Francine (original stereo studio mix, matrix no. MSCL 8432)

~ Recording by ZZ Top

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack artistRelease titleRelease artistRelease group typeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.1Francene3:33ZZ TopRio Grande MudZZ TopAlbum
  • US1972-04-04
London Records (UK, 1947–1999, re-launched 2011–present)XPS 612
1.1Francene3:33Z Z TopFranceneZ Z TopSingle
London American Recordings, London Records (UK, 1947–1999, re-launched 2011–present)72077
1.1Francene3:33Z Z TopFrancene / Down BrownieZ Z TopSingle
London Records (UK, 1947–1999, re-launched 2011–present)DL 20935
1.1Francene3:33ZZ TopRio Grande MudZZ TopAlbum
London Records (UK, 1947–1999, re-launched 2011–present)M 72194
1.4Francine3:34ZZ TopThe Best of ZZ TopZZ TopAlbum + Compilation
Warner Bros. Records (1958–2019; “WB” logo, with or without “records” beneath or on banner across)BSK 3273
1.4Francine3:33ZZ TopThe Best of ZZ TopZZ TopAlbum + Compilation
Warner Bros. Records (1958–2019; “WB” logo, with or without “records” beneath or on banner across)WAR 56598
1.4Francine3:33ZZ TopThe Best of ZZ Top: 10 Legendary Texas TalesZZ TopAlbum + Compilation
London Records (UK, 1947–1999, re-launched 2011–present)PS 706
1.4Francine3:33ZZ TopThe Best of ZZ Top (test pressing)ZZ TopAlbum + Compilation
  • US1978-10-04
Warner Bros. Records (1958–2019; “WB” logo, with or without “records” beneath or on banner across)BSK 3273
1.1Francine3:33ZZ TopRio Grande MudZZ TopAlbum
Warner Bros. Records (1958–2019; “WB” logo, with or without “records” beneath or on banner across)WB 56 602
1.4Francine3:34ZZ TopThe Best of ZZ Top (made in Japan)ZZ TopAlbum + Compilation
Warner Bros. Records (1958–2019; “WB” logo, with or without “records” beneath or on banner across)256 598, 3273-2
1.4Francine3:34ZZ TopThe Best of ZZ TopZZ TopAlbum + Compilation
  • JP1986-12-21
Warner Bros. Records (1958–2019; “WB” logo, with or without “records” beneath or on banner across)32XD-537
1.1Francine3:33ZZ TopRio Grande MudZZ TopAlbum
Warner Bros. Records (1958–2019; “WB” logo, with or without “records” beneath or on banner across)P-13396
1.4Francine3:34ZZ TopThe Best of ZZ TopZZ TopAlbum + Compilation
Warner Bros. Records (1958–2019; “WB” logo, with or without “records” beneath or on banner across)7599-27384-2
1.9Francene3:34ZZ TopChrome, Smoke & BBQ (limited edition)ZZ TopAlbum + Compilation
  • US2003-10-14
Warner Bros. Records (1958–2019; “WB” logo, with or without “records” beneath or on banner across)R2 73935
1.4Francene3:34ZZ TopRancho Texicano: The Very Best of ZZ TopZZ TopAlbum + Compilation
  • US2004-06-15
Warner Bros. Records (1958–2019; “WB” logo, with or without “records” beneath or on banner across)R2 78908
1.4Francene3:34ZZ TopRancho Texicano: The Very Best of ZZ TopZZ TopAlbum + Compilation
Warner Bros. Records (1958–2019; “WB” logo, with or without “records” beneath or on banner across)8122-78908-2
1.9Francene3:34ZZ TopChrome, Smoke & BBQZZ TopAlbum + Compilation
  • US2006-07-26
Warner Bros. Records (1958–2019; “WB” logo, with or without “records” beneath or on banner across)R2 78176
1.11Francene3:33ZZ TopThe ZZ Top SixpackZZ TopAlbum + Compilation
  • XW2008-01-29
Rhino (reissue label), Warner Bros. Records (1958–2019; “WB” logo, with or without “records” beneath or on banner across)
1.9Francene3:33ZZ TopChrome, Smoke & BBQZZ TopAlbum + Compilation
  • -2008-02-29
Rhino (reissue label), Warner Bros. Records (1958–2019; “WB” logo, with or without “records” beneath or on banner across)[none]
1.1Francine3:33ZZ TopRio Grande Mud (180g)ZZ TopAlbum
Warner Bros. Records (1958–2019; “WB” logo, with or without “records” beneath or on banner across)525347, 8122-79794-1
1.1Francine3:35ZZ TopRio Grande MudZZ TopAlbum
  • XW2013-05-28
Warner Bros. Records (1958–2019; “WB” logo, with or without “records” beneath or on banner across)
1.1Francene3:35ZZ TopRio Grande MudZZ TopAlbum
  • XW2013-06-07
Rhino (reissue label), Warner Bros. Records (1958–2019; “WB” logo, with or without “records” beneath or on banner across)
2.1Francine3:34ZZ TopThe Complete Studio Albums (1970–1990)ZZ TopAlbum + Compilation
  • -2013-06-07
BMG Rights Management (US) LLC (file releases under its imprint “BMG (2008–present)” if the release has an imprint)
2.1Francine3:34ZZ TopThe Complete Studio Albums 1970–1990ZZ TopAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2013-06-10
Warner Bros. Records (1958–2019; “WB” logo, with or without “records” beneath or on banner across)8122796519, 8122796642
1.1Francine3:34ZZ TopRio Grande MudZZ TopAlbum
  • XW2013-06-11
Rhino (reissue label), Warner Bros. Records (1958–2019; “WB” logo, with or without “records” beneath or on banner across)
1.1Francine3:34ZZ TopRio Grande MudZZ TopAlbum
  • JP2013-08-28
Warner Bros. Records (1958–2019; “WB” logo, with or without “records” beneath or on banner across)WPCR-15168
1.1Francene3:35ZZ TopRio Grande MudZZ TopAlbum
  • XW2013-10-17
Rhino (reissue label), Warner Bros. Records (1958–2019; “WB” logo, with or without “records” beneath or on banner across)
2.1Francine3:34ZZ TopThe Complete Studio Albums 1970–1990ZZ TopAlbum + Compilation
Warner Bros. Records (1958–2019; “WB” logo, with or without “records” beneath or on banner across)
1.6Francine3:34ZZ TopThe Very Baddest OfZZ TopAlbum + Compilation
  • -2014-06-06
Rhino (reissue label), Warner Bros. Records (1958–2019; “WB” logo, with or without “records” beneath or on banner across)
1.6Francine3:33ZZ TopThe Very Baddest OfZZ TopAlbum + Compilation
  • -2014-06-06
Rhino (reissue label), Warner Bros. Records (1958–2019; “WB” logo, with or without “records” beneath or on banner across)
1.6Francine3:34ZZ TopThe Very Baddest OfZZ TopAlbum + Compilation
  • -2014-06-06
Rhino (reissue label), Warner Bros. Records (1958–2019; “WB” logo, with or without “records” beneath or on banner across)
1.6Francine3:34ZZ TopThe Very BaddestZZ TopAlbum + Compilation
  • CA2014-06-09
  • MX2014-06-09
  • US2014-06-09
Warner Bros. Records (1958–2019; “WB” logo, with or without “records” beneath or on banner across)
1.6Francine3:34ZZ TopThe Very BaddestZZ TopAlbum + Compilation
  • CA2014-06-09
  • MX2014-06-09
  • US2014-06-09
Warner Bros. Records (1958–2019; “WB” logo, with or without “records” beneath or on banner across)
1.6Francine3:34ZZ TopThe Very BaddestZZ TopAlbum + Compilation
Warner Bros. Records (1958–2019; “WB” logo, with or without “records” beneath or on banner across)8122795864
1.6Francine3:34ZZ TopThe Very BaddestZZ TopAlbum + Compilation
Warner Bros. Records (1958–2019; “WB” logo, with or without “records” beneath or on banner across)R2-543792
2.1Francine3:33ZZ TopCinco: The First Five LPsZZ TopAlbum + Compilation
  • US2017-06-09
Warner Bros. Records (1958–2019; “WB” logo, with or without “records” beneath or on banner across)R1 557605
1.7Francine3:32ZZ TopGoin’ 50 (deluxe edition)ZZ TopAlbum + Compilation
Warner Records (2019–present; circle imprint with “Warner Records” next to it)
1.17Francine (2019 remaster)3:32ZZ TopGoin’ 50ZZ TopAlbum + Compilation
  • XW2019-06-14
Rhino (reissue label), Warner Records (2019–present; circle imprint with “Warner Records” next to it)
1.7Francine3:34ZZ TopGoin’ 50ZZ TopAlbum + Compilation
  • -2019-08-16
Warner Bros. Records (1958–2019; “WB” logo, with or without “records” beneath or on banner across)603497851607, R1 591568
1.7Francine3:32ZZ TopGoin’ 50ZZ TopAlbum + Compilation
  • US2019-08-16
Warner Bros. Records (1958–2019; “WB” logo, with or without “records” beneath or on banner across)R2591567
1.7Francine3:32ZZ TopGoin’ 50ZZ TopAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2019-08-16
Lone Wolf Productions, Warner Bros. Records (1958–2019; “WB” logo, with or without “records” beneath or on banner across)603497851614, R2 591567
2.1Francine3:33ZZ TopFrom the Top: 1971–1976ZZ TopAlbum + Compilation
  • US2024-08-02
Rhino (reissue label), Warner Records (2019–present; circle imprint with “Warner Records” next to it)081227815318, RHF1 726629
1.9Francene3:33ZZ TopChrome, Smoke & BBQZZ TopAlbum + Compilation
BMG (imprint of BMG Rights Management, 2008–present)[none]
1.9Francene3:33ZZ TopChrome, Smoke & BBQZZ TopAlbum + Compilation
BMG (imprint of BMG Rights Management, 2008–present)[none]
1.4Francine3:33ZZ TopThe Best of ZZ TopZZ TopAlbum + CompilationWarner Bros. Records (1958–2019; “WB” logo, with or without “records” beneath or on banner across)WB 56 598
1.4Francine3:34ZZ TopThe Best of ZZ TopZZ TopAlbum + CompilationWarner Bros. Records (1958–2019; “WB” logo, with or without “records” beneath or on banner across)256 598, 3273-2
1.4Francine3:34ZZ TopThe Best of ZZ Top (Columbia House)ZZ TopAlbum + CompilationWarner Bros. Records (1958–2019; “WB” logo, with or without “records” beneath or on banner across)W2 3273
1.4Francine3:34ZZ TopThe Best of ZZ TopZZ TopAlbum + CompilationWarner Bros. Records (1958–2019; “WB” logo, with or without “records” beneath or on banner across)3273-2
1.4Francine3:34ZZ TopThe Best of ZZ Top (made in Germany)ZZ TopAlbum + CompilationWarner Bros. Records (1958–2019; “WB” logo, with or without “records” beneath or on banner across)256 598, 3273-2
1.4Francine3:34ZZ TopThe Best of ZZ TopZZ TopAlbum + CompilationLone Wolf Productions, Warner Bros. Records (1958–2019; “WB” logo, with or without “records” beneath or on banner across)
Promotion
1.1Francene3:33Z Z TopFrancene / Down BrownieZ Z TopSingle
London Records (UK, 1947–1999, re-launched 2011–present)DL 20935
1.1Francene?:??ZZ TopRio Grande MudZZ TopAlbum
London Records (UK, 1947–1999, re-launched 2011–present)SLC 809
1.12Francine3:33ZZ TopZZ Top SpecialZZ TopAlbum + Compilation
Warner–Pioneer Corporation (Japanese holding company, 1972–1991)PS-252
1.3Francine3:34ZZ TopSelections from Chrome, Smoke & BBQZZ TopAlbum + Compilation
  • US2003-10-14
Warner Bros. Records (1958–2019; “WB” logo, with or without “records” beneath or on banner across)PRCD 400067
Bootleg
1.1Francene3:36ZZ TopThe Best of ZZ TopZZ TopAlbum + Compilation
  • -1985
2.18Francine3:34ZZ TopGreatest HitsZZ TopAlbum + Compilation
Star Mark16395-1/2
2.19Francene3:36ZZ TopGreatest HitsZZ TopAlbum + Compilation
Star Mark32364•1/2
Withdrawn
1.10Francene3:35ZZ TopChrome, Smoke & BBQZZ TopAlbum + Compilation
  • XW2013-06-07
Rhino (reissue label), Warner Bros. Records (1958–2019; “WB” logo, with or without “records” beneath or on banner across)[none]

Relationships

engineer:Robin Brian
producer:Bill Ham (manager of ZZ Top)
bass guitar and background vocals:Dusty Hill (from 1971 until 1972)
drums (drum set):Frank Beard (ZZ Top drummer) (from 1971 until 1972)
electric guitar and lead vocals:Billy Gibbons (from 1971 until 1972)
recorded at:Robin Hood Studios in Tyler, Texas, United States (from 1971 until 1972)
engineered at:Robin Hood Studios in Tyler, Texas, United States
purchase for download and streaming page:https://music.apple.com/us/song/1729470525 [info]
stream for free:https://open.spotify.com/track/0wyEbW5md4SUV2aEwuyP51 [info]
https://www.deezer.com/track/812921 [info]
recording of:Francine (from 1971 until 1972)

Francine

writer:Kenny Cordray
Billy Gibbons
Steve Perron (1960s psychedelic rock singer)
publisher:Almo Music Corp. (USA, affiliated with ASCAP)
April Music Co.
Billy G’s Hollywood Productions Inc. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships)
EMI April Music Inc.
EMI Songs France SARL (27, rue de Berri)
EMI Songs Musikverlag GmbH
Fuji Pacific Music SBK Department (Fujipacific Music SBK Department)
India Music
India Music Inc.
India Music Ink
Landers Roberts
Rondor Music (France)
Rondor Music Inc.
Rondor Musikverlag GmbH
SBK Entertainment World Inc.
Universal Music Publishing Group Japan (work publisher – do NOT use as a release label)
Yamaha Music Publishing (until 2017-03-31)
Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (holding company – do not use as release label) (from 2017-04-01 to present)
has revision:Francene