“Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door” came out in 1973, as a Bob Dylan song from the soundtrack of Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid.

Release detail

  • The song was released in 1973.
  • One source gives the specific release date as June 13, 1973.
  • Another source notes the single release as August 8, 1973.

Quick note

The difference usually comes from whether a source is referring to the song’s original soundtrack release or its later single release.