Walk Like an Egyptian

~ Recording by Bangles

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack artistRelease titleRelease artistRelease group typeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.4Walk Like an Egyptian3:25BanglesDifferent LightBanglesAlbum
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)CDCBS 26659
1.4Walk Like An Egyptian3:21BanglesDifferent Light (Pitman Pressing)BanglesAlbum
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)BFC 40039
1.4Walk Like an Egyptian3:25BanglesDifferent LightBanglesAlbum
  • XE1986-01-02
1.4Walk Like an Egyptian3:25BanglesDifferent LightBanglesAlbum
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CK-40039
1.4Walk Like an Egyptian3:25BanglesDifferent LightBanglesAlbum
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CK 40039
1.4Walk Like an Egyptian3:25BanglesDifferent LightBanglesAlbum
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)465558 2
1.4Walk Like an Egyptian3:25BanglesDifferent Light (DIDP 20478)BanglesAlbum
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CK 40039
1.4Walk Like an Egyptian3:25BanglesDifferent LightBanglesAlbum
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)FC 40039
1.4Walk Like an Egyptian3:25The BanglesDifferent LightThe BanglesAlbum
CDLIB5071
1.2Walk Like an Egyptian?:??The BanglesHits 5Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)HITS 5
2.10Walk Like an Egyptian?:??The BanglesHits 5: The AlbumVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia), wea (has logo with just “wea” on it)HITS 5
1.15Walk Like an Egyptian3:23BanglesHits Album 5Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
wea (has logo with just “wea” on it)HITS CD5
2.14Walk Like an Egyptian?:??BanglesSanremo 87 (Ricordi)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Ricordi (Italian imprint launched by Dischi Ricordi S.p.A. in 1958)TAFS 87
1.8Walk Like an Egyptian?:??BanglesSanremo 87 (CBS)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)CBS 450528 1
1.1Walk Like an Egyptian3:25BanglesSmash HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)CDCBS 4505002
1.1Walk Like an Egyptian3:21The BanglesSmash HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)4504901
1.11Walk Like an Egyptian3:23BanglesSmash Hits '87Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.5Walk Like an Egyptian3:21BanglesSmash Hits 87, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)460574 2
1.2Walk Like an Egyptian3:22The BanglesStereoplay Highlights CD 16: Meisterwerke aus Rock und PopVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
stereoplay, CBS Special ProductsCD 697 016, CD 980007-2, CDSP 980007 2
1.11Walk Like an Egyptian3:07Bangles21 № 1 HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)CBS 463192 2
1.4Walk Like an Egyptian3:25BanglesDifferent LightBanglesAlbum
CBS/Sony (imprint used in Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia 1968–1991; also used in Spain until 1997)25DP 5352
1.3Walk Like an Egyptian3:23BanglesRock Eighty EightVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Quality Special ProductsQRSPD-1074
1.7Walk Like An Egyptian3:25The BanglesSuper Ladies Of The 80'sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyTel836 077 2
2.3Walk Like an Egyptian3:19Bangles25 Jaar Top 40 Hits, Deel 6: '85-'88Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
6198906
1.2Walk Like an Egyptian3:21BanglesAcross the UniverseVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
CBS Special Products9821902
1.4Walk Like an Egyptian3:25The BanglesDifferent LightThe BanglesAlbum
Liberation Records (Australian, big LIB logo or target behind name, 1981-1999; big L and record logo, 2018-)D19626
2.4Walk Like an Egyptian3:26BanglesSmash Hits of the '80sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Liberation Records (Australian, big LIB logo or target behind name, 1981-1999; big L and record logo, 2018-)465814 2
1.12Walk Like an Egyptian3:21BanglesYou Can't Beat the Feeling!Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)CSP 98167-4
1.5Walk Like an Egyptian3:24BanglesGreatest HitsBanglesAlbum + Compilation
  • US1990-05-08
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)466769 2
1.5Walk Like an Egyptian3:24BanglesGreatest HitsBanglesAlbum + Compilation
  • US1990-05-08
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CK 46125
1.5Walk Like an Egyptian3:24BanglesGreatest HitsBanglesAlbum + Compilation
  • JP1990-05-12
CBS/Sony (imprint used in Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia 1968–1991; also used in Spain until 1997)CSCS-5181
1.2Walk Like an Egyptian3:21The Bangles25 Jaar Popmuziek: 1986Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
CBS Special Products29.982461.10, LSP 982461 2
2.13Walk Like an Egyptian3:23BanglesEntertainment Weekly Presents Rock Archives - 60's, 70's, 80's (Volume 2)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
CEMA Special Markets (a division of Capitol‐EMI Music, Inc.)CD2L573731, CD2L573732
1.5Walk Like an Egyptian3:24BanglesGreatest Hits (price code CB 681)BanglesAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)466769 2
1.5Walk Like an Egyptian3:24BanglesGreatest Hits (BMG club edition)BanglesAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. (BMG company that owned their direct marketing company/club editions)CK 46125, D110417
1.5Walk Like An Egyptian3:24The BanglesGreatest HitsThe BanglesAlbum + Compilation
  • -1990
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)CK 46125, CK46125
1.5Walk Like an Egyptian3:24BanglesGreatest HitsThe BanglesAlbum + Compilation
Liberation Records (Australian, big LIB logo or target behind name, 1981-1999; big L and record logo, 2018-)MUSH 32020 2
1.5Walk Like an Egyptian3:24BanglesGreatest Hits (red bars on label, price code CB 811)BanglesAlbum + Compilation
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)466769 2
1.4Walk Like an Egyptian3:24The BanglesHifi Visionen: Pop-CD 18Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Hifi Vision982413-2
1.1Walk Like an Egyptian (original version)3:25BanglesWalk Like an EgyptianBanglesSingle
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)655987 2, BANGS C8
1.6Walk Like an Egyptian3:20The BanglesCountdown ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Demo
Magnum (Dutch joint venture from 1990–1997)9548-30769-2
1.10Walk Like an Egyptian3:23The BanglesHitcontainer Number OneVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)469497 2
1.8Walk Like an Egyptian3:23BanglesMusic on the MoveVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)468490 2
1.8Walk Like an Egyptian3:24BanglesPower Radio, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)COLLSP 982688 2
2.6Walk Like an Egyptian3:22BanglesThe Best of 1980–1990, Vol. IVVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI Germany (a division of EMI Electrola GmbH)686-7 98335 2
1.8Walk Like an Egyptian3:24BanglesThe Rock and Roll Decades: The EightiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony (logo contains only the SONY® wordmark! do not use if there is a more specific label)CSP 982 631-2
1.5Walk Like an Egyptian3:25BanglesThe 80's Greatest Rock Hits, Volume 2: Leather & LaceVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1992-05-28
Priority Records (US hip hop)P2 7076
4.5Walk Like an Egyptian?:??The BanglesBreakawayVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
TelediscTelCD 54
1.9Walk Like an Egyptian3:23BanglesHits of the 80’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)471195 2
1.9Walk Like an Egyptian3:23The BanglesNr 1 Hits Uit de Top 40: 1965-1991Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Magnum (Dutch joint venture from 1990–1997)472 631-2
1.11Walk Like an Egyptian3:26BanglesRock NightsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
BMG UK & IrelandSTACD 022
2.4Walk Like an Egyptian3:24BanglesTwo Originals: All Over The Place & Different LightBanglesAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)465227 2
1.14Walk Like An Egyptian3:21The Bangles20 Jaar Internationale Hits 73-93Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Double T MusicDTM 933020-2
2.3Walk Like an Egyptian3:22The BanglesGreatest Hits of the ’80’s, Volume 3: The Definitive Singles Collection 1980–1989Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Arcade (record label founded in 1970s by Herman Heinsbroek; use this as its universal imprint)018590.6
1.16Walk Like an Egyptian3:18BanglesRoadshow HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Connoisseur CollectionRSH MC 20
1.15Walk Like an Egyptian3:25BanglesRock LineVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Club Dial983370-2
1.5Walk Like an Egyptian3:24BanglesThe Best of Nice PriceVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1993
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)SAMP 1769
2.8Walk Like an Egyptian3:23The BanglesThe Rock Collection: Forever RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicTL527/27
1.4Walk Like an Egyptian3:26BanglesTotally ’80sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Razor & Tie, Warner Special ProductsOPCD-4544
1.3Walk Like an Egyptian3:23The BanglesVery Best of the 80'sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)983324 2
1.10Walk Like an Egyptian3:24BanglesBillboard Top Hits: 1986Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1994-04-19
Rhino (reissue label)R2 71641
1.13Walk Like an Egyptian3:23BanglesMore Sun Jammin'Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • CA1994-08-08
Sony Music Direct (Canadian label)TVK 24011
1.13Walk Like an Egyptian3:21BanglesAral MusicCollection No. 4: Always the SunVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Special Products (A Service of Sony Music)07-983467-10
1.3Walk Like an Egyptian3:22BanglesKeep On Loving YouVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Special Products (A Service of Sony Music)983424 2
1.4Walk Like an Egyptian3:25BanglesOnly Rock'n Roll 1985-1989Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
JCI, Warner Special ProductsJCD-3128, OPCD-1666
2.7Walk Like an Egyptian3:23BanglesRead the Hits: Best of the 80’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Risky Business, Sony Music DistributionA2K 57833
1.3Walk Like an Egyptian?:??The BanglesRock Classics, Vol. 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment), Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)07-476768-10, COL 476768 2
2.9Walk Like an Egyptian3:23BanglesThe 80’s Collection: 1986: Alive and KickingVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicTL 544/15
1.10Walk Like an Egyptian3:26BanglesThe No. 1 Hits 1986Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
SR International79 614 4
2.7Walk Like an Egyptian3:20BanglesTotally 80s 1+2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1994
Insight (Polygram sublabel)525 350-2
1.24Walk Like an Egyptian3:19The BanglesSony Music Box: RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • FR1995-02-01
Versailles (French label)VER 4784542, ver 478454-2
1.8Walk Like an Egyptian3:24The BanglesOnly in the 80's, Volume ThreeVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1995-07-18
Big Ear MusicEAZ-4003
1.2Walk Like an Egyptian3:24BanglesLiving in the ’80sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1995-12-01
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)
6.6Walk Like an Egyptian3:22The BanglesAll‐Time Party FavouritesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Reader’s DigestRDCD 1081-6
10.11Walk Like an Egyptian3:24BanglesBillboard Hottest Hits 1950-1990Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Jingo Records (Taiwanese label, Chinese name: 金革唱片.)
1.1Walk Like an Egyptian3:25BanglesDefinitive CollectionBangles feat. Susanna HoffsAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)480544 9
1.9Walk Like an Egyptian?:??BanglesHits of the 80’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1995
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)01-483504-10, COL 483504 2
1.19Walk Like an Egyptian3:22BanglesLet’s Hear It for the GirlsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram TV (a division of PolyGram Record Operations Ltd.)516 552-2
1.13Walk Like an Egyptian3:21BanglesLlena Tu Cabeza De Rock, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony), Sony Music Special Marketing (from ca. 1990s–2003, renamed Sony Music Special Markets ca. 2003)CDDEI 479914
2.2Walk Like an Egyptian3:21The BanglesRemember Your 80’s Volume 2 (1985-1989)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)982252 2, 982461 2, 982462 2, 982547 2, 982540 2
1.11Walk Like an Egyptian3:26BanglesSounds of the Eighties: The Rolling Stone Collection 1986–1987Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music Special Products, Time–Life MusicA-26301, R988-28
1.8Walk Like an Egyptian3:25BanglesStar BoxBanglesAlbum + Compilation
Sony Records (Japanese imprint)SRCS 6895
2.8Walk Like an Egyptian3:23BanglesTeenage Kicks: 26 Classic New Wave TracksVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyTel535 033 2
1.17Walk Like an Egyptian3:23BanglesThe Best Of Sun Jammin'Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • CA1996-05-20
Sony Music Direct (Canadian label)TVK 24025
2.15Walk Like an Egyptian3:23BanglesThe No. 1 Eighties AlbumVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1996-07-01
PolyGram TV (a division of PolyGram Record Operations Ltd.)535 683-2
2.14Walk Like an Egyptian3:24BanglesDrive Time 4Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1996-08-12
Dino EntertainmentDINCD128
1.10Walk Like an Egyptian3:23The Bangles25 Years of Number 1 Hits, Volume 8: 1986/1987Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Connoisseur CollectionONE CD 08
1.1Walk Like an Egyptian3:24BanglesGreatest Hits of the 80's Vol. 7Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Platinum Disc Corporation (La Crosse, WI), Sony Music Special ProductsA 26823
2.7Walk Like an Egyptian3:22BanglesLiving in America: American SuperstarsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)007 04 22
1.9Walk Like an Egyptian3:26BanglesModern Rock 1986: Hang the DJVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Rhino (reissue label)R2 72500
1.1Walk Like an Egyptian3:22The BanglesNur No.1 HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)COLLSP 984855 2
1.14Walk Like an Egyptian3:24BanglesSuperstars 80Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI Music France (1994–2013)853118 2
1.5Walk Like an Egyptian3:24The BanglesThe No.1 Eighties AlbumVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyTel535 937-2
2.15Walk Like an Egyptian3:19BanglesThe No.1 Eighties AlbumVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram TV (a division of PolyGram Record Operations Ltd.)535 683-2
Promotion
2.5Walk Like an Egyptian3:26BanglesPure PartyVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.10Walk Like an Egyptian3:22The BanglesUnlimited By Axion LineVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Impuls InternationalIMP 9394
1.4Walk Like an Egyptian3:26BanglesTop Ten 1986Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Hobby & WorkGRH001
(unknown)
1.2Walk Like An Egyptian3:21Bangles16 Top Hits - Highlights aus den HitparadenVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Club Top 1317 643 8
1.14Walk Like An Egyptian?:??The BanglesBoulevard Des Hits Volume 3Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)461180 2, CBS 451119 2, CBS 461180 2
1.7Walk Like an Egyptian3:23The BanglesSpitzenrockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)686-7 99048 2

Relationships

producer:David Kahne
mixer:David Leonard (US producer and engineer)
bass guitar:Michelle Steele
drums (drum set):Debbi Peterson
guitar:Susanna Hoffs
Vicki Peterson
lead vocals:Susanna Hoffs
Vicki Peterson
Michael Steele (American bassist, guitarist, songwriter, and singer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (not for release label use! company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP) (in 1985)
DJ-mixes:80's Party Mix (DJ mix by the Party Jox) by JoBoxers, Kim Wilde, Coast 2 Coast (British rock’n’roll revival/rockabilly band from Northamptonshire), The Jam (late 70s/early 80s UK punk/mod revival band), Shakin’ Stevens, The Bangles & The Jam (late 70s/early 80s UK punk/mod revival band)
Confit de canard by The Sheep Queen Experiment (order: 37)
has remixes:Walk Like an Egyptian (2003 Remix) by Bassnectar
sampled by:Vilks laikam ieģipsēts by Roberts Gobziņš
mash-ups:Crazy Like an Egyptian (The Bangles vs. Ozzy Osbourne) by DJ Schmolli
Next Egyptian (The Bangles vs. Dr. Dre feat. Snoop Dogg) by DJ Tripp
Sly Beyoncé Walks Like a Nerd (Beyoncé vs. The Bangles vs. Sly Stone vs. N.E.R.D.) by Go Home Productions
This Is The Sound Of Hell by Peggy-P (mashup artist)
recording of:Walk Like an Egyptian

Walk Like an Egyptian

lyricist and composer:Liam Sternberg (until 1984-01)
publisher:Peer International Corporation (BMI)
later parody versions:Act Like a Magician
Bought by the Egyptians
Fill My Prescription
Urology Clinic B
Vilks laikam ieģipsēts
later translated parody versions:Geh'n wie ein Ägypter
Kävelee kuin ruåtsalainen
L'Égyptien
Walk With an Erection
later translated versions:Il ballo della sfinge
is the basis for:Kamel fra Lillestrøm