The Final Countdown
Europe
1986
Source-supported album or original-release association. First-release evidence and any conflicts are stated separately.
The title and performer have a sourced editorial destination. The screenshot does not independently establish the file's exact performance, mix, edit, pressing or mastering. Recording version: Original 1986 studio recording; screenshot master or edit not independently established
Release: 1986
Release: 1986Source checked
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The Final Countdown - licensed Apple Music program
Artist credit, title and original album program / recording-specific release year. Digital reissue dates and compilation dates do not establish the first release of a different version.
The Final Countdown - licensed recording metadata
This recording-specific item supports the credited performer, album membership and original release year; no first-release day is asserted.
Inspiration and background
Researched recording background
Europe's title song belongs to their 1986 album The Final Countdown. The expanded edition separately labels a live rendition; this entry identifies the original studio recording.
Evidence scope: Sourced release and recording context; not an account of songwriter intent
Sources for this information
The Final Countdown - licensed Apple Music program
Artist credit, title and original album program / recording-specific release year. Digital reissue dates and compilation dates do not establish the first release of a different version. | Retrieved 2026-10-19
The Final Countdown - licensed recording metadata
This recording-specific item supports the credited performer, album membership and original release year; no first-release day is asserted. | Retrieved 2026-10-19
Other appearances and versions
Original 1986 studio recording; screenshot master or edit not independently established
The title and performer have a sourced editorial destination. The screenshot does not independently establish the file's exact performance, mix, edit, pressing or mastering. Recording version: Original 1986 studio recording; screenshot master or edit not independently established
An annual chart year and an original release date are different. Similar titles may be covers or different masters; no audio fingerprint has been performed.
Sources and scope
Sourced recording context; screenshot audio identity and exact master not independently verified.
Editorial listening category; not an independently sourced song-specific genre.
The Final Countdown - licensed Apple Music program
Artist credit, title and original album program / recording-specific release year. Digital reissue dates and compilation dates do not establish the first release of a different version.
The Final Countdown - licensed recording metadata
This recording-specific item supports the credited performer, album membership and original release year; no first-release day is asserted.
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