Superfly

~ Recording by Curtis Mayfield

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack artistRelease titleRelease artistRelease group typeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.9Superfly3:52Curtis MayfieldSuperflyCurtis MayfieldAlbum + Soundtrack
Curtom RecordsCRS 8014 ST
1.9Superfly3:52Curtis MayfieldSuperflyCurtis MayfieldAlbum + Soundtrack
Buddah Records (revived/renamed in 1998 as Buddha Records)MLP 15 702, MLP 15.702
1.9Superfly3:52Curtis MayfieldSuperflyCurtis MayfieldAlbum + Soundtrack
Movieplay GoldMPG 74028
1.9Superfly3:52Curtis MayfieldSuperflyCurtis MayfieldAlbum + Soundtrack
Curtom RecordsCUR 2002 CD
1.9Superfly3:51Curtis MayfieldSuperflyCurtis MayfieldAlbum + Soundtrack
Curtom RecordsCUR 2002
1.2Superfly3:56Curtis MayfieldSounds of the Seventies: 1973Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Special Products, Time–Life MusicOPCD-2582, SOD-06
2.10Superfly3:53Curtis MayfieldThe Anthology: 1961–1977Curtis Mayfield & The ImpressionsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1992-12-08
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD2-10664
1.2Superfly3:53Curtis MayfieldA Man Like Curtis: The Best of Curtis MayfieldCurtis MayfieldAlbum + Compilation
MCI MusicMUSCD 007
2.14Superfly3:54Curtis MayfieldThe Buddah BoxVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Essex Entertainment, Inc. (US company, holding, administering and issuing rights in music licensing and allied activities)ESD-7060
1.2Superfly3:55Curtis MayfieldGet Down to the Funky GrooveCurtis MayfieldAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1994-03-07
Charly RecordsCPCD 8034
1.12Superfly3:54Curtis MayfieldCurtis MayfieldCurtis MayfieldAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1994-05-28
LaserLight Digital12 364
2.1Superfly3:53Curtis MayfieldSuperfunk: The Funkiest Album in the World...Ever!Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Virgin TVVTDCD30
1.3Superfly3:53Curtis MayfieldDiamond Star CollectionCurtis MayfieldAlbum + Compilation
Arcade (record label founded in 1970s by Herman Heinsbroek; use this as its universal imprint)8800298
1.4Superfly3:54Curtis MayfieldThe Best of Curtis MayfieldCurtis MayfieldAlbum + Compilation
MusiquariumMSQCD006
2.5Superfly3:55Curtis MayfieldPeople Get Ready! The Curtis Mayfield StoryCurtis MayfieldAlbum + Compilation
  • US1996-02-27
Rhino (reissue label)R2 72262
1.3Superfly3:55Curtis MayfieldThe Very Best of Curtis MayfieldCurtis MayfieldAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1996-04-22
Castle Communications (primary imprint of Castle Communications PLC)CCS CD 806, GAS 0000806CCS ACO
1.7Superfly3:55Curtis MayfieldThe Definitive CollectionCurtis MayfieldAlbum + Compilation
  • XE1996-08-26
Charly RecordsCPCD 8189-2
1.12Superfly3:52Curtis MayfieldBlaxploitationVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Global TelevisionRADCD43
1.11Superfly3:56Curtis MayfieldOnly Soul 1970-1974Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1996-10-10
JCI, Warner Special ProductsJCD-3173, OPCD-1723
2.1Superfly3:52Curtis MayfieldMega Funk (NL, 1996)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • NL1996-12-17
Arcade (record label founded in 1970s by Herman Heinsbroek; use this as its universal imprint)3004002
3.13Superfly3:55Curtis MayfieldClassic Soul - 50 Classic Soul HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Castle Communications (primary imprint of Castle Communications PLC)EUK BX 303
2.1Superfly3:52Curtis MayfieldSuperfunk: The Funkiest Album In The World...Ever!Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)8383462
1.7Superfly3:56Curtis MayfieldThe Very Best of Curtis MayfieldCurtis MayfieldAlbum + Compilation
  • CA1997-03-04
  • US1997-03-04
Rhino (reissue label)R2 72584
1.13Superfly3:55Curtis MayfieldThe Ultimate Curtis MayfieldCurtis MayfieldAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1997-09-23
Recall 2cd (UK 2cd re-issue label, cat #s SMD CD ###)GAS0000105SMD, SMD CD 105
1.7Superfly3:54Curtis MayfieldBadmutha’s 18 Original Black Movie HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1997-10-24
MCI MusicMUSCD 039
1.9Superfly4:00Curtis MayfieldSuperfly (deluxe 25th Anniversary edition - reissue, remastered)Curtis MayfieldAlbum + Soundtrack
  • US1997-11-11
Curtom Records, Rhino (reissue label)R2 72836
1.8Superfly3:54Curtis MayfieldGive It Up: The Best of the Curtom Years 1970–77Curtis MayfieldAlbum + Compilation
Music Club (Demon Music Club, UK)MCCD 314
2.6Superfly3:53Curtis MayfieldLove, Peace, UnderstandingCurtis MayfieldAlbum + Compilation
Sequel Records (UK reissue label)NXT CD 286
1.7Superfly3:54Curtis MayfieldMove On UpCurtis MayfieldAlbum + Compilation
Hallmark Records (Pickwick UK imprint, unrelated to the US Hallmark greeting card label)306532
1.4Superfly3:54Curtis MayfieldThe Best of Curtis MayfieldCurtis MayfieldAlbum + Compilation
Nectar MastersNTMCD538
1.4Superfly3:55Curtis MayfieldThe MastersCurtis MayfieldAlbum + Compilation
Eagle Records (division of Eagle Rock Entertainment Ltd.)EAB CD 054
1.16Superfly3:54Curtis MayfieldThe Very Best of the 70's, Volume 6Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
BMG Ariola Media GmbH74321 49362 2
1.10Superfly3:52Curtis MayfieldPure FunkVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1998-05-05
PolyGram TV (a division of PolyGram Record Operations Ltd.)314 558 299-2
3.15Superfly3:54Curtis MayfieldWarner Bros. 75 Years Entertaining the World: Film MusicVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1998-06-02
Rhino (reissue label)
1.12Superfly3:54Curtis MayfieldMillennium Funk PartyVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1998-07-02
Rhino (reissue label)R2 75467
1.3Superfly3:55Curtis MayfieldTwin Best '70s Hits Soul GraffitiVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • JP1998-12-02
Victor (Japanese “His Master’s Voice” imprint)VICP-41053, VICP-41054
2.6Superfly3:58Curtis Mayfield70's Funk 'n' Soul ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Repertoire Records (Hamburg‐based multinational reissue label)REP 4717-WL
1.10Superfly3:54Curtis MayfieldCurtis: The Very Best of Curtis MayfieldCurtis MayfieldAlbum + Compilation
Beechwood MusicCURTISCD1
1.10Superfly3:52Curtis MayfieldPure Funk (BMG club edition)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram TV (a division of PolyGram Record Operations Ltd.)314 558 299-2
1.10Superfly3:52Curtis MayfieldPure FunkVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram TV (a division of PolyGram Record Operations Ltd.)P2 - 58299
1.9Superfly3:56Curtis MayfieldSuperfly / Short EyesCurtis MayfieldAlbum + Compilation
Sequel Records (UK reissue label)NEM CD 964
1.6Superfly3:52Curtis MayfieldThe Best Funk Album in the WorldVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972), Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)7243 844255 2 4, VTDCD126
1.4Superfly3:53Curtis MayfieldThe Best of BlaxploitationVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Global TelevisionRADCD109
1.2Superfly3:52Curtis MayfieldThe Big Score: A Soundtrack to the Black Films of the SeventiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)7243 4 93629 2 5
1.1Superfly3:55Curtis MayfieldSuperfly and Other HitsCurtis MayfieldAlbum + Compilation
  • US1999-04-02
Flashback Records (reissue label, subsidiary of Rhino)R2 75710
2.18Superfly3:53Curtis MayfieldThe All Time Greatest Movie Songs, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1999-04-08
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)493330 2
1.9Superfly4:00Curtis MayfieldSuperflyCurtis MayfieldAlbum + Soundtrack
  • US1999-07-20
Rhino (reissue label)R2 75803
1.6Superfly3:57Curtis MayfieldThe Best of Curtis MayfieldCurtis MayfieldAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1999-12-17
Charly RecordsCDVAL 108-2
2.19Superfly3:51Curtis MayfieldAll Time Greatest Movie SongsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment), Universal (plain logo “Universal” used by Universal Music and Universal Pictures)9908-03
1.10Superfly: Superfly3:53Curtis MayfieldCinéma : Les Plus Grands HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Versailles (French label)494327-2
1.5Superfly3:55Curtis MayfieldGet DancingVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Castle PiePIESD 007
2.18Superfly3:55Curtis MayfieldLas mejores canciones de cine, vol. 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music MediaSMM 493330 2
1.2Superfly3:55Curtis MayfieldMove On Up: The Best of Curtis MayfieldCurtis MayfieldAlbum + Compilation
Castle SelectSELCD568
1.1Superfly3:53Curtis MayfieldSoul Machine, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Radiocity Records3444
1.1Superfly3:53Curtis MayfieldSuper Fly (and more)Curtis MayfieldAlbum + Compilation
Neon (budget compilation reissues)NE 34527
1.9Superfly4:00Curtis MayfieldSuperflyCurtis MayfieldAlbum + Soundtrack
Rhino (reissue label)
1.9Superfly3:52Curtis MayfieldSuperflyCurtis MayfieldAlbum + Soundtrack
Sequel Records (UK reissue label)NEMLP 964
1.1Superfly3:52Curtis MayfieldSuperflyCurtis MayfieldAlbum + Compilation
Dressed to KillMetro302
2.5Superfly3:52Curtis MayfieldThe Disco BoxVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
Startel EntertainmentSANCD0019B
1.4Superfly3:56Curtis MayfieldThe Sequel Sampler: 20 Upper CutsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sequel Records (UK reissue label)SEQSAM 01
1.1Superfly3:54Curtis MayfieldBeautiful Brother: The Essential Curtis MayfieldCurtis MayfieldAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2000-03-10
Metro (UK reissue/compilation imprint, METRCD cat prefix)METRCD008
1.11Superfly3:53Curtis Mayfield20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Curtis Mayfield & The ImpressionsCurtis Mayfield & The ImpressionsAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)088 112 191-2
2.2Superfly3:53Curtis MayfieldFilm 2000 With Jonathan RossVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972), Virgin TV849746, VTDCD 328
1.4Superfly3:54Curtis MayfieldFunk Blast!Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Experience Music ProjectEMPCD 002
5.1Superfly3:55Curtis MayfieldFunkin’ on the 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DiskyBX 992202, BX 992212, BX 992222, BX 992232, BX 992242, DB 992192
4.1Superfly3:53Curtis MayfieldGreatest Hits of Soul and R&BVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DiskyDB 250402
1.9Superfly3:53Curtis MayfieldSpirit of SoulVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universe (Compilations – Attention, some releases may be bootlegs)3581
1.1Superfly3:55Curtis MayfieldThe Super 70’s, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
MusicbankAPWCD1101
1.15Superfly3:55Curtis MayfieldSay It Loud! A Celebration of Black Music in AmericaVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2001-10-02
Rhino (reissue label)76786
1.27Superfly3:54Curtis MayfieldGot Soul 1960-1973Curtis Mayfield, Jerry Butler, The ImpressionsAlbum + Compilation
  • AU2001-11-13
Raven Records (Australian mainly reissue)RVCD-125
1.1Superfly3:54Curtis Mayfield100% Hits SoulVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
BMG France, Hit Master (French reissues)74321 871662
1.10Superfly3:52Curtis MayfieldBody & SoulVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Falcon Neue MedienDCD 23014
1.11Superfly3:54Curtis MayfieldFYE Pop Selects, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Rhino (reissue label)PRCD 400050
1.13Superfly3:56Curtis MayfieldSolid Gold Soul: Superbad! The Soul of the CityVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicR838-30
1.7Superfly3:52Curtis MayfieldThe Very Best OfCurtis MayfieldAlbum + Compilation
Charly RecordsSNAD 552 CD
1.2Superfly3:54Curtis MayfieldHarlem SessionsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2002-02-11
Sessions (sublabel of Union Square Music)SESHDCD203
2.5Superfly3:52Curtis MayfieldTwogether: FunkVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • FR2002-06-14
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)07243 5390482
1.4Superfly3:55Curtis MayfieldThe EssentialsCurtis MayfieldAlbum + Compilation
  • US2002-06-18
Rhino (reissue label)R2 76046
1.8Superfly3:57Curtis MayfieldAre You In? The Mitsubishi Mix, Volume IVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Special ProductsOPCD 1973
1.1Superfly3:53Curtis MayfieldChilled/FunkVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Smart Records (Cat# SMARTCD)smartcd081
1.4Superfly3:54Curtis MayfieldCurtis MayfieldCurtis MayfieldAlbum + Compilation
Music WaveMW032
1.9Superfly3:53Curtis MayfieldSpirit of SoulVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universe (Compilations – Attention, some releases may be bootlegs)3581
1.9Superfly3:52Curtis MayfieldSuperflyCurtis MayfieldAlbum + Soundtrack
Charly RecordsSNAD 507 CD
1.5Superfly3:54Curtis MayfieldThe Absolute Best R&B GroovesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Compass Productions (budget compilations)A 52386
1.1Superfly3:51Curtis MayfieldSuperflyCurtis MayfieldAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2003-02-28
Weton-WesgramBB257
2.12Superfly3:53Curtis MayfieldTwogether FunkVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • FR2003-07-08
EMI Music France (1994–2013)7243 594672
3.16Superfly3:54Curtis MayfieldBest Singles of All Time, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • AU2003-08-11
Rajon Music GroupROO44
1.1Superfly3:53Curtis MayfieldGet FunkedVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Rajon Music GroupCDRTV0045
1.1Superfly3:55Curtis MayfieldSeventies Legends 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
MusicbankAPWCD1245
1.2Superfly3:56Curtis MayfieldUltimate Seventies: 1973Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Special Products, Time–Life Music19473‐2, OPCD‐2582A, R634‐06
1.5Superfly3:53Curtis MayfieldSuper Stars of Seventies SoulVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2004-03-02
Shout! Factory
2.2Superfly3:53Curtis MayfieldSuperbadVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2004-04-12
Warner DanceWSMCD165
1.14Superfly3:52Curtis MayfieldSound TrackVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2004-06-07
Echo (UK 1994-)ECHCD54
1.6Superfly3:55Curtis MayfieldVH1 I Love the 70’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2004-06-29
Rhino (reissue label)R2 78971
1.1Superfly3:54Curtis MayfieldHard TimesCurtis MayfieldAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2004-09-01
Traditional LineTL 1333
1.6Superfly3:55Curtis Mayfield70s Soul SensationsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Music Club (Demon Music Club, UK)MCCD564
Promotion
1.1Superfly3:54Curtis MayfieldMusic Club Sampler: Soul & ReggaeVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Music Club (Demon Music Club, UK)SAMP4
1.10Superfly3:53Curtis MayfieldSuper Saver Greatest HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
wea (has logo with just “wea” on it)CDSS303
1.11Superfly3:56Curtis MayfieldPop Selects (Sampler)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
wea (has logo with just “wea” on it)WEA/TW-00
1.7Superfly3:52Curtis MayfieldEssential 70’s Collection, Volume 1 (Daily Express)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Daily Express (British newspaper), Warner Strategic Marketing United KingdomEX00170CD1

Relationships

engineer:Roger Anfinsen
producer:Curtis Mayfield
bass guitar:Joseph Scott (US funk/soul bassist)
drums (drum set):Morris Jennings
guitar:Curtis Mayfield
Craig McMullen
percussion:Master Henry Gibson (Percussionist with Curtis Mayfield, Stan Getz, Ramsey Lewis)
lead vocals:Curtis Mayfield
arranger and orchestrator:Johnny Pate
phonographic copyright (℗) by:Curtom Records (in 1972)
sampled by:Egg Man by Beastie Boys
Intro by The Notorious B.I.G.
Tilt Ya Head Back by Nelly (US rapper) feat. Christina Aguilera
edits:Superfly (7" single)
recording of:Superfly

Related works

Superfly

lyricist and composer:Curtis Mayfield
inspired the name of:Superfly (Japanese rock group)
publisher:Todd Mayfield Publishing
Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
Curtom Publishing Co Inc (from 1972 to ????)