Ordinary World (single version)

~ Recording by Duran Duran

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack artistRelease titleRelease artistRelease group typeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.7Ordinary World4:42Duran DuranBravo Hits 3Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1993-03-04
Electrola0777 7 89052 2 6
1.1Ordinary World4:41Duran DuranAbsolute Music 15Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • SE1993-04-02
EVA Records (Sweden)354641
2.1Ordinary World (single version)4:44Duran DuranNow That’s What I Call Music! 24Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1993-04-26
PolyGram, Virgin EMI (80s–early 00s UK compilations)NOW 24
2.1Ordinary World (single version)4:43Duran DuranNow That’s What I Call Music! 24Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1993-04-26
PolyGram, Virgin EMI (80s–early 00s UK compilations)TC NOW 24
2.1Ordinary World (single version)4:44Duran DuranNow That’s What I Call Music! 24Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1993-04-26
PolyGram, Virgin EMI (80s–early 00s UK compilations)0777 7 89482 2 3, CD NOW 24
2.4Ordinary World4:39Duran DuranNow That’s What I Call Music! 1993Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1993-09-27
NOW (bogus label; use the MusicBrainz Series instead)CDNOW1993
2.11Ordinary World4:41Duran DuranBest of 93Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • XE1993-11-11
EastWest Records America (this label only briefly used between 1990–91, please read annotations before use), Electrola, EMI Music Germany GmbH & Co. KG (do not use this as a release label!), Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries), wea (has logo with just “wea” on it)7243 8 28199 2 9
1.9Ordinary World4:44Duran DuranNow That’s What I Call Music! 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • JP1993-12-08
Blue Note, Capitol Records (imprint of Capitol Records, Inc.), Chrysalis, EAU Records (a division of Toshiba EMI Ltd.), EMI (EMI Records, since 1972), EMI-Odeon (imprint), InsideOut (Toshiba EMI label), Manhattan (1984–1987; relaunched 2001), MPL (Paul McCartney-related), Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)VJCP-25081
2.14Ordinary World4:42Duran Duran¡Boom 9!Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI‐Odeon, S.A. (not for release label use! subsidiary of EMI Music Spain, S.A.)
1.17Ordinary World4:44Duran Duran100% Hits, Volume 7Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Music Australia (AU subsidiary of Warner Music International since 1988)954831908-2
1.11Ordinary World4:43Duran DuranAbsolute Music 7Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EVA Records ANS (Norwegian record company, not for release label use)EVACD 7
1.10Ordinary World4:43Duran DuranHitbox ’93, Vol. 3: 18 Original HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)516.229-2
1.7Ordinary World4:41Duran DuranMTV: Greatest HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)724382758426
1.3Ordinary World4:43Duran DuranNow That’s What I Call Music! 18Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)CD NOW 18
1.1Ordinary World4:44Duran DuranOrdinary WorldDuran DuranSingle
Parlophone7243 8 80457 2 8
1.1Ordinary World (single version)4:43Duran DuranOrdinary World (cd2)Duran DuranSingle
ParlophoneCDDDPD 16
1.1Ordinary World (single version)4:41Duran DuranOrdinary WorldDuran DuranSingle
ParlophoneDD 16
1.1Ordinary World4:43Duran DuranOrdinary WorldDuran DuranSingle
Parlophone8 80548 2
2.19Ordinary World4:42Duran DuranSmash Hits 1993Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
ChrysalisCDCHR6058
1.7Ordinary World4:40Duran DuranRadio City Love Songs 3Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)478098-2
1.16Ordinary World4:42Duran DuranEndless LoveVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1995-01-27
PolyGram TV (a division of PolyGram Record Operations Ltd.)525 341-2
2.2Ordinary World4:41Duran DuranDrive TimeVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1995-03-23
2.15Ordinary World4:40Duran DuranBravo Hits: Best of 93Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1995-11-24
Warner Special Marketing (Germany)9548-33851-2
2.16Ordinary World4:41Duran Duran38 Songs of Pure AttractionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)SONYTV1 CD
2.14Ordinary World4:42Duran DuranAbsolute LoveVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • SE1996-11-14
EVA Records (Sweden)EVACD 4004
4.8Ordinary World4:40Duran DuranDriveVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram525 307-2
1.10Ordinary World4:39Duran Duran10 Ans de SlowsVarious ArtistsCompilation
BMG FranceBM 672
1.16Ordinary World4:39Duran DuranLes années 90 + mode d'emploiVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EastWest9548 34980-2
2.16Ordinary World4:40Duran DuranSuperwoman: The Soundtrack to a Perfect DayVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1998-03-16
Virgin EMI (80s–early 00s UK compilations)7243 8 45645 2 0, VTDCD179
1.4Ordinary World (single version)4:43Duran DuranGreatestDuran DuranAlbum + Compilation
  • US1998-11-03
Capitol Records (imprint of Capitol Records, Inc.)96239 2
1.4Ordinary World (single version)4:43Duran DuranGreatestDuran DuranAlbum + Compilation
  • US1998-11-03
Capitol Records (imprint of Capitol Records, Inc.)CDP 596239
1.4Ordinary World (single version)4:43Duran DuranGreatestDuran DuranAlbum + Compilation
  • XE1998-11-06
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)496 2392, 7243 4 96239 2 7
1.4Ordinary World4:43Duran DuranGreatestDuran DuranAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)4962392, 7243 4 96239 2 7
1.4Ordinary World (single version)4:43Duran DuranGreatest (Remastered, Repress)Duran DuranAlbum + Compilation
Parlophone962397-PRL2
1.4Ordinary World4:42Duran DuranGreatestDuran DuranAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)4 96239 2
1.4Ordinary World (single version)4:43Duran DuranGreatest (Numbered release with VCD)Duran DuranAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)7243 4 96239 2 7
1.4Ordinary World (single version)4:43Duran DuranGreatestDuran DuranAlbum + Compilation
Parlophone4962392
1.4Ordinary World4:43Duran DuranGreatestDuran DuranAlbum + Compilation
Capitol Records (imprint of Capitol Records, Inc.), BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. (BMG company that owned their direct marketing company/club editions)7243 4 96239 2 7, D126212
1.4Ordinary World4:39Duran DuranGreatestDuran DuranAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)00946 311240 2 0
1.4Ordinary World4:43Duran DuranGreatestDuran DuranAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)CDEMCJ (WF) 5774
1.2Ordinary World4:42Duran DuranNow That’s What I Call Music! 1993: 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 20292 2 8, NOWMIL 1993
1.7Ordinary World4:41Duran DuranCoca Cola: Hits of the 90'sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI FinlandCD 7243 499939 2 1
2.15Ordinary World (single edit)4:40Duran DuranFrequency 99: Greatest Hits of the ’90sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)72438-47094-2-6
1.17Ordinary World4:39Duran DuranGreatest Hits of the Millennium: 90's, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music Media494017-2
1.17Ordinary World4:42Duran DuranThe CollectionDuran DuranAlbum + Compilation
Marks & SpencerM 4482 109 S
1.6Ordinary World4:42Duran DuranÖ3 Greatest Hits, Volume 10Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • AT2000-03-20
Amadeo541 502-2
1.12Ordinary World (single version)4:42Duran DuranLove Ring BestVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • JP2000-04-19
東芝EMI 株式会社 (record company, do not use as release label – check obi, back or disc for imprint! Ended 2007‐06‐29)TOCP-65410
3.13Ordinary World4:43Duran DuranNineties CompleteVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • AU2000-05-22
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)5249132
2.1Ordinary World4:44Duran DuranClassic Rock: Power BalladsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicTL 559/26, TL559/26
2.10Ordinary World4:42Duran DuranBest of British: 50 Golden Years of British Popular MusicVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2002-06-03
2.10Ordinary World4:42Duran DuranCapital 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
1.15Ordinary World4:40Duran DuranFriendsReunited.co.uk: The 90sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2003-08-04
Universal Music TV (UK, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited)9808782
1.13Ordinary World4:41Duran DuranDe Pre Historie 1993, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EVA Belgium82876 54098 2
1.4Ordinary World (single version)4:43Duran DuranGreatestDuran DuranAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2004-02-16
Parlophone496 2392, 962397-PRL2
2.7Ordinary World4:43Duran DuranThe Very Best of New WomanVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2004-03-08
Box Music (UK label), EMI (EMI Records, since 1972), Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)7243 5 76841 2 5, VTDCD 599
10.1Ordinary World (single version)4:43Duran DuranThe Singles 1986–1995Duran DuranAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2004-09-13
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)549 8922, 7243 5 49892 2 3
1.9Ordinary World4:40Duran DuranL4YER CAKƐ: Music From the Motion PictureVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • GB2004-09-27
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)7243 8 66432 2 3
1.10Ordinary World?:??Duran DuranL4YER CAKƐ: Music From the Motion PictureVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • GB2004-09-27
2.16Ordinary World4:43Duran DuranThe Very Best of LegendsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2004-10-25
Box Music (Polish Label)VTDCD 650
2.13Ordinary World4:41Duran DuranDie 90er Show, Part 1: Die jahre 1990–1994Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2004-10-29
10.1Ordinary World (single version)4:43Duran DuranThe Singles 1986–1995Duran DuranAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2004-11-04
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)7243 5 49986 2 1
1.9Ordinary World4:40Duran DuranL4YER CAKƐ: Music From the Motion PictureVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • US2004-12-28
2.6Ordinary World4:42Duran DuranSad Songs IIVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2005-11-21
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972), Virgin TV00946 3 41279 2 9, VTDCD762
2.13Ordinary World4:43Duran DuranBreak Up SongsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)VTDCD 746
3.9Ordinary World4:40Duran DuranComplete NinetiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI Music Australia (not for release label use!)09646 333478 2 3, 09646 333479 2 2, 09646 333480 2 8, 09646 333481 2 7, 09646 333482 2 6
1.4Ordinary World (single version)4:43Duran DuranGreatestDuran DuranAlbum + Compilation
Parlophone0946 3 11638 0 7
1.2Ordinary World4:41Duran DuranThe Best of Absolute Music, Volume 2: 1991–1995Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • SE2006-05-17
EVA Records (Sweden)EVACD 4058
1.4Ordinary World4:40Duran Duran25 lat listy przebojów Trójki: 1993Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
3.19Ordinary World4:41Duran DuranBigger Better Power Ballads (Is the first compilation in this series, not II or III)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)0946 385247 2 4, 3852472
1.18Ordinary World4:42Duran DuranI Luv Mum: For the Best Mum in the World EverVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)VTCD 862
1.4Ordinary World4:41Duran DuranKiss FM: La mejor músicaVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.7Ordinary World (single version)4:42Duran DuranCool ’90s HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2008-02-05
Capitol Records (imprint of Capitol Records, Inc.)
1.13Ordinary World4:38Duran DuranAbsolute 90’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • SE2008-03-26
EVA Records (Sweden)EVACD 4077
3.2Ordinary World4:41Duran Duran101 90s HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2008-08-11
EMI TV, Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008)5099923532328, VTDCDX916
1.8Ordinary World4:41Duran DuranMum’s Favourite SongsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI TVVTDCD 904
1.9Ordinary World4:42Duran DuranOne Shot 1993Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music Group (has logo with just “Universal Music Group”)5305312
3.5Ordinary World4:39Duran Duran101 90s HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)50999 966751 2 0, 9667512
2.9Ordinary World4:40Duran DuranP4 FeriefavoritterVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI Norway
1.11Ordinary World4:41Duran DuranGénération 90Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI Music France (1994–2013)
1.9Ordinary World4:41Duran DuranNow That's What I Call the 1990sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI America5099991780225
1.12Ordinary World4:39Duran DuranUnforgettableVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
3.5Ordinary World4:40Duran Duran100% grandi successi senza tempoVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
6.9Ordinary World4:40Duran DuranRDS 100 successi per ogni occasioneVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • IT2014-09-30
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)
1.3Ordinary World4:35Duran DuranPop Rock Station by Zegut, Volume 3Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Music France
2.8Ordinary World4:37Duran DuranClassic Dinner PartyVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Rhino (reissue label), Spectrum Music (Universal Music Group budget label), 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)0190295908782
1.4Ordinary World4:37Duran DuranI Love Power BalladsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Rhino (reissue label)
1.47Ordinary World4:38Duran DuranRelax and Unwind: Chilled Pop Throwback ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Rhino (reissue label)
1.14Ordinary World4:20Duran Duran90s PopVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • XW2022-06-03
X5 Music Group
1.5Ordinary World4:20Duran Duran90s Top TracksVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • XW2022-11-11
X5 Music Group
1.2Ordinary World4:20Duran DuranSlow RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2022-12-02
X5 Music Group
1.14Ordinary World (edited version)?:??Duran DuranNow That’s What I Call 40 YearsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2023-11-24
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972), Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)0196588366017, LPNOW40Y
3.16Ordinary World (edited version)4:38Duran DuranNow 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
1.16Ordinary World4:40Duran DuranAll 90s Part 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Music Denmark5051442975154
1.1Ordinary World4:42Duran DuranClassic Soft Rock: Ordinary WorldVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
2.16Ordinary World4:41Duran DuranCold Case: Best of Season 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.8Ordinary World4:43Duran DuranDrive 4Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.4Ordinary World (single version)4:43Duran DuranGreatestDuran DuranAlbum + CompilationParlophonenone
Promotion
1.1Ordinary World (single edit)4:44Duran DuranOrdinary WorldDuran DuranSingle
  • US1993-??-01
Capitol Records (imprint of Capitol Records, Inc.)DPRO-79588
3.7Ordinary World4:43Duran DuranEMI Special Markets Presents a World of MusicVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)CD PROMO 11, CD PROMO 12, CD PROMO 13, CD PROMO 14, CD PROMO ONE
(unknown)
2.2Ordinary World4:41Duran DuranDrive TimeVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1995-03-23

Relationships

producer:Duran Duran (English rock band)
John Jones (producer)
mixer:David Richards (Swiss-based producer and engineer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI-owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1998)
recording of:Ordinary World

Ordinary World

lyricist:Warren Cuccurullo
John Nigel Taylor (UK bassist for Duran Duran)
Simon Le Bon (singer for Duran Duran)
Nick Rhodes
composer:Warren Cuccurullo
Simon Le Bon (singer for Duran Duran)
Nick Rhodes
John Taylor (UK bassist for Duran Duran)
publisher:KMR Music Royalties II SCSp
Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd. (UK)
Kobalt Music Services America Inc.
American Skintrade Music Inc (from 1993 to present)
EMI April Music Inc. (from 1993 to present)
Private Parts Musicall (from 1993 to present)