Originally released on ABC 11405. This great tune was released 2 months after Croce's untimely death in September 1973. This release followed by one month the posthumous release of "I Got A Name" in October. It was so tragic that these two numbers  both lovely, poetic ruminations on the value of life  only became known after the singer died.
| Overall | Label | Sleeve | Vinyl | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M- | M- | M- | M- |
| Label | Year | Chart |
|---|---|---|
| 21 Records 94970 | 1973 | #1p in November |
A-side
B-side
Artist
Jim Croce
Jim Croce
Title
Time In A Bottle
It Doesn't Have To Be That Way
Track Time
2:24
Songwriter
J. Croce
J. Croce
Producer
Cashman-West
Cashman-West
Category
Folk Rock
Christmas
Reissue
Yes
Yes
