I Saw the Light

~ Recording by Hank Williams with His Drifting Cowboys

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack artistRelease titleRelease artistRelease group typeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.1I Saw the Light2:43Hank Williams with His Drifting CowboysI Saw the Light / Six More Miles (to the Graveyard)Hank Williams with His Drifting CowboysSingle
MGM Records10271
2.1I Saw the Light2:51Hank Williams with His Drifting CowboysHank Williams SingsHank Williams with His Drifting CowboysAlbum
MGM Records30453, 30454, 30455, 30456
1.1I Saw the Light2:43Hank Williams with His Drifting CowboysI Saw the Light / Six More Miles (To the Graveyard)Hank Williams with His Drifting CowboysSingle
MGM RecordsK 10271
1.3I Saw the Light?:??Hank Williams with His Drifting CowboysHank Williams SingsHank Williams with His Drifting CowboysAlbum
MGM RecordsE 107
2.2I Saw the Light?:??Hank Williams, Sr.24 Greatest Hits, Vol. 2Hank Williams, Sr.Album + Compilation
MGM RecordsMG-2-5401
2.20I Saw the Light2:44Hank Williams40 Greatest HitsHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)2368136/2368137
2.20I Saw the Light2:44Hank Williams40 Greatest HitsHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)821 233-1 Y-2
13.112I Saw the Light2:45Hank WilliamsThe Great Country Music Collection, Vol. IVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
CBS/Sony (imprint used in Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia 1968–1991; also used in Spain until 1997)FCPA 4101
2.20I Saw the Light2:44Hank Williams40 Greatest HitsHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)821 233-2, 821 234-2, 821 235-2
1.21I Saw the Light2:45Hank WilliamsThe Original Singles Collection… PlusHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1991-07-01
PolyGram Records, Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)847 194-2, 847 195-2, 847 196-2, 847 197-2
1.1I Saw the Light2:44Hank WilliamsJubilation! Great Gospel Performances, Volume 3: Country GospelVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Rhino (reissue label)R2 70290
1.14I Saw the Light2:47Hank Williams24 Greatest Hits Vol. 2Hank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1993-06-22
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)823294
3.12I Saw the Light2:41Hank WilliamsA Country Legend: 36 All Time FavoritesHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram#15073
1.1I Saw the Light2:45Hank WilliamsI Saw the LightHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)811 900-2
1.11I Saw the Light2:46Hank Williams20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Hank WilliamsHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1994
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)314 546 660-2
1.11I Saw the Light2:46Hank WilliamsAlone and ForsakenHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1995-04-18
1.11I Saw the Light2:46Hank WilliamsAlone and ForsakenHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1995-04-25
1.7I Saw The Light2:44Hank WilliamsLegendary Country SingersHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicR990-01
1.20I Saw the Light2:45Hank WilliamsThe No.1 Country AlbumVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram TV (a division of PolyGram Record Operations Ltd.)535 722-2
1.10I Saw the Light2:46Hank WilliamsThe Complete Hank WilliamsHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1998-09-17
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)314-536 077-2
1.10I Saw the Light2:46Hank WilliamsThe Complete Hank WilliamsHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1998-09-22
Mercury Nashville
3.2I Saw the Light2:45Hank WilliamsMove It On OverHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
Golden Stars (reissues, cat. no. GSS ####)GSS 5279
1.22I Saw the Light2:47Hank WilliamsThe Legendary Hank WilliamsHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
Prism Leisure (budget UK-based compilation label)PLATCD 469
1.3I Saw the Light2:49Hank WilliamsThe Best of Hank WilliamsHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
  • JP2001-07-25
Universal International (Japanese label; release must say “制作:Universal International” AND have no logos other than “Universal Music”)UICY-1537
1.1I Saw the Light2:46Hank WilliamsI Saw the LightHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)088 170 183-2
1.1I Saw the Light2:44Hank WilliamsThe Ultimate CollectionHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2002-07-23
BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. (BMG company that owned their direct marketing company/club editions)D 245312
4.13I Saw the Light2:44Hank WilliamsHank Williams: Das Leben einer Country-LegendeColin Escott gelesen von Dominic RaackeAudiobook
  • DE2002-11-25
ROOF Music (German label and publisher)RD 2233170
1.10I Saw the Light2:46Hank WilliamsHillbilly HeroHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
Proper RecordsPROPERBOX 39
1.7I Saw The Light2:44Hank WilliamsLegendary Country SingersHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicC26300GG53
1.7I Saw the Light2:44Hank WilliamsLegendary Country Singers: Hank WilliamsHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
1.5I Saw the Light2:41Hank WilliamsLes Triomphes de la Country Music, Volume 6: Hank WilliamsHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
Haba’na111906
1.18I Saw the Light2:46Hank WilliamsThe CollectionHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
Spectrum Music (Universal Music Group budget label)544 650 2
3.9I Saw the Light2:45Hank WilliamsThe Hank Williams StoryHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2003-06-17
Chrome Dreams (“Maximum” bootleg biography series)ABCD 021
1.1I Saw the Light2:45Hank WilliamsNo More DarknessHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
TrikontTrikont US-0311
2.1I Saw the Light2:48Hank WilliamsThe Essential Hank Williams: Hillbilly LegendHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
Metro Doubles (UK double‐disc reissue/compilation imprint, METRDCD cat prefix)METRDCD519
1.20I Saw the Light2:43Hank WilliamsCountry’s 20 Classic Gospel: Songs of the CenturyVarious ArtistsAlbum
  • US2004-05-04
New Haven Records8043-2
2.16I Saw the Light2:46Hank WilliamsCountry: The Essential AlbumVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2005-02-07
EssentialsESNDCD233
1.1I Saw the Light2:44Hank WilliamsGoldHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2005-06-14
Mercury Nashville
3.1I Saw the Light2:45Hank WilliamsTurn Back the Years: The Essential Hank Williams CollectionHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2005-10-11
Mercury NashvilleB0005348-02
1.2I Saw the Light2:45Hank WilliamsThe King of Hillbilly MusicHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2005-12-05
Documents (German, Membran Entertainment Group)223281-354
3.22I Saw The Light2:45Hank WilliamsSettin' The Woods On FireHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
RecallBoxSBOX010
3.1I Saw the Light2:46Hank WilliamsThe Complete CollectionHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
Spectrum Music (Universal Music Group budget label)
1.19I Saw the Light2:46Hank WilliamsThe Hank Williams StoryHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
1.2I Saw the Light2:46Hank WilliamsCountry Gospel GreatsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2006-11-28
Spiritual Source66672
1.10I Saw the Light2:43Hank WilliamsAmerican Music LegendsHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2006
3.4I Saw the Light2:44Hank WilliamsCollectedHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
  • NL2007-03-09
Deluxe (Dutch label, BCD imprint)DEL 800119
1.11I Saw the Light2:49Hank WilliamsHonky Tonkin': 20 Great TracksHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
  • XW2007-10-04
K‐tel (international budget record label)[none]
2.1I Saw the Light2:46Hank WilliamsCountry GreatsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2008
1.2I Saw the Light2:44Hank WilliamsThe Absolutely Essential CollectionHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2009-02-23
Big3 (UK, budget compilations)BT3006
1.6I Saw the Light2:47Hank WilliamsRockin' Chair MoneyHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2009-04-07
Bear Family RecordsBCD 16636 AH
1.7I Saw the Light2:46Hank Williams with His Drifting CowboysHank Williams The AnthologyHank Williams with His Drifting CowboysEP + Compilation
NOT3CD034
1.10I Saw the Light2:44Hank WilliamsHank Williams: IconHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2011-05-23
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)B0015533-02
2.19I Saw the Light2:46Hank WilliamsThe Very Best of Hank WilliamsHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
Not Two Recordsnot2cd483
1.1I Saw the Light2:45Hank WilliamsEight Classic AlbumsHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2013-06-04
Real GoneRGMCD037
1.1I Saw the Light2:46Hank WilliamsGood Vibrations: A Record Shop, a Label, a Film SoundtrackVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation + Soundtrack
Big Beat (UK, Ace subsidiary)CDWIKD 315
1.1I Saw the Light2:46Hank WilliamsGospelHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
Golden Stars (reissues, cat. no. GSS ####)GSS 5700
1.20I Saw the Light2:44Hank Williams with His Drifting CowboysThe Complete Singles As & Bs 1947–55, Vol. 1Hank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
Acrobat MusicACQCD7104
1.6I Saw the Light2:45Hank WilliamsCountry Gospel Collection, Volume OneVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Gaither Music Group788493992, B0029009-D2
1.26I Saw the Light2:45Hank WilliamsHank Williams: 28 Original Hits In Stereo!Hank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
  • CA2021-11-12
  • US2021-11-12
Hit Parade Records12329
1.4I Saw The Light2:44Hank Williams & Drifting CowboysHank Williams 100Hank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2023-09-15
Mercury Nashville
1.6I Saw the Light2:46Hank Williams16 Great HitsHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
1.14I Saw the Light2:47Hank Williams24 Greatest Hits, Volume 2Hank WilliamsAlbum + CompilationPolydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)P2-23294
2.20I Saw the Light2:44Hank Williams40 Greatest HitsHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
1.18I Saw The Light2:45Hank WilliamsBest SelectionHank WilliamsAlbum + CompilationEcho Industry Co., Ltd.VC-3010
1.7I Saw the Light2:46Hank WilliamsGood Old Country GospelVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.7I Saw the Light2:45Hank WilliamsGospel FavoritesHank Williams & Hank Williams, Jr.Album + CompilationRebound Records (1990s budget reissue imprint)
1.7I Saw the Light2:43Hank WilliamsJambalayaHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
1.20I Saw the Light2:47Hank WilliamsThe Legendary Hank WilliamsHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
1.21I Saw the Light (single version)2:45Hank WilliamsThe Original Singles Collection... PlusHank WilliamsAlbum + CompilationMercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)[none]
Promotion
1.14I Saw the Light2:44Hank WilliamsThe The vs. HankThe TheAlbum
550 MusicBSK 6988
Bootleg
1.20I Saw the Light2:44Hank WilliamsCountry Outlaw SeriesHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2019
1.11I Saw the Light2:47Hank Williams and His Drifting CowboysCountry Outlaw SeriesHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2019
(unknown)
1.2I Saw the Light2:45Hank WilliamsLovesick BluesHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
GoldiesGLD 25351
1.7I Saw the Light2:44Hank WilliamsThe Legendary Recordings (Doxy Records)Hank WilliamsAlbum
  • -2016-12-05
Doxy Records (Bootlegs)
1.5I Saw The Light2:45Hank WilliamsGreatest Hits Vol. 1Hank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
1.10I Saw the Light2:46Hank WilliamsThe Collectors' Edition, Volume 1: I Ain't Got Nothin' but TimeHank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation
1.8I Saw The Light2:45Hank WilliamsThe Hits Volume 1Hank WilliamsAlbum + Compilation

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stream video for free:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyiGHFGCf2U [info]
recording of:I Saw the Light (on 1947-04-21)

I Saw the Light

lyricist and composer:Hank Williams (country music legend)
publisher:Acuff-Rose Music Ltd. (UK)
Acuff-Rose Publications, Inc. (BMI) (on 1948-11-16)
translated version of:I Saw the Light - Lodní zvon