Maniac (soundtrack version)

~ Recording by Michael Sembello

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack artistRelease titleRelease artistRelease group typeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.10Maniac4:04Michael SembelloFlashdance: Original Soundtrack From the Motion PictureVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • DE1983-04-15
Casablanca Records (label founded by Neil Bogart)811 492-1
1.1Maniac4:16Michael SembelloFilmpalast SuperhitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Polystar (Germany)
1.10Maniac4:04Michael SembelloFlashdance : Bande originale du filmVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
Casablanca Records (label founded by Neil Bogart)811 492-1
1.10Maniac4:04Michael SembelloFlashdance: Original Soundtrack from the Motion PictureVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
Casablanca Records (label founded by Neil Bogart), PhonogramMMTCD 1801
1.10Maniac4:04Michael SembelloFlashdance: Original Soundtrack from the Motion Picture (club edition)Various ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
Casablanca Records (label founded by Neil Bogart)P2-58682
1.10Maniac4:04Michael SembelloFlashdance: Original Soundtrack From the Motion PictureVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
Casablanca Records (label founded by Neil Bogart)811 492-2
1.10Maniac4:04Michael SembelloFlashdance: Original Soundtrack From the Motion PictureVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
Casablanca Records (label founded by Neil Bogart)25S-164
1.10Maniac4:04Michael SembelloFlashdance: Original Soundtrack From the Motion PictureVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
Casablanca Records (label founded by Neil Bogart)CANH 5
1.1Maniac (vocal)4:13Michael SembelloManiacMichael SembelloSingle
Casablanca Records (label founded by Neil Bogart)812 516-7
1.4Maniac3:59Michael SembelloSuper Hit-NewsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
K‐tel (multinational budget record label, do not use for copyrights, distribution, etc. label-release relationships)TG 1477
1.1Maniac4:03Michael SembelloHear the Light Volume IIVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram Records816 055-2
1.10Maniac4:00Michael SembelloHits on CDVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury”; a UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)818 273-2
1.10Maniac4:04Michael SembelloFlashdance (Original Soundtrack From The Motion Picture) (Reissue)Various ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
Casablanca Records (label founded by Neil Bogart), Phonogram811 492-2
1.10Maniac4:04Michael SembelloFlashdance: Original Soundtrack From the Motion Picture (yellow swirl)Various ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
Casablanca Records (label founded by Neil Bogart)811 492-2
1.10Maniac4:04Michael SembelloFlashdance: Original Soundtrack From the Motion Picture (yellow fan)Various ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
Casablanca Records (label founded by Neil Bogart)811 492-2
1.6Maniac4:04Michael SembelloMega Hits Dance Classics, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Priority Records (US hip hop)CDL 7971
1.10Maniac4:04Michael SembelloFlashdance: Original Soundtrack From the Motion PictureVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
Casablanca Records (label founded by Neil Bogart)811 492-2
1.10Maniac4:06Michael SembelloFlashdance: Original Soundtrack From the Motion PictureVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • JP1991-12-10
PolyGramPHCA-98
2.14Maniac4:06Michael SembelloGood TimesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Special ProductsOPCD-3523
2.14Maniac4:06Michael SembelloMystic Music Presents Good Times (second config)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Special ProductsOPCD-3523
1.4Maniac4:13Michael SembelloBillboard Top Hits: 1983Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • CA1992-09-15
Rhino (reissue label)R2 70678
1.4Maniac4:13Michael SembelloBillboard Top Hits: 1983Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1992-09-15
Rhino (reissue label)R2 70678
1.1Maniac4:05Michael SembelloCiné Dancing 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Ariola (German label, used worldwide in the past)74321171702
1.9Maniac4:00Michael SembelloDisco: Night FeverVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram Distribution516 084-2
1.14Maniac3:59Michael SembelloLet’s Go DiscoVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • FR1994-02-23
Ouragan191 361.2
1.10Maniac4:06Michael SembelloAwesome ’80s (issue wiith cover art featuring Paula Abdul)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Razor & Tie, Warner Special ProductsOPCD-4551
1.10Maniac4:06Michael SembelloAwesome ’80s (issue wiith cover art not featuring Paula Abdul)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Razor & Tie, Warner Special ProductsOPCD-4551
1.13Maniac4:03Michael SembelloO Melhor Do Cinema 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
PolyGram525084-2
1.10Maniac4:14Michael SembelloSounds of the Eighties: 1983Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Special Products, Time–Life MusicOPCD-2732, R988-03
1.1Maniac4:13Michael SembelloSounds of the Seventies: CelebrationVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1994
Time–Life MusicR138-38
1.4Maniac4:03Michael SembelloThe Greatest Hits of the 80's, Volume 6 - The Decade of ExcessVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
CEMA Special Markets (a division of Capitol‐EMI Music, Inc.)S21-17901
1.13Maniac4:05Michael SembelloThe No. 1 Hits 1983Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
SR International79 611 0
1.5Maniac4:04Michael SembelloVery Best of the 80s, Volume 4Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury”; a UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)525 044-2
1.4Maniac4:03Michael SembelloWorld Hits 1983Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Spectrum Music (Universal Music Group budget label)KA 506
1.13Maniac4:04Michael SembelloDrive Time 3Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1995-12-01
Dino EntertainmentDINCD119
2.12Maniac4:14Michael SembelloFetenhits: The Real ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1995-12-05
Polystar (Germany)535 173-2
1.16Maniac4:05Michael SembelloMore Snow Jammin’Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music Direct (Canadian label)TVK 24020
1.9Maniac4:02Michael SembelloOriginal Megahits of the 80’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram535 073-2
2.6Maniac4:06Michael SembelloAnd the Road Goes On Forever, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1996-07-05
Débutante5357172
1.2Maniac4:04Michael SembelloLe Meilleur de Flashdance et FameVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • FR1996-08-06
Polydor (British label, see annotation)535 733-2
1.10Maniac4:02Michael SembelloCalifornia StoryVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
East West France9548-34410-2
1.12Maniac4:04Michael SembelloLa Légende des Tubes, Volume 6Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram - Kiosks6425
1.4Maniac4:04Michael SembelloLes Incontournables des années 80, Volume 3Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Music France
1.8Maniac4:03Michael SembelloLiving in America: American SuperhitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (British label, see annotation)007 05 92
1.10Maniac4:03Michael SembelloParty Collection, Volume 7Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
SR International38 409 9
1.16Maniac4:01Michael SembelloShine On the 80's Volume IIVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Helicon Records (Israeli label)535014-2
1.6Maniac4:13Michael SembelloSounds of the Eighties: Cinemax Movie Hits of the ’80sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Special Products, Time–Life MusicOPCD-2757, R988-31
4.11Maniac4:01Michael SembelloThe Best Disco in TownVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Compact Disc Club535 675-2
1.5Maniac4:04Michael SembelloThe Originals: Superhits of the 80’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury”; a UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)525044-2(13)
1.12Maniac4:03Michael SembelloCiné FUNVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • FR1997-05-20
1.5Maniac4:02Michael Sembello1983 – Die Stars – Die Hits – Die FactsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (British label, see annotation)39620 0
2.15Maniac3:55Michael SembelloJeroen van Inkel’s Formule 1 BoxVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)487368 2
1.4Maniac4:01Michael SembelloPop’n’Rock 80, Volume 8Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram Projets Spéciaux6634
1.10Maniac4:04Michael SembelloFlashdance: Original Soundtrack From the Motion PictureVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • US1998-07-14
Casablanca Records (label founded by Neil Bogart)811 492-2
1.10Maniac4:04Michael SembelloFlashdance: Original Soundtrack From the Motion Picture (BMG club edition)Various ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • US1998-07-14
Casablanca Records (label founded by Neil Bogart), BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. (BMG company that owned their direct marketing company/club editions)811 492-2, D115111
1.10Maniac4:04Michael SembelloFlashdance: Original Soundtrack From the Motion PictureVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • GB1998-07-14
  • US1998-07-14
Casablanca Records (label founded by Neil Bogart), Mercury Records (or just “Mercury”; a UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)314 558 682-2
1.14Maniac4:02Michael SembelloClub HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI Music Special Markets, Sony Music Special Products, Time–Life Music72438-19961-2-6, A 33659, R123-30
1.5Maniac3:59Michael SembelloHet gevoel van de 80’s, Deel 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EndemolENCD 7127
1.1Maniac4:10Michael SembelloManiacMichael SembelloSingle
PolyGramDPSM 5286
1.8Maniac4:00Michael SembelloThat’s Disco: 60 All‐Time ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram555 652-2
2.8Maniac4:03Michael SembelloModern 80’s: The Best of Discopop, Vol. 4Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1999-08-16
Polystar (Germany)545 008-2
1.6Maniac4:12Michael SembelloSounds of the Eighties: ’80s Pop ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1999-11-09
Universal Music Special Markets, Time–Life Music314564961-2, M18411
1.1Maniac4:01Michael SembelloA música do século, volume 19Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Editora CarasSEC-0019
2.6Maniac4:03Michael SembelloHits der 80erVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Brunswick News565 738-2
1.1Maniac4:02Michael SembelloHits of the 80's, Volume 3Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music Australia (see annotation before using)555 824-2
1.11Maniac4:03Michael SembelloThe Ultimate A–Z of PopVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music Australia (see annotation before using)545 651-2
2.7Maniac4:04Michael SembelloUlli Wengers One Hit Wonder, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2000-03-27
Ganser & Hanke Media770 110-2
1.8Maniac4:18Michael SembelloLet It Rock 1983Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2000-04-11
Direct Source Special Products Inc., Sony Music Special ProductsLR 65272
2.8Maniac4:07Michael SembelloCity Retro 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Colossal Records (Australian - not related to Varèse Sarabande)COLCD1126
1.4Maniac4:01Michael SembelloDiscoVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2000
Universal (plain logo “Universal” used by Universal Music and Universal Pictures)
2.10Maniac4:02Michael SembelloThe All Time Greatest Movie Songs of the Last 3 DecadesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music Media500536 2
1.18Maniac3:59Michael SembelloMes Soirées 80’s Spécial Discothèque Numéro 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Collections9405112
1.5Maniac4:02Michael SembelloOne Shot ’80, Volume 11Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal (plain logo “Universal” used by Universal Music and Universal Pictures)556 415-2
1.9Maniac4:00Michael SembelloThe 80’s HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal (plain logo “Universal” used by Universal Music and Universal Pictures)584 117-2
2.8Maniac4:02Michael Sembello80s Forever: Die größten Legenden der 80erVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2002-03-25
Polystar (Germany)584 982-2
4.18Maniac4:12Michael SembelloLike, Omigod! The ’80s Pop Culture Box (Totally)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2002-07-02
Rhino (reissue label)R2 78239
2.10Maniac4:03Michael SembelloDiscofox: Hottest Party HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2002-07-05
Universal (plain logo “Universal” used by Universal Music and Universal Pictures)556 988-2
1.1Maniac4:12Michael SembelloSounds of the Eighties: Classic ’80sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2002-08-20
Sony Music Custom Marketing Group, Time–Life MusicA 55694, M18853
4.10Maniac4:03Michael SembelloBest of Formel Eins: Die KulthitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Marketing Group (Division specialised in marketing compilations), Vector Recordings583 519-2
1.1Maniac4:02Michael SembelloBest of the ’80s: 1983Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal (plain logo “Universal” used by Universal Music and Universal Pictures)069 340-2
2.10Maniac4:09Michael SembelloFunky Grooves: Dance Party & Best of DiscoVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Compass Productions (budget compilations), Universal Music Special Markets314583379-2
3.7Maniac4:02Michael SembelloMedia Markt Collection: Party HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, or EMI Music only if there is no other imprint)580556 2
1.3Maniac4:04Michael SembelloThe Best of the 80’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Delta (German)23248
2.6Maniac3:55Michael SembelloThe Sound of WinterVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.3Maniac4:03Michael SembelloThe Very Best of the 80's: 1983, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.4Maniac (From Flashdance)4:06Michael SembelloTM Century: GoldDisc 106Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
2.8Maniac4:02Michael SembelloEighties StarsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Spectrum Music (Universal Music Group budget label)039427-2
1.10Maniac4:05Michael SembelloFlashdanceVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • -2003
Casablanca Records (label founded by Neil Bogart)558 682 2
1.11Maniac4:02Michael SembelloGone but Not Forgotten: 30 Classic One Hit WondersVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Rajon Music GroupCDRTV0052
4.8Maniac4:00Michael SembelloLas Cien de la 100, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Vale Music, Universal Music Spain, S.L. (not for release label use!)VLDC 212-1
2.3Maniac4:03Michael SembelloParty Power Pack: 80’s KultVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Brunswick News, Universal Marketing Group (Division specialised in marketing compilations)068 780-2
2.2Maniac4:09Michael SembelloRockin’ at the MoviesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, or EMI Music only if there is no other imprint)
2.1Maniac4:03Michael SembelloRonny’s Pop Show: Die 80erVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music Special Products9883162000/1, 9883162000/2, 9883162000/3, SSP 988316 2
2.7Maniac4:03Michael SembelloDie Hit-Giganten: Disco HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2004-10-25
Sony Music MediaSMM 518626 2
1.6Maniac4:15Michael Sembello80er Disco SoundVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music (plain logo: “Universal Music”)060249820410
3.11Maniac4:02Michael Sembello80s Forever: Die größten Legenden der 80erVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Promotion
1.6Maniac (Flashdance)4:04Michael Sembello & Stephen OaksCiné Hits: Les Plus Grandes Musiques de filmsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Philips, Phonogram515 420-2
49.6Maniac3:57Michael SembelloThe Radio Essential SeriesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Promo Only
(unknown)
1.10Maniac4:04Michael SembelloFlashdance: Original Soundtrack from the Motion Picture (26 PRC-Compton pressing)Various ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
Casablanca Records (label founded by Neil Bogart)422-811 492-1 M-1, 811492-1 M-1
1.3Maniac4:08Michael SembelloMovie HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2003
Universal Music Special Markets, Universal Music Special Projects

Relationships

producer:Phil Ramone
Michael Sembello
vocals:Michael Sembello (in 1983)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:Polygram Records, Inc. (New York) (not for release label use! US division of PolyGram) (in 1983)
The Island Def Jam Music Group (American holding company, not normally a release label) (in 1983)
sampled by:4 da Loverz (original dub) by Sharam Jey
Nacida para comprar by Objetivo Birmania
Shut the Club Down by Girl Talk (US producer and mashup artist Gregg Gillis) (electronic drum set)
mash-ups:Maniac in the Dark (remastered) (Lady Gaga vs. Michael Sembello) by XaiDor’s Mashups
Meet Your Maniac (Nine Inch Nails vs. Mike Sambello) by ToToM
stream for free:https://open.spotify.com/track/2n4UC4E1sFAHQYOl4Zvw19 [info]
https://open.spotify.com/track/58hNrGk0TF0jA8etm8OaJ1 [info]
https://www.deezer.com/track/2319591155 [info]
https://www.deezer.com/track/2767029951 [info]
streaming page:https://tidal.com/track/359772694 [info]
recording of:Maniac (in 1983)

Maniac

writer:Dennis Matkosky
Michael Sembello
publisher:Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships)
Famous Music Corporation (renamed since 2007‐05 as Sony/ATV Harmony/Melody)
Intersong Music
Intersong Music Ltd.
Intersong USA, Inc. (publisher)
Riva Music Ltd.
Rondor Music (London) Ltd.
Sony/ATV Harmony
Warner Bros. Music Co. Inc.
Warner Bros. Music Corp.
WB Music Corp. (1929–2019)
is the basis for:Twerk