(Don’t Fear) The Reaper

~ Recording by Blue Öyster Cult

Annotation

Recorded March 1976.
From the album Agents Of Fortune (Col LP PC 34164)

Annotation last modified on 2009-11-02 01:38 UTC.

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack artistRelease titleRelease artistRelease group typeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.3(Don’t Fear) The Reaper5:05Blue Öyster CultAgents of FortuneBlue Öyster CultAlbum
  • US1976-05-21
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)PC 34164
1.3(Don’t Fear) The Reaper5:08Blue Öyster CultAgents of FortuneBlue Öyster CultAlbum
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)S-81385
1.3(Don’t Fear) The Reaper5:05Blue Öyster CultAgents of FortuneBlue Öyster CultAlbum
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)40‐81385
1.3(Don’t Fear) The Reaper5:08Blue Öyster CultAgents of FortuneBlue Öyster CultAlbum
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)PCA 34164
1.9(Don’t Fear) The Reaper?:??Blue Öyster CultPure PowerVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
K‐tel (international budget record label)TC 238
1.1(Don’t Fear) The Reaper5:05Blue Öyster Cult(Don’t Fear) The ReaperBlue Öyster CultSingle
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)S CBS 6333
1.5(Don’t Fear) The Reaper5:08Blue Öyster CultThe Rock AlbumVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
K‐tel (international budget record label)TU 2680
1.14(Don’t Fear) The Reaper5:08Blue Öyster CultThe Rock AlbumVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
K‐tel (international budget record label)TC 261
1.3(Don’t Fear) The Reaper5:08Blue Öyster CultAgents of FortuneBlue Öyster CultAlbum
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CCK 34164
1.3(Don’t Fear) The Reaper5:08Blue Öyster CultAgents of FortuneBlue Öyster CultAlbum
  • JP1987-10-21
CBS/Sony (imprint used in Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia 1968–1991; also used in Spain until 1997)28DP-1070
1.20(Don’t Fear) The Reaper5:05Blue Öyster Cult25 Jaar Popmuziek: 1976Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
CBS Special Products29.980647.10, LSP 980647 2
1.2(Don’t Fear) The Reaper5:08Blue Öyster Cult25 Years of Rock ’n’ Roll: 1978: 20 of the Year’s Greatest TracksVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Connoisseur CollectionYRNR CD78
1.3(Don’t Fear) The Reaper5:08Blue Öyster CultAgents of Fortune / SpectresBlue Öyster CultAlbum + Compilation
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)CBS 461011 1
1.10(Don’t Fear) the Reaper5:07Blue Öyster CultSuper Rock SessionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)
1.1(Don’t Fear) The Reaper5:08Blue Öyster Cult(Don’t Fear) The ReaperBlue Öyster CultAlbum + Compilation
CBS Special ProductsBT 21337
1.7(Don’t Fear) The Reaper5:07Blue Öyster CultRock ’n’ Ride: 20 Years Of HardrockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Motorrad
1.5(Don't Fear) The Reaper5:06Blue Öyster CultRock ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)463440 2
1.12(Don’t Fear) The Reaper5:05Blue Öyster CultRock Classics of the ’70sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1989
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)
1.12(Don’t Fear) The Reaper5:08Blue Öyster CultRock Classics of the 70’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CK 45048
1.12(Don’t Fear) The Reaper5:08Blue Öyster CultRock Classics of the 70’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CVCK 45048
1.1(Don’t Fear) The Reaper5:05Blue Öyster CultOn Flame With Rock and RollBlue Oyster CultAlbum + Compilation
  • US1990-01-01
CBS Special ProductsBT 21566
1.1(Don’t Fear) The Reaper5:05Blue Öyster CultOn Flame With Rock and RollBlue Öyster CultAlbum + Compilation
CBS Special ProductsA 21566
1.4(Don’t Fear) The Reaper5:04Blue Öyster CultThree Decades of RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Priority Records (US hip hop)CDL 7961
1.8(Don't Fear) The Reaper5:04Blue Öyster Cult70's Greatest Rock Hits, Volume 7: Rough And RowdyVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Priority Records (US hip hop)CDL 8668
1.3(Don’t Fear) The Reaper5:05Blue Öyster CultAgents of FortuneBlue Öyster CultAlbum
Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony)CDEPC 32221
2.16(Don’t Fear) The Reaper5:06Blue Öyster CultEasy Livin’: Rock of the SeventiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)468864 2
1.10(Don’t Fear) The Reaper5:03Blue Öyster CultLoud and ProudVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music Special ProductsA 22186
1.2Don’t Fear the Reaper (long version)5:12Blue Öyster CultReelin' in the Years, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sandstone MusicD233000-2
1.7(Don’t Fear) The Reaper5:02Blue Öyster CultRock & Pop Diamonds 1976Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sonocord46 035-2
1.16(Don’t Fear) The Reaper5:04Blue Öyster CultThe Metal BoxVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Knight Records (UK compilations/reissues, division of Castle Music)TMBCD 47007
2.19(Don’t Fear) The Reaper5:03Blue Öyster CultThose Rocking ’70sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Razor & TieA2 22502
2.6(Don’t Fear) The Reaper5:03Blue Öyster CultWe Will Rock YouVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Dino EntertainmentDIN CD 26
1.3(Don’t Fear) The Reaper5:11Blue Öyster CultSouthern NightsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Stardust (subsidiary of Wisepack Ltd.)STACD 010
1.3(Don’t Fear) The Reaper5:08Blue Öyster CultAgents of FortuneBlue Öyster CultAlbum
Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony)982732
1.4(Don’t Fear) The Reaper (long version)5:12Blue Öyster CultRock of the 70’s, Volume OneVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DCC Compact ClassicsDZS 062
1.1(Don't Fear) The Reaper5:05Blue Öyster CultThe Reaper: BestBlue Öyster CultAlbum + Compilation
Zounds27200545 B
1.6(Don't Fear) The Reaper5:06Blue Öyster CultGuitar Rock: 1976-1977Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Special Products, Time–Life MusicOPCD-2697, R967-03
1.6(Don't Fear) The Reaper5:05Blue Öyster CultRock LineVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Club Dial983370-2
1.10(Don’t Fear) The Reaper5:04Blue Öyster CultThe Best of Classic Rock Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music Special ProductsIDK 85040
1.10Don't Fear The Reaper5:05Blue Öyster CultWayne's World: The Basement TapesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation + Soundtrack
Attic (Canadian label)ACD 1377
1.1(Don’t Fear) The Reaper5:10Blue Öyster Cult(Don’t Fear) The ReaperBlue Öyster CultSingle
Fragile Records (UK rock)CDFRS-1001
2.5(Don’t Fear) The Reaper5:04Blue Öyster CultIt’s Only Rock ’n’ Roll… but We Like It!Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Fragile Records (UK rock)CDFRL 1004
1.20(Don’t Fear) The Reaper5:05Blue Öyster CultRemember Your 70's - 1976-1979 (Volume 2)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)980647 2, 982104 2, 982336 2, 982436 2
1.12(Don’t Fear) The Reaper5:08Blue Öyster CultRock Ballads 3Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1994
Magnum (Dutch joint venture from 1990–1997)9548-33026-2
2.3(Don't Fear) The Reaper5:05Blue Öyster CultRock Times ExtraVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Zounds27000596, 27000602
2.2(Don't Fear) The Reaper5:06Blue Öyster CultSimply the Best: Superstars & Legendäre Hits der 70er, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
4.9(Don’t Fear) The Reaper5:07Blue Öyster CultSony Music Box: RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • FR1995-02-01
Versailles (French label)VER 4784542, ver 478454-2
1.3(Don't Fear) The Reaper5:08Blue Öyster CultAgents of FortuneBlue Öyster CultAlbum
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)COL 468019 2
2.16(Don’t Fear) The Reaper5:06Blue Öyster CultEasy Livin’: Rock of the SeventiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)468864 9
1.17(Don’t Fear) The Reaper5:08Blue Öyster CultRock HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.10(Don’t Fear) The Reaper5:07Blue Öyster CultSuper Rock Session 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)14-480445-10
2.18(Don’t Fear) The Reaper5:08Blue Öyster CultTop Gear 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)MOOD CD 41
2.1(Don't Fear) The Reaper5:10Blue Öyster CultWorkshop of the TelescopesBlue Öyster CultAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)480949 2
2.1(Don't Fear) The Reaper5:10Blue Öyster CultWorkshop of the TelescopesBlue Öyster CultAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)C2K 64163
3.3(Don't Fear) The Reaper5:08Blue Oyster CultGood Morning VietnamVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1996-08-01
DiskyHR 863812
2.6(Don’t Fear) The Reaper5:09Blue Öyster CultUltimate Rock ’n’ Roll CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1996-09-24
Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony)E2K 65020
1.1(Don't Fear) The Reaper5:07Blue Öyster CultRevisitedBlue Öyster CultAlbum + Compilation
  • US1996-11-01
Gusto Records (US, reissue)GUS 60742
1.12Don’t Fear the Reaper5:06Blue Öyster CultChampions of RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DiskySP 871942
3.3(Don't Fear) The Reaper5:08Blue Oyster CultGood Morning VietnamVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1996
DiskySA 876232
2.7(Don’t Fear) The Reaper5:08Blue Öyster CultMaximum Power 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Insight (Polygram sublabel), PolyGram535 420-2
1.5(Don’t Fear) The Reaper5:08Blue Öyster CultRock ’n Roll Relix: 1976–1977Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Eclipse Music Group (imprint of Eclipse Music Group, Inc.), Sony Music Special Products64895-2, A26996
2.7(Don’t Fear) The Reaper5:09Blue Öyster CultRock of the SeventiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music Special Products, Warner Special Products, CEMA Special Markets (a division of Capitol‐EMI Music, Inc.)A 25244, OPCD-1719, S21-19046
2.7(Don't Fear) The Reaper5:09Blue Öyster CultRock of the SeventiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
GSC Music, Warner Special ProductsOPCD-1719
2.6(Don’t Fear) The Reaper5:09Blue Öyster CultUltimate Rock ’n’ Roll CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony), Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)E2K 65020
2.6(Don’t Fear) The Reaper5:03Blue Öyster CultWe Will Rock YouVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Dino EntertainmentDIN CD 26 A, DIN CD 26 B
2.12(Don’t Fear) The Reaper5:03Blue Öyster CultDrive On: 36 Classics for the Open RoadVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1997-04-14
Global Television, Warner.ESPRADCD55
1.15Don't Fear the Reaper5:06Blue Öyster CultAmerican DreamVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Versailles (French label), Sony Music Special Products14-984 804-10, LSP 984 804-2
2.4(Don’t Fear) The Reaper5:07Blue Öyster CultRock ’n Roll’s Greatest Hits: 70s, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music Special Products080002
1.12(Don’t Fear) The Reaper5:06Blue Öyster CultRock of AgesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1997
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)
1.13(Don’t Fear) The Reaper5:11Blue Öyster CultSpirit of AmericaVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Crimson (UK budget comps; imprint of Crimson Productions Ltd.)CRIMIDCD09
1.9(Don’t Fear) The Reaper5:04Blue Öyster CultThe Final CountdownVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DBP 102016
1.4(Don't Fear) The Reaper5:06Blue Öyster CultThe Rock Album, Volume IVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
K‐tel (international budget record label)3904-2
1.9(Don't Fear) The Reaper5:08Blue Öyster CultTriple M Unleashed AgainVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)488273-2
1.3(Don’t Fear) The Reaper5:08Blue Öyster CultAgents of Fortune (ULTRADISC II)Blue Öyster CultAlbum
  • US1998-01-13
Mobile Fidelity Sound LabUDCD 697
1.1(Don't Fear) The Reaper5:10Blue Öyster CultSuper HitsBlue Öyster CultAlbum + Compilation
  • US1998-07-21
Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)CK 65638
3.1(Don’t Fear) The Reaper5:03Blue Öyster Cult100 PophitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music Media28 49302210
2.11(Don’t Fear) The Reaper5:05Blue Öyster CultGuitar Rock: Greatest HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicM182-21, M182-22, M182-23, M182-24
1.11(Don’t Fear) The Reaper5:05Blue Öyster CultGuitar Rock: Heavy Favorites (This is the single CD jewel case release, not part of the 3-pak cardboard sleeve Greatest Hits release.)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicM182-22
1.7(Don't Fear) The Reaper5:09Blue Öyster CultHard Rock Heavy HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Delta Entertainment (a sub-label used by Delta Music GmbH and its UK & US subsidiaries), Sony Music Special Products46 030, A33628
1.1(Don’t Fear) The Reaper5:10Blue Öyster CultSuper HitsBlue Öyster CultAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)CK 65638
1.1(Don't Fear) The Reaper5:10Blue Öyster CultSuper HitsBlue Öyster CultAlbum + Compilation
  • -1998
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)COL 498791 2
1.1(Don't Fear) The Reaper5:10Blue Öyster CultSuper HitsBlue Öyster CultAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)
4.10(Don’t Fear) The Reaper5:10Blue Öyster CultSuperhits of Rock 1965–79Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1999-10-26
1.16(Don't Fear) The Reaper5:07Blue Öyster Cult70s RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)MIDCD026
1.10(Don’t Fear) The Reaper5:07Blue Öyster Cult1970s FM HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Compass Productions (budget compilations)A 32473
1.10(Don't Fear) The Reaper5:07Blue Öyster CultKneipenhits: Rock ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DiskyGDO 858062
2.11(Don't Fear) The Reaper5:07Blue Öyster CultRock SongsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music MediaSMM 986131 2
1.9(Don't Fear) The Reaper5:08Blue Öyster CultRock That PartyVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
2.13(Don’t Fear) The Reaper5:08Blue Öyster CultSoft Rock ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DiskyBX 858522, BX 858532, BX 858542, CB 858512
1.6(Don't Fear) The Reaper5:10Blue Öyster CultDon't Fear the Reaper: The Best of Blue Öyster CultBlue Öyster CultAlbum + Compilation
  • US2000-02-08
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)COL 495243 2
1.6(Don’t Fear) The Reaper5:10Blue Öyster CultDon’t Fear the Reaper: The Best of Blue Öyster CultBlue Öyster CultAlbum + Compilation
  • US2000-02-08
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CK 65918
2.13(Don’t Fear) The Reaper5:08Blue Öyster CultSoft Rock ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2000-05-08
1.14(Don’t Fear) The Reaper5:10Blue Öyster CultLegendary Harley-Davidson Road SongsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2000-11-07
The Right Stuff (reissues; once EMI, now UMG)
1.6(Don’t Fear) The Reaper5:10Blue Öyster CultDon’t Fear the Reaper: The Best of Blue Öyster CultBlue Öyster CultAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)CK 65918
1.6(Don't Fear) The Reaper5:09Blue Öyster CultForever Rock, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Madacy EntertainmentHYR2 1741
1.16(Don't Fear) The Reaper5:09Blue Öyster CultFred Meyer Greatest Hits Blitz, Vol. 3Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music Special ProductsA 31703
Promotion
1.8(Don’t Fear) The Reaper5:10Blue Öyster CultWRDU 106 FM Classics 3Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
dar005
1.8(Don’t Fear) The Reaper5:10Blue Öyster CultLegacy / Tower Present More Than the Music… The LegacyVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)JSK 7380
Bootleg
1.12(Don’t Fear) The Reaper?:??Blue Öyster CultNail You DownBlue Öyster CultAlbum + Live
(unknown)
2.18(Don’t Fear) The Reaper?:??Blue Öyster CultTop Gear 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)MOOD C 41

Relationships

recording engineer:Andy Abrams (in 1976-03)
Shelly Yakus (in 1976-03)
engineer:Andy Abrams
Shelly Yakus
producer:Murray Krugman
David Lucas (US producer, composer & engineer)
Sandy Pearlman
mixer:Andy Abrams (from 1975 until 1976)
Shelly Yakus (from 1975 until 1976)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:CBS, Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1976)
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008) (in 1976)
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP; normally not a release label) (in 1976)
recorded at:The Record Plant (New York) in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (in 1976-03)
mixed at:The Record Plant (New York) in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (from 1975 until 1976)
sampled by:LALALA by KIDNAMEDFINGER
Steady Shock by Girl Talk (US producer and mashup artist Gregg Gillis)
part of:VH1: 100 Greatest Hard Rock Songs (2008-12-29) (number: 55) (order: 55)
recording of:(Don’t Fear) The Reaper (in 1976-03)

(Don’t Fear) The Reaper

lyricist and composer:Donald Roeser
publisher:Blue Oyster Cult Songs, Inc.
Carlin Music Corporation
Screen Gems–EMI Music Ltd.
Sony Music Publishing Ltd.
Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC (1995–2020)
Sony/ATV Music Publishing Ltd.
Sony/ATV Songs LLC
Sony/ATV Tunes LLC (ASCAP) (in 1976)
sub-publisher:ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング A事業部 (Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc., A Division)
later parody versions:Don’t Fear the People
Our Meds are Cheaper
is the basis for:LALALA
music quoted in:I Need Some of That
inspired the name of work:LALALA