99 Luftballons

~ Recording by Nena

Annotation

DEE868300011 is the original master
DEE868300007 is used on a recording that has the last verse being a live recording spliced to replace the studio part. However, it is also used on many compilations for the original master that doesn't have the live vocals. Please be careful as to which recording selected if going by ISRC.

Annotation last modified on 2020-09-18 12:00 UTC.

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack artistRelease titleRelease artistRelease group typeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.699 Luftballons3:53NenaNenaNenaAlbum
  • DE1983-01-14
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)CBS 25 264
1.199 Luftballons3:50Nena99 Luftballons (Holland pressing)NenaSingle
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)A 3060, CBS A 3060
1.199 Luftballons3:50Nena99 LuftballonsNenaSingle
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)A 12.3060
1.299 Luftballons3:50Nena99 Red BalloonsNenaSingle
Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony)TA 4074
1.699 Luftballons3:53NenaNenaNenaAlbum
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)CDCBS 25264
1.699 Luftballons3:53NenaNenaNenaAlbum
  • -1983
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)CDCBS 32788
1.199 Luftballons3:53NenaNena (Has titles in japanese and german)NenaAlbum
  • JP1984-03-23
Epic/Sony (logo of the Japanese company Epic/Sony Inc., Aug 1978–Mar 1988)35・8P-38
1.1199 Luftballons3:53Nena99 LuftballonsNenaAlbum
Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony)FE 39294
2.699 Luftballons?:??Nena99 LuftballonsNenaAlbum
Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony)EPC 4425
1.1199 Luftballons3:50Nena99 LuftballonsNenaAlbum
Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony)BFE 39294
1.1199 Luftballons3:53Nena99 LuftballonsNenaAlbum
Epic/Sony (logo of the Japanese company Epic/Sony Inc., Aug 1978–Mar 1988)35 8P-42
1.699 Luftballons3:48NenaChartbusters Hit · After · HitVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
K‐tel (international budget record label)TU 2450
1.1199 Luftballons3:53NenaNena (International Album)NenaAlbum
Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony)CDEPC 25925
1.799 Luftballons3:53Nena14 Exclusive Popsongs, Vol. 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Arcade (record label founded in 1970s by Herman Heinsbroek; use this as its universal imprint)ADEHCD 814/1
1.299 Luftballons3:53Nena25 Jaar Popmuziek: 1983Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
CBS Special Products29.980321.10, LSP 980321 2
4.299 Luftballons3:53NenaDas goldene Schlager-Archiv - Die Hits des Jahres 1980-1987Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
SR International14 400 6
2.799 Luftballons3:50Nena25 Jaar Top 40 Hits, Deel 5: ’81–’84Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Edison (Dutch label aka Edison Stichting)6198905
1.299 Luftballons3:53NenaDas goldene Schlager-Archiv: Die Hits des Jahres 1983Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
SR International18 363 2
1.399 Luftballons3:50NenaGuten Morgen, DeutschlandVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Polystar (Germany)840 754-2
1.1399 Luftballons3:50NenaHet beste uit de top 100 aller tijden, volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Dino Music (subsidiary of EMI Netherlands BV)DNCD 1211
1.699 Luftballons3:53NenaNenaNenaAlbum
CBS Schallplatten GmbHCBS 465388 2
1.699 Luftballons3:53NenaNenaNenaAlbum
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)CBS 465388 2
1.1299 Luftballoons3:55NenaSmash Hits of the '80sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Liberation Records (Australian, big LIB logo or target behind name, 1981–1999; big L and record logo, 2018–)465814 2
2.899 Luftballons3:52NenaStarke Töne: Neue Deutsche WelleVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Ariola (German label, used worldwide in the past)353 581
1.1299 Luftballons3:51NenaDecade of Hits: 80’s GreatestVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Dino Music (subsidiary of EMI Netherlands BV)DIN869D
1.299 Luftballons3:53NenaDie Deutsche Single Hitparade 1983Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Polyphon845 254-2
1.199 Luftballons3:55NenaDie erfolgreichsten deutschen Hits eines Jahrzehnts: 99 LuftballonsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
SR International67 148 7
1.199 Luftballons3:55NenaDie erfolgreichsten deutschen Hits eines Jahrzehnts: 99 LuftballonsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Bertelsmann Club, Polystar (Germany)66 660 2
1.199 Luftballons3:55NenaDie erfolgreichsten deutschen Hits eines Jahrzehnts: 99 LuftballonsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
SR International68 728 5
1.199 Luftballons3:50NenaEuro-RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)467233 2
1.299 Luftballons3:54NenaHeimatklänge: Neue Deutsche WelleVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Polyphon840 793-2
1.1499 Luftballons3:53NenaIch will Spass: "Die Trendsetter der Neuen Deutschen Welle"Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)CB 811
1.299 Luftballons3:52NenaLes 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
1.699 Luftballons3:54NenaAlles Prima! NDW: Das Größte der Neuen Deutschen Welle!Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1992-11-02
Polymedia Marketing Group GmbH515 284-2
1.1599 Luftballons3:51NenaDe Pre Historie 1983Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
BMG (the former Bertelsmann Music Group, defunct since 2004-08-05; for releases dated 2008 and later, see annotation), EMI (EMI Records, since 1972), PolyGram, Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)261.783
1.1499 Luftballons3:52NenaNDW: Die größten Hits der Neuen Deutschen WelleVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Spectrum Music (Universal Music Group budget label)107 505-2
4.299 Luft Ballons3:53NenaReaders Digest: Great Original Hits of the ’80sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Reader’s DigestRDCD4-585/3
2.1799 Luftballons3:50NenaRock Line 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)4717272, COL 471727 2
1.699 Luftballons3:53NenaRock of the 80’s, Volume 3Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Priority Records (US hip hop)P2 53704
1.1799 Luftballons3:51NenaRock Times, Volume 15: 1983-1984Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Zounds27000350 A
2.299 Luftballons3:50NenaThe Greatest Hits 1967-1991Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music Special ProductsLSP 982760 2
2.1299 Luftballons3:53NenaThe Miracle of LoveVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Concept Records (Australia)CC0203CD
2.199 Luftballons3:54NenaThe Rock Collection: German RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicTL 527/31
1.399 Luftballons3:53NenaGreatest Hits of the ’80’s, Volume 3: The Definitive Singles Collection 1980–1989Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Arcade (record label founded in 1970s by Herman Heinsbroek; use this as its universal imprint)018590.6
2.199 Luftballons3:51NenaHit Generation: Die Deutschen Superhits aus 10 JahrenVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
IntercordINT 890.002
1.299 Luftballons3:52NenaModerne Zeiten: Hits der Neuen Deutschen WelleVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)
2.699 Luftballons3:55NenaTotally ’80sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Razor & Tie, Warner Special ProductsOPCD-4544
1.699 Luftballons3:54NenaVeronica Drive‐In Show – The Rock HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Magnum (Dutch joint venture from 1990–1997)9548-32222-2
1.1599 Luftballons3:51NenaVery Best of the 80's, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)983392 2
3.699 Luftballons3:54NenaYoung at HeartVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sounds DirectSDC697/03
2.1799 Luftballons3:50Nena25 jaar Radio 2 Top 30: De grootste nr. 1 hitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)525 137-2
2.299 Luftballons3:53NenaDumm gelaufen! 32 rattenscharfe Party HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Edelton0028782EDL, EDL 2878-21
1.1699 Luftballons3:51NenaGolden Stars (Version 1)NenaAlbum + Compilation
65 387 3
2.299 Luftballons3:52NenaRead the Hits: Best of the 80’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Risky Business, Sony Music DistributionA2K 57833
4.299 Luftballons3:53NenaRemember Your 80’s Volume 1 (1980–1984)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)980321 2, 980347 2, 980390 2, 982191 2, 982431 2
1.1699 Luftballons3:56NenaSounds of the Eighties: 1984Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music Special Products, Time–Life MusicA 25259, R988-06
5.599 Luftballons3:50NenaThe Golden CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
The Golden CollectionMMCD 8001, MMCD 8002, MMCD 8003, MMCD 8004, MMCD 8005, MMCD 8006, MMCD 8007, MMCD 8008, MMCD 8009, MMCD 8010, MMCD 8011, MMCD 8012, MMCD 8013, MMCD 8014, MMCD 8015, MMCD 8016, MMCD 8017, MMCD 8018, MMCD 8019, MMCD 8020
1.699 Luftballons3:52NenaThe 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
1.399 Luftballons3:53NenaThis Ain’t No Disco: New Wave Dance HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Risky BusinessAK 57468, AK57468
1.1499 Luftballons3:52Nena99 LuftballonsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1995-03-16
Spectrum (im Vertrieb von Karussell Musik)551 170-2
2.499 Luftballons3:52Nena"...Just Can't Get Enough": Originalhits fra 80'erneVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DK1995-03-30
EMI‐Medley (Danish division of EMI Music Group)
1.1899 Luftballons3:51NenaSounds Like SummerVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1995-06-19
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)
1.299 Luftballons3:56NenaJust Can’t Get Enough: New Wave Hits of the ’80s, Volume 11Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1995-06-20
Rhino (reissue label)R2 71974
1.1499 Luftballons3:52NenaNDW - Volle DröhnungVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1995-07-20
Spectrum Music (Universal Music Group budget label)
1.499 Luftballons3:55NenaWe Are the ’80s: FM802 (Sunday Sunset Studio) PresentsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • JP1995-09-01
Sony Records (Japanese imprint)SRCS-7735
2.499 Luftballons3:52Nena“…Just Can’t Get Enough”: Originalhits fra 80’erneVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI‐Medley (Danish division of EMI Music Group)EMI 8328532
1.399 Luftballons3:51NenaFlieger Flug 5Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Reverso Musikproduktionsgesellschaft660 812
2.1399 Luftballons3:52NenaOne Hit Classics of the 70s & 80sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Startel EntertainmentSTARCD 1042
1.1599 Luftballons3:50NenaRock Line Hors Serie, Vol. 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Versailles (French label)VER 480348 2
2.299 Luftballons3:54NenaTeenage Kicks: 26 Classic New Wave TracksVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyTel535 033 2
1.799 Luftballons3:55NenaThe Very Best of Rock 1984–86Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
The Very Best of MusicEMC8486110
1.1099 Luftballons3:51NenaVideo Killed the Radio Star. Lost & Found Hits of the 80'sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
The Record Collection480 616-2
2.499 Luftballons3:51NenaFetenhits: Die DeutscheVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1996-05-14
Polystar (Germany)531 953-2
1.299 Luftballons3:53NenaDefinitive CollectionNenaAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1996-07-09
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)COL 483715 2
1.599 Luftballons3:52NenaAlles Prima und viele andere HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EVA (for use with NL/BE/FR releases only. See annotation)74321 375752
3.1099 Luftballons3:51NenaBack to the 80’s: De Hits uit de Jaren ’80, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)486718-2
1.1399 Luftballons3:50NenaClub Epic: A Collection of Classic Dance Mixes, Volume 5Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Epic DanceEK 67534
1.799 Luftballons3:50NenaDe 60 Beste Duitstalige HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Dino Music (subsidiary of EMI Netherlands BV), EVA (for use with NL/BE/FR releases only. See annotation)DNCD 1513
1.299 Luftballons3:53NenaDefinitive CollectionNenaAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)COL 483715 9
3.399 Luftballons3:50NenaNur No.1 HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)COLLSP 984855 2
1.1699 Luftballons3:52NenaParty Power Pack, Volume 5Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Polystar (Germany)535 611-2
2.299 Luftballons3:53NenaTime Trip: Hits of the 70s, 80s and 90sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music Entertainment (Holland) B.V. (Sony Music Entertainment's NL subsidiary until 2004)29-984944-10
3.699 Luftballons3:54NenaYoung at HeartVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sounds DirectA482/9548 34347 2
1.7ロックバルーンは993:54Nena80's Alive RedVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • JP1997-01-01
Sony Records (Japanese imprint)SRCS-8280
1.299 Luftballons3:51NenaN.D.W. Ultra 2: Die Mega-Hits der Neuen Deutschen WelleVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1997-05-21
Polymedia Music Service553655-2
2.1799 Luftballons3:49NenaParty Alarm: Hits - heißer als die Polizei erlaubtVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1997-06-20
Ultrapop (Edel subsidiary, ULT pre/suffix)0099032ULT
1.799 Luftballons3:52Nena80's Alive RedVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • JP1997-11-21
Sony Records (Japanese imprint)SRYS 1197
1.1199 Luftballons3:49NenaBoulevard des hits : Années 80Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Versailles (French label)VER 488916 2
1.1899 Luftballons3:52Nena1983 – Die Stars – Die Hits – Die FactsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)39620 0
1.399 Luftballons3:51NenaFizz Pop Modern Rock, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)EK 65254
4.899 Luftballons3:51NenaLos 100 mayores éxitos de los 80Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Arcade Music Company España, S.A. (not for release label use! ES branch of Dutch "Arcade" label)3201282
2.799 Luftballons3:54NenaThe Big 80’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)488105 2
2.1299 Luftballons3:52NenaThe Final CountdownVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DBP 102016
1.199 Luftballons3:51NenaFetenhits: Neue Deutsche WelleVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1998-03-30
Polystar (Germany)555 757-2
1.799 Luftballons3:53NenaThe Roots of Rock: 80's New WaveVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1998-03-30
Rebound Records (1990s budget reissue imprint)314 520 442-2, 314 520 448-8
1.299 Luftballons3:53NenaNur geträumt: Ihre größten ErfolgeNenaAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1998-05-11
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)488510 2
1.1299 Luftballons3:56NenaChart Toppers: Modern Rock Hits of the 80s, Vol. 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1998-05-26
Sony Music Special Products, Priority Records (US hip hop)A32979, P2 51057
1.799 Luftballons3:54NenaSounds of the Eighties: Big '80sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1998-11-24
Time–Life Music
4.1399 Luftballons3:50Nena100 PophitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music Media28 49302210
2.799 Luftballons3:50NenaAvro’s Top Pop YeahVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram TV (a division of PolyGram Nederland B.V.)565 021-2

Relationships

recording engineer:Imre Sereg
producer:Reinhold Heil (in 1982)
Manfred Praeker (in 1982)
mixer:Udo Arndt (in 1982)
bass guitar:Jürgen Dehmel
drums (drum set):Rolf Brendel
guitar:Carlo Karges
keyboard:Jörn‐Uwe Fahrenkrog‐Petersen
lead vocals:Nena Kerner (the person, performing solo since 1987)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:CBS Schallplatten GmbH (in 1983)
Sony Music Entertainment (Germany) GmbH (not for release label use! for © & ℗ or distributor only, defunct since 2005/03/09) (in 1983)
recorded at:Spliff in Berlin, Germany (in 1982)
mixed at:Audio-Studio in Berlin, Germany (in 1982)
DJ-mixes:99 Luftballons
99 Luftballons (part of “Moose Bar, Volume 2” DJ‐mix)
99 Luftballons (part of Club Tropicana DJ mix)
99 Luftballons / Sternenhimmel / Ich bau’ Dir ein Schloß / Blaue Augen by Nena (the band, until 1987) / Hubert Kah / Neue Heimat / Ideal (German "Neue Deutsche Welle" group)
has remixes:99 Luftballons (Glenn Cattanach remix)
sampled by:DON'T LET THESE HOES BOTHER ME [RABIOSEXUAL PRIDE VIP] by 4lung
mash-ups:99 Babyloves (part of “Mixflash & Dancewell” DJ‐mix) by Beyoncé, Sean Paul (Jamaican reggae/dancehall) & Nena (the band, until 1987)
99 Luft-Mpires (Gabriel & Dresden Mashup) (part of live “2012-03-31: A State of Trance #550, “Den Bosch, The Netherlands, A State of Blue, Part 3: Gabriel & Dresden”: Brabanthallen, Den Bosch, The Netherlands” DJ-mix) by Moguai vs. Nena (the person, performing solo since 1987)
99 Luft-Mpires (Gabriel & Dresden Mashup) (part of live “2012-03-31: A State of Trance #550, “Den Bosch, The Netherlands, A State of Blue, Part 3: Gabriel & Dresden”: Brabanthallen, Den Bosch, The Netherlands” DJ-mix) by Moguai vs. Nena (the person, performing solo since 1987)
Concepts vs. 99 Luftballons (Interstellar vs. Nena) (part of “As Heard on Radio Soulwax, Part 2” DJ-mix) by 2manydjs
edits:99 Luftballons (ending vocal part = live)
99 Red Balloons (club mix)
part of:Paste: The 50 Greatest One-Hit Wonders of All Time (number: 3) (order: 3)
VH1’s 100 Greatest One‐Hit Wonders of the ’80s (number: 16) (order: 16)
VH1: 100 Greatest Songs of the 80's (compiled in 2006) (number: 73) (order: 73)
Cachitos Nochevieja 2022 (number: 105) (order: 105)
stream for free:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JW00hp7KVzc [info]
recording of:99 Luftballons (in 1982)

Related works

99 Luftballons

lyricist:Carlo Karges (in 1982)
writer:Fahrenkrog-Petersen
Karges
composer:Uwe Fahrenkrog-Petersen (in 1982)
publisher:Edition Hate Music (publisher)
EMI Songs Musikverlag GmbH
sub-publisher:EMI Songs France (27, rue de Berri)
referred to in medleys:Hänsel und Gretel: Variationen (Otto - Die CD: Das Allerbeste) (order: 6)
Hooked on Polkas (order: 8)
later parody versions:99 Death Eaters
99 Luftballons
Hänsel und Gretel: Variationen (Otto - Die CD: Das Allerbeste)
On n’est pas star, on n’est personne
later translated versions:99 Big Balloons
99 Red Balloons
99 Red Balloons (Goldfinger English/German version)