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Once Upon a Time is the sixth studio album by American singer-songwriter Donna Summer. It was released on October 31, 1977, and peaked at No. 26 on the US Billboard 200, number thirteen on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and No. 24 on the UK Albums Chart. The entire album charted as one entry at No. 1 on the Hot Dance/Disco chart. Once Upon a Time includes the singles "I Love You", "Fairy Tale High", "Once Upon a Time" and "Rumour Has It". The album did not spawn a hit single as popular as "I Feel Love".
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Once Upon A Time...
chevron_rightCasablanca Records
“© 1977 Casablanca Record and Film Works, Inc. German Bellaphone release Manufactured and distributed by Bellaphone Germany Sticker on frontcover is printed. LP's housed in Lyric sleeves. Side A Act 1 Side B Act 4 Side C Act 2 Side D ...”
Cat#: NB 7038
Once Upon A Time...
chevron_rightAtlantic
“Made in Germany. Issued in gatefold sleeve. Custom inner sleeves are in bright blue semi-glossy paper, a different hue than the album cover, as opposed to the US editions. Timing given for track D4 is wrong (1:42), correct one given ab...”
Cat#: ATL 60 132 · NBLP 7078-2
Once Upon A Time...
chevron_rightCasablanca Records
“Distributed By Minos Matsas & Son Co. LTD”
Cat#: CBLP 50009, CBLP 50010
Once Upon A Time...
chevron_rightCasablanca Records
“Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Pitman pressing. Issued with custom lyric inner sleeves. This album is auto-coupled for automatic record changers: Record 1 contains Sides A & D, Record 2 contains Sides B & C. Mixed-mastered version, wit...”
Cat#: NBLP 7078 · NBLP-7078-2
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chevron_rightAriola
“Ariola Eurodisc, S.A. Calle Aragón, 204, Barcelona-11 (España) T.G. Hostench, S.A. Córcega, 231-233, Barcelona(11) 1977”
Cat#: 25142-XD
Once Upon A Time...
chevron_rightCasablanca Records
“Very Rare Peruvian Single Disc Release Casablanca blue labels also rare Black and white back cover Tracklist in Back Cover Laminated in a Metallic Color Error In Tracklist, "Once Upon a Time" is writted as "Once Upone a Time"”
Cat#: CAS-0007078.0 Y
Once Upon A Time...
chevron_rightCasablanca Records
“Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Terre Haute pressing. Came with a hype sticker "A Special 2 Record Set, NBLP 7078, Printed in U.S.A." Issued with custom lyric inner sleeves. This album is auto-coupled (sides 1 & 4 on first record, side...”
Cat#: NBLP 7078 · NBLP-7078-2
Once Upon a Time…
chevron_rightCasablanca Records
“Side A - Act 1 is mispressed with Side A of Parliament - Funkentelechy Vs. The Placebo Syndrome. [9490033]”
Cat#: CALD 5003 · NBLP 7078 · NBLP-7078-2
Once Upon A Time...
chevron_rightCasablanca Records
“RCA Record club issue. Issued in gatefold sleeve with custom inner sleeves. Manufactured and distributed by RCA from original tapes by Casablanca Record and Film Works, Inc. "Mfd. by RCA Music Service Under License" printed on bac...”
Cat#: NBLP 7078
Once Upon A Time...
chevron_rightPhilips
“Comes with printed inlay w/ lyrics Cat # on sleeve and spine 6641 834 Cat # record 1 - 9199 769 Cat # record 2 - 9199 770 Licensed by Casablanca Printed in The Netherlands ℗ 1977 Made in Holland The runouts are stamped.”
Cat#: 6641 834
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chevron_rightCasablanca Records
Cat#: NB 7038
Once Upon A Time...
chevron_rightCasablanca Records
“says "Contains 2 Records / Contient 2 Disques" on front cover Comes with lyric inner sleeves.”
Cat#: NBLP 7078
Once Upon A Time... = Erase Una Vez...
chevron_rightAriola
“Ariola Eurodisc, S.A. Calle Aragón, 204, Barcelona-11 (España) T.G. Hostench, S.A. Córcega, 231-233, Barcelona(11) 1977”
Cat#: 25142-XD
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chevron_rightCasablanca Records
“Version pressed by London Records Of Canada (1967) Ltd., with smaller 7" label design.”
Cat#: NBLP 7078
Once Upon A Time... / Erase Una Vez...
chevron_rightAriola
“(p) 1977 Casablanca Records & Film Works Inc. Record one features lyrics Act One & Two Record two features lyrics Act three & Four Ariola Eurodisc, S.A. Calle Aragón, 204, Barcelona-11 (España) T.G. Hostench, S.A. Córcega, 231-233, Barc...”
Cat#: 25142-XD
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chevron_rightGallo
Cat#: ML 4154
Once Upon A Time...
chevron_rightGlobal Records And Tapes
“℗ 1977 by Global Records And Tapes Made in Germany by Metronome Musik GmbH LP's housed in Lyric sleeves.”
Cat#: 0083.202
Once Upon A Time...
chevron_rightCasablanca Records
“©1977 Rick's Music, Inc./OP Ed. Intro/Say Yes Music (BMI) Recorded at Musicland Studios, Munich. ℗ © 1977 Casablanca Record And Filmworks Made In Sweden”
Cat#: NBLP 7078 · NBLP 7078-2
Once Upon A Time...
chevron_rightCasablanca Records
“Made in the Rep. of Ire. on labels Printed and made by Howards Printers (Slough) Ltd., England”
Cat#: CALD 5003
Once Upon A Time...
chevron_rightCasablanca Records
“Equipment: Music Shop, Munich Composer credits on sleeve inserts – Summer/Moroder/Bellotte. Composer credits on record labels – Donna Summer, Giorgio Moroder and Pete Bellotte. Label states that D4 (Theme) Once Upon A Time runs 1:42, a...”
Cat#: CALD 5003
Once Upon A Time...
chevron_rightAtlantic
“Recorded at Musicland Studios, Munich Editions: Intro Say Yes Music (C) 1977 Casablanca Record and FilmWorks, Inc. Distribution WEA Filipacchi Music On labels: MADE IN FRANCE On sleeve: IDN MADE IN FRANCE”
Cat#: (NBLP 7078) · 60 132
Once Upon A Time...
chevron_rightOasis
“Cat # "7078" on back cover. Cat # "NBLP - 7078" on record 1 labels. Cat # "NBLP - 7080" on record 2 labels.”
Cat#: 7078 · NBLP - 7078 · NBLP - 7080
Once Upon A Time...
chevron_rightCasablanca Records
“Unique 2 LP Philippine release, unlike gatefold worldwide release. "Manufactured by The Disc Corporation Of The Philippines 678 E. De Los Santos Ave., Quezon City."”
Cat#: NBLP 7078
Once Upon A Time...
chevron_rightCasablanca Records
“Test pressing of italian print There is a wrong writing on label that says 'The Deep' , but the grooves and the matrix/runout are about the "Once upon a time" album”
Cat#: CALD 5003
CD(15)
Once Upon a Time…
chevron_rightCasablanca Records
“℗ 1977 Casablanca Record And FilmWorks, Inc. © 1977 Casablanca Record And FilmWorks, Inc. Printed in U.S.A.”
Cat#: 826 238-2 M-1
Once Upon a Time…
chevron_rightCasablanca Records / Mercury Records
“Cardboard sleeve (mini LP) reissue from Donna Summer featuring the high-fidelity SHM-CD format (compatible with standard CD players). Part of a eight-album Donna Summer SHM-CD cardboard sleeve reissue series featuring albums "Love To Lov...”
Cat#: UICY-75300
Once Upon A Time...
chevron_rightMercury Records
“Issued in a jewel case with grey tray, 4-page color card replicating the original cover design (blank inside), 6-page folded insert with tracklist and 2012 liner notes in Japanese, obi-strip.”
Cat#: UICY-78769
Once Upon A Time...
chevron_rightCasablanca (4)
“8 Pages Booklet. Clear Tray. Jewel Case. ℗ 1977 Casablanca Record And FilmWorks, Inc. © 1977 Casablanca Record And FilmWorks, Inc.”
Cat#: 826 238-2 M-1
Once Upon A Time (Expanded Edition)
chevron_rightNot On Label
Once Upon A Time...
chevron_rightCasablanca Records
“Different from: Once Upon A Time..., no Right Society on CD Label. ℗ 1977 Casablanca Record And FilmWorks, Inc. © 1977 Casablanca Record And FilmWorks, Inc. On back artwork and the back of the booklet: Printed in W. Germany. On disc: M...”
Cat#: 826 238-2 · 826 238-2 M-1
Once Upon A Time…
chevron_rightCasablanca Records
“℗ 1977 Casablanca Record And FilmWorks, Inc. © 1977 Casablanca Record And FilmWorks, Inc. Printed in U.S.A.”
Cat#: 826 238-2 M-1
Once Upon A Time...
chevron_rightCasablanca Records
“℗ 1977 Casablanca Record And FilmWorks, Inc. © 1977 Casablanca Record And FilmWorks, Inc. Printed in U.S.A.”
Cat#: 826 238-2 M-1
Once Upon A Time…
chevron_rightCasablanca Records
“℗ 1977 Casablanca Record And FilmWorks, Inc. © 1977 Casablanca Record And FilmWorks, Inc. Printed in U.S.A.”
Cat#: 826 238-2 · 826 238-2 M-1
Once Upon A Time...
chevron_rightCasablanca Records
“℗ 1977 Casablanca Record And FilmWorks, Inc. © 1977 Casablanca Record And FilmWorks, Inc. Catalog number is 826 238-2 on disc and 826 238-2 M-1 on all artwork. Made in USA on disc. Full aluminum disc. Printed in U.S.A. on artwork. Base...”
Cat#: 826 238-2 · 826 238-2 M-1
Once Upon A Time...
chevron_rightCasablanca Records
“Outer Wrap - Disc Made In Mexico Sleeve -Printed in U.S.A. Sleeve - (P)(C) 1977 Casablanca Record and Filmworks, Inc Disc - (P) 1977 PolyGram Records, Inc Includes and 4 page double sided fold out with lyrics, credits and a mini poster.”
Cat#: 826 238-2 M-1
Once Upon A Time...
chevron_rightCasablanca Records
“℗ 1977 Casablanca Record And FilmWorks, Inc. © 1977 Casablanca Record And FilmWorks, Inc. Printed in U.S.A.”
Cat#: 826 238-2 M-1
Once Upon A Time...
chevron_rightCasablanca Records
“This version is similar to Once Upon A Time..., but no SID codes and no reference to PMDC. Catalogue no. 826 238-2 on disc, 826 238-2 M-1 on spine. "0704" printed on bottom right corner of back cover and booklet back cover. Comes in sta...”
Cat#: 826 238-2 · 826 238-2 M-1
Once Upon A Time...
chevron_rightCasablanca Records
“Différent from Once Upon A Time..., no Right Society on CD Label. ℗ 1977 Casablanca Record And FilmWorks, Inc. © 1977 Casablanca Record And FilmWorks, Inc. On back artwork: Printed in U.S.A. On disc: MADE IN W.GERMANY BY POLYGRAM Ple...”
Cat#: 826 238-2 · 826 238-2 M-1
Once Upon A Time...
chevron_rightCasablanca (4)
“8 Pages Booklet. Clear Tray. Jewel Case. ℗ 1977 © 1977 Cataloge # taken from CD”
Cat#: MTL-032
Tape(39)
Once Upon A Time...
chevron_rightCasablanca Records
“Vol. I and II sold as shrink-wrapped pair.”
Cat#: NBL5 7078
Once Upon A Time...
chevron_rightCasablanca Records
“This is the second part of the double album”
Cat#: CBLP 50010
Once Upon A Time...
chevron_rightOasis
Cat#: 7078
Once Upon A Time... (...Happily Ever After)
chevron_rightCasablanca Records
“Olive green cassette with white labels and dark green print. 4 panel lyric inlay printed both sides. On cover: Double Play Cassette On inlay: This is a Dolby B System Recording.”
Cat#: ZCCAD 5003
Once Upon A Time... Volume 1
chevron_rightCasablanca Records
Cat#: NBL5-7078
Once Upon A Time...
chevron_rightAtlantic
“Catalogue number as 460132 on the spine, and as 460 132 W on the cassette shell and the inside of the j-card. From the spine: Double durée From the j-card side flap: Distribution W.E.A. Filipacchi Music From the inside of the j-card: ...”
Cat#: 460 132 W · 460132
Once Upon A Time
chevron_rightCasablanca Records
Cat#: 7078
Once Upon A Time... / Érase Una Vez...
chevron_rightAriola
“Two cassettes in a plastic box set. Ariola Eurodisc, S.A. Calle Aragón, 204, Barcelona-11 (España)”
Cat#: 56317XW · 56318XW · 56319XW
Once Upon A Time...
chevron_rightCasablanca Records
Cat#: NBL8 7078
Once Upon A Time... Vol. II
chevron_rightCasablanca Records
Cat#: NBL5-7078
Once Upon A Time... Erase Una Vez... Volume 1
chevron_rightCasablanca Records
Cat#: 72 98 085
Once Upon A Time...
chevron_rightCasablanca Records
“Whole album on just one cassette”
Cat#: NBL5 7078
Once Upon A Time... (Parte Seconda)
chevron_rightCasablanca Records
Cat#: CA M 5511 · CA. M 5511
Once Upon A Time...
chevron_rightCasablanca Records
Cat#: NBL5 7078
Once Upon A Time...
chevron_rightCasablanca Records
“℗© 1977 Casablanca Record and Film Works, Inc. (Different sequencing from the LP)”
Cat#: NBL8-7078
Once Upon A Time...
chevron_rightCasablanca Records / Columbia House
“© 1977 Casablanca Record and Film Works, Inc. (Different sequencing from the LP)”
Cat#: CRC-NBL8 7078 · NBL8 7078
Once Upon A Time... (Parte Prima)
chevron_rightCasablanca Records
“Catalog number CA M 5510 on artwork, CA. M 5510 on labels ℗ 11/77 on artwork ℗ & © 1977 on labels Made in Italy”
Cat#: CA M 5510 · CA. M 5510
Once Upon A Time... Parte Seconda
chevron_rightCasablanca Records
Cat#: CA S 51011
Once Upon A Time... Parte Prima
chevron_rightCasablanca Records
Cat#: CA S 5510
Once Upon A Time...
chevron_rightCasablanca Records
“Includes slipcase and a separate foldout sheet with tracklist Japanese and English and and lyrics in English. Victor Musical Industries, Inc. ℗78”
Cat#: CAB-C4502 · VCW-4507
Once Upon A Time...
chevron_rightCasablanca Records
“white paper labels”
Cat#: 72 98 085/86
Once Upon A Time...
chevron_rightApples (4)
Cat#: GPL 061
Once Upon A Time....
chevron_rightRomance Co.
“Romance Tapes 1977 Once Upon A Time.... (front sleeve) Once Upon A Time... (cassette shell)”
Cat#: S.A 1680 · S.A1680
Once Upon A Time... Vol. 1
chevron_rightMC (9)
Cat#: MC 4450