Call Me (single version)

~ Recording by Blondie

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack artistRelease titleRelease artistRelease group typeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.1Call Me3:30BlondieCall MeBlondieSingle + Soundtrack
ChrysalisCHS 2414
1.1Call Me3:30BlondieCall MeBlondieSingle + Soundtrack
ChrysalisCHS 2414
1.2Call Me?:??BlondieChart ExplosionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
K‐tel (international budget record label)NE 1103
1.8Call Me3:30BlondieDisco RollerVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Arcade (record label founded in 1970s by Herman Heinsbroek; use this as its universal imprint)ADE G 118
1.1Call Me3:33BlondiePower PlayVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
K‐tel (international budget record label)TU 2630
1.8Call Me3:29BlondieSound Waves: Today’s Top Hits and StarsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
K‐tel (international budget record label)SL 8275
1.1Call Me3:30Blondieコール・ミー = Call Meブロンディ = BlondieSingle + Soundtrack
ChrysalisWWR-20700
1.12Call Me3:32BlondieThe Best of BlondieBlondieAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1981-10-31
ChrysalisCDLTV 1
1.1Call Me3:30Blondie16 Original Top Hits, Volume 5Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
SR International35 629 5
1.10Call Me (theme from American Gigolo)3:32BlondieBlondie’s HitsBlondieAlbum + Compilation
Chrysalis204 195
1.12Call Me3:32BlondieThe Best of BlondieBlondieAlbum + Compilation
ChrysalisZCL TV1
1.12Call Me3:32BlondieThe Best of BlondieBlondieAlbum + Compilation
ChrysalisCDL TV1
1.10Call Me3:33BlondieThe Best of BlondieBlondieAlbum + Compilation
ChrysalisFV 41337
1.10Call Me3:33BlondieThe Best of BlondieBlondieAlbum + Compilation
Capitol Records (imprint of Capitol Records, Inc.)09463-11476-2-1
1.12Call Me3:32BlondieThe Best of BlondieBlondieAlbum + Compilation
ChrysalisCCD 1371
1.12Call Me (Theme From American Gigolo)3:32BlondieThe Best of BlondieBlondieAlbum + Compilation
ChrysalisCDP 32 1371 2
1.10Call Me (theme from American Gigolo)3:32BlondieThe Best of Blondie (Columbia House/Columbia Record Club)BlondieAlbum + Compilation
Columbia Record Club, ChrysalisDIDY 71, F2-21337
1.10Call Me (theme from American Gigolo)3:33BlondieThe Best of Blondie (BMG Direct release)BlondieAlbum + Compilation
BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. (BMG company that owned their direct marketing company/club editions), ChrysalisD 101245, FS 21337
1.10Call Me3:33BlondieThe Best of BlondieBlondieAlbum + Compilation
ChrysalisDIDX 71, F2 21337
1.10Call Me3:33BlondieThe Best of BlondieBlondieAlbum + Compilation
ChrysalisDIDX 71, VK 41337
1.10Call Me (Theme from American Gigolo)3:33BlondieThe Best of BlondieBlondieAlbum + Compilation
ChrysalisVK 41337 DIDY 71
1.10Call Me3:33BlondieThe Best of BlondieBlondieAlbum + Compilation
ChrysalisF2-21337
4.19Call Me3:33BlondieThe Number One CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Reader’s DigestRDC 91511 - 4
2.9Call Me3:33BlondieFormula 45Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Capitol Records (imprint of Capitol Records, Inc.), Silver Eagle RecordsCDL-57026, CDL-57027, CDL-57028, SED-10774
1.11Call Me3:32BlondieHitcollectionBlondieAlbum + Compilation
Star Records (Dutch)84026-2
1.3Call Me3:30BlondieThe 80’s: The Album of the DecadeVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1989-10-01
EMI TV
1.3Call Me (original version)3:31BlondieCall MeBlondieSingle + Soundtrack
ChrysalisCHSCD 3342
1.9Call Me3:29BlondieRock of AmericaVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Trax MusicMODCD 1036
1.8Call Me3:29BlondieRock of AmericaVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Trax MusicMODCD 1036
1.10Call Me (theme from American Gigolo)3:33BlondieThe Best of Blondie (Columbia House club edition, DADC pressing)BlondieAlbum + Compilation
ChrysalisDIDY 71, F2-21337
1.2Call Me3:32Blondie18 Explosive Hits and One Real LoserVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.5Call Me3:31BlondieFilm ParadeVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (British label, see annotation)845 011-2
1.2Call Me3:34BlondieRock of the 80’s, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Priority Records (US hip hop)CDL 7984
2.2Call Me3:31BlondieThe Best of 1980–1990, Vol. IIVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI Germany (a division of EMI Electrola GmbH)652-7 94923 2
1.10Call Me (Theme from American Gigolo)3:33BlondieThe Best of BlondieBlondieAlbum + Compilation
ChrysalisVK 41337
2.10Call Me3:23BlondieLarry’s Party Rock 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1991-04-15
4.7Call Me?:??Blondie25 Years of #1 HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Special Products, Time–Life MusicOPCD-8501, R103-09
1.4Call Me3:32BlondieAction Kino HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Polyphon845 267-2
1.6Call Me3:33BlondieCounting the Beat: Songs That Shaped the 80’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)469367 2
1.11Call Me3:32BlondieGood TimesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Special ProductsOPCD-3523
1.9Call Me3:31BlondiePower Radio, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)COLLSP 982688 2
1.3Call Me3:28BlondieThe Complete Picture: The Very Best of Deborah Harry and BlondieDeborah Harry & BlondieAlbum + Compilation
Chrysalis321817-2
1.3Call Me3:28BlondieThe Complete Picture: The Very Best of Deborah Harry and BlondieDeborah Harry & BlondieAlbum + Compilation
ChrysalisCCD1817
1.3Call Me3:28BlondieThe Complete Picture: The Very Best of Deborah Harry and BlondieDeborah Harry & BlondieAlbum + Compilation
EVA (for use with NL/BE/FR releases only, see annotation)PM 520 / 3218172
1.17Call Me3:31BlondieThe Music From the Movies: The 80’s, Vol. 8Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EVA (for use with NL/BE/FR releases only, see annotation)PD 75171
1.11Call Me3:26BlondieThe Sound of the SuburbsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)MOOD CD18
1.1Call Me3:36BlondieBillboard Top Hits: 1980Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • CA1992-09-15
Rhino (reissue label)R2 70675
1.1Call Me3:36BlondieBillboard Top Hits: 1980Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1992-09-15
Rhino (reissue label)R2 70675
1.1Call Me3:34BlondieBillboard Top Dance Hits: 1980Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.2Call Me3:31BlondieDe Pre Historie 1980, volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
BMG Ariola Belgium NV/SA (do not use this as an imprint!)261.780
2.9Call Me3:33BlondieMystic Music: Cool RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
CEMA Special Markets (a division of Capitol‐EMI Music, Inc.), Mystic MusicS22-18168
1.10Call Me3:29BlondieSound of the SuburbsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)471981-2
1.1Call Me3:29BlondieThe Greatest Hits of 1980Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, or EMI Music only if there is no other imprint), Music for Pleasure0777 7994972 4, CDGH 1980
1.5Call Me3:27BlondieThe Greatest Hits of the 80s: The Decade, the MusicVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Star DirectSDCD 012
1.9Call Me3:27BlondieCiné DancingVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Ariola (German label, used worldwide in the past)74321141192
1.2Call Me3:32Deborah HarryI Can See Clearly (disc 2)Deborah HarrySingle
ChrysalisCDCHS4900
1.6Call Me3:30BlondieLadies of the 80’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Ariola (German label, used worldwide in the past)74321 13101 2
1.1Call Me3:34BlondieMega Hits Dance Classics, Volume 13Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Priority Records (US hip hop)P2 53730
1.1Call Me3:29BlondieThe Rock Collection: 80s RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicTL 527/37
2.6Call Me3:32BlondieThe Platinum CollectionBlondieAlbum + Compilation
  • US1994-11-01
ChrysalisF2 31100
2.6Call Me3:32BlondieThe Platinum Collection (BMG club edition)BlondieAlbum + Compilation
  • US1994-11-01
BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. (BMG company that owned their direct marketing company/club editions), ChrysalisD 206364, F2 31100
1.4Call Me (Theme From "American Gigilo")3:34BlondieCelebrationVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicR138-38
1.8Call Me3:31BlondieFilm Hits, Volume 2: Original Soundtrack HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram Belgium (not an imprint, don't use as release label)525.157-2
1.1Call Me3:32BlondieGuitar Rock: 1980-1981Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Special Products, Time–Life MusicOPCD-2714, R968-04
1.12Call Me (American Gigolo)3:31BlondieMagic Movie HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Polystar (Germany)516 677-2
1.4Call Me (Theme From "American Gigilo")3:34BlondiePhysicalVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicR138-38
1.4Call Me3:34BlondieSounds of the Seventies: CelebrationVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1994
Time–Life MusicR138-38
1.2Call Me3:28BlondieThe 80’s Collection 1980Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicTL 544/07
1.2Call Me3:28BlondieThe 80’s Collection: 1980Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicTL 544/07
1.3Call Me3:28BlondieThe Complete Picture: The Very Best of Blondie and Deborah HarryBlondie and Deborah HarryAlbum + Compilation
Chrysalis8286132
2.2Call Me3:28BlondieThe Emotion Collection: The Power WithinVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time‐Life Books B.V.TL 571/30
1.7Call Me3:32BlondieThe Greatest Hits of the 80's, Volume 4 - New Wave HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
CEMA Special Markets (a division of Capitol‐EMI Music, Inc.)S21-17899
2.6Call Me3:32BlondieThe Platinum CollectionBlondieAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, or EMI Music only if there is no other imprint)724383110025
1.15Call Me3:27BlondieTop GearVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony)MOOD CD 33
1.14Call Me3:31BlondieOnly Rock’n Roll: 1980–1984Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1995-01-17
JCIJCD‐3127, OPCD‐1665
1.10Call Me3:26BlondieSnow Jammin'Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • CA1995-02-20
Sony Music Direct (Canadian label)TVK24014
1.7Call Me3:25BlondieInto the EightiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1995-04-08
Global TelevisionRADCD09
1.7Call Me3:25BlondieInto the EightiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1995-04-08
Global TelevisionRADMC09
1.10Call Me3:31Blondie#1 Hits 1980-1984Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1995-04-16
GNP Crescendo RecordsGNPD 2231
2.14Call Me3:27BlondieThe No. 1 Movies AlbumVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1995-10-06
PolyGram TV (a division of PolyGram Record Operations Ltd.)525 962-2
1.8Call Me3:30BlondieAbsolute 80’s, Volume 1: 80/81Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EVA Records (Sweden), EVA Records ANS (Norwegian record company, not for release label use)EVACD113
1.1Call Me (Theme From “American Gigolo”)3:32BlondieGrandes éxitos & remezclasBlondieAlbum + Compilation
Chrysalis8376852
1.7[American Gigolo] Call Me3:26BlondieHits From the MoviesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
EMI (EMI Records, or EMI Music only if there is no other imprint)CDFMP 6138
1.16Call Me3:29BlondieLet's CommunicateVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music Special Products, Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)07-984674-10, 984674 2
2.14Call Me3:25BlondieOn the Road AgainVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
The Ultimate Collection (UK compilations)ULTCD 004
1.13Call Me3:29BlondieParty Collection, Volume 8Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
SR International38 410 7
1.9Call Me3:33BlondieRock of the 80's, Volume 5Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
CEMA Special Markets (a division of Capitol‐EMI Music, Inc.)S21-17716
1.6Call Me (Theme from “American Gigolo”)3:35BlondieSounds of the Eighties: 1980Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram Special Markets (US only), Time–Life MusicR988-07
1.2Call Me3:34BlondieSounds of the Eighties: The Rolling Stone Collection 1980–1981Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram Special Markets (US only), Time–Life MusicR988-25
2.4Call Me3:33BlondieTeenage Kicks: 26 Classic New Wave TracksVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyTel535 033 2
1.5Call Me3:32BlondieThe Ultimate Music CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
BMG Special Products[none]
1.8Call Me3:31BlondieThe Very Best of Pop Music 1980-81Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Egmont Music ClubEMC8081010
1.13Call Me3:27BlondieThe No. 1 Eighties AlbumVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1996-07-01
PolyGram TV (a division of PolyGram Record Operations Ltd.)535 683-2
1.1Call Me3:35BlondieBack to Back HitsBlondie / Pat BenatarAlbum + Compilation
CEMA Special Markets (a division of Capitol‐EMI Music, Inc.)S21-18969
1.12Call Me (Theme From 'American Gigolo')3:30BlondieDisco Nights, Volume 10: Disco's Greatest Movie HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Rebound Records (1990s budget reissue imprint)314 520 366-2
1.4Call Me3:26BlondieDrivin HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, or EMI Music only if there is no other imprint)
2.11Call Me3:25BlondieParty Power Pack, Volume 5Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Polystar (Germany)535 611-2
Promotion
1.2Call Me3:30BlondieCall Me (theme from the Paramount Picture American Gigolo)BlondieSingle + Soundtrack
ChrysalisCHS 2414
1.3Call Me3:29BlondieLes Lady’s du RockPat Benatar / Blondie / Bonnie Tyler / NenaEP
CBS Special Products, CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)14-982441-30, 982441 4
(unknown)
1.17Call Me3:31BlondieGet Around the 80sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
BBC Radioplay MusicTAIRCD 007

Relationships

engineer:Harold Faltermeyer
producer:Giorgio Moroder
additional synthesizer:Giorgio Moroder (in 1980-01)
bass guitar [bass]:Nigel Harrison (in 1980-01)
drums (drum set) [drums]:Clem Burke (in 1980-01)
electric piano:Jimmy Destri (in 1980-01)
guitar:Frank Infante (in 1980-01)
Chris Stein (in 1980-01)
lead vocals:Debbie Harry (in 1980-01)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:Chrysalis Records (don’t use as an imprint; please use “Chrysalis” instead) (in 1980, in 1981)
Chrysalis Records Ltd. (not for release label use! company behind the Chrysalis imprint) (in 1980)
Chrysalis Records, Inc. (not for release label use!) (in 1980, in 2002)
Capitol Records (imprint of Capitol Records, Inc.) (in 1998)
Capitol Records, Inc. (not for release label use; US company behind the “Capitol Records” imprint) (in 1998)
Capitol Records, LLC (not for release label use! fka Capitol Records, Inc. until 2007) (in 2002)
recorded at:Westlake Audio (former name of Westlake Recording Studios) in Los Angeles, California, United States (in 1979)
The Power Station (Power Station at BerkleeNYC, fka Power Station 1977–1996, then Avatar Studios 1996–2017) in Hell's Kitchen, New York, New York, United States (in 1980-01)
mixed at:Allen Zentz Mastering in San Clemente, California, United States
karaoke versions:Call Me by The Hillbilly Moon Explosion
mash-ups:Call Me Hung Up (Blondie vs. Madonna) by A Plus D (Adriana & the Mysterious D)
The Beginning of the Call (Nine Inch Nails vs. Blondie) by ToToM
edits:Call Me (mono)
part of:Billboard: Greatest of All Time Hot 100 Songs (number: 64) (order: 65)
VH1: 100 Greatest Songs of the 80’s (compiled in 2006) (number: 78) (order: 78)
Billboard: The 500 Best Pop Songs (as of October 2023) (number: 157) (order: 157)
recording of:Call Me (in 1980-01)

Call Me

lyricist:Deborah Harry
composer:Giorgio Moroder
publisher:BMG Monarch
Chrysalis Music (music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated)
Chrysalis Music Ltd. (music publisher, affiliated with PRS)
Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships)
EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated)
Ensign Music Corporation
Famous Chappell
Monster Island Music Publishing Corporation
Mushroom Music Pty. Ltd.
Rare Blue Music, inc.
Sony/ATV Melody
Sony/ATV Music Publishing Australia Pty Ltd.
sub-publisher:Mushroom Music Pty. Ltd.
Sony Music Publishing (Japan), Inc., A Division (Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc., A Division)
Sony/ATV Music Publishing Australia Pty Ltd.
フジパシフィック音楽出版 (Fujipacific Music inc.) (until 2014-12-31)
Fujipacific Music, Inc. (from 2015-01-01 to present)
later translated versions:CALL ME (Japanese translation)
Llamame (Call Me)
Soita mulle
has revision:Appelle Moi (V’s Press G version)