Open Arms

~ Recording by Journey

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack artistRelease titleRelease artistRelease group typeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.10Open Arms3:18JourneyEscapeJourneyAlbum
  • US1981-07-17
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)TC 37408
1.10Open Arms3:18JourneyEscapeJourneyAlbum
  • US1981-07-17
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)CK 37408
1.10Open Arms3:17JourneyEscapeJourneyAlbum
  • GB1981-07-31
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)CBS 85138
1.10Open Arms3:18JourneyEscapeJourneyAlbum
Mobile Fidelity Sound LabMFSL 1-144
1.10Open Arms3:18JourneyEscapeJourneyAlbum
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)CBS 85138
1.10Open Arms3:18JourneyEscapeJourneyAlbum
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)TCT 37408
1.10Open Arms3:18JourneyEscapeJourneyAlbum
CBS/Sony (imprint used in Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia 1968–1991; also used in Spain until 1997)25AP 2100
2.2Open Arms3:20JourneyHeavy MetalVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony)88558, EPC 88558
2.2Open Arms3:20JourneyHeavy Metal: Music from the Motion PictureVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony)EPC 88558
2.6Open Arms3:20JourneyHeavy Metal: Music From the Motion PictureVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
Asylum Records (Warner Music subsidiary), Full Moon Records (US rock label, active 1974–1992)DP-90004
1.10Open Arms3:18JourneyEscapeJourneyAlbum
  • JP1982-10-01
CBS/Sony (imprint used in Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia 1968–1991; also used in Spain until 1997)35DP 6
1.10Open Arms3:18JourneyEscape (made in Japan on disc)JourneyAlbum
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)CK 37408
1.10Open Arms3:18JourneyEscapeJourneyAlbum
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CK-37408
1.12Open Arms3:19JourneyGreatest HitsJourneyAlbum + Compilation
  • US1988-11-15
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)88697 22625 2
1.12Open Arms3:19JourneyGreatest Hits (Cat# D105196 is a different release by BMG Direct Marketing.)JourneyAlbum + Compilation
  • US1988-11-15
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CK 44493
1.2Open Arms3:17JourneyDon’t Stop Believin’ / Open ArmsJourneySingle
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)38K-07951
1.10Open Arms3:18JourneyEscape / InfinityJourneyAlbum + Compilation
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)4610212
1.12Open Arms3:17JourneyGreatest HitsJourneyAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)C 44493, OC 44493
1.12Open Arms3:19JourneyGreatest Hits (club edition)JourneyAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CCK 44493
1.12Open Arms3:19JourneyGreatest HitsJourneyAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)463149 2
1.12Open Arms3:19JourneyGreatest Hits (BMG club edition)JourneyAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. (BMG company that owned their direct marketing company/club editions)CK 44493, D 105196
1.1Open Arms3:18JourneyRock of the 80'sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
CBS Special ProductsAK44363
1.12Open Arms3:19JourneyGreatest HitsJourneyAlbum + Compilation
  • JP1989-01-21
CBS/Sony (imprint used in Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia 1968–1991; also used in Spain until 1997)25DP 5364
1.4Open Arms3:18JourneyRock Ballads, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Arcade (record label founded in 1970s by Herman Heinsbroek; use this as its universal imprint)01 3532 61
1.4Open Arms3:19JourneyToday's Most Requested Love Songs 90Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1990
1.4Open Arms3:19JourneyToday’s Most Requested Love Songs 90Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Quality Special ProductsQRSPD 1103
1.7Open Arms3:19JourneyPower Radio, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1991
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)982687 2
1.6Open Arms3:20JourneyBillboard Top Hits: 1982Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1992-09-15
Rhino (reissue label)R2 70677
1.6Open Arms3:20JourneyBillboard Top Hits: 1982Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • CA1992-09-15
Rhino (reissue label)R2 70677
1.17Open Arms3:19JourneyTime²JourneyAlbum + Compilation
  • JP1992-12-08
Sony Records (Japanese imprint)SRCS-6602
2.14Open Arms3:20JourneyMidnight RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Ariola (German label, used worldwide in the past)74321 11459 2
2.14Open Arms3:20JourneyMidnight RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
791236
1.14Open Arms3:19JourneyMore Than a Feeling: 17 Exclusive Rock BalladsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Arcade Deutschland GmbH (DE branch of Dutch “Arcade” label; this is not an imprint!)8800086
1.14Open Arms3:19JourneyBlinded by the LightVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Arcade (record label founded in 1970s by Herman Heinsbroek; use this as its universal imprint)017860.6
2.3Open Arms3:21JourneyThe Rock Collection: Rock FantasyVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicTL527/26
1.6Open Arms3:18JourneyVery Best of the 80's, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)983392 2
1.10Open Arms3:21JourneyHeavy Metal: Music From the Motion PictureVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • US1995-03-14
Elektra (all releases with “Elektra” or “Elektra Entertainment” logo, 1950 to present)60691-2
9.5Open Arms3:22JourneyBillboard Hottest Hits 1950-1990Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Jingo Records (Taiwanese label, Chinese name: 金革唱片.)
1.10Open Arms3:21JourneyHeavy Metal: Music From the Motion PictureVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
Full Moon Records (US rock label, active 1974–1992)CD 60691
1.10Open Arms3:22JourneyEscapeJourneyAlbum
  • US1996-08-15
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CK 67722
1.3Open Arms3:19JourneyWhen You Love a Woman / Message of LoveJourneySingle
  • US1996-10-08
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)38K-78428
1.10Open Arms3:19JourneyEscapeJourneyAlbum
  • AT1996-11-08
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)486662 2
1.10Open Arms3:19JourneyEscapeJourneyAlbum
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)486662 2
1.12Open Arms3:19JourneyGreatest HitsJourneyAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)4631492012, COL 463149 2
1.12Open Arms3:19JourneyGreatest Hits (Sony SBM version)JourneyAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CK 44493
2.13Open Arms3:20JourneyThe Power of Love: 1982–1985Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1998
Time–Life MusicTL629/14
2.12Open Arms3:19JourneyBack to the US of AVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music Media494734 2
4.15Open Arms3:21Journey100 Rock HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.10Open Arms3:18JourneyDas Jahrhundert AlbumVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music Media496517 2
2.7Open Arms3:20JourneyKuschelrock 4Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music Media467475 5, SMM 467475 5
1.10Open Arms3:22JourneyEscapeJourneyAlbum
  • US2000-01-04
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CS 67722
1.16Open Arms3:19JourneyThe All Time Greatest Pop Hits of the Last 3 DecadesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music Media500541 2
1.8Open Arms3:21JourneyThe Journey Continues...JourneyAlbum + Compilation
  • JP2001-01-31
SME Records (Japanese imprint – not equivalent to “Sony Music Entertainment”)SRCS 2417
1.9Open Arms3:19JourneyThe Journey ContinuesJourneyAlbum + Compilation
  • JP2001-03-20
1.11Open Arms3:19JourneyThe Essential JourneyJourneyAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2001-10-16
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)504724 2
1.12Open Arms3:19JourneyGreatest HitsJourneyAlbum + Compilation
  • US2001-12-08
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CS 44493
1.11Open Arms3:19JourneyThe Essential JourneyJourneyAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)C2K 86080
2.10Open Arms3:20JourneyBigger Better Power Ballads II: The Greatest Driving Anthems in the World… Ever!Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2004-07-07
Virgin TVVTDCD619
2.7Open Arms3:20JourneyKuschelrock 4Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music MediaSMM4674750
1.1Open Arms3:20JourneyOpen Arms: The Greatest HitsJourneyAlbum + Compilation
1.15Open Arms3:18JourneyLeather & LaceVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008)82876695362
1.10Open Arms3:22JourneyEscape (bonus tracks version)JourneyAlbum
  • XW2006-07-31
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)
1.12Open Arms3:20JourneyGreatest HitsJourneyAlbum + Compilation
  • XW2006-07-31
  • -2015
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)
1.10Open Arms3:23JourneyEscapeJourneyAlbum
  • XE2006-08-01
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)82876858972
1.12Open Arms3:19JourneyGreatest HitsJourneyAlbum + Compilation
  • US2006-08-01
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)82876 85889 2
1.10Open Arms3:23JourneyEscapeJourneyAlbum
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)82876 85897 2
1.12Open Arms3:21JourneyGreatest Ever! Power BalladsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2006
Union Square MusicGTSTCD012
1.12Open Arms3:19JourneyGreatest HitsJourneyAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)82876 895412
1.12Open Arms3:19JourneyGreatest HitsJourneyAlbum + Compilation
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008)82876 85889 2
1.6Open Arms3:19JourneyHarmony: Pure & Natural Melodies (clear tray, 2CD regular size jewel case)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • JP2007-04-25
Rhino (reissue label)WPCR-12594, WPCR-12595
2.15Open Arms3:20JourneyWorld’s Best Dad: 60 Ultimate Rock ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2007-06-04
BMG TV
1.11Open Arms3:19JourneyThe Essential JourneyJourneyAlbum + Compilation
  • XW2007-09-25
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)
4.3Open Arms3:20JourneyThe Ultimate Rock Ballads CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life Music21868-1
2.8Open Arms3:20JourneyThe Ultimate Rock Ballads Collection: The FlameVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicTL URB/03
1.11Open Arms3:19JourneyThe Essential JourneyJourneyAlbum + Compilation
  • US2008-08-26
Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)88697 32083-2
6.4Open Arms3:19Journey101 Power BalladsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2008-11-10
Virgin TVVTDCDX 944
1.9Open Arms3:20Journey100 80’er HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008)88697344682
1.4Open Arms3:19JourneyArrow Power BalladsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music (plain logo: “Universal Music”)530 727-2
1.10Open Arms3:18JourneyEscapeJourneyAlbum
  • US2009-02-23
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)
6.4Open Arms3:19Journey101 Power BalladsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2009-10-09
EMI TV
1.4Open Arms3:20JourneyDon’t Stop Believin’: The Best of JourneyJourneyAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2009-10-12
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)88697594812
1.11Open Arms3:19JourneyThe Essential JourneyJourneyAlbum + Compilation
  • JP2009-12-23
Sony Records International (Japanese TEXTLESS boxed Walking Eye imprint)SICP-2530, SICP-2531, SICP-2532
1.4Open Arms3:20JourneyDon’t Stop Believin’: The Best of JourneyJourneyAlbum + Compilation
Camden DeluxeCDCOL7279
1.10Open Arms3:23JourneyEscapeJourneyAlbum
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)82876895452
1.11Open Arms3:19JourneyUnforgettable Love SongsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music Entertainment Netherlands B.V. (Sony Music Entertainment’s NL subsidiary since 2009)
2.10Open Arms3:23Journey3 Original Album ClassicsJourneyAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2010-01-25
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)88697618272
5.8Open Arms3:19JourneyLove StoriesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Rhino (reissue label)
2.7Open Arms3:18JourneySimply the Best Rock Ballads, 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Music New Zealand5186597492
1.11Open Arms3:19JourneyThe Essential JourneyJourneyAlbum + Compilation
  • -2010
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)88697791962
1.12Open Arms3:18JourneyGreatest Hits 1 & 2JourneyAlbum + Compilation
  • -2011-10-28
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)
1.3Open Arms3:19JourneyGreatest Hits I & IIJourneyAlbum + Compilation
  • US2011-11-01
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)88697 97119 2
2.4Open Arms3:17JourneyGreatest HitsJourneyAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2011-11-28
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment), Music on Vinyl (imprint of Music on Vinyl B.V. Do not use for manufacturing/distribution relationships!)MOVLP222
3.10Open Arms3:23JourneyOriginal Album ClassicsJourneyAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2012-02-17
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment), Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)88691901292
4.3Open Arms3:20JourneyThe Ultimate Rock Ballads CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life Music
Promotion
1.8Open Arms3:21JourneyEssential Music for That Essential SomeoneVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)88697 08411 2
Bootleg
1.9Open Arms3:19JourneyKISA, Volume 5: The Love That BindsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2002-03-06
1.19Open Arms3:18JourneyThe Last American Virgin: Music From the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Special Edition)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation + Soundtrack
TWS (obscure label associated with TWS, Inc., reissues of movie soundtracks)TWS022
1.11Open Arms3:19JourneyThe Last American Virgin ("On Demand Edition")Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation + Soundtrack
Can't Be Serious [CBS] Records (Can't Be Serious Records Canada)
(unknown)
1.19Open Arms3:18JourneyWheel in the Sky - BestJourneyAlbum + Compilation
Zounds, Sony Music Special ProductsCD 27200293 B, COLLSP 2 982563
1.16Open Arms3:17JourneyAll My Love, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1993

Relationships

assistant engineer:Wally Buck
engineer:Kevin Elson
producer:Kevin Elson
Mike Stone (producer and engineer, 1960s–80s)
bass guitar:Ross Valory
drums (drum set) and percussion:Steve Smith (US drummer most associated with Journey)
guitar:Neal Schon
keyboard and piano:Jonathan Cain
background vocals:Jonathan Cain
Neal Schon
Ross Valory
lead vocals:Steve Perry (former lead singer of Journey)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:CBS Records Inc. (for rights/distribution/manufacture use only; international subsidiary of CBS, Inc.) (in 1981)
Sony Music Entertainment (not for release label use! company owned by Sony Corporation of America since Oct 1, 2008; operates worldwide except in JP) (in 1981)
recorded at:Fantasy Studios (Berkeley) in Berkeley, California, United States (from 1981-04 until 1981-06)
mixed at:Fantasy Studios (Berkeley) in Berkeley, California, United States
stream for free:https://open.spotify.com/track/29vqBtjJTBLS1f8dKJS4Ht [info]
recording of:Open Arms

Related works

Open Arms

writer:Jonathan Cain
Steve Perry (former lead singer of Journey)
publisher:Lacey Boulevard Music
Weed High Nightmare Publishing
later translated versions:El amor que soñé