上を向いて歩こう

~ Recording by 坂本九

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack artistRelease titleRelease artistRelease group typeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.1Sukiyaki3:05Kyu SakamotoSukiyaki and Other Japanese Hits (mono)Kyu SakamotoAlbum + Compilation
His Master’s VoiceCLP 1674
1.1Sukiyaki3:05坂本九Sukiyaki / Anoko-No Namae-Wa Nantenkana坂本九Single
His Master’s Voice7 QH 5009
1.1Sukiyaki3:05Kyu SakamotoSukiyaki and Other Japanese HitsKyu SakamotoAlbum + Compilation
Capitol Records (imprint of Capitol Records, Inc.)DT 10349
1.1Sukiyaki3:05坂本九Sukiyaki and Other Japanese Hits坂本九Album + Compilation
Capitol Records (imprint of Capitol Records, Inc.)T 10349
1.8上を向いて歩こう?:??坂本九九ちゃんの唄 第2集 ゴールデンレコード受賞記念盤坂本九Album
Toshiba RecordsTR-7003
1.1上を向いて歩こう?:??坂本九上を向いて歩こう坂本九Single
  • JP1965-04-15
1.14Sukiyaki3:04坂本九Hits of the World 1962/1963Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1988-02-02
Polyphon819 887-2
2.6Sukiyaki3:08坂本九Tio i ToppVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI Music Sweden AB (not for release label use! SE subsidiary of EMI)CDP 7903382
1.13Sukiyaki3:05坂本九25 Jaar Popmuziek: 1963/1964Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
CBS Special Products29.980745.10, LSP 980745 2
1.15Sukiyaki3:05Kyu SakamotoDas goldene Schlager-Archiv: Die Hits des Jahres 1963Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
SR International18 343 4
1.4Sukiyaki3:03坂本九Definite 60’s, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
BR Music (NL-based reissue label)BOX 1001-2
1.13Sukiyaki3:01坂本九Hit History, Volume 9: 1963Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EVA (for use with NL/BE/FR releases only, see annotation)PD 74779
1.4Sukiyaki3:10Kyu SakamotoJukebox Hits of 1963, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Double D Entertainment91632
1.23Sukiyaki3:03Kyu SakamotoDe Pre Historie 1963, volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EVA (for use with NL/BE/FR releases only, see annotation)74321 16219 2
1.1上を向いて歩こう3:09坂本九VERY BEST OF KYU SAKAMOTO坂本九Album + Compilation
  • JP1994-09-07
Toshiba RecordsTOCT-8560
1.2Sukiyaki3:07坂本九Billboard Top Pop Hits: 1963Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Rhino (reissue label)R2 71584
1.13Sukiyaki3:07Kyu SakamotoThe No. 1 Hits 1963Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
SR International79 591 4
1.1Sukiyaki3:05坂本九Beautiful Ballads, Volume TwoVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI Music Australia (defunct holding company, not for release label use!)7 2438 1 4645 2 6
1.12Sukiyaki3:06Kyu SakamotoBeautiful Music, Volume 4Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, or EMI Music only if there is no other imprint)8 14755 2
1.7Sukiyaki3:05坂本九The Lost 45’s: 1960’s & 1970’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)SMDNP 24
1.11上を向いて歩こう3:10坂本九坂本九・シングルス 〜KYU SAKAMOTO Singles坂本九Album
  • JP1998-03-28
Toshiba RecordsTOCT-10259, TOCT-10260
2.21Sukiyaki3:06坂本九Sounds of the Sixties: 1963: Year of Satire, Sensation and ScandalVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Reader’s DigestRDCD 2191-3
3.10Sukiyaki3:08坂本九Yesterday’s (72 Χρυσές Επιτυχίες των ΄60s)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Compact Disc Club16
3.7Sukiyaki3:06Kyu SakamotoEintagsfliegenVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Falcon Neue Medien35023
2.7Sukiyaki3:06坂本九HeartbreakerVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1999
Falcon Neue MedienDCD 55007
2.6Sukiyaki3:06Kyu SakamotoOne Hit WondersVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Radio Star RecordsDCD 55001
3.6Sukiyaki3:06Kyu SakamotoOne Hit WondersVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Falcon Neue Medien44022
2.16Sukiyaki3:07Kyu SakamotoThe History of Pop 1961-1963Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Reader’s Digest
1.12Sukiyaki3:05坂本九Absolute SixtiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • SE2000-03-29
EVA Records (Sweden)EVACD 4012
2.12Sukiyaki3:04坂本九Absolute SixtiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EVA Records ANS (Norwegian record company, not for release label use)EVACD144
1.21Sukiyaki3:04Kyu SakamotoHard to Find 45s on CD, Volume 7: More Sixties ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2001-10-23
Eric Records11513
1.2上を向いて歩こう3:10坂本九坂本九ゴールデン☆ベスト坂本九Album
  • JP2002-06-19
Toshiba RecordsTOCT-10851
1.1上を向いて歩こう3:10坂本九青春歌年鑑 ’61 BEST30Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • JP2002-11-27
EASTWORLD (Japanese imprint)TOCT-10846, TOCT-10847
2.8Sukiyaki3:06Kyu SakamotoColumbia House Presents Greatest Hits of the 60’s, Volume 4Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI Music Special MarketsEMSP 40190/EP1 40190
2.9Sukiyaki3:05坂本九Sounds of the Sixties: 1963Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicTL SCC/08
1.9上を向いて歩こう3:09坂本九ベスト30 (音得-OTOKU- シリーズ)坂本九Album
  • JP2003-08-20
Toshiba RecordsTOCT-0251, TOCT-0252
1.15上を向いて歩こう3:10坂本九坂本九シングル全集坂本九Album
  • JP2004-07-22
Toshiba RecordsTOCT-25419
1.2上を向いて歩こう3:09坂本九メモリアル・ベスト坂本九Album + Compilation
  • JP2004-08-04
EXPRESSTOCT-25439
1.1上を向いて歩こう3:10坂本九青春歌年鑑 60年代 総集編Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • JP2004-11-03
EXPRESSTOCT-10970, TOCT-10971
1.16Sukiyaki3:05坂本九Lifetime of Romance: It Must Be LoveVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicTL LRS/02
2.14Sukiyaki3:08坂本九Lifetime of Romance: It Must Be LoveVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life Music, EMI Music Special Markets19720, 19720-2, 72435-92964-2-5
1.31Sukiyaki (Ueo Muite Arukou)3:08Kyu SakamotoGolden OldiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2005-09-12
Virgin TVVTDCD 749
1.1上を向いて歩こう3:09坂本九CD&DVD THE BEST 〜 上を向いて歩こう坂本九Album
  • JP2005-10-26
Toshiba RecordsTOCT-25827
2.15Sukiyaki3:05Kyu SakamotoComplete SixtiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI International
1.2Sukiyaki3:09Kyu SakamotoMemorial BestKyu SakamotoAlbum + Compilation
Capitol Records (imprint of Capitol Records, Inc.)336 4442
3.6Sukiyaki3:07Kyu SakamotoÜ40 Rock ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Falcon Neue MedienUN66027
2.6Uewo Muite Arukou (Sukiyaki)3:07Akamoto KyuBest of TV Hits 2006Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, or EMI Music only if there is no other imprint)
1.7上を向いて歩こう3:07坂本九ベスト坂本九99坂本九Album
  • JP2007-09-05
Toshiba RecordsTOCT-26329, TOCT-26330, TOCT-26331, TOCT-26332
1.6Sukiyaki (Iewo Muite Arukou)3:10坂本九Japan: The Greatest Songs EverVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, or EMI Music only if there is no other imprint), Petrol (Australian dance compilation label)09463 92531 28
2.3Sukiyaki3:03Kyu SakamotoTestament van de SixtiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music (plain logo: “Universal Music”)984 812-8
1.8上を向いて歩こう3:08坂本九九ちゃんの唄 第2集坂本九Album
  • JP2008-09-26
EXPRESSTOCT-26675
2.18Sukiyaki3:01坂本九10 jaar Top 2000Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music (plain logo: “Universal Music”)531 296-3, 531 296-4, 531 296-5, 531 296-6, 531 296-7, 531 296-8, 531 296-9, 531 297-0, 531 297-1, 531 297-2
3.6Sukiyaki3:04Kyu Sakamoto100% Rock ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2009-05-08
1.19上を向いて歩こう3:10坂本九青春歌年鑑 デラックス ’60〜’64Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • JP2010-11-24
Columbia (Japanese “magic notes” imprint operated by Nippon Columbia; active 1931–2002 and 2010–present)COCP-36566, COCP-36567
4.14Sukiyaki3:05坂本九100 Summer Hits of the SixtiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music (plain logo: “Universal Music”)532 976-5
1.1上を向いて歩こう3:10坂本九上を向いて歩こう (坂本九生誕70年、そして「上を向いて歩こう」発売50年記念シングル)坂本九EP
  • JP2011-07-12
Capitol Records (DEFUNCT J-Pop label run by Capitol Music Company (Japanese) / EMI Music Japan (imprint is "Capitol RECORDS"))TOCT-22310
1.8上を向いて歩こう3:11坂本九コクリコ坂から サウンドトラック武部聡志Album + Soundtrack
  • JP2011-07-13
STUDIO GHIBLI RECORDSTKCA-73665
2.1上を向いて歩こう3:08坂本九坂本九 アニバーサリー・アルバム 689コンプリート坂本九Album
  • JP2011-10-12
Capitol Records (DEFUNCT J-Pop label run by Capitol Music Company (Japanese) / EMI Music Japan (imprint is "Capitol RECORDS"))TOCT-90034, TOCT-90035
1.18Sukiyaki3:04坂本九BBC Radio 2: Sounds of the SixtiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2011-11-21
EMI TV50999 6 80206 2 0, 5099968020620, VTDCD 1038
1.8Marchons en regardant le ciel3:11Satoshi TakebeLa Colline aux coquelicotsSatoshi TakebeAlbum + Soundtrack
  • FR2012-01-04
Wasabi Records (French label specialized in Japanese music (J-pop) and anime soundtracks)9102467
5.2上を向いて歩こう3:10坂本九懐かしのNHK紅白歌合戦Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • JP2012-11-30
Columbia (Japanese “magic notes” imprint operated by Nippon Columbia; active 1931–2002 and 2010–present)NHKC-12051, NHKC-12052, NHKC-12053, NHKC-12054, NHKC-12055, NHKC-12056, NHKC-12057, NHKC-12058, NHKC-12059, NHKC-12060
4.14Sukiyaki3:08坂本九Music of Your LifeVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2012
Time–Life Music
1.11Sukiyaki3:05Kyu SakamotoMusic of Your LifeVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
ZestifyMLH03
1.20Sukiyaki3:10坂本九Jukebox Hits, Vol. 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2013-01-13
Classic Records (audiophile reissues)
1.20Sukiyaki3:10Kyu SakamotoJukebox Hits, Vol. 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2013-01-15
Classic Records (audiophile reissues)
1.1Sukiyaki3:09坂本九The DoubleAndrew HewittAlbum + Soundtrack
  • FR2014-04-04
Alcove
1.9Sukiyaki3:08Kyu SakamotoInherent Vice: Original Motion Picture SoundtrackJonny GreenwoodAlbum + Soundtrack
  • XW2014-12-15
Nonesuch (imprint of Nonesuch Records Inc.)
1.9Sukiyaki3:08Kyu SakamotoInherent Vice: Original Motion Picture SoundtrackJonny GreenwoodAlbum + Soundtrack
  • US2014-12-15
Nonesuch (imprint of Nonesuch Records Inc.)546900-2
2.12上を向いて歩こう（コクリコ坂から）3:10坂本九スタジオジブリの歌 －増補盤－Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • JP2015-11-25
STUDIO GHIBLI RECORDSTKCA-10171
1.1Sukiyaki3:08坂本九Best 9!坂本九Album + Compilation
  • XW2019-06-05
USM JAPAN (Universal Music Japan label; read the annotation before using!)
1.12Sukiyaki3:08Kyu SakamotoBullet TrainVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • XW2022-08-05
Arista (American label owned by Sony Music Entertainment)[none]
5.11Sukiyaki3:09Kyu SakamotoMusic of Your LifeVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time-Life
2.14Sukiyaki3:08坂本九Music of Your Life: It Must Be LoveVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life Music, EMI Music Special Markets26699-D, 72435-92964-2-5
1.25Sukiyaki3:07坂本九Original Oldies: 50’s & 60’s, Volume 3Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.7Sukiyaki3:05坂本九The Lost 45’s: 1960’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Promotion
2.5Sukiyaki3:05坂本九Capitol Records 50th Anniversary 1942–1992Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1992-04-27
Capitol Records (imprint of Capitol Records, Inc.)DPRO-79242, DPRO-79243, DPRO-79244, DPRO-79245, DPRO-79246, DPRO-79247, DPRO-79248, DPRO-79249
1.13Sukiyaki3:06Kyu SakamotoCapitol Records 50th Anniversary SamplerVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Capitol Records (imprint of Capitol Records, Inc.)DPRO-79176
1.21Sukiyaki3:12坂本九Jo, Tía! Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
[no label] (Special purpose label – white labels, self-published releases and other “no label” releases)
Bootleg
1.11Sukiyaki3:09坂本九Charlie’s Angels: More Music From the Motion PictureVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • -2000
Columbia (fake Columbia label, for bootlegs only)
2.3Sukiyaki3:09坂本九Mad Men: More Music From the Series: Season 1–4Various ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • -2011-03-27
[no label] (Special purpose label – white labels, self-published releases and other “no label” releases)
Pseudo-Release
1.8Sukiyaki3:11Kyu SakamotoFrom Up on Poppy HillSatoshi TakebeAlbum + Soundtrack
1.8Ue o Muite Arukou3:11Satoshi TakebeKokurikozaka karaSatoshi TakebeAlbum + Soundtrack
(unknown)
1.20Sukiyaki3:10坂本九Jukebox Hits, Vol. 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation

Relationships

lead vocals:坂本九 (Kyu Sakamoto) (in 1961)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:EMI Music Japan (bootlegs of EMI Music Japan releases.) (in 1963)
purchase for download:https://music.apple.com/jp/song/1465042214 [info]
stream for free:https://open.spotify.com/track/6EJM2LrfhSq0xwaef7gH9u [info]
https://www.deezer.com/track/688445822 [info]
https://www.deezer.com/track/1843692697 [info]
streaming page:https://music.apple.com/gb/song/1636976047 [info]
https://music.apple.com/jp/song/1465042214 [info]
recording of:上を向いて歩こう (in 1961)

Related works

上を向いて歩こう

lyricist:James “Buzz” Cason
永六輔 (Rokusuke Ei)
Tom Lesslie (Thomas Lesslie Garrett; US songwriter/producer; aka. Snuff Garrett)
composer:中村八大 (Hachidai Nakamura)
publisher:EMI Music Publishing (do not use as a release label!)
イーエムアイ音楽出版 (EMI Music Publishing Japan) (until 2021-06-30)
ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング EMI内国事業部 (publisher for domestic Japanese works) (from 2021-07-01 to present)
referred to in medleys:Piano Roll Blues Medley (order: 5)
later translated versions:BALLADE SOUS LES ETOILES
Bílá vrána (Czech version)
Olhando para o céu
Sukiyaka
Sukiyaki (Selena version)
סוקי יאקי
妳我人人知
昂步向前走
眉頭不再猛皺
願今宵一起醉死 (Let’s Get High Tonight)
later versions:Sukiyaki
is the basis for:Sukiyaki (by Kenji Hino)