Live and Let Die (main title)

~ Recording by Wings

Annotation

2018 remaster remastered by Alex Wharton

Annotation last modified on 2023-01-18 07:59 UTC.

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack ArtistRelease TitleRelease ArtistRelease Group TypeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.1Live and Let Die?:??WingsLive and Let DieWingsSingle
Apple RecordsR 5987
1.1Live and Let Die3:10WingsLive and Let Die / I Lie AroundWingsSingle
Apple Records1863
1.1Live and Let Die3:13WingsLive and Let Die / I Lie AroundWingsSingle
Apple RecordsR 5987
1.1Live and Let Die (main title)3:15Paul McCartney & WingsLive and Let Die: Original Motion Picture SoundtrackGeorge MartinAlbum + Soundtrack
United ArtistsUA-LA 100-G
1.3Live and Let Die3:14WingsWings GreatestWingsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1978-11-22
Capitol Records (imprint of Capitol Records, Inc.), MPL (Paul McCartney-related)SOO-11905
1.3Live and Let Die3:14WingsWings GreatestWingsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1978-12-01
MPL (Paul McCartney-related)PCTC 256
1.3Live and Let Die3:14WingsWings Greatest (Printed in Germany)WingsAlbum + Compilation
MPL (Paul McCartney-related)1C 064-61 963
1.3Live and Let Die?:??WingsWings GreatestWingsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972), MPL (Paul McCartney-related)OC 262‐61 963, TC‐PCTC 256
1.12Live and Let Die3:10Paul McCartney & WingsJames Bond Greatest HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation + Soundtrack
Liberty (a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.)0C062-83 029, EMTV 007
1.8Live and Let Die3:10Paul McCartney & WingsJames Bond Greatest HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation + Soundtrack
Pathé Marconi EMI (record company, renamed EMI Pathé Marconi in 1986)1832384
1.3Live and Let Die3:14Paul McCartney & WingsWings GreatestWingsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972), OdeonCP35-3114
1.8Live and Let Die3:12Paul McCartney & WingsJames Bond Greatest Hits: 007 / 13 Original ThemesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • JP1985-07-20
Liberty (a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.)CP32-5046
1.3Live and Let Die3:14WingsWings GreatestWingsAlbum + Compilation
ParlophoneCDP 7 46056 2
1.11Live and Let Die3:13WingsAll the Best!Paul McCartneyAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1987-11-02
ParlophoneCDP 7 48507 2, CDPMTV 1
1.9Live and Let Die3:13Paul McCartney & WingsAll the Best! (US version)Paul McCartneyAlbum + Compilation
Capitol Records (imprint of Capitol Records, Inc.)CDP 7 48287 2
2.1Live and Let Die3:10WingsAll the Best!Paul McCartneyAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972), MPL (Paul McCartney-related), Parlophone164 7 48507 1, 1C 164-7 48508 1, 1C 164-7 48509 1, 7 48507 1
2.1Live and Let Die3:10WingsAll the Best!Paul McCartneyAlbum + Compilation
EMI-Odeon (imprint)RP15-5545/46
1.11Live and Let Die3:13WingsAll the Best!Paul McCartneyAlbum + Compilation
ParlophoneCDPCSJ 7485072
1.9Live and Let Die3:13Paul McCartney & WingsAll the Best!Paul McCartneyAlbum + Compilation
Capitol Records (imprint of Capitol Records, Inc.), MPL (Paul McCartney-related), ParlophoneCDP 7 48287 2
1.2Live and Let Die3:14Paul McCartneyJames Bond FilmmusikVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PMC Records
1.3Live and Let Die3:14WingsWings GreatestWingsAlbum + Compilation
Capitol Records (imprint of Capitol Records, Inc.)CDP 7 46056 2
1.3Live and Let Die3:14WingsWings GreatestWingsAlbum + Compilation
ParlophoneCDP 7 46056 2
1.1Live and Let Die (main title)3:15Paul McCartney & WingsLive and Let Die: Original Motion Picture SoundtrackGeorge MartinAlbum + Soundtrack
  • US1988-10-25
EMI Manhattan (Manhattan Records after Jul 1987 acquisition of EMI America; discontinued in Sep 1988)CDP 7 90629 2
1.8Live and Let Die3:12Paul McCartney & WingsJames Bond: 13 Original ThemesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • GB1989-09-01
Liberty (a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.)CDP 7 46079 2
1.11Live and Let Die3:10Paul McCartney & WingsAll the Best!Paul McCartneyAlbum + Compilation
  • JP1990-03-02
OdeonTOCP-6117
1.8Live and Let Die3:13Paul McCartney & WingsJames Bond: 13 Original ThemesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • US1990-10-25
Liberty (a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.)CDP 7 46079 2
1.8Live & Let Die3:14Paul McCartney & WingsThe Best of James Bond: 30th Anniversary CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1992-09-04
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)CDBOND 007
1.8Live and Let Die3:13Paul McCartney & WingsThe Best of James Bond (30th anniversary limited edition)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1992-09-08
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)E2-98560
1.8Live & Let Die3:14WingsThe Best of James Bond: 30th Anniversary CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1993-01-12
EMI Records USA (formerly EMI USA, renamed since early 1990s)7-98413-2
1.3Live and Let Die3:14WingsWings GreatestWingsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1993-08-09
Parlophone0777 7 89317 2 0
1.3Live and Let Die3:14WingsWings Greatest (made in Holland)WingsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1993-08-09
  • GB1993-08-09
0777 7 89317 2 0, CDPMCOL 9
1.11Live and Let Die3:13WingsAll the Best! (Special slipcase)Paul McCartneyAlbum + Compilation
EMI France, MPL (Paul McCartney-related), Parlophone832401 2
1.19Live and Let Die3:12Paul McCartney & WingsThat’s the 70’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI TV7243 8 36519 2 4
2.5Live and Let Die3:13WingsThe No. 1 Classic Rock AlbumVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram TV (a division of PolyGram Record Operations Ltd.)5552152
1.9Live & Let Die3:12WingsThe Best Seventies Album in the World... Ever! IIVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1998-11-23
Virgin EMI (80s–early 00s UK compilations)7243 8 46366 2 3, VTDCD 217
1.7Live and Let Die3:15Paul McCartney & WingsThe Best of Bond… James BondVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1999-10-19
Capitol Records (imprint of Capitol Records, Inc.)72435-22607-2-0
1.7Live and Let Die3:15Paul McCartney & WingsThe Best of Bond… James BondVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Capitol Records (imprint of Capitol Records, Inc.), EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)5232492, 7243 5 23294 2 7
1.7Live and Let Die3:15Paul McCartney & WingsThe Best of Bond… James BondVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Capitol Records (imprint of Capitol Records, Inc.)7243 5 23294 2 7
1.4Live and Let Die3:13WingsWingspan: Hits and HistoryPaul McCartneyAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2001-05-04
  • GB2001-05-07
Parlophone, MPL (Paul McCartney-related)532 8502, 7243 5 32850 2 9
1.4Live and Let Die3:13WingsWingspan: Hits and HistoryPaul McCartneyAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2001-05-07
Parlophone532 8762
1.4Live and Let Die3:13WingsWingspan: Hits and HistoryPaul McCartneyAlbum + Compilation
  • CA2001-05-08
Capitol Records (imprint of Capitol Records, Inc.), EMI Music Canada, MPL (Paul McCartney-related)7243 5 32946 2 5
1.4Live and Let Die3:13WingsWingspan: Hits and HistoryPaul McCartneyAlbum + Compilation
  • US2001-05-08
Capitol Records (imprint of Capitol Records, Inc.)CDP 7243 5 32946 2 5, CDP 7243 5 32947 2 4
1.18Live and Let Die3:12Paul McCartney & WingsI Love 70sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2001-05-21
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)VTDCD372
5.5Live and Let Die?:??Paul McCartney & WingsProduced by George Martin: 50 Years in RecordingGeorge MartinAlbum + Compilation
Parlophone07243 5326312 6
1.13Live and Let Die3:08WingsBest of British: 50 Golden Years of British Popular MusicVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2002-06-03
2.7Live and Let Die3:11WingsCapital Gold: Rock LegendsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2002-06-10
Virgin TVVTDCD458
1.7Live and Let Die3:15Paul McCartney & WingsThe Best of Bond …James Bond (40th Anniversary Edition)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2002-09-16
Capitol Records (imprint of Capitol Records, Inc.)72435-40554-2-3
1.7Live and Let Die3:15Paul McCartney & WingsThe Best of Bond... James BondVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Capitol Records (imprint of Capitol Records, Inc.)72435-40554-2-3
1.7Live and Let Die3:15Paul McCartney & WingsThe Best of Bond… James BondVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Capitol Records (imprint of Capitol Records, Inc.)4043002397934, 72435-40554-2-3
1.1Live and Let Die (main title)3:13Paul McCartney & WingsLive and Let Die: Original Motion Picture SoundtrackGeorge MartinAlbum + Soundtrack
  • US2003-02-11
Capitol Records (imprint of Capitol Records, Inc.)72435-41421-2-3
1.13Live and Let Die3:08Paul McCartney & WingsCapital Gold: British LegendsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2003-04-14
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries), Virgin TV7243 5 83051 2 8, VTDCD519
1.19Live and Let Die3:11Paul McCartney & WingsEssential 70sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.1Live and Let Die (main title)3:13Paul McCartney & WingsLive and Let Die: Original Motion Picture SoundtrackGeorge MartinAlbum + Soundtrack
Capitol Records (imprint of Capitol Records, Inc.)72435-41421-2-3
1.12Live and Let Die3:12Paul McCartney & WingsRock PlatinumVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Licensing Music (U.L.M)981 211-1
1.9Live and Let Die3:12Paul McCartneyUK Music Hall of FameVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2004-11-08
1.5Live and Let Die3:12WingsThe Very Best of LegendsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • AU2005-11-28
EMI Music Australia (not for release label use!)0946 3 49894 2 8
1.4Live and Let Die3:10Paul McCartney and WingsLife on MarsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation + Soundtrack
  • GB2007-02-19
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 - Oct 1, 2008)88697113852
1.5Live and Let Die3:13WingsShrek the Third: Motion Picture SoundtrackVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • US2007-05-15
Geffen RecordsB0008898-02
1.5Live and Let Die3:13WingsShrek the Third: Motion Picture Soundtrack (BMG club edition)Various ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • US2007-05-15
Geffen RecordsB0008898-02, D171401
1.5Live and Let Die3:13WingsShrek the Third: Motion Picture SoundtrackVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • US2007-05-15
Geffen Records0602517326231
2.3Live and Let Die3:08Paul McCartney & Wings101 Jukebox ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2007-06-04
Virgin TVVTDCDX 871
2.7Live and Let Die3:08Paul McCartney & WingsTop Gear: Seriously Cool Driving MusicVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2007-11-12
Virgin TVVTDCD882
3.15Live and Let Die3:10WingsAbsolute 70’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EVA Records (Sweden)EVACD 4073
2.21Live and Let Die3:12Paul McCartney & WingsDie größten SWR1 Filmhits aller ZeitenVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)
1.5Live and Let Die3:13WingsShrek the Third: Motion Picture SoundtrackVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
Universal Music Ltda. (Brasil)60251732623
2.2Live and Let Die3:13Paul McCartney & WingsDie Hit-Giganten: Film HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • AT2008-08-08
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 - Oct 1, 2008)88697342252
2.2Live and Let Die3:13Paul McCartney & WingsDie Hit-Giganten: Film HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2008-08-08
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 - Oct 1, 2008)88697172102
1.9Live and Let Die3:14Paul McCartney & WingsThe Best of Bond… James BondVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2008-10-27
Capitol Records (imprint of Capitol Records, Inc.)509992 43352 25
1.9Live and Let Die3:14Paul McCartney & WingsThe Best of Bond… James Bond (BMG club edition)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2008-10-28
Capitol Records (imprint of Capitol Records, Inc.), MGM Music (label of Metro‐Goldwyn‐Mayer Music Inc., for MGM-owned soundtracks), BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. (BMG company that owned their direct marketing company/club editions)509992 43352 25, D174302
3.2Live & Let Die3:08Paul McCartney & WingsSeventies Power BalladsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI TVVTDCD 921
2.6Live and Let Die3:08Paul McCartney & WingsTop Gear: Seriously Cool Driving MusicVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Liberation Music (Australian, big L logo or "Liberation" on one line)LMCD0004
3.7Live and Let Die3:08Paul McCartney & WingsJackie: The Annual 2010Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2009-11-09
Virgin TVVTDCD 968
3.9Live & Let Die3:09Paul McCartneyBrit Awards With Mastercard 2010Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2010-02-08
Rhino (reissue label)WMTV131
1.41Live and Let Die3:13WingsGods of GuitarVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • AU2010-11-26
Universal Music Australia
2.20Live and Let Die?:??Paul McCartney & WingsGods of GuitarVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • AU2010-11-26
060075331852
1.3Live and Let Die3:11Paul McCartney & WingsRock AnthemsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
2.2Live and Let Die3:06Paul McCartney & WingsBest of BritishVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2011-04-18
Universal Music TV (UK, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited)5333322
2.19Live and Let Die3:13Paul McCartney & WingsGods of GuitarVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music Group (has logo with just “Universal Music Group”)DARCD 3107
1.9Live and Let Die3:13Paul McCartney & WingsBest of Bond… James Bond (50th anniversary collection)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2012-10-08
1.9Live and Let Die3:13Paul McCartney & WingsBest of Bond... James Bond - 50th Anniversary CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2012-10-08
Capitol Records (imprint of Capitol Records, Inc.)5099923281721
1.9Live and Let Die3:13Paul McCartney & WingsBest of Bond… James Bond: 50 Years — 50 TracksVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2012-10-09
Capitol Records (imprint of Capitol Records, Inc.)5099923281820
1.5Live and Let Die3:12WingsAmerican Hustle: Original Motion Picture SoundtrackVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • XW2013-12-06
1.5Live and Let Die3:12WingsAmerican Hustle: Original Motion Picture SoundtrackVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • US2013-12-24
Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)88843029572RE1
1.5Live and Let Die3:12WingsAmerican Hustle: Original Motion Picture SoundtrackVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)88843029572RE1
1.1Live and Let Die (main title)3:15Paul McCartney & WingsLive and Let Die: Original Motion Picture SoundtrackGeorge MartinAlbum + Soundtrack
Capitol Records (imprint of Capitol Records, Inc.)
2.23Live and Let Die3:09Paul McCartneyNow That’s What I Call LegendsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2014-11-24
Universal Music TV (UK, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited)CDNNNOW22
Promotion
1.6Live and Let Die3:13Paul McCartneyPaul McCartney RocksPaul McCartneyAlbum + Compilation
Capitol Records (imprint of Capitol Records, Inc.)DPRO-79987
1.6Live and Let Die3:12Paul McCartney & WingsWingspan: Hits and History (CD Sampler)Paul McCartneyAlbum + Compilation
ParlophoneCD LRL 048
1.4Live and Let Die3:12Paul McCartney & WingsWingspan: Hits and History (Special Advance Sampler)Paul McCartneyAlbum + Compilation
Capitol Records (imprint of Capitol Records, Inc.)DPRO 7087 6 15951 2 3
1.5Live and Let Die3:12Paul McCartneyNever Stop Doing What You LovePaul McCartneyAlbum + Compilation
EMI Music Special Markets09463-46465-2-9
Bootleg
1.7Live and Let Die3:13WingsThe Very Best of Paul McCartneyPaul McCartneyAlbum + Compilation
  • -1996
1.13Live and Let Die3:13Paul McCartney & WingsThe Complete Apple Singles Collection, Volume 4: 1972-1974Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
2.3Live and Let Die3:12Paul McCartneyGreatest Hits, Vol. 1Paul McCartneyAlbum + Compilation
Star MarkLDB 5196‐1/2
2.3Live and Let Die3:12Paul McCartneyGreatest Hits, Volume 2Paul McCartneyAlbum + Compilation
Star MarkLBD 5196-1/2
10.3Live and Let Die3:13WingsThe Complete Apple Singles Collection 1968–1991Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2009
1.7Live and Let Die?:??Paul McCartneyLiving in the Material WorldThe BeatlesAlbum + Compilation
  • -2012-11-14
(unknown)
1.12Live and Let Die3:10Paul McCartney & WingsJames Bond Greatest HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation + Soundtrack
Liberty (Australia)TC-PLAY-007
1.3Live and Let Die3:10Paul McCartneyBest 16Paul McCartneyAlbum + Compilation
TF (Japanese label)T-2006
1.7Live and Let Die3:14Paul McCartneyBest SelectionPaul McCartneyAlbum + Compilation
1.8Live and Let Die (1973)3:12Paul McCartneyJames Bond Themes (2012)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation

Relationships

recording engineer:Bill Price (UK producer/engineer) (from 1972-10-19 until 1972-10-20)
producer:George Martin (producer, arranger, composer, conductor, audio engineer, and musician) (from 1972-10-19 until 1972-10-20)
Paul McCartney (The Beatles) (from 1972-10-19 until 1972-10-20)
mixer:Bill Price (UK producer/engineer) (on 1972-10-21)
bass guitar:Denny Laine (from 1972-10-19 until 1972-10-20)
bass guitar, electric guitar and percussion, piano and lead vocals:Paul McCartney (The Beatles) (from 1972-10-19 until 1972-10-20)
drums (drum set):Denny Seiwell (drummer / percussionist) (from 1972-10-19 until 1972-10-20)
duck call and timpani:Ray Cooper (percussionist) (from 1972-10-19 until 1972-10-20)
electric guitar:Denny Laine (from 1972-10-19 until 1972-10-20)
Henry McCullough (Northern Irish guitarist, vocalist and songwriter) (from 1972-10-19 until 1972-10-20)
percussion:Ray Cooper (percussionist) (from 1972-10-19 until 1972-10-20)
Denny Seiwell (drummer / percussionist) (from 1972-10-19 until 1972-10-20)
background vocals:Denny Laine (from 1972-10-19 until 1972-10-20)
Linda McCartney (from 1972-10-19 until 1972-10-20)
orchestrator:George Martin (producer, arranger, composer, conductor, audio engineer, and musician)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:MPL Communications Inc. (Paul McCartney-related, NYC-based company)
MPL Communications Ltd. (not for release label use! Paul McCartney-related, London-based company) (in 1973)
additionally recorded at:Air Studios (Oxford Street, London. 1970–1991 recordings only) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1972-10-20)
recorded at:Air Studios (Oxford Street, London. 1970–1991 recordings only) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1972-10-19)
mixed at:Air Studios (Oxford Street, London. 1970–1991 recordings only) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1972-10-21)
sampled by:Hanging On the Telephone (drum & bass mix) by Blondie
recording of:Live and Let Die (from 1972-10-19 until 1972-10-20)

Live and Let Die

writer:Linda McCartney
Paul McCartney (The Beatles)
publisher:EMI United Partnership Ltd.
MPL Communications Ltd. (not for release label use! Paul McCartney-related, London-based company)
referred to in medleys:Themes from 007 (A Medley for Orchestra, arr. Calvin Custer)
Medley: Now and Forever / Kick It / Too Much Information / Will You Be There (in the Morning) / Sleeping in My Car / Live and Let Die (live) (order: 6)
later parody versions:Chicken Pot Pie
Didn't Just Die
arrangements:Live and Let Die (for brass band, Farr)