Cold as Ice (LP version)

~ Recording by Foreigner

Annotation

The single version is a second shorter than the album version, but adds an orchestra track.

USAT20802325 is 2008 remaster

The single version is a second shorter than the album version, but adds an orchestra track.

AcoustID: a13c2101-167c-4133-ad76-860b50d6d1c8 confirmed as single version.

Annotation last modified on 2025-01-13 03:02 UTC.

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack artistRelease titleRelease artistRelease group typeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.2Cold as Ice3:19ForeignerForeignerForeignerAlbum
  • US1977-03-08
Atlantic (Warner Music imprint)SD 18215, SD 19109
1.2Cold as Ice3:19ForeignerForeignerForeignerAlbum
Atlantic (Warner Music imprint)ATL 50 356, SD 18215
1.2Cold as Ice3:19ForeignerForeignerForeignerAlbum
Atlantic (Warner Music imprint)SD 19109
1.2Cold as Ice3:19ForeignerFeels Like the First TimeForeignerSingle
Atlantic (Warner Music imprint)K 11086
1.4Cold as Ice3:21ForeignerFM: The Original Movie SoundtrackVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation + Soundtrack
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCA2-12000
1.4Cold as Ice3:15ForeignerFM: The Original Movie SoundtrackVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation + Soundtrack
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)0C 458‐61010, TC2‐MCSP 284
1.2Cold as Ice3:24ForeignerForeignerForeignerAlbum
Atlantic (Warner Music imprint)19109-2
1.2Cold as Ice3:24ForeignerForeigner (made in Germany)ForeignerAlbum
Atlantic (Warner Music imprint)19109-2, 250 356
1.2Cold as Ice3:24ForeignerForeigner (made in West Germany)ForeignerAlbum
Atlantic (Warner Music imprint)19109-2, 250 356
1.2Cold as Ice3:24ForeignerForeigner (made in Japan)ForeignerAlbum
Atlantic (Warner Music imprint)19109-2, 250 356
1.2Cold as Ice3:24ForeignerForeignerForeignerAlbum
  • JP1988-08-10
Atlantic (Warner Music imprint)20P2-2018
1.4Cold as Ice3:19ForeignerRock Classics: Rock Album, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Arcade (record label founded in 1970s by Herman Heinsbroek; use this as its universal imprint)012 24061
1.5Cold as Ice3:17ForeignerRock 'n' Ride (Volume 3: Westcoast & Southern Rock)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.4Cold as Ice3:20ForeignerSounds of the Seventies: 1977Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Special Products, Time–Life MusicOPCD-2584, SOD-05
1.4Cold as Ice3:20ForeignerSounds of the Seventies: 1977 (Original CD release, contains ABBA's Dancing Queen)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Special Products, Time–Life MusicOPCD-2584, SOD-05
1.2Cold as Ice3:24ForeignerForeigner: 30 Track 3 CD SetForeignerAlbum + Compilation
Atlantic (Warner Music imprint)7567-80484-2
1.10Cold as Ice3:21ForeignerRock BustersVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
wea (has logo with just “wea” on it)9548-30789-2
2.7Cold as Ice3:20ForeignerWe Will Rock YouVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Dino EntertainmentDIN CD 26
1.2Cold as Ice3:23ForeignerThe Very Best of ForeignerForeignerAlbum + Compilation
  • XE1992-02-27
Atlantic (Warner Music imprint)7567-80505-2 XV
1.6Cold as Ice3:21ForeignerThe Very Best…and BeyondForeignerAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1992-09-22
Atlantic (Warner Music imprint)7567-899992
1.6Cold as Ice3:21ForeignerThe Very Best…and BeyondForeignerAlbum + Compilation
Atlantic (Warner Music imprint), BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. (BMG company that owned their direct marketing company/club editions)7 89999-2, D 124722
1.6Cold as Ice3:21ForeignerThe Very Best…and BeyondForeignerAlbum + Compilation
Atlantic (Warner Music imprint)7 89999-2, CD 89999
1.3Cold as Ice3:18ForeignerBack to the 70’s, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, or EMI Music only if there is no other imprint)7 986242
1.2Cold as Ice3:23ForeignerThe Very Best of ForeignerForeignerAlbum + Compilation
Warner Music (global imprint of Warner Music Group, ‘W’ logo either with “Warner Music” or no text), Atlantic (Warner Music imprint)7567-80505-2, CD 0065
1.6Cold as Ice3:21ForeignerThe Very Best…and BeyondForeignerAlbum + Compilation
Atlantic (Warner Music imprint)7567899992
1.6Cold as Ice3:21ForeignerThe Very Best…and BeyondForeignerAlbum + Compilation
Atlantic (Warner Music imprint)7567-89999-2
1.3Cold as Ice3:21ForeignerWith Heaven on Our SideForeignerSingle
  • -1992
2.8Cold as Ice3:21ForeignerEntertainment Weekly: Rock AnthemsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Entertainment WeeklyDPSM5082
1.1Cold as Ice3:21ForeignerGuitar Rock: 1976-1977Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Special Products, Time–Life MusicOPCD-2697, R967-03
1.5Cold as Ice3:19ForeignerVeronica Drive‐In Show – The Rock HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Magnum (Dutch joint venture from 1990–1997)9548-32222-2
1.15Cold as Ice3:22ForeignerBorn to Be Wild III: 18 Rock ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
MCI MusicMUSCD023
2.12Cold as Ice3:17ForeignerIt’s Only Rock ’n’ Roll… but We Like It!Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Fragile Records (UK rock)CDFRL 1004
1.2Cold as Ice3:23ForeignerJuke Box Hero: BestForeignerAlbum + Compilation
ZoundsCD 27200569 B
1.14Cold as Ice3:19ForeignerRock CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sounds DirectSDC697/06
1.8Cold as Ice3:18ForeignerRock of AgesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1995-08
Renaissance (UK techno compilations)REN CD 104
1.2Cold as Ice3:24ForeignerForeigner (BMG club edition)ForeignerAlbum
Atlantic (Warner Music imprint)82798-2
1.4Cold as Ice3:21ForeignerHet beste uit de top 100 allertijden: Editie ’95Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EVA (for use with NL/BE/FR releases only, see annotation)261852 74321
1.6Cold as Ice3:21ForeignerLes incontournables des années 70Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Music France9548-33514-2
1.1Cold as Ice3:21ForeignerRecordsForeignerAlbum + Compilation
Atlantic (Warner Music imprint)82800-2
2.8Cold as Ice3:18ForeignerThe Best Rock Album in the World… Ever!Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Virgin Records Australia8145692, 8145702
1.1Cold as Ice3:22ForeignerRecordsForeignerAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1996-01-26
Atlantic (Warner Music imprint)7567-82800-2
1.14Cold as Ice3:18ForeignerThe Best Rock Anthems in the World… Ever!Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1996-05-17
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)VTDCD 83
1.8Cold as Ice3:18ForeignerParty Power Pack, Volume 5Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Polystar (Germany)535 611-2
1.14Cold as Ice3:22ForeignerPower Rock: 35 Rock ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1996
EMI Music France (1994–2013)855 845 2
1.5Cold as Ice3:19ForeignerRadio Power, Vol. 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)724384162528
1.1Cold as Ice3:21ForeignerRecordsForeignerAlbum + Compilation
Atlantic (Warner Music imprint)7567-80999-2
1.13Cold as Ice3:19ForeignerRock ’n Roll Relix: 1976–1977Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Eclipse Music Group (imprint of Eclipse Music Group, Inc.), Sony Music Special Products64895-2, A26996
1.11Cold as Ice3:14ForeignerRock Anthems, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Dino EntertainmentDINCD 110
2.7Cold as Ice3:20ForeignerWe Will Rock YouVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Dino EntertainmentDIN CD 26 A, DIN CD 26 B
1.5Cold as Ice3:22ForeignerHard Rock Cafe: Classic RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1997-08-19
Rhino (reissue label)R2 7242, R2 72893
2.3Cold as Ice (album version)3:18ForeignerFetenhits: The Real Classics, the 3rdVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1997-12-04
Polystar (Germany)555 395-2
1.6Cold as Ice3:19ForeignerIch steh auf Rock, Vol. 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Ariola (German label, used worldwide in the past)74321 46548 2
1.14Cold as Ice3:22ForeignerPower Rock: 36 classiques du rock (sticker cover jewel case)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI Music France (1994–2013)855 845 2
1.18Cold as Ice3:21ForeignerThe No. 1 Classic Rock AlbumVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram TV (a division of PolyGram Record Operations Ltd.)5552152
1.2Cold as Ice3:23ForeignerThe Number One’s: Classic RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1998-01-27
1.1Cold as Ice3:20ForeignerClassic Rock SuperstarsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Falcon Neue Medien03 359 (CD 1), 03 360 (CD 2), 03 361 (CD 3), 35 007 (Box)
1.3Cold as Ice3:20ForeignerDrive: 20 Essential Drivetime ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Crimson (UK budget comps; imprint of Crimson Productions Ltd.)CRIMIDCD69
2.14Cold as Ice3:20ForeignerRock the WorldVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1999-09-20
Global TelevisionRADCD138
1.4Cold as Ice3:19Foreigner70s RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)MIDCD026
2.7Cold as Ice3:21ForeignerCQC 40 clásicos originales del rockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.6Cold as Ice3:22ForeignerThe Platinum CollectionForeignerAlbum + Compilation
  • -1999
1.4Cold as Ice3:21ForeignerFM: The Original Movie SoundtrackVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation + Soundtrack
  • US2000-06-13
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)088 112 313-2, 088112313-2
1.3Cold as Ice3:20ForeignerJukebox Heroes: The Foreigner AnthologyForeignerAlbum + Compilation
  • US2000-08-15
Atlantic (Warner Music imprint)R2 79884
1.3Cold as Ice3:20ForeignerJukebox Heroes: The Foreigner AnthologyForeignerAlbum + Compilation
  • US2000-08-21
Atlantic (Warner Music imprint)R2 79884
1.14Cold as Ice3:21ForeignerLo Mejor De Caiga Quien CaigaVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.2Cold as Ice3:24ForeignerForeignerForeignerAlbum
  • US2001-02-27
Rhino (reissue label)R9 76665
1.2Cold as Ice3:20Foreigner100% Rock ClassicVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Falcon Neue Medien23041
1.2Cold as Ice3:20ForeignerMilestones: 32 Great Rock ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Falcon Neue MedienDCD 23012
1.2Cold as Ice3:20ForeignerMilestones: 32 Great Rock ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Falcon Neue MedienDCD 23012
2.14Cold as Ice3:20ForeignerThe All Time Greatest Rock Songs of the Last 4 DecadesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music Media500543 2
1.2Cold as Ice3:24ForeignerForeignerForeignerAlbum
  • US2002-04-02
Rhino (reissue label)R2 74270
1.2Cold as Ice3:20ForeignerForeigner (deluxe version/expanded)ForeignerAlbum
  • XW2002-04-02
Rhino Atlantic (digital releases only!)
1.1Cold as Ice3:20ForeignerThe DefinitiveForeignerAlbum + Compilation
  • ZA2002-05-27
Rhino (reissue label)CDESP 114
1.1Cold as Ice3:20ForeignerThe DefinitiveForeignerAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2002-05-27
Rhino (reissue label)8122 73596 2
1.2Cold as Ice3:20ForeignerComplete Greatest Hits (BMG Direct)ForeignerAlbum + Compilation
BMG Direct (BMG’s direct marketing company/club editions), Atlantic (Warner Music imprint)D144852, R2 78266
1.2Cold as Ice3:20ForeignerComplete Greatest HitsForeignerAlbum + Compilation
Atlantic (Warner Music imprint), Rhino (reissue label)WTVD 78266
1.11Cold as Ice3:18ForeignerThe Best Beer Drinking Songs in the World… Ever, Volume 4Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, or EMI Music only if there is no other imprint)580146 2
1.1Cold as Ice3:20ForeignerThe DefinitiveForeignerAlbum + Compilation
1.3Cold as Ice3:21ForeignerFetenhits: The Real 70’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2003-03-17
Polystar (Germany)068866-2
1.10Cold as Ice3:22ForeignerHot City NightsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2003-09-15
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)STVCD167
1.18Cold as Ice3:13ForeignerPermission to RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Strategic Marketing United KingdomWSMCD158
1.6Cold as Ice3:19Foreigner70er Rock (Der Sound Einer Generation!)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music Media, Stern Musik511240 2, SMM 511240 2
1.4Cold as Ice3:20ForeignerSounds of the Seventies: 1977Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Special Products, Time–Life MusicOPCD-2584A, SOD-05
1.4Cold as Ice3:20ForeignerUltimate Seventies: 1977Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Special Products, Time–Life Music19472‐2, OPCD‐2584A, R634‐05
1.6Cold as Ice3:22ForeignerHot Blooded and Other HitsForeignerAlbum + Compilation
  • US2004-06-06
Atlantic (Warner Music imprint)R2 78137
2.6Cold as Ice3:18ForeignerEven Bigger, Even Better, Power Ballads IIIVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2004-11-15
Virgin TVVTDCD 684
1.2Cold as Ice3:20ForeignerLegends: Ultimate Rock Collection: Rock ’n’ Roll FantasyVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life Music
2.2Cold as Ice3:21ForeignerGuilty Pleasures Rides AgainVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2005-03-14
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008)519572, 5195722
2.7Cold as Ice3:19ForeignerClassic Rock GoldVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2005-04-26
Hip‐O RecordsB000437102
2.7Cold as Ice (single version)3:19ForeignerClassic Rock Gold (BMG club edition)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2005-04-26
Hip‐O RecordsB0004371-02
1.2Cold as Ice3:20ForeignerComplete Greatest HitsForeignerAlbum + Compilation
  • US2005-05-07
3.9Cold as Ice3:17ForeignerDrivetimeVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2005-09-26
Warner Strategic Marketing United KingdomWSMCD215
1.1Cold as Ice3:20Foreigner100% RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2005
Falcon (German label)4223
2.12Cold as Ice3:17ForeignerBogan! Simply the Best Pub Rock AlbumVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Strategic Marketing5046791542
1.13Cold as Ice3:23ForeignerRock GödzVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008)82876691482
2.7Cold as Ice3:20ForeignerRock HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Falcon Neue Medien35055/2
2.5Cold as Ice3:21ForeignerSlab of Rock IIVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Festival Mushroom Records (label has FMR with a little speaker on top)339202
1.6Cold as Ice3:23ForeignerThe EssentialsForeignerAlbum + Compilation
Warner Strategic Marketing2 62495
Bootleg
1.2Cold as Ice3:24ForeignerForeignerForeignerAlbum
Atlantic (Warner Music imprint)KSD-19109
(unknown)
1.2Cold as Ice3:23ForeignerGreatest HitsForeignerAlbum + Compilation
  • -1992
7567805112

Relationships

associate engineer:Jimmy Douglass (engineer)
Michael Getlin
Kevin Herron
Randy Mason
engineer:Gary Lyons (UK engineer & producer)
co-producer:Mick Jones (Foreigner/Spooky Tooth, worked in France)
Ian McDonald (UK multi‐instrumentalist, formerly of King Crimson and Foreigner)
producer:Gary Lyons (UK engineer & producer)
John Sinclair (engineer)
mixer:Jimmy Douglass (engineer)
Mick Jones (Foreigner/Spooky Tooth, worked in France)
Ian McDonald (UK multi‐instrumentalist, formerly of King Crimson and Foreigner)
bass guitar:Ed Gagliardi (bass player (Foreigner))
drums (drum set):Dennis Elliott
guitar:Mick Jones (Foreigner/Spooky Tooth, worked in France)
Ian McDonald (UK multi‐instrumentalist, formerly of King Crimson and Foreigner)
horn:Ian McDonald (UK multi‐instrumentalist, formerly of King Crimson and Foreigner)
keyboard:Al Greenwood
Ian McDonald (UK multi‐instrumentalist, formerly of King Crimson and Foreigner)
synthesizer:Al Greenwood
background vocals:Ed Gagliardi (bass player (Foreigner))
Mick Jones (Foreigner/Spooky Tooth, worked in France)
Ian Lloyd (of Stories)
Ian McDonald (UK multi‐instrumentalist, formerly of King Crimson and Foreigner)
lead vocals:Lou Gramm (American rock singer-songwriter; Black Sheep, Foreigner & Shadow King)
vocals:Ed Gagliardi (bass player (Foreigner))
Mick Jones (Foreigner/Spooky Tooth, worked in France)
Ian McDonald (UK multi‐instrumentalist, formerly of King Crimson and Foreigner)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:Atlantic Recording Corporation (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor within the US) (in 1977)
WEA International Inc. (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor for the world outside of the US) (in 1977)
Rhino Entertainment Company (not for release label use!) (in 2009)
sampled by:Cold as Ice by M.O.P. (New York hip hop duo Billy Danze and Lil' Fame)
Cold as Ice by Hood Surgeon
Ice Cold by Scott Brown (Scottish techno DJ/producer)
mash-ups:Cold As Superbeast Prometheus (Kraddy/Foreigner/Rob Zombie/Hellraiser) by DJ Schmolli
Hot n Cold as Ice by G3RSt
recording of:Cold as Ice

Related works

Cold as Ice

writer:Lou Gramm (American rock singer-songwriter; Black Sheep, Foreigner & Shadow King)
Mick Jones (Foreigner/Spooky Tooth, worked in France)
publisher:Intersong Music Ltd.
MVA Music
Somerset Songs Publishing Inc.
Universal Music Publishing Pty Ltd. (Australian subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group)
Warner/Chappell Music Ltd. (1996–2019)
WB Music Corp. (1929–2019) (until 2019-05-28)
WC Music Corp. (from 2019-05-28 to present)
sub-publisher:Warner/Chappell Music Japan, Synch division (Warner/Chappell Music Japan K.K., Synch Division)
Fuji Pacific Music inc. (Fujipacific Music inc.) (until 2014-12-31)
Yamaha Music Publishing (until 2017-03-31)
Fujipacific Music, Inc. (from 2015-01-01 to present)
Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (holding company – do not use as release label) (from 2017-04-01 to present)
later versions:As Cold as Ice
lyrics quoted in:Cold as Ice (M.O.P.)