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The Final Countdown by Europe

First released: 14 Feb 1986, Length: 5:09
single version

Creators (16)

Instruments

  1. Ian Haugland drums (drum set)
  2. John Levén bass guitar
  3. John Norum guitar
  4. Mic Michaeli keyboard

Vocals

  1. Joey Tempest lead vocals

Producer

  1. Kevin Elson

Recording Engineer

  1. Kevin Elson
  2. Wally Buck

Mixer

  1. Kevin Elson
  2. Wally Buck

Locations

Recorded At

  1. Fantasy Studios
  2. Powerplay Studios
  3. Soundtrade Studios

Mixed At

  1. Fantasy Studios
  2. Powerplay Studios
  3. Soundtrade Studios

Works (1)

Recording Of

  1. The Final Countdown

    Composer

    1. Joey Tempest

    Lyricist

    1. Joey Tempest

Related Recordings (5)

Sampled By

  1. actually like really? Come to be on honest for actuals I'd really rather not thanks by Europe
  2. FINAL COUNTDOWN TV by Europe
  3. Industry Groupie by Europe

Mash-Ups

  1. Countdown F. by Europe
  2. The Final Soundclown by Europe

Releases containing this recording (50)

Official

Album - Compilation

  1. Hits 5: The Album 1986 Various Artists
  2. Hits Album 5 1986 Various Artists
  3. NRJ "Le Coffret" 1987 Various Artists
  4. Finest in Rock 1987 Various Artists
  5. Soft Metal: It Ain't Heavy... 1988 Various Artists
  6. Soft Metal: It Ain’t Heavy… 1988 Various Artists special platinum edition
  7. Soft Metal: It Ain’t Heavy… 1988 Various Artists
  8. Soft Metal: It Ain't Heavy... 1988 Various Artists
  9. Soft Metal: It Ain’t Heavy… 1988 Various Artists Special Platinum Edition
  10. Rock Classics: Rock Album, Volume 2 1989 Various Artists
  11. 25 Jaar Top 40 Hits, Deel 6: '85-'88 1989 Various Artists
  12. Rock ’n’ Ride: 20 Years Of Hardrock 1989 Various Artists
  13. Across the Universe 1989 Various Artists
  14. Dixan: 15 Champion Hits 1990 Various Artists
  15. Hot ’n Heavy 1990 Various Artists
  16. 25 Jaar Popmuziek: 1986 1990 Various Artists
  17. Giants of Rock: The Metal Decade, Volume 4: 1986-87 1991 Various Artists
  18. Stormwind 1991 Europe
  19. Hot ’n Heavy 1991 Various Artists this is the 1991 release with a slightly different lineup
  20. The Rock Collection: Rock Stars 1991 Various Artists
  21. Rock Busters 1991 Various Artists
  22. Hot ’n Heavy 1991 Various Artists
  23. Power Radio, Volume 1 1991 Various Artists
  24. The Best of Metal Decade (1980-89) 1991 Various Artists
  25. The Lion Rocks Tonight 11 May 1992 Various Artists
  26. Rock Times, Volume 16: 1985–1986 17 Dec 1992 Various Artists
  27. Rock Affairs 1992 Various Artists
  28. Pop Classics: The Long Versions, Volume 3 1992 Various Artists
  29. Best of Get it 1992 Various Artists
  30. Het beste uit de top 100 allertijden 1992 Various Artists
  31. More Than a Feeling: 17 Exclusive Rock Ballads 1992 Various Artists
  32. Metal Emotions 1992 Various Artists
  33. The Greatest Hits 1967-1991 1992 Various Artists
  34. Power Rock 1992 Various Artists
  35. Very Best of the 80's 1993 Various Artists
  36. The Best of Nice Price 1993 Various Artists
  37. The Race Is On 1993 Various Artists
  38. Metal Heart 1993 Various Artists
  39. Contact! The All-Star Collection 09 Mar 1994 Various Artists
  40. Film Hits, Volume 2: Original Soundtrack Hits 1994 Various Artists
  41. The No. 1 Hits 1986 1994 Various Artists
  42. Party Rock 1994 Various Artists
  43. Sony Music Box: Rock 01 Feb 1995 Various Artists

Single

  1. The Final Countdown 14 Feb 1986 Europe
  2. The Final Countdown 1986 Europe
  3. Superstitious 1988 Europe
  4. The Final Countdown / Cherokee / Superstitious 1990 Europe
  5. Halfway to Heaven 1992 Europe