What a Wonderful World

~ Recording by Louis Armstrong

Annotation

AcoustID from The Very Best Of is 5f59831e-27c2-49fc-9d42-2fc6b64bdff8

Annotation last modified on 2022-12-28 14:13 UTC.

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack artistRelease titleRelease artistRelease group typeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.1What a Wonderful World2:21Louis ArmstrongWhat a Wonderful World / CabaretLouis ArmstrongSingle
ABC Records (US, 65–79)10982
1.1What a Wonderful World2:21Louis ArmstrongWhat a Wonderful World / CabaretLouis ArmstrongSingle
  • GB1968-01-01
His Master’s Voice
1.1What a Wonderful World2:15Louis ArmstrongWhat a Wonderful WorldLouis ArmstrongAlbum
Columbia Records (EMI-owned 1931-1990, worldwide except US, CA, MX, ES, & JP; largely defunct since Jan 1973)SMC 74 474
1.1What a Wonderful World?:??Louis ArmstrongWhat a Wonderful WorldLouis ArmstrongAlbum
StatesideSSL 10247
2.2What a Wonderful World?:??Louis Armstrong25 Jahre Hitparade International 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
SR International64 894
1.1What a Wonderful World2:15Louis ArmstrongWhat a Wonderful World / Hello! DollyLouis ArmstrongSingle
Old Gold (UK, hits reissues)OG 9419
1.19What a Wonderful World2:17Louis ArmstrongGood Morning, VietnamVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
A&M Records500.042-L
1.19What a Wonderful World2:17Louis ArmstrongGood Morning, Vietnam: The Original Motion Picture SoundtrackVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
A&M RecordsCD 3913
1.19What a Wonderful World2:17Louis ArmstrongGood Morning, Vietnam: The Original Motion Picture SoundtrackVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
A&M Records396 969-2
3.13What a Wonderful World2:20Louis ArmstrongRemembering the ’60sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.19What a Wonderful World2:16Louis ArmstrongGood Morning, Vietnam: The Original Motion Picture SoundtrackVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • US1988-01-15
A&M RecordsCD 3340
1.12What a Wonderful World2:17Louis ArmstrongGood Morning, Vietnam: The Original Motion Picture SoundtrackVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
A&M Records396 969-2
1.19What a Wonderful World2:16Louis ArmstrongGood Morning, VietnamVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
A&M RecordsAMA 3913
1.19What a Wonderful World2:17Louis ArmstrongGood Morning, VietnamVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
A&M RecordsD32Y3206
1.19What a Wonderful World2:17Louis ArmstrongGood Morning, VietnamVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
A&M RecordsCD 3340
1.19What a Wonderful World2:16Louis ArmstrongGood Morning, VietnamVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
A&M RecordsSP 3913
1.19What a Wonderful World2:16Louis ArmstrongGood Morning, VietnamVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
A&M RecordsCDA 3913
1.3What a Wonderful World2:17Louis ArmstrongThe Wedding Album: Songs That Say "I Love You"Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.1What a Wonderful World2:16Louis ArmstrongWhat a Wonderful WorldLouis ArmstrongAlbum + Compilation
Universe (Compilations – Attention, some releases may be bootlegs)UN 3 020
1.1What a Wonderful World2:21Louis ArmstrongWhat a Wonderful WorldLouis ArmstrongAlbum + Compilation
Verve (jazz label, aka “Verve Records”, use this for release labels)837 786-2
1.1What a Wonderful World2:19Louis ArmstrongWhat a Wonderful WorldLouis ArmstrongAlbum
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)CMCAMD 25204
1.1What a Wonderful World2:20Louis ArmstrongWhat a Wonderful World ('CRC' text above catalog number on back cover)Louis ArmstrongAlbum
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD-25204
1.1What a Wonderful World2:18Louis ArmstrongWhat a Wonderful WorldLouis ArmstrongAlbum + Compilation
Platinum Music (subsidiary of Prism Leisure, UK)PLATCD 304
1.1What a Wonderful World2:17Louis ArmstrongWhat a Wonderful WorldLouis ArmstrongAlbum + Compilation
DuchesseCD 352013
1.1What a Wonderful World?:??Louis ArmstrongWhat a Wonderful WorldLouis ArmstrongAlbum + Compilation
Platinum Music (subsidiary of Prism Leisure, UK)PLAT 304
1.1What a Wonderful World2:19Louis ArmstrongWhat a Wonderful WorldLouis ArmstrongAlbum
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD-25204
1.1What a Wonderful World2:19Louis ArmstrongWhat a Wonderful WorldLouis ArmstrongAlbum
Decca JazzGRD-656
1.1What a Wonderful World2:19Louis ArmstrongWhat a Wonderful WorldLouis ArmstrongAlbum
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)
1.1What a Wonderful World2:19Louis ArmstrongWhat a Wonderful WorldLouis ArmstrongAlbum + Compilation
In the Mix658001
1.8What a Wonderful World2:17Louis ArmstrongWhat a Wonderful World: 23 Swinging FavoritesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Yesterdays GoldYDG 74631
1.12What a Wonderful World2:18Louis ArmstrongThe Greatest Love, Volume IIIVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1989-10-01
Telstar Records (UK, mostly compilations)TCD 2384
1.17What a Wonderful World2:16Louis ArmstrongGood Morning, VietnamVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • US1989-10-20
1.9What a Wonderful World2:18Louis ArmstrongDie internationalen Top Hits aus den Hitparaden 1989 November - DezemberVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Top 13 Music-Club18 716 1
1.6What a Wonderful World2:16Louis ArmstrongHifi Visionen: Oldie-CD 16Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Hifi Vision, Widder Musik89 04 01
1.9What a Wonderful World2:20Louis ArmstrongKroko’s ÜberfliegerVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
TELDEC, wea (has logo with just “wea” on it)241 744-2 XV
1.16What a Wonderful World2:15Louis ArmstrongMedia’s affenstarke Oldtimer IIVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Media Markt (German electronics retailer)CD 100.003
1.16What a Wonderful World2:17Louis Armstrongstereoplay, CD 44: Yesterday’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
stereoplay18.250 89
1.16What a Wonderful World2:17Louis Armstrongstereoplay, CD 44: Yesterday’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
stereoplayCD 2710044
1.13What a Wonderful World2:19Louis ArmstrongThe Great EntertainerLouis ArmstrongAlbum + Compilation
  • -1989
Music for Pleasure, EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)CD-MFP-6056, CDB 7 92030 2
1.12What a Wonderful World2:18Louis ArmstrongThe Greatest Love Volume 3Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Telstar Records (UK, mostly compilations)STAR 2384
1.8What a Wonderful World2:18Louis ArmstrongUnforgettable 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)CDP 7 92235 2
1.16What a Wonderful World2:17Louis ArmstrongBlack Magic: The Most Beautiful Black and Soul BalladsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
TELDEC, Dino Music (subsidiary of EMI Netherlands BV)2292-41871-2, 2503
3.19What a Wonderful World2:15Louis ArmstrongCelebration: Today’s Great Stars, Great SongsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Reader’s Digest3917
1.6What a Wonderful World2:16Louis ArmstrongDe Pre Historie 1968, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
BMG Ariola Belgium NV/SA (do not use this as an imprint!)260.740
2.1What a Wonderful World2:17Louis ArmstrongHello Louis!Louis ArmstrongAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)257134-1
1.1What a Wonderful World2:18Louis ArmstrongHello Louis!Louis ArmstrongAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)9031 72096-2
1.4What A Wonderful World2:20Louis ArmstrongSong Book 20 Jazz Greatest HitsLouis ArmstrongAlbum + Compilation
1.22What a Wonderful World2:18Louis ArmstrongTour of Duty: The Golden Popclassics From the 60’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Magnum (Dutch joint venture from 1990–1997)845 164-2
1.22What a Wonderful World2:18Louis ArmstrongTour of Duty: The Golden Popclassics From the 60’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Magnum (Dutch joint venture from 1990–1997)845.482-2
2.12What a Wonderful World2:17Louis ArmstrongTruly UnforgettableVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)CD EMTVD 55
1.19What a Wonderful World2:17Louis ArmstrongGood Morning, Vietnam: A Selection of Tracks From the Original Motion Picture SoundtrackVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • GB1991-06-03
  • XE1991-06
A&M Records393 913-2, CDMID 163
1.1What a Wonderful World2:19Louis ArmstrongWhat a Wonderful WorldLouis ArmstrongAlbum
  • XW1991-06-03
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)811 876-2
1.4What a Wonderful World2:20Louis Armstrong16 Original World HitsLouis ArmstrongAlbum + Compilation
2.3What a Wonderful World2:16Louis ArmstrongFlights of Fantasy: Sanfte Songs zum entspannenVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)COL 469233 2
1.5What a Wonderful World2:18Louis ArmstrongGood Morning SaigonVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Movieplay (label active in Brazil and Portugal)MPV 5511
1.1What a Wonderful World2:17Louis ArmstrongGreatestLouis ArmstrongAlbum + Compilation
  • -1991
GoldiesGLD 63030
1.1What a Wonderful World2:21Louis ArmstrongGreatestLouis ArmstrongAlbum + Compilation
GoldiesGLD 63030
1.10What a Wonderful World2:18Louis ArmstrongThe Wedding Album: Songs That Say "I Love You"Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
CEMA Special Markets (a division of Capitol‐EMI Music, Inc.)CDL-57550
1.20What a Wonderful World2:18Louis ArmstrongUnchained MelodiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Telstar Records (UK, mostly compilations)TCD 2480
1.13What a Wonderful World2:17Louis ArmstrongHello Louis!Louis ArmstrongAlbum + Compilation
  • -1992-01-21
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCD-18031
1.14What a Wonderful World2:17Louis ArmstrongAbsolute CinemaVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • SE1992-10-05
EVA Records (Sweden)354 585
6.8What a Wonderful World2:20Louis Armstrong40 Years of Top Ten HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Reader’s DigestRDCD401, RDCD402, RDCD403, RDCD404, RDCD405, RDCD406
1.15What a Wonderful World2:15Louis ArmstrongAll the Best Of, Volume 3Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1992
UN 3 133
1.21What a Wonderful World2:17Louis ArmstrongBanda Sonora OriginalVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCD 18908
1.5What a Wonderful World2:16Louis ArmstrongBest of Get itVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EdeltonEDL 2630-2
1.19What a Wonderful World2:18Louis ArmstrongHollywood PremièreVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCD 18374
1.12What a Wonderful World2:20Louis ArmstrongJazz for LoversVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)515 287-2
1.5What a Wonderful World2:16Louis ArmstrongLo mejor del soulVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.11What a Wonderful World2:19Louis ArmstrongMad About the Boy: Songs Known From the TV CommercialsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Movieplay PortuguesaMPV 5521
1.10What a Wonderful World2:19Louis ArmstrongMemories... Are Made of This: 40 Timeless ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Dino EntertainmentDINCD 47
1.2What a Wonderful World2:17Louis ArmstrongSongs aus der WerbungVarious ArtistsAlbum
  • -1992
Starlite (Swiss label with budget releases)ST 27011
1.2What a Wonderful World2:16Louis ArmstrongSoul BalladsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.1What a Wonderful World2:21Louis ArmstrongThe Essential SatchmoLouis ArmstrongAlbum + Compilation
Music Club (Demon Music Club, UK)MCCD 088
1.6What a Wonderful World2:19Louis ArmstrongThe Wedding Album: Songs That Say “I Love You”Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Quality Records, Inc.CDL-19111-2
2.16What a Wonderful World2:17Louis ArmstrongWoman in Love: The Ultimate Love CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Arcade (record label founded in 1970s by Herman Heinsbroek; use this as its universal imprint)01 7500.62
1.4What a Wonderful World2:19Louis ArmstrongWorking in a CoalmineVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Movieplay PortuguesaSMP 850007
1.15What a Wonderful World2:15Louis ArmstrongAll the Best Of, Volume 3Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1993
UN 3 146
1.2What a Wonderful World2:19Louis ArmstrongAlles Werbung oder was?Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Ariola Express74321 16301 2 PC 200
1.13What a Wonderful World2:19Louis ArmstrongAs Time Goes ByVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Dino EntertainmentDINMC77
1.13What a Wonderful World2:19Louis ArmstrongAs Time Goes ByVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Dino EntertainmentDINCD 77
1.4What a Wonderful World2:18Louis ArmstrongC.C. RiderVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
KendoSMP 850503
1.20What a Wonderful World2:17Louis ArmstrongC'est si bon!Louis ArmstrongAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCD 30394
1.16What a Wonderful World2:18Louis ArmstrongCiné JazzVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
BMG France74321146632
1.3What a Wonderful World2:18Louis ArmstrongLes plus grandes voix du Jazz, volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)
1.20What a Wonderful World2:16Louis ArmstrongMidnight Moods: The Lighter Side of JazzVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram, Polystar (Australia)515816-2
2.15What a Wonderful World2:17Louis ArmstrongRadio City Love Songs 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)09-474915-10
1.6What a Wonderful World2:20Louis ArmstrongTrue Love WaysVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Music Club (Demon Music Club, UK)MCCD 119
1.4What a Wonderful World2:20Louis ArmstrongWhat a Wonderful WorldLouis ArmstrongAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCD 30562 (92)
1.16What a Wonderful World2:18Louis ArmstrongWonderful ArmstrongLouis ArmstrongAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCD 30192
1.12What a Wonderful World2:18Louis ArmstrongOnly YouVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1994-12-12
Vogue (since 1973; for earlier releases please use their former imprint Disques Vogue)
2.9What a Wonderful World2:18Louis ArmstrongGolden Love Songs Top 100Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Arcade (record label founded in 1970s by Herman Heinsbroek; use this as its universal imprint)01.9730.6
1.2What a Wonderful World2:18Louis Armstrong100% JazzVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Arcade (record label founded in 1970s by Herman Heinsbroek; use this as its universal imprint)01 9450.6
1.5What a Wonderful World2:17Louis Armstrong100% JazzVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1994
Arcade (record label founded in 1970s by Herman Heinsbroek; use this as its universal imprint)9902222
1.4What a Wonderful World2:19Louis ArmstrongBest of DixielandVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
MCA Special ProductsMCAD-20765
Promotion
1.12What a Wonderful World2:17Louis ArmstrongA Classic Taste of AmericaVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram Special Markets, London (use this for UK PGSM releases)PSPCD380
1.14What a Wonderful World2:17Louis ArmstrongQualis: RomanticsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Movieplay (label active in Brazil and Portugal)QMC 003
Bootleg
1.22What a Wonderful World2:18Louis ArmstrongGolden Love Songs: Lonely Without YouVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
CDS 609
(unknown)
1.12What a Wonderful World2:17Louis ArmstrongGood Morning Vietnam. Original Motion Picture SoundtrackVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
A&M Records540 160-2
1.6What a Wonderful World2:22Louis ArmstrongWhat a Wonderful World: Louis Armstrong Live in ConcertLouis ArmstrongAlbum + Live
Project 3 RecordsPRD 5123
1.4What a Wonderful World2:20Louis Armstrong16 Original World HitsLouis ArmstrongAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCD 17750

Relationships

recorded in:New York, United States (on 1967-08-16)
engineer:Eddie Brackett
Bob Simpson (US jazz engineer/producer)
producer:Bob Thiele (producer & songwriter)
alto saxophone:Sam Marowitz (saxophonist and clarinetist) (on 1967-08-16)
Daniel Trimboli (on 1967-08-16)
baritone saxophone:Raymond Stanfield (on 1967-08-16)
clarinet:Sam Marowitz (saxophonist and clarinetist) (on 1967-08-16)
Jerome Richardson (on 1967-08-16)
double bass:Russ Savakus (on 1967-08-16)
drums (drum set):Grady Tate (on 1967-08-16)
flute:Sam Marowitz (saxophonist and clarinetist) (on 1967-08-16)
Jerome Richardson (on 1967-08-16)
Daniel Trimboli (on 1967-08-16)
guitar:Allen Hanlon (jazz guitarist) (on 1967-08-16)
Art Ryerson (on 1967-08-16)
Willard Suyker (on 1967-08-16)
percussion:Warren Hard (on 1967-08-16)
piano:Hank Jones (piano) (on 1967-08-16)
tenor saxophone:Jerome Richardson (on 1967-08-16)
Daniel Trimboli (on 1967-08-16)
trombone:Urbie Green (on 1967-08-16)
J.J. Johnson (jazz/bop trombonist/session leader) (on 1967-08-16)
trumpet:Louis Armstrong (on 1967-08-16)
Clark Terry (American swing trumpeter) (on 1967-08-16)
Joe Wilder (on 1967-08-16)
lead vocals:Louis Armstrong (on 1967-08-16)
orchestra:Louis Armstrong's Orchestra and Chorus (on 1967-08-16)
conductor and chorus master:Tommy Goodman (pianist, arranger for Benny Goodman and Duke Ellington) (on 1967-08-16)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:MCA Records, Inc. (do not use as a release label! a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.) (in 1968)
has remixes:What a Wonderful World by Patricia Taxxon (experimental/drone)
mash-ups:What a Wonderful Champion by Beefjerky007
What a Wonderful Sidewalk (3/4) by RIAA
part of:Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 171) (order: 171)
Billboard: The 500 Best Pop Songs (as of October 2023) (number: 283) (order: 283)
recording of:What a Wonderful World (on 1967-08-16)

Related works

What a Wonderful World

writer:George Douglas (producer & songwriter)
George David Weiss
publisher:Abilene Music Inc.
Carlin Music Corp.
Memory Lane Music (publishing company)
Quartet Music Inc.
Range Road Music Inc.
sub-publisher:BMC Publishing NV
Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc. (song publisher, never a release label)
ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (holding company – do not use as release label)
ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部
フジパシフィック音楽出版 (until 2014-12-31)
フジパシフィックミュージック (from 2015-01-01 to present)
referred to in medleys:Satchmo! A Tribute to Louis Armstrong
later translated parody versions:Wos ham mir fier a Welt
later translated versions:Ce monde est merveilleux
Que fantàstic, el món
Que le monde est beau
Wat een prachtige dag
Wat is het leven toch mooi
What a Wonderful Voice
Wunderbar Ist Die Welt
אחלה עולם
この素晴らしき世界
part of:Freaky Friday (2003)
12 Monkeys Soundtrack (order: 17)
is the basis for:Wunderbar Ist Die Welt
arrangements:フィッシャー 「家路」~ What A Wonderful World