton JohnPop Classics: 28 Classic TracksVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Arcade (record label founded in 1970s by Herman Heinsbroek; use this as its universal imprint)
1.4Crocodile Rock3:58Elton JohnThe Very Best of Elton JohnElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
The Rocket Record Company848 030-2
1.4Crocodile Rock3:58Elton JohnThe Very Best of Elton JohnElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
The Rocket Record Company846 947-2
1.4Crocodile Rock3:58Elton JohnThe Very Best of Elton JohnElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
The Rocket Record Company846 947-1
2.3Crocodile Rock3:56Elton JohnTo Be Continued…Elton JohnAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD4-10110
2.3Crocodile Rock3:56Elton JohnTo Be Continued…Elton JohnAlbum + Compilation
  • -1990
2.3Crocodile Rock3:56Elton JohnTo Be Continued…Elton JohnAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD4-10110
2.2Crocodile Rock4:02Elton JohnLa Fabuleuse Histoire du RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram515 058-2
1.8Crocodile Rock3:56Elton JohnRock ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram Group Canada Inc.
2.12Crocodile Rock3:53Elton JohnThe Rock Collection: Elton JohnElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicTL 527/08
2.3Crocodile Rock3:56Elton JohnTo Be Continued…Elton JohnAlbum + Compilation
The Rocket Record Company848 237-2, 848 238-2, 848 239-2, 848 240-2
1.11Crocodile Rock3:55Elton JohnGreatest Hits (BMG club edition)Elton JohnAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation), BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. (BMG company that owned their direct marketing company/club editions)314 512 532-2, D 103077
1.11Crocodile Rock3:55Elton JohnGreatest HitsElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)314 512 532-2
1.11Crocodile Rock3:55Elton JohnGreatest Hits (CRC (Columbia Record Club))Elton JohnAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)P2-12532
1.2Crocodile Rock3:55Elton JohnRock & Roll’s Greatest Hits of the 70’s Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
CEMA Special Markets (a division of Capitol‐EMI Music, Inc.)S21-57805
1.14Crocodile Rock3:53Elton JohnStompin PartyVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Dino EntertainmentDINCD52
1.1Crocodile Rock3:58Elton JohnSuper Stars Best CollectionElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
F-019
1.4Crocodile Rock3:58Elton JohnThe Very Best of Elton JohnElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
  • ZA1993-08-29
The Rocket Record CompanyDARCD3017
3.13Crocodile Rock3:53Elton JohnBest of the WorldVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1993
Das Beste aus Reader’s DigestHIT 21725572
1.6Crocodile Rock3:55Elton JohnGlam RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram
1.6Crocodile Rock3:54Elton JohnFour Weddings and a Funeral: Original Motion Picture SoundtrackVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • US1994-04-05
London Records422 828 509-2, 828 509-2
1.10Crocodile Rock3:56Elton JohnGreatest HitsElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
  • US1994-11-21
DCC Compact ClassicsGZS-1071
1.5Crocodile Rock3:56Elton JohnSounds of the SeventiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1994-12-05
Global TelevisionRADCD01
1.8Crocodile Rock3:58Elton JohnClassic Elton JohnElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
CEMA Special Markets (a division of Capitol‐EMI Music, Inc.)S21-17955
1.7Crocodile Rock3:54Elton JohnFour Weddings and a FuneralVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)STARCD 6103
1.7Crocodile Rock3:54Elton JohnFour Weddings and a Funeral: Songs From & Inspired by the FilmVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)516 751-2
1.7Crocodile Rock3:55Elton JohnFour Weddings and a Funeral: Songs From & Inspired by the FilmVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)516 751-2
1.10Crocodile Rock3:57Elton JohnGreatest HitsElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
  • -1994
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD 37215
2.11Crocodile Rock3:54Elton JohnParty Power Pack, Volume 3Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Polystar (Germany)525 100-2
1.6Crocodile Rock3:54Elton JohnThe 70’s: 1972Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicTL 597/03
1.9Crocodile Rock3:58Elton JohnThe No. 1 Hits 1973Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
SR International79 601 1
1.1Crocodile Rock3:53Elton JohnWorld Hits 1972Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Spectrum Music (Universal Music Group budget label)550 697-2
1.9Crocodile Rock3:57Elton JohnDon’t Shoot Me I’m Only the Piano Player (Reissue, Remastered)Elton JohnAlbum
  • GB1995-05-10
This Record Co. Ltd. (copyright holder)528 154-2
1.2Crocodile Rock3:55Elton JohnOriginal Megahits of the 70’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram535 102-2
1.2Crocodile Rock3:59Elton JohnSulle strade del rock Vol. 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)525681-2
1.1Crocodile Rock3:56Elton JohnTotally 70’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1995
Insight (Polygram sublabel)
1.9Crocodile Rock3:57Elton JohnDon’t Shoot Me I’m Only the Piano PlayerElton JohnAlbum
The Rocket Record Company314-528 154-2
1.10Crocodile Rock3:55Elton John25 Years of Number 1 Hits, Volume 2: 1972/1973Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1996-08-19
Connoisseur CollectionWONECD02
1.11Crocodile Rock3:56Elton JohnGreatest HitsElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
DCC Compact ClassicsLPZ-2013
1.9Crocodile Rock3:55Elton John1972 - Die Stars - Die Hits - Die FactsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)39609 3
1.1Crocodile Rock4:00Elton JohnBillboard Top Rock & Roll Hits: 1973Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Special Projects9548350572
1.1Crocodile Rock3:55Elton JohnDe Pre Historie 1973, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EVA Belgium74321 46292 2
1.6Crocodile Rock3:58Elton JohnRock Klassiekers van Rang 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram TV (a division of PolyGram Record Operations Ltd.)555.162-2
2.3Crocodile Rock3:57Elton JohnThe Ultimate Rock Collection: Gold and PlatinumVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life Music, Warner Special Products8458-2, OPCD-2749A
1.3Crocodile Rock3:54Elton JohnDickVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • GB1999-07-27
Virgin Records America, Inc. (for copyrights use only; for release labels, please refer to either “Virgin” or “Virgin America”)CDVUS164
1.3Crocodile Rock3:54Elton JohnDickVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • CA1999-07-29
Virgin Music Canada72438 47883 2 2
1.7Crocodile Rock3:55Elton JohnA música do século, volume 4Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Editora CarasSEC-0004
1.10Crocodile Rock3:58Elton JohnParty Party PartyVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.15Crocodile Rock3:56Elton JohnParty Party Party: Die besten Party-Hits 66-99Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music Group (has logo with just “Universal Music Group”)
2.1The Crocodile Rock3:56Elton JohnThe No. 1 Party CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DGCD 012
1.11Crocodile Rock3:54Elton JohnBestseller auf dem Plattenteller (68–82)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • CH2001-09-24
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)585 106-2
1.17Crocodile Rock3:55Elton JohnSchool Disco.com (1st Period)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2001-10-22
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)504879 2
1.6Crocodile Rock3:54Elton JohnCapital Gold Legends IIIVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2002-03-18
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)VTDCD440
1.16Crocodile Rock3:56Elton JohnBallermann Hits: WM-Party 2002Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2002-05-24
EMI Music Media (EMM in logo above EMI Music Media)7243 5 39957 2 0
1.5Crocodile Rock3:57Elton JohnGreatest Hits 1970–2002Elton JohnAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2002-11-11
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)063 499-2
1.5Crocodile Rock3:56Elton JohnGreatest Hits 1970–2002Elton JohnAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2002-11-11
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)063 449-2
1.6Crocodile Rock3:57Elton JohnGreatest Hits 1970–2002Elton JohnAlbum + Compilation
  • US2002-11-12
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)440 063 478-2, 440 063 496-2
1.6Crocodile Rock3:57Elton JohnGreatest Hits 1970–2002Elton JohnAlbum + Compilation
  • US2002-11-12
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)440 063 478-2
1.6Crocodile Rock3:57Elton JohnGreatest Hits 1970–2002Elton JohnAlbum + Compilation
  • CA2002-11-19
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)4400634782
1.5Crocodile Rock3:57Elton JohnGreatest Hits 1970–2002Elton JohnAlbum + Compilation
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)077 012-2
1.10Crocodile Rock3:57Elton JohnIt's the Sensational 70'sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
CrimsonCRIMBX37
1.3Crocodile Rock3:56Elton JohnSeventiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Spectrum Music (Universal Music Group budget label), Universal (plain logo “Universal” used by Universal Music and Universal Pictures)583 790-2
Promotion
10.12Crocodile Rock3:54Elton JohnThe Radio Essential SeriesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Promo Only
Bootleg
1.6Crocodile Rock?:??Elton JohnDiamond - The BestElton JohnAlbum + Compilation
Halahup RecordsZ EL 1282

Relationships

engineer:Ken Scott (UK record producer & engineer)
producer:Gus Dudgeon
bass guitar:Dee Murray
drums (drum set):Nigel Olsson
electric guitar:Davey Johnstone
farfisa and piano and lead vocals:Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:This Record Co. Ltd. (copyright holder) (in 1973)
recorded at:Château d'Hérouville in Hérouville, Val-d'Oise, Île-de-France, France
DJ-mixes:Rock & Roll Dance Party by [unknown] (order: 4)
mash-ups:Crocodile Chop (Elton John vs. System of a Down) by Neil Cicierega
recording of:Crocodile Rock

Related works

Crocodile Rock

lyricist:Bernie Taupin
composer:Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
publisher:Universal‐Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.
Universal/Dick James Music Ltd. (fka Dick James Music Ltd.)
シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント
ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部
referred to in medleys:Alk‐Parade (order: 3)
later parody versions:Catapult Rock
Peräst'troikaa pop
Talk and I'll Walk
later translated versions:Krokotiilirock