Killer (1990 7″ version)

~ Recording by Adamski feat. Seal

Annotation

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killer_%28Adamski_song%29

According to Adamski, Seal's vocals were recorded against this track on 27 January 1990: coincidentally the same day that 10,000 people gathered in Trafalgar Square (not far from the studio where they were working) for the 'Freedom to Party' demonstration against a government crackdown on rave culture, which Adamski himself attended.

Annotation last modified on 2022-07-24 15:02 UTC.

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack artistRelease titleRelease artistRelease group typeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
3.7Killer4:14AdamskiTrue No. 1sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Spectrum Music (Universal Music Group budget label)531 112
2.15Killer4:13Adamski & SealGreatest Ever! Driving Songs: The Definitive CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2007-06-11
Union Square MusicGTSTCD017
1.1Killer4:12AdamskiMastermix Professional Engineered for DJs 09: DanceVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2007-09-24
Music Factory (UK promotional remix service started in 1985)CD667
3.2Killer4:12AdamskiClubmix ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2007-11-12
Universal Music TV (UK, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited)530 4953
2.9Killer4:12Adamski100 Nr. 1 Hits, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music Belgium984.929-5
3.13Killer4:12AdamskiBest of the 90’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Special Marketing (Germany)5051442-3756-2-6
1.17Killer4:13AdamskiOne Shot 1990Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music (plain logo: “Universal Music”)984 740-7
1.7Killer4:16Adamski feat. SealCatwalk Megahits 2008 - The Official Supermodel Collection - Season 3Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2008-02-05
Club Tools0187182KON
2.4Killer4:11AdamskiI Love the 90’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music Belgium530 670-3
3.9Killer4:12AdamskiOne Hit WondersVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2008-09-08
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008)88697360012
3.20Killer4:13Adamski100 Nineties ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music Belgium530.652-7, 530.652-8, 530.652-9, 530.653-0, 530.653-1
1.1Killer4:13AdamskiChartBoxx: One Hit WondersVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sonocord, Top 13 Music-Club45 023 9
1.2Killer4:13AdamskiHits of the 90sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Brunswick (Imprint of Brunswick Record Corporation)06007-53076-49-1
2.18Killer4:10Adamski feat. SealInsomniaVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI TV88697311132
2.13Killer4:13AdamskiOne Hit WondersVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Brunswick News060075312641 (7)
5.10Killer4:12AdamskiPump Up the 90’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008)88697395102
2.11Killer4:13AdamskiDie ultimative Chart Show: Die erfolgreichsten Lieblingssongs der MännerVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2009-05-22
Polystar (Germany)
3.15Killer4:13AdamskiFor Fuld Musik 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DK2009-05-25
Universal Music (plain logo: “Universal Music”)UNI 531 781 2
3.1Killer4:13AdamskiNow That’s What I Call the 90sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2009-08-26
Virgin TVVTDCD979
2.15Killer4:11AdamskiTop 50 - L'anthologie Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • FR2009-10-26
Play On32591 301806 7
1.9Killer4:14Adamski & SealVeronica Top 1000 Allertijden: Editie 2009Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • NL2009-11-12
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)88697 589442
1.17Killer4:13AdamskiFetenhits: Real ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Polystar (Germany), Universal Music Strategic Marketing (subsidiary of Universal Music GmbH)
4.10Killer4:11AdamskiHitarchief Top 2000Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
ARS Entertainment (Belgium label)06007 5321962, 06007 5321964, 06007 5321965, 06007 5321966, 06007 5321967
2.1Killer4:12Adamski100 Essential Hits - 90sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • AT2010-01-01
Universal Music Strategic Marketing (subsidiary of Universal Music GmbH)
3.15Killer4:14Adamski50 Jaar Radio Veronica: The 90’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • NL2010-04-01
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)JK160682
4.14Killer4:10AdamskiSchool Disco AnthemsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • AU2010-05-25
2.4Killer4:11Adamski & SealI Love the 90’s: Deluxe BoxVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
ARS Entertainment (Belgium label), Universal Music Belgium2754158
1.2Killer4:13AdamskiMNM Nineties 90’s & 00’s Nillies, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music Belgium5330173
2.6Killer4:13AdamskiOne Hit Wonders CollectionVarious ArtistsOther + Compilation
Brunswick (Imprint of Brunswick Record Corporation)
2.17Killer4:12AdamskiPush It! Classic Party & Dance TracksVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music TV (UK, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited)5324892
3.7Killer4:12Adamski feat. SealQMusic: Top 500 van de 90s (editie 2011)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • NL2011-04-18
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)88697785872
1.13Killer4:13AdamskiAlle 40 goed: One Day FliesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)50999 0716352 4
1.19Killer4:12Adamski & SealChartboxx: Ü40 PartyVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2011
Sonocord
4.18Killer4:14AdamskiThe Ultimate Collection: Running Songs – 100 HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal UMCULTIMBX025
3.13Killer4:12Adamski feat. SealI Love the 90’s: The Anniversary Edition (anniversary edition)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • BE2012-03-30
ARS Entertainment (Belgium label), Universal Music Belgium5338060
2.9Killer4:12Adamski feat. SealCafe Puls Sommer Hits 13Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2013-06-28
Ariola (German label, used worldwide in the past)
2.10Killer4:11AdamskiLatest & Greatest Running SongsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2013-12-26
  • GB2013-12-26
Union Square MusicUSMMTCD039
4.2Killer4:13AdamskiNumber 1s: The Ultimate CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Union Square Music, Universal UMCULTIMBX028B
2.17Killer4:12AdamskiParty Classics Top 100Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music Belgium5346221
1.45Killer4:11Adamski feat. SealMNM Party 2014.1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • BE2014-01-06
541, N.E.W.S.
2.14Killer4:12AdamskiGreatest Ever! ElectricVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2014-02-10
Union Square MusicGTSTCD086
5.3Killer4:11Adamski and SealThe Ultimate Collection: 90s AnthemsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2014-04-07
Universal UMCULTMBX031
2.22Killer4:11AdamskiMNM Party 2014.1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • BE2014-06-01
N.E.W.S.
1.6Killer4:11Adamski feat. SealGreatest Ever! Halloween: The Definitive CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2014-10-06
Union Square MusicGTSTCD 093
3.19Killer4:10AdamskiFormel 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
4.2Killer4:13AdamskiNumber 1s: The Ultimate CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Union Square Music, Universal UMCULTIMBX028
1.16Killer4:12Adamski feat. SealUltratop 1001 Hits, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • BE2015-04-20
Universal Music Belgium5360674
1.14Killer4:11AdamskiRoad Trip: A New JourneyVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2015-05-11
Universal UMCUSMC040
2.17Killer (edit)4:11AdamskiClassic 90sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2015-06-22
Rhino (reissue label), Spectrum Music (Universal Music Group budget label), Universal UMCUWCLA003
1.9Killer (edit)4:12Adamski & SealДискач 90-х DFMVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • RU2015-06-22
OOO Universal Music (Universal Music Russia; not for release label!)
1.11Killer4:13AdamskiElectrospective: Stepping to the Dance 1988-97Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2015-09-11
Spectrum Music (Universal Music Group budget label)SPEC2216
2.3Killer4:11AdamskiGreatest Ever! 90s Dance ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2015-10-09
Union Square MusicGTSTCD106
3.2Killer4:13AdamskiFormel Eins: Die 90er! 80s goes 90s!Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2015-10-16
Sony Music Catalog (a division of Sony Music Entertainment (Germany) GmbH, as well as its imprint)88875136312
3.6Killer4:12AdamskiFetenhits: 90’s Best ofVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2015-11-20
Polystar (Germany)0600753649725
1.17Killer4:12Adamski feat. SealBest of the 90sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2016-01-29
Polystar (Germany)060075366925(9)
6.1Killer?:??Adamski feat. SealForza Horizon 3Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation + Soundtrack
  • XW2016-06-14
Microsoft Studios (formerly Microsoft Game Studios prior to 2011)
5.12Killer4:11Adamski Feat. SealHet beste uit De MNM 1000 (2016)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • BE2016-11-25
Universal Music Belgium537.383-7
1.7Killer4:12Adamski feat. SealDie ultimative Chart Show: Die erfolgreichsten One-Hit-WonderVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2016-12-16
Polystar (Germany)
3.1Killer4:12AdamskiBest of the 90’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2017-03-10
Warner Music Central Europe (valid for release label use, but is also a distributor)5054197‐5458‐2‐5
3.6Killer4:10Adamski feat. Seal101 90s HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2017-05-26
Spectrum Music (Universal Music Group budget label)UMC10104
1.18Killer4:11Adamski101 No. 1 HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2017-09-15
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)UMC10109
5.16Killer4:11Adamski101 Party HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2017-11-24
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)
5.2Killer4:11Adamski and Seal90s Anthems - The Ultimate CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2017
Union Square ProductionULTIM5CD007
1.20Killer4:10Adamski feat. SealFetenhits: 90’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Polystar (Germany)0600753788493
2.1Killer4:10AdamskiTop of the Pops: DanceVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
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)5377715
2.11Killer4:13Adamski Featuring SealJust the Hits: 90sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • AU2018-10-05
Universal Music Australia5379685
1.51Killer4:11Adamski feat. SealNOW That’s What I Call HalloweenVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
NOW (bogus label; use the MusicBrainz Series instead)[none]
2.18Killer4:10Adamski & SealMagic ’90sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2019-03-29
Universal Music on Demand5386713
2.18Killer4:09Adamski feat. SealMagic 90sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2019-03-29
5386713
1.17Killer4:12Adamski feat. SealAnthems: Electronic 90sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • IE2019-05-31
  • GB2019-05-31
Ministry of SoundMOSCD533
1.58Killer4:11Adamski feat. SealFetenhits: One Hit Wonder (Best Of)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2019-06-21
Polystar (Germany)
2.13Killer4:14AdamskiMnm Back to the 90's & Nillies -100 HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • BE2020-02-28
CNR Music Group (Belgium)AL313982
4.16Killer4:10Adamski feat. SealThe Hits Album: The #1s AlbumVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2020-07-03
Sony CMG (subsidiary of SME UK, add only UK releases)
1.12Killer4:12Adamski & SealForgotten 90’s HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
UMG Recordings, Inc. (operational headquarters of Universal Music Group, based in Santa Monica, USA; read annotations)
2.4Killer4:11Adamski feat. SealFetenhits: 25 YearsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Polystar (Germany)0600753946725
4.13Killer3:47Adamski & SealNOW That’s What I Call 90s: DancefloorVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • XW2022-10-14
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)CDNNNOW131
3.17Killer4:12Adamski feat. SealFetenhits: One Hit WonderVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Polystar (Germany)0600753971864
3.1Killer (edit)4:12Adamski & SealNow That’s What I Call 40 Years: Volume 1 1983–1993Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2023-11-24
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972), Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)CDN408393
1.14Killer4:10AdamskiEuropop: The Best of Eurodance Classics, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.14Killer4:12Adamskione HIT WONDERVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music Group (has logo with just “Universal Music Group”)533324-4
1.14Killer4:12AdamskiPump Up the VolumeVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.7Killer4:12AdamskiThe No.1 DJ Collection: 90s (Digital Collection)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Music Factory (UK promotional remix service started in 1985)SET480
Promotion
1.8Killer4:11AdamskiMastermix Presents the 100 Collection: Dance 90s/00sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Music Factory (UK promotional remix service started in 1985)MM100D
Bootleg
1.46Killer (album version)4:11Seal & AdamskiThe Best of 90’s FestivalVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2015
2.2Killer4:10Adamski feat. SealForza Horizon 3 radio stationsTurn 10 StudiosAlbum + Compilation + Soundtrack
  • XW2017-06-10
[no label] (Special purpose label – white labels, self-published releases and other “no label” releases)
(unknown)
1.13Killer (album version)4:13AdamskiParty All StarsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Delta #1

Relationships

assistant producer:Mark Tinley
producer:Adamski
lead vocals:Seal (English-born singer and songwriter)
mash-ups:Somebody Kill Me (Adamski vs. The Killers vs. Basement Jaxx) by Party Ben
Somebody Kill Me (Adamski vs. Killers) by DJ Rob Boskamp (order: 1)
music videos:Killer (music video) by Seal (English-born singer and songwriter)
part of:The Downloader’s Music Source Book (number: 198) (order: 198)
recording of:Killer (in 1990)

Related works

Killer

lyricist:Seal (English-born singer and songwriter)
writer:Seal (English-born singer and songwriter)
Adam Paul Tinley
publisher:EMI Virgin Music Publishing Germany GmbH & Co. KG (ended)
Virgin Music (Publishers) Ltd. (ended)
Beethoven Street Music Ltd
EMI Virgin Music Ltd. (do not use this as a release label!)
MCA Music
Universal/MCA Music Ltd. (not for release label use!)
Universal/MCA Music Publishing GmbH
referred to in medleys:Killer / Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone (order: 1)
later translated parody versions:Killer
later versions:Over Killer