Telephone Blues (Immediate 45 IM012 – October 1965)

~ Recording by John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack artistRelease titleRelease artistRelease group typeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.2Telephone Blues?:??John Mayall and the BluesbreakersI'm Your Witchdoctor / Telephone BluesJohn Mayall and the BluesbreakersSingle
  • GB1965-10-22
ImmediateIM 012
1.2Telephone Blues3:50John Mayall and the BluesbreakersI’m Your WitchdoctorJohn Mayall and the BluesbreakersSingle
  • GB1965-10-22
ImmediateIM 012
1.8Telephone Blues4:01John Mayall & the BluesbreakersWhite Boy BluesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Castle Communications (primary imprint of Castle Communications PLC)CCSCD 103
2.9Telephone Blues3:57John Mayall & the BluesbreakersThe Early Clapton CollectionEric ClaptonAlbum + Compilation
Castle Communications (primary imprint of Castle Communications PLC)CCSLP 162
1.19Telephone Blues3:59John Mayall & the BluesbreakersThe Early Clapton CollectionEric ClaptonAlbum + Compilation
Castle Communications (primary imprint of Castle Communications PLC)CCSCD 162
1.8Telephone Blues3:58John Mayall and the BluesbreakersBritish Blues Heroes: John Mayall and Friends…Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Special MusicSPCD 330
2.4Telephone Blues3:57John MayallBlack, White & BluesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DiskyDCD 5183
1.6Telephone Blues3:59John MayallLondon Blues 1964–1969John MayallAlbum + Compilation
DeramD 206817
1.6Telephone Blues3:59John MayallLondon Blues 1964–1969John MayallAlbum + Compilation
Deram844 302-2
1.16Telephone Blues3:56John Mayall & the BluesbreakersBritish Blues InvasionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Castle Communications (primary imprint of Castle Communications PLC)MACCD 150
1.20Telephone Blues3:59John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers with Eric ClaptonThe Blues YearsEric ClaptonAlbum + Compilation
Kaz RecordsEUK CD 904
1.8Telephone Blues3:50John Mayall & the BluesbreakersThe Great John Mayall & FriendsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Great RecordsGREAT 024
1.2Telephone Blues3:58Eric ClaptonEarly GreatestEric ClaptonAlbum + Compilation
GoldiesGLD 63188
2.15Telephone Blues3:57John Mayall & the BluesbreakersNothing but the BluesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
The Ultimate Collection (UK compilations)ULTCD 007
1.16Telephone Blues3:59John Mayall & the BluesbreakersThe Early Clapton CollectionEric ClaptonAlbum + Compilation
Castle Communications (primary imprint of Castle Communications PLC)CCSCD 162X
1.19Telephone Blues3:58John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers with Eric ClaptonStrictly the BluesEric ClaptonAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1996-09-02
Castle Pulse (aka “Pulse”, sub‐label in the Castle/Sanctuary “family”)PLS CD 103
1.5Telephone Blues3:57John Mayall & the BluesbreakersThe Blues CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1996-11-18
Castle Pulse (aka “Pulse”, sub‐label in the Castle/Sanctuary “family”)PBXCD 508/1, PBXCD 508/2, PBXCD 508/3
1.8Telephone Blues3:55John Mayall & the BluesbreakersLe Meilleur de John Mayall & FriendsJohn MayallAlbum + Compilation
Les MeilleursCF 872472
1.7Telephone Blues3:57John Mayall & the BluesbreakersThe Immediate Blues AnthologyVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Charly Schallplatten GmbHCDIMMBOX 4
2.2Telephone Blues3:57John Mayall feat. Eric ClaptonThe Very Best of Blues GuitarVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1996
Charly Records
1.20Telephone Blues3:59John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers with Eric ClaptonThe Blues YearsEric ClaptonAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1999-07-19
Castle SelectSELCD 565
1.4Telephone Blues3:58John MayallImmediate Lets You InVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sequel Records (UK reissue label)SEQSAM 02
1.19Telephone Blues3:58John Mayall & the BluesbreakersStrictly the BluesEric ClaptonAlbum + Compilation
Castle Pulse (aka “Pulse”, sub‐label in the Castle/Sanctuary “family”)PLS CD 103
2.2Telephone Blues3:57John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers with Eric ClaptonHip Young Guitar SlingerJimmy PageAlbum + Compilation
Sequel Records (UK reissue label)NEECD 486
1.24Telephone Blues3:58John Mayall & the BluesbreakersThe Immediate Singles CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sequel Records (UK reissue label)NXTCD 324
1.14Telephone Blues3:58John Mayall & the BluesbreakersGuitar for HireJimmy PageAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2001-07-25
Castle SelectSELCD 580
1.14Telephone Blues3:58John Mayall & the BluesbreakersGuitar For HireJimmy PageAlbum + Compilation
  • JP2001-07-25
Victor (Japanese “His Master’s Voice” imprint)VICP-61447
1.14Telephone Blues3:58John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers with Eric ClaptonAlmost FamousVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Mojo Collections, Sanctuary Records (UK 1996–present)
1.12Telephone Blues3:56Eric Clapton feat. John Mayall’s BluesbreakersBest of British Blues, Volume IVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Fuel 2000 Records302 061 148 2
1.14Telephone Blues3:58John Mayall & the BluesbreakersJohn Mayall Plays John MayallJohn Mayall & the BluesbreakersAlbum + Live
Rock Fever Music (CD re-releases of 60s and 70s progressive rock)RFM 010
6.21Telephone Blues3:57John Mayall’s Blues Breakers feat. Eric ClaptonThe Ultimate Blues BoxVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Rajon Music GroupSTV0034
1.3Telephone Blues3:56John Mayall & the BluesbreakersWhite Blues, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Charly RecordsRMGR0193
1.3Telephone Blues3:58John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers60 Blues Guitar GreatsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Castle Music (subsidiary of Sanctuary Records Group Ltd.)CMETD 630
1.10Telephone Blues3:56Eric ClaptonTelephone BluesEric ClaptonAlbum + Compilation
  • -2006-10-24
Golden Giants
2.5Telephone Blues (Immediate 45 IM012 – October 1965)3:57John Mayall & the BluesbreakersBlues Breakers With Eric ClaptonJohn Mayall & the BluesbreakersAlbum
  • GB2006-11-06
Decca Records984 180-1
2.5Telephone Blues (Immediate 45 IM012 – October 1965)3:56John Mayall & the BluesbreakersBlues Breakers With Eric ClaptonJohn Mayall & the BluesbreakersAlbum
  • XE2006-11-07
Decca Records984 180-1
1.9Telephone Blues3:57Eric ClaptonEric Clapton & FriendsEric ClaptonAlbum + Compilation
Forever Gold (compilations, either marketed, distributed and/or copyrighted by Weton Wesgram B.V.)FG422
2.16Telephone Blues3:55John Mayall’s BluesbreakersJimmy Page and FriendsJimmy PageAlbum + Compilation
  • -2006
Atom (Subsidiary of Atom Music Limited)ATOM 2048
1.9Telephone Blues3:54Eric Clapton & John Mayall’s BluesbreakersMister Slowhand – The Master Plays The BluesEric ClaptonAlbum + Compilation
Music Sessions (Series of budget compilations by Weton-Wesgram)MS020
2.6Telephone Blues3:58John Mayall & the BluesbreakersClapton Is God…The Cream of Early EricVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Castle Music (subsidiary of Sanctuary Records Group Ltd.)CMEDD1531
2.2Telephone Blues3:57John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers with Eric ClaptonHip Young Guitar SlingerJimmy PageAlbum + Compilation
Castle Music (subsidiary of Sanctuary Records Group Ltd.), Sanctuary Records (UK 1996–present)CMQDD 1532
2.5Telephone Blues (Immediate 45 IM012 – October 1965)3:58John Mayall & the BluesbreakersBlues Breakers With Eric ClaptonJohn Mayall & the BluesbreakersAlbum
  • JP2008-11-05
Decca RecordsUICY-93705/6
1.10Telephone Blues?:??John Mayall & the BluesbreakersSo Many Roads: An Anthology 1964–1974John Mayall & the BluesbreakersAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2010-07-05
Polydor (British label, see annotation)5327642
1.10Telephone Blues3:56John Mayall & the BluesbreakersSo Many Roads: An Anthology 1964–1974John Mayall & the BluesbreakersAlbum + Compilation
Decca Records, Polydor (British label, see annotation), Universal UMC532 764-2
2.2Telephone Blues3:55John Mayall & the BluesbreakersThe First Generation 1965–1974John MayallAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2021-01-29
MadfishSMABX1140
1.9Telephone Blues3:56Eric Clapton with John Mayall’s BluesbreakersEric ClaptonEric ClaptonAlbum + Compilation
1.12Telephone Blues3:58Eric ClaptonEric Clapton Early YearsEric ClaptonAlbum + Compilation
1.14Telephone Blues3:58John Mayall & the BluesbreakersJohn Mayall Plays John MayallJohn Mayall & the BluesbreakersAlbum + Live
1.12Telephone Blues3:57John Mayall & the BluesbreakersNescafé BluesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.15Telephone Blues3:58John MayallSixties ApocalypseVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.13Telephone Blues3:59John Mayall & the BluesbreakersThe Story of the White BluesVarious ArtistsAlbum + CompilationSoundwings101.1023-2
1.15Telephone Blues3:58John MayallThe Very Best of 25 Years British BluesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Bootleg
1.5Telephone Blues4:00John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers featuring Eric ClaptonBluesbreaking!John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers featuring Eric ClaptonAlbum
  • -2004
3BR Records (bootleg label)3BR 129
1.44Telephone Blues4:01John Mayall & the BluesbreakersAutumn BluesVarious ArtistsOther + Compilation
[no label] (Special purpose label – white labels, self-published releases and other “no label” releases)

Relationships

producer:Jimmy Page
bass:John McVie (in 1965-10)
drums (drum set):Hughie Flint (in 1965-10)
electric guitar:Eric Clapton (in 1965-10)
recording of:Telephone Blues (in 1965-10)

Telephone Blues

lyricist and composer:John Mayall
publisher:Warner/Chappell Music International Ltd.
sub-publisher:Warner Chappell Music France