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)6:42Simple MindsBallad of the Streets EPSimple MindsEP
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)SMX 3
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
1.8Belfast 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, or EMI Music only if there is no other imprint), 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 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
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)CDV 3063
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
  • -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
A&M Records, Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)SP 3927, sp-3927
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
A&M RecordsCD 0052
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
1.8Belfast Child6:40Simple MindsGlittering Prize 81/92Simple MindsAlbum + Compilation
  • JP1992-11-18
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)
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
1.7Belfast Child6:40Simple MindsGlittering Prize 81/92Simple MindsAlbum + Compilation
Virgin Records Australia7865082
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
1.8Belfast 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
1.8Belfast 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
1.6Belfast 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
1.12Belfast 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 (UK compilations, part of Start Entertainment)MU 3001 CD
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
1.15Belfast 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
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)8397922
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
1.14Belfast Child6:39Simple MindsClub Classics 2: The 35 Most WantedVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)7243 841473 27
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 (British label, 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 (for use with NL/BE/FR releases only, see annotation)74321 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, or EMI Music only if there is no other imprint)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
1.19Belfast Child6:39Simple MindsCeltic SpiritVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Strategic Marketing9548-39684-2
1.18Belfast 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 2000 (Editie 2002)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, or EMI Music only if there is no other imprint)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, or EMI Music only if there is no other imprint)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)CD187
1.2Belfast Child6:39Simple MindsThe World’s Greatest Special Edition: Long VersionsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008)82876 699872
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, or EMI Music only if there is no other imprint)1353028
1.1Belfast Child6:44Simple MindsThemes – Volume 4Simple MindsAlbum + Compilation
  • XW2008-06-23
Virgin Catalogue
1.16Belfast Child (edit)6:41Simple MindsThis Is… 1989Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2008-08-08
EMI (EMI Records, or EMI Music only if there is no other imprint)5099922795021
3.3Belfast Child6:40Simple MindsPure GoldVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, or EMI Music only if there is no other imprint)5099921585722
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
1.17Belfast Child6:41Simple MindsWhere Were You? 1989Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI Australia (company credits only; file no releases here!)5036642
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
Polystar (Germany)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 (Belgian label)06007 5330251
1.11Belfast Child6:40Simple MindsBest of the 80s No.1sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, or EMI Music only if there is no other imprint)50999 9 05727 2 2
3.11Belfast Child6:40Simple MindsLes 50 plus belles chansons CeltesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music Strategic Marketing (subsidiary of Universal Music GmbH)
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, or EMI Music only if there is no other imprint)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
2.4Belfast Child6:42Simple MindsFormel Eins: Die BalladenVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)88883 77787 2
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

Relationships

producer:Trevor Horn
Stephen Lipson
arranger:Simple Minds (Scottish rock band)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:Virgin Records Ltd. (not for release label use! for company relationships only) (in 1989)
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