Belfast Child

~ Recording by Simple Minds

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack artistRelease titleRelease artistRelease group typeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.1Belfast Child (full length version)6:39Simple MindsBallad of the Streets EPSimple MindsEP
  • GB1989-01-18
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)SMXT 3
1.1Belfast Child (full length version)6:41Simple MindsBallad of the Streets EPSimple MindsEP
  • GB1989-02-06
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)SMXCD3
1.9Belfast Child6:42Simple MindsStreet Fighting YearsSimple MindsAlbum
  • GB1989-05-02
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)MINDSCD1
1.9Belfast Child6:42Simple MindsStreet Fighting YearsSimple MindsAlbum
  • GB1989-05-06
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)MINDSCD1
1.9Belfast Child6:42Simple MindsStreet Fighting YearsSimple MindsAlbum
  • GB1989-05-13
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)MINDS1
1.1Belfast Child (full length version)6:41Simple MindsBallad of the Streets EPSimple MindsEP
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)661998, SMXCDT3
1.1Belfast Child (full length version)6:42Simple MindsBallad of the Streets EPSimple MindsEP
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)SMX 3
1.8Belfast Child6:39Simple MindsHet beste uit de Top 40 van '89Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EVA (for use with NL/BE/FR releases only. See annotation)6198908
1.2Belfast Child6:41Simple MindsHit Connection 89 volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
BMG (the former Bertelsmann Music Group, defunct since 2004-08-05; for releases dated 2008 and later, see annotation), EMI (EMI Records, since 1972), Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)792 180 - 2
1.15Ballad of the Streets (Belfast Child) (full length version)6:39Simple MindsHits ’89: Die internationalen Super-HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Ariola (German label, used worldwide in the past)353 590
1.9Belfast Child6:42Simple MindsStreet Fighting YearsSimple MindsAlbum
A&M Records, Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)SP 3927, sp-3927
1.9Belfast Child6:42Simple MindsStreet Fighting YearsSimple MindsAlbum
A&M Records, Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)CD 3927
1.9Belfast Child6:42Simple MindsStreet Fighting Years (Matrix/runout starting with "DIDX‒004867")Simple MindsAlbum
A&M Records, Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)CD 3927, DIDX 004867, cd 3927
1.9Belfast Child6:42Simple MindsStreet Fighting YearsSimple MindsAlbum
  • -1989
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)PMIND 1
1.9Belfast Child6:42Simple MindsStreet Fighting YearsSimple MindsAlbum
A&M Records, Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)cd 3927
1.9Belfast Child6:42Simple MindsStreet Fighting YearsSimple MindsAlbum
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)CDV 3063
1.1Belfast Child (full length version)6:42Simple MindsThemes, Volume 4: February 89 – May 90Simple MindsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1990-10-09
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)SMTCD4
1.1Belfast Child (full length version)6:41Simple MindsBallad of the StreetsSimple MindsEP
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)661 998, THEME 16
2.8Belfast Child6:42Simple MindsSet Me Free: Worldstars for FreedomVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1991
International Hostage Release77 782 1
1.11Belfast Child6:41Simple MindsWorldstars for FreedomVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.8Belfast Child6:41Simple MindsGlittering Prize 81/92 (SONOPRESS pressing)Simple MindsAlbum + Compilation
  • XE1992-10-04
  • FR1992-10-04
  • DE1992-10-04
  • GB1992-10-04
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)0777 7 86486 2 8, 263 160, smtvd 1
1.8Belfast Child6:41Simple MindsGlittering Prize 81/92Simple MindsAlbum + Compilation
  • CA1992-10-12
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)V2 0777 7 86486 2 8
1.6Belfast Child6:41Simple MindsGlittering Prize 81/92Simple MindsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1992-10-14
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)31454 0052 2
1.6Belfast Child6:41Simple MindsGlittering Prize 81/92Simple MindsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1992-10-14
A&M RecordsCD 0052
1.8Belfast Child6:41Simple MindsGlittering Prize 81/92 (FONIT CETRA)Simple MindsAlbum + Compilation
Fonit-Cetra, Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)0777 7 86486 2 8
1.8Belfast Child6:40Simple MindsGlittering Prize 81/92 (DADC AUSTRIA pressing)Simple MindsAlbum + Compilation
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)0777 7 86486 2 8, 263 160, smtvd 1
1.7Belfast Child6:40Simple MindsGlittering Prize 81/92Simple MindsAlbum + Compilation
Virgin Records Australia7865082
1.8Belfast Child6:41Simple MindsGlittering Prize 81/92Simple MindsAlbum + Compilation
EMI Music Brasil (only enter this as label on releases that have the 'EMI Music Brasil' logo)427195 2
1.6Belfast Child6:41Simple MindsGlittering Prize 81/92Simple MindsAlbum + Compilation
A&M Records, Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries), BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. (BMG company that owned their direct marketing company/club editions)31454 0052 2, D 100895
1.8Belfast Child6:41Simple MindsGlittering Prize 81/92 (NL pressing)Simple MindsAlbum + Compilation
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)0777 7 86486 2 8, 263 160, smtvd 1
1.12Belfast Child6:40Simple MindsHet beste uit de top 100 allertijdenVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Magnum (Dutch joint venture from 1990–1997)17-471 613-10, 471 613 2
1.6Belfast Child6:40Simple MindsWe Are No. 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EVA (for use with NL/BE/FR releases only. See annotation)74321-119492
1.10Belfast Child6:41Simple MindsRock Legends – Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Musketeer Records (UK)MU 3001 CD
1.15Belfast Child6:41Simple MindsIn the Air Tonight: Virgin’s Greatest HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1994-04-18
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)
1.14Belfast Child6:41Simple MindsIn the Air Tonight: Virgin’s Greatest HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • XE1994-04-18
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)7243 8 39703 2 2
1.14Belfast Child6:41Simple MindsIn the Air Tonight: Virgin’s Greatest HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.14Belfast Child6:41Simple MindsIn the Air Tonight: Virgin’s Greatest HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)
1.15Belfast Child6:41Simple MindsIn The Air Tonight: Virgin’s Greatest HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)VTDCD 26
1.5Belfast Child6:40Simple MindsSt. Patrick SpiritVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
MCA Music Entertainment S.A.
1.5Belfast Child?:??Simple MindsSt. Patrick SpiritVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCD 84007
2.1Belfast Child6:40Simple MindsWas het nu 70 of 80? Vol. 3Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EVA (for use with NL/BE/FR releases only. See annotation)7243 841705 2
1.1Belfast Child6:43Simple MindsThe PromisedSimple MindsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1997-09-29
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)7243 8 45023 2 4
1.8Belfast Child6:39Simple Minds1989 - Die Stars - Die Hits - Die FactsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)39626 7
1.11Belfast Child6:41Simple MindsWorldstars for FreedomVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1998-09-03
1.15Belfast Child6:40Simple MindsDe Pre Historie 1989, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EVA Belgium74321 56649 2
2.15Belfast Child6:41Simple MindsNow That’s What I Call Music! 1989: The Millennium SeriesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1999-06-21
Universal (plain logo “Universal” used by Universal Music and Universal Pictures), Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)7243 5 20280 2 3, NOWMIL 1989
2.1Belfast Child6:42Simple MindsThe Best Celtic Anthems… Ever!Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1999-10-04
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)263
2.4Belfast Child6:39Simple MindsDonna’s Top 200 Aller Tijden, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
545.532-2
1.14Belfast Child6:40Simple MindsEvery Song Tells a StoryVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Shock (Australian independent)SMECD0061, SMECD0062
1.16Belfast Child6:40Simple MindsHighlands: Inspirations From the Islands and HighlandsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1999
wea (has logo with just “wea” on it)9548 37853-2
1.15Belfast Child6:40Simple MindsHighlands: Inspirations From the Islands and HighlandsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2000-09-18
Warner Special Marketing (Germany)9548 39049-2
1.6Belfast Child6:40Simple MindsMystera VIVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2000-10-30
Warner Music AustriaCD 9548-39074-2
1.18Belfast Child6:39Simple MindsCeltica, Volume 2: Magie des ballades celtesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music Media5010152000
1.7Belfast Child6:40Simple MindsGlittering Prize 81/92Simple MindsAlbum + Compilation
Simply Vinyl, Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)SVLP 258, V2791
2.14Belfast Child6:43Simple MindsThe Best of Simple MindsSimple MindsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2001-11-05
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)CDVD2953
1.4Belfast Child6:41Simple MindsThe Best Long Versions… Ever!Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2001-11-27
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)810102
4.14Belfast Child6:43Simple MindsThe Best of Simple MindsSimple MindsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2001-11-29
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)SACDV2953
3.14Belfast Child6:43Simple MindsThe Best of Simple MindsSimple MindsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2001-11-29
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)SACDV2953
1.9Belfast Child6:43Simple Minds1000 Original Hits: 1989Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI Plus724357632027
1.15Belfast Child6:40Simple MindsCeltic Myst 4Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal TV (Netherlands & Belgium)585 708-2
1.18Belfast Child6:39Simple MindsCeltic SpiritVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Strategic Marketing9548-39684-2
1.19Belfast Child6:39Simple MindsCeltic SpiritVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Strategic Marketing9548-39684-2
1.9Belfast Child6:42Simple MindsStreet Fighting YearsSimple MindsAlbum
  • GB2002-11-04
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)7243 8 13021 2 5, SIMCDX 9
1.5Belfast Child6:39Simple MindsBack to the 80’s: De hits uit de jaren ’80: The Long VersionsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music Media504361 2
2.8Belfast Child6:39Simple MindsRadio 2 Top 2000Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)7243 5 42923 2 3
2.14Belfast Child6:41Simple MindsThe Best of Simple MindsSimple MindsAlbum + Compilation
Virgin Music Belgium5802202
2.14Belfast Child6:41Simple MindsThe Best of Simple Minds: Night of the Proms Special Remastered EditionSimple MindsAlbum + Compilation
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)7243 5438892 7
1.6Belfast Child6:42Simple Minds1980s Number 1'sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)7243 5 84014 2 4
1.7Belfast Child6:41Simple MindsMore Celtic StoriesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music Portugal9814516
1.9Belfast Child6:42Simple MindsStreet Fighting Years (digitally re-mastered edition)Simple MindsAlbum
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)SIMCD9
2.9Belfast Child6:41Simple MindsProduced by Trevor HornVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2004-11-22
ZTT (also for “Z” logo of ZTT Records aka ZANG / Zang Tuum Tumb/Zang Tumb Tuum)ZTT196CD
2.15Belfast Child6:40Simple MindsCeltic LegendsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)VTDCD 788
1.2Belfast Child6:40Simple MindsThe No.1 DJ Collection: 80’s, Volume 11Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Music Factory (UK promotional remix service started in 1985)CD187
1.18Belfast Child6:42Simple MindsBayern 3/Kult-80erVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2007-05-04
EMI Music Media (EMM in logo above EMI Music Media)0946 3 93154 2 0
1.14Belfast Child6:40Simple MindsNow That’s What I Call Music! 1989Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2007-06-11
2.14Belfast Child6:43Simple MindsThe Best of Simple MindsSimple MindsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2007-10-25
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)50999 5 08300 2 2
2.16Belfast Child6:40Simple MindsClassic Rock BoxVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI Music Belgium5099950402625
5.3Belfast Child6:40Simple MindsThe Great Big Scottish SongbookVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2008-05-28
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)1353028
1.16Belfast Child (edit)6:41Simple MindsThis Is… 1989Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2008-08-08
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)5099922795021
16.1Belfast Child (full length version)6:42Simple MindsThemes, Volumes 1-5: March 79 – September 92Simple MindsAlbum + Compilation
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)SMTBOX1
1.2Belfast Child6:42Simple MindsVeronica’s Top 1000 Allertijden: Editie 2008Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008)88697379632
2.1Belfast Child6:41Simple Minds1000 klassiekers: De eindejaarstop van Radio 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • BE2009-10-26
EMI Music Belgium88697 54705 2
2.11Belfast Child (Ballad of the Street)6:42Simple MindsDie ultimative Chart Show: Die erfolgreichsten Cover Songs der 80erVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2010-11-19
0600753255889
1.5Belfast Child6:40Simple MindsDie Hit-Giganten: Pop & Rock HymnenVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2010-11-26
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)88697785402
3.6Belfast Child6:39Simple MindsHitarchief Top 2000, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
ARS Entertainment (Belgium label)06007 5330251
1.11Belfast Child6:40Simple MindsBest of the 80s No.1sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)50999 9 05727 2 2
10.3Belfast Child6:40Simple MindsTestament van de EightiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
BR Music (NL-based reissue label), Universal Music (plain logo: “Universal Music”)533 349/350
3.4Belfast Child6:41Simple MindsVeronica Album Top 1000: The Long VersionsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • NL2012-03-09
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)88697779232
5.9Belfast Child6:42Simple Minds5 Album SetSimple MindsAlbum + Compilation
  • AU2012-10-12
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)509999 72994 2 4, 9729942
1.6Belfast Child6:41Simple MindsVeronica TOP 1000 Allertijden: Editie 2013Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • NL2013-12-06
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)88883780402
3.15Belfast Child6:39Simple MindsTop 2000 Editie 2013Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music (plain logo: “Universal Music”)534 695-9
1.19Belfast Child6:42Simple MindsFormel Eins: 60 Nr.1 Hits, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2014-10-10
Sony Music Catalog (a division of Sony Music Entertainment (Germany) GmbH, as well as its imprint)88843 08487 2
1.34Belfast Child6:41Simple MindsLes Nocturnes: 45 ans de power‐play: Georges LangVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • BE2018-04-20
  • FR2018-04-20
  • CH2018-04-20
Warner Music France
1.14Belfast Child6:42Simple MindsVeronica Top 1000 Allertijden: Editie 2018Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • NL2018-11-16
Sony Music Entertainment Netherlands B.V. (Sony Music Entertainment's NL subsidiary since 2009)19075897062
1.9Belfast Child6:42Simple MindsStreet Fighting Years (deluxe edition)Simple MindsAlbum
  • XE2020-03-06
Universal Music Catalogue (since early 2000s, alt name UMC used since ca. 2016; defunct since early 2023, renamed into Universal Music Recordings, don’t use it for later 2023 releases)7701564
1.12Belfast Child6:40Simple MindsRadio 10 Top 4000: 2020Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • NL2020-11-27
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)
1.8Belfast Child6:41Simple MindsGlittering Prize 81/92Simple MindsAlbum + Compilation
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)
Promotion
2.8Belfast Child6:39Simple MindsEverybody’s Got to Learn SometimeVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Dureco1154802
2.10Belfast Child6:40Simple MindsThe Best of Celtic MystVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music (plain logo: “Universal Music”)982 411-0
Bootleg
1.12Belfast Child6:40Simple Minds20 Years on MTV: 1989Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation

Relationships

producer:Trevor Horn
Stephen Lipson
arranger:Simple Minds (Scottish rock band)
recording of:Belfast Child

Related works

Belfast Child

lyricist:Jim Kerr (of Simple Minds)
composer:[traditional] (special purpose artist)
arranger:Charlie Burchill
Jim Kerr (of Simple Minds)
Michael MacNeil
publisher:EMI Music Publishing (do not use as a release label!)
is based on:She Moved Through the Fair