Band of Gold

~ Recording by Freda Payne

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack artistRelease titleRelease artistRelease group typeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.1Band of Gold2:53Freda PayneBand of GoldFreda PayneAlbum
Invictus (American record label founded by Holland–Dozier–Holland, based in Detroit, Michigan)SVT 1001
1.1Band of Gold2:53Freda PayneBand of GoldFreda PayneAlbum
Invictus (American record label founded by Holland–Dozier–Holland, based in Detroit, Michigan)ST-7301
1.3Band of Gold2:58Freda PayneKFRC 610 Solid GoldVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Pacer Records610
1.12Band of Gold2:58Freda PayneSuper BadVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
K‐tel (international budget record label)NU 427
2.5Band Of Gold?:??Freda PayneToday's Super GreatsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
K‐tel (international budget record label)TU-231
2.5Band Of Gold2:53Freda PayneToday's Super Greats - 3 Record SetVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
K‐tel (international budget record label)TC-211
2.5Band of Gold2:51Freda PayneRemember the 70’s, Volume 5Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Arcade (record label founded in 1970s by Herman Heinsbroek; use this as its universal imprint)ADEH 159
1.19Band of Gold2:51Freda PayneGoud Van Oud (Original Versions)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Dino Music (subsidiary of EMI Netherlands BV)DNCD 1148
1.9Band of Gold2:53Freda PayneH‐D‐H Presents the Hits of Invictus & Hot Wax RecordsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
HDH RecordsHDH CD 501
1.13Band of Gold2:55Freda PayneGrand Strand Gold, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Ripete Records2392156, 392156
1.2Band of Gold2:55Freda PayneHistory of the 70'sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
BR Music (NL-based reissue label)BRCD 72
1.13Band of Gold2:56Freda PayneHits of the 70’s, Vol. 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Success (European budget label)2224CD
2.13Band of Gold2:55Freda PayneThat Loving Feeling, Volume IIVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Dino EntertainmentDIN CD 7
1.12Band of Gold2:55Freda PayneBeachbeat Shaggin’Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DCC Compact Classics
1.3Band of Gold2:54Freda PayneYesterdays Gold 1970Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
BR Music (NL-based reissue label)TH 85702
1.20Band of Gold2:54Freda PayneRhythm’n Blues Le TopVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Carrère (just “Carrère" or “Disques Carrère”, not “CARRÈRE MUSIC”)CA 805 9548-30349-2
1.10Band of Gold2:57Freda PayneSoul Hits of the '70s: Didn't It Blow Your Mind! Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Rhino (reissue label)R2 70782
1.13Band of Gold2:55Freda PayneRhythm & Blues: 1970Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Special Products, Time–Life MusicOPCD-2676, RHD-18
1.5Band of Gold2:56Freda PayneSounds of the Seventies: Seventies Top FortyVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicSOD-22
1.13Band Of Gold2:53Freda PayneDisco Divas, 20 Dance ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram TV (a division of PolyGram Record Operations Ltd.)516480-2
1.8Band of Gold2:56Freda PayneGreatest Hits of the Seventies: Get It OnVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
The Hit LabelAHLCD12
2.4Band of Gold2:53Freda PayneLove EternalVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Miracle (aka Miracle Records & Miracle Sounds)MIRCD 0001
1.5Band of Gold2:54Freda PayneNow and Then: Music From the Motion PictureVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation + Soundtrack
  • US1995-10-17
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CK 67380
1.5Band of Gold2:54Freda PayneNow and Then: Music From the Motion PictureVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation + Soundtrack
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CK 67380
1.7Band of Gold2:55Freda PayneThe Ultimate Soul Collection, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Music UK (formerly Warner Records Ltd., a branch of WEA International)9548-33840-2
1.13Band of Gold2:55Freda PayneSolid Gold Soul 1970Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Special Products, Time–Life MusicOPCD-2676A, R838-05
1.17Band of Gold2:53Freda PayneModropheniaVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1997-05-05
Global TelevisionRADCD62
1.5Band of Gold2:55Freda PayneLiving in the 70s, Vol VVarious ArtistsAlbum
  • AU1997-06-16
BMG (the former Bertelsmann Music Group, defunct since 2004-08-05; for releases dated 2008 and later, see annotation)74321451032
2.11Band of Gold2:52Freda PayneDisco FeverVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, or EMI Music only if there is no other imprint)7243 8 59995 29
1.5Band of Gold2:54Freda PayneEssential Hits CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Crimson (UK budget comps; imprint of Crimson Productions Ltd.)CRIMBX09
1.4Band of Gold2:54Freda PayneHeart & Soul: 20 Classic Love SongsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Crimson (UK budget comps; imprint of Crimson Productions Ltd.)CRIMCD103
2.2Band of Gold2:54Freda PayneHeartbeat: Love Me TenderVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Global TelevisionRADCD72
1.17Band of Gold2:55Freda PayneIn the Midnight HourVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Crimson (UK budget comps; imprint of Crimson Productions Ltd.)CRIMIDCD07
1.12Band of Gold2:52Freda PayneThe 70’s: Get DancingVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicTL 597/23
1.1Band of Gold2:57Freda PayneThe Best of Freda PayneFreda PayneAlbum + Compilation
Castle Communications (primary imprint of Castle Communications PLC)CCSCD811, GAS0000811CCS
2.4Band of Gold2:53Freda PayneThe Best Seventies Album in the World… Ever!Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)VTDCD 157
2.2Band of Gold2:54Freda PayneThe Soul AlbumVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)VTDCD115
1.15Band of Gold2:56Freda PayneHave a Nice Decade: The ’70s Pop Culture BoxVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1998-06-16
Rhino (reissue label)R2 72919
1.14Band of Gold2:55Freda Payne60s Girl PowerVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Crimson (UK budget comps; imprint of Crimson Productions Ltd.)CRIMIDCD58
1.17Band of Gold2:54Freda PayneLove Power 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Crimson (UK budget comps; imprint of Crimson Productions Ltd.)CRIMCD128
1.9Band of Gold2:57Freda PaynePottery Barn: Radio SoulVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
4.2Band of Gold2:55Freda PayneThe Ultimate 70’s Collection: Top of the 70’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Rajon Music GroupSAN0007, SANCD0011, SANCD0012, SANCD0013, SANCD0014, SANCD0015
1.3Band of Gold2:53Freda PayneSisters of SoulVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1999-03-08
Crimson (UK budget comps; imprint of Crimson Productions Ltd.)CRIMCD198
1.11Band of Gold2:53Freda PayneThe In CrowdVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1999-03-08
Crimson (UK budget comps; imprint of Crimson Productions Ltd.)CRIMCD190
2.20Band of Gold2:53Freda PayneDisco FeverVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Global TelevisionRADCD131
1.10Band of Gold2:55Freda PaynePop CompleteVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, or EMI Music only if there is no other imprint)4 98608 2, 4 98609 2
3.18Band of Gold2:54Freda PayneThe Best Singles of All TimeVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Startel EntertainmentSAN0028, SANCD0028A
3.1Band of Gold?:??Freda PayneNothing’s Sweeter Than LoveVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2000-01-24
Going for a SongGFS042501-GFS042504
5.11Band of Gold2:54Freda PayneBest of the SeventiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2000-10-16
EMI Gold528 427 2
2.11Band of Gold2:54Freda PayneDecades: The Story of the 60’s / 70’s / 80’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2000-11-06
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)VTDCDX 337
1.4Band of Gold2:56Freda PayneSoul Train: The Dance Years 1970Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Rhino (reissue label)79833
1.10Band of Gold2:56Freda PayneSounds of the 70s: 1970Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicTL 469/09
5.5Band of Gold2:54Freda PayneBack to BlackVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2001-03-26
Universal (plain logo “Universal” used by Universal Music and Universal Pictures), MWA5415182, 5415812
1.1Band of Gold2:54Freda PayneI Love 70sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2001-05-21
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)VTDCD372
1.17Band of Gold2:54Freda PayneCapital Gold: LegendsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2001-06-11
Virgin TVVTDCD382
1.12Band of Gold2:56Freda PayneCan You Dig It? The ’70s Soul ExperienceVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2001-10-16
Rhino (reissue label)R2 74346
1.20Band of Gold2:54Freda PayneTop 40 Hitdossier 1969-1970Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • NL2001-10-22
Universal TV (Netherlands & Belgium)520 800-2
3.11Band Of Gold2:52Freda PayneDisco GenerationVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • NL2001-10-25
DiskyCB 648012
1.3Band of Gold2:56Freda PayneUnhooked GenerationFreda PayneAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2001-11-05
Castle Music (subsidiary of Sanctuary Records Group Ltd.)CMDDD 341
1.3Band of Gold2:53Freda Payne1000 Original Hits: 1970Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI Plus724356404625
1.1Band of Gold2:53Freda PayneBlues & Soul – The Soul Years 1966–1999: Volume 2 1970–1971Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Connoisseur CollectionBASY 002
2.2Band of Gold2:54Freda PayneBob Downe - Huge HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Rajon Music GroupRMGR0105
1.22Band of Gold2:57Freda PayneLet's Hear It for the GirlsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Crimson (UK budget comps; imprint of Crimson Productions Ltd.)CRIMCD311
2.9Band of Gold2:54Freda PayneSongs that shaped a decadeVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
4.5Band of Gold2:55Freda PayneSoul Spectacular! The Greatest Soul Hits of All TimeVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2002-02-19
Rhino (reissue label)78300
2.11Band of Gold2:51Freda PayneThe Ultimate Hen Night Party AlbumVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2002-08-12
Warner Strategic MarketingWSMCD103
1.5Band of Gold2:53Freda PayneFor The Record Volume 1 25 Years Of Australian Radio Hits 69 - 73Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Shock (Australian independent)FTRCD1
2.10Band of Gold2:54Freda PaynePlatinum Soul Legends: 1960–1975Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Strategic Marketing United KingdomWSMCD100
3.6Band of Gold2:54Freda PayneSeventiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Rajon Music GroupR0080A
1.11Band of Gold2:55Freda PayneSounds of the 70s: 70s Party PartyVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicTL X02/01
1.1Band of Gold2:55Freda PayneThe Best OfFreda PayneAlbum + Compilation
EMI‐Capitol Music Special Markets72435 37852 2 8
1.12Band of Gold2:52Freda PayneCapital Gold Soul LegendsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2003-03-17
Box Music (UK label), EMI (EMI Records, or EMI Music only if there is no other imprint), Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)7243 5 83054 2 5, VTDCD 517
1.18Band of Gold2:52Freda PayneAll Time Classic Soul HeartbreakersVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2003-08-18
Telstar TVTTVCD3352
2.16Band of Gold2:54Freda PayneThe Very Best of Northern SoulVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2003-09-15
Crimson (UK budget comps; imprint of Crimson Productions Ltd.)CRIMBX42
1.15Band of Gold2:54Freda Payne50 Years of the Greatest Hit Singles: Platinum CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2003-11-10
Virgin TVVTDCDX 552
2.16Band of Gold2:53Freda PayneBest Years of Our Lives, the 70’s, RTL RadioVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Ganser & Hanke Media770 332-2
2.12Band of Gold2:54Freda PayneCapital Gold Seventies LegendsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, or EMI Music only if there is no other imprint), Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries), Box Music (UK label)7243 5 91665 2 0, VTDCD 555
1.2Band of Gold2:55Freda PayneDrivin’ SoulVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Castle Pulse (aka “Pulse”, sub‐label in the Castle/Sanctuary “family”)PLSCD 641
1.12Band of Gold2:56Freda PayneMillion Selling MemoriesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.12Band of Gold2:54Freda PayneReunited, Volume 3Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DiskyBX 905417
3.12Band of Gold2:50Freda PayneReunited: 60 Original School Room HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Disky
1.6Band of Gold2:53Freda PayneLeaders of the Pack: The Very Best of the 60’s GirlsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2004-03-01
Universal Music TV (UK, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited)9811326
1.18Band of Gold2:57Freda PayneFantastic No. 1’s of the SeventiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2004-04-05
DMG TVDSTV 002
1.11Band of Gold2:51Freda PayneAlan McGee and Danny Watson Present...: Death Disco: The Club SoundtrackAlan McGee & Danny WatsonAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2004-04-26
Discotheque
1.20Band of Gold2:54Freda PayneThis Is the Modern WorldVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2004-05-31
Universal Music TV (UK, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited)981 944 3
1.8Band of Gold2:54Freda Payne70s Soul SessionsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2004-08-16
Sessions (sublabel of Union Square Music)SESHDCD221
1.7Band of Gold2:55Freda PayneThe Very Best of LegendsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2004-10-25
EMI (EMI Records, or EMI Music only if there is no other imprint), Box Music (UK label), Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)7243 8 64866 2 2, VTDCD 650
2.14Band of Gold2:54Freda PayneCapital Gold Soul ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music TV (UK, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited)9826141
1.6Band of Gold2:54Freda PayneGrand Strand GoldVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Ripete Records2156-RE
1.10Band of Gold2:54Freda PayneI Love MusicVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.10Band of Gold2:54Freda PayneI Love Music 1970-1974: Teenage RampageVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2004
DiskyCB 901788
2.12Band of Gold2:54Freda PayneLadies NightVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Party PeoplePPDCD205
1.15Band of Gold2:55Freda PaynePure SoulVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Crimson (UK budget comps; imprint of Crimson Productions Ltd.)CRIMBX48
2.16Band of Gold2:50Freda PayneSingled Out - 54 Original Hit SinglesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DiskyBX 901199, BX 901200, BX 901201, CB 901054
Promotion
1.8Band of Gold2:55Freda PayneSoul Hits of the ’70s: Didn't It Blow Your Mind! SamplerVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Rhino (reissue label)PRO2 90055
1.4Band of Gold2:53Freda PayneParty AlbumVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2003-05-16
ES (magazine), London Evening Standard (newspaper)ESPARTYCD001
1.3Band of Gold2:52Freda PayneClassic Cuts Presents: 70s Night: The Definitive DJ Collection: P to RVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Music Factory (UK promotional remix service)BX010
1.26Band of Gold2:55Freda PayneClassic Cuts presents… Wedding in a Box: The Ultimate Wedding Collection (DJ Promotional Use Only)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Music Factory (UK promotional remix service)BX035
(unknown)
1.13Band of Gold2:54Freda PayneSummer Dance Classics, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Arcade (record label founded in 1970s by Herman Heinsbroek; use this as its universal imprint)01 4412 61
1.1Band of Gold2:57Freda PayneThe Disco GenerationVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2003
Sanctuary Records (UK 1996–present)

Relationships

phonographic copyright (℗) by:Holland Group Productions Inc. (in 1970)
part of:Billboard: The 500 Best Pop Songs (as of October 2023) (number: 278) (order: 278)
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 391) (order: 391)
SecondHandSongs:https://secondhandsongs.com/performance/42115 [info]
recording of:Band of Gold (Freda Payne song)

Band of Gold (Freda Payne song)

writer:Ronald Dunbar (Songwriter, A&R director and record producer)
Edythe Wayne
Edythe Wayne (Motown producer & songwriter)
Edythe Wayne (Motown songwriter, lyricist of Holland–Dozier–Holland songwriting team)
publisher:Chelsea Music Publishing Co., Ltd.
MCA Music (not for release label use! this is a music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated)
MCA Music Publishing (renamed since c. 1996 as Universal Music Publishing Group)
Universal/MCA Music Ltd. (not for release label use!)
later versions:Band of Gold (NRG UK version)