The Ultimate Collection

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Tracklist

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1Maybellene
producer:
Leonard & Phil Chess (legendary US production duo)
double bass:
Willie Dixon (on 1955-05-21)
guitar and lead vocals:
Chuck Berry (on 1955-05-21)
maracas [possibly]:
Leonard Chess (on 1955-05-21) and Jerome Green (on 1955-05-21)
piano:
Johnnie Johnson (US jazz/blues/rock’n’roll pianist) (on 1955-05-21)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Geffen Records (in 2003)
recorded at:
Universal Studios (Chicago, IL, USA) in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1955-05-21)
part of:
Dave Marsh: The Best of the Top 40 Singles: 1955 (number: 2), Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 18), Rock and Roll Hall of Fame – 500 Songs That Shaped Rock and Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 102)
recording of:
Maybellene (on 1955-05-21)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Arc Music (U.S. rock & blues publisher), Arc Music Corp. (U.S. rock & blues publisher), Jewel Music Publishing Co. Ltd. (publisher; do NOT use as release label) and Salee Music Company
3.852:21
2Wee Wee Hours
producer:
Leonard & Phil Chess (legendary US production duo)
double bass:
Willie Dixon (on 1955-05-21)
drums (drum set):
Ebby Hardy (on 1955-05-21)
guitar and lead vocals:
Chuck Berry (on 1955-05-21)
piano:
Johnnie Johnson (US jazz/blues/rock’n’roll pianist) (on 1955-05-21)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Geffen Records (in 2003)
recorded at:
Universal Studios (Chicago, IL, USA) in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1955-05-21)
recording of:
Wee Wee Hours (on 1955-05-21)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Arc Music (U.S. rock & blues publisher)
33:04
3Thirty Days
producer:
Leonard & Phil Chess (legendary US production duo)
bass:
Willie Dixon (in 1955-09)
drums (drum set):
Ebby Hardy (in 1955-09)
guitar and lead vocals:
Chuck Berry (in 1955-09)
maracas:
Jerome Green (in 1955-09)
piano:
Johnnie Johnson (US jazz/blues/rock’n’roll pianist) (in 1955-09)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Geffen Records (in 2003)
recorded at:
Universal Studios (Chicago, IL, USA) in Chicago, Illinois, United States (in 1955-09)
recording of:
Thirty Days (in 1955-09)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Arc Music (U.S. rock & blues publisher) and Arc Music Corp. (U.S. rock & blues publisher)
3.52:23
4No Money Down
producer:
Leonard & Phil Chess (legendary US production duo)
double bass:
Willie Dixon (on 1955-12-20)
drums (drum set):
Ebby Hardy (on 1955-12-20)
guitar and lead vocals:
Chuck Berry (on 1955-12-20)
piano [possibly]:
Johnnie Johnson (US jazz/blues/rock’n’roll pianist) (on 1955-12-20) and Otis Spann (on 1955-12-20)
vocals:
Chuck Berry (in 1955-12)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Geffen Records (in 2003)
recorded at:
Universal Studios (Chicago, IL, USA) in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1955-12-20)
recording of:
No Money Down (on 1955-12-20)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Arc Music (U.S. rock & blues publisher) and Arc Music Corp. (U.S. rock & blues publisher)
42:58
5Downbound Train
producer:
Leonard & Phil Chess (legendary US production duo)
double bass:
Willie Dixon (on 1955-12-20)
drums (drum set):
Ebby Hardy (on 1955-12-20)
guitar and lead vocals:
Chuck Berry (on 1955-12-20)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Geffen Records (in 2003)
recorded at:
Universal Studios (Chicago, IL, USA) in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1955-12-20)
recording of:
Down Bound Train (on 1955-12-20)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Arc Music (U.S. rock & blues publisher) and Arc Music Corp. (U.S. rock & blues publisher)
32:50
6Roll Over Beethoven
producer:
Leonard & Phil Chess (legendary US production duo)
double bass:
Willie Dixon (on 1956-04-19)
drums (drum set):
Melvin Billups (on 1956-04-19)
guitar and lead vocals:
Chuck Berry (on 1956-04-19)
piano:
Johnnie Johnson (US jazz/blues/rock’n’roll pianist) (on 1956-04-19)
tenor saxophone:
Leroy C. Davis (on 1956-04-19)
trumpet:
Vincent Pitts (on 1956-04-19)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Geffen Records (in 1956)
recorded at:
Universal Studios (Chicago, IL, USA) in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1956-04-19)
part of:
Dave Marsh: The Best of the Top 40 Singles: 1956 (number: 2), Rock and Roll Hall of Fame – 500 Songs That Shaped Rock and Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 97)
recording of:
Roll Over Beethoven (on 1956-04-19)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry (in 1956-01)
publisher:
Arc Music (U.S. rock & blues publisher), Arc Music Corp. (U.S. rock & blues publisher), Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), Dualtone Words and Songs, Isalee Music Publishing Company and Jewel Music Publishing Co. Ltd. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
sub-publisher:
Fujipacific Music, Inc. and Rock ’n’ Roll Music
4.152:23
7Too Much Monkey Business
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (in 1956-02)
producer:
Leonard & Phil Chess (legendary US production duo)
bass:
Willie Dixon (in 1956-02)
double bass:
Willie Dixon (on 1956-04-19)
drums (drum set):
Fred Below (in 1956-02) and Melvin Billups (on 1956-04-19)
guitar:
Chuck Berry (in 1956-02, on 1956-04-19)
piano:
Johnnie Johnson (US jazz/blues/rock’n’roll pianist) (in 1956-02, on 1956-04-19)
tenor saxophone:
Leroy C. Davis (in 1956-02, on 1956-04-19)
trumpet:
Vincent Pitts (on 1956-04-19)
lead vocals:
Chuck Berry (on 1956-04-19)
vocals:
Chuck Berry (in 1956-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Geffen Records (in 2003)
recorded at:
Universal Studios (Chicago, IL, USA) in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1956-04-19)
recording of:
Too Much Monkey Business (in 1956-02)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Arc Music (U.S. rock & blues publisher) and Jewel Music Publishing Co. Ltd. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
recording of:
Too Much Monkey Business (on 1956-04-19)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Arc Music (U.S. rock & blues publisher) and Jewel Music Publishing Co. Ltd. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
3.352:55
8Brown Eyed Handsome Man
producer:
Leonard & Phil Chess (legendary US production duo)
double bass:
Willie Dixon (on 1956-04-19)
drums (drum set):
Melvin Billups (on 1956-04-19)
guitar and lead vocals:
Chuck Berry (on 1956-04-19)
piano:
Johnnie Johnson (US jazz/blues/rock’n’roll pianist) (on 1956-04-19)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Geffen Records (in 2003)
recorded at:
Universal Studios (Chicago, IL, USA) in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1956-04-19)
part of:
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame – 500 Songs That Shaped Rock and Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 375)
recording of:
Brown Eyed Handsome Man (on 1956-04-19)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Arc Music (U.S. rock & blues publisher), Arc Music Corporation (U.S. rock & blues publisher) and Jewel Music Publishing Co. Ltd. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
part of:
Million Dollar Quartet (jukebox musical, book by Floyd Mutrux and Colin Escott)
32:16
9You Can't Catch Me
producer:
Leonard & Phil Chess (legendary US production duo)
double bass:
Willie Dixon (on 1955-12-20)
drums (drum set):
Ebby Hardy (on 1955-12-20)
guitar and lead vocals:
Chuck Berry (on 1955-12-20)
piano [possibly]:
Johnnie Johnson (US jazz/blues/rock’n’roll pianist) (on 1955-12-20) and Otis Spann (on 1955-12-20)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Geffen Records (in 2003)
recorded at:
Universal Studios (Chicago, IL, USA) in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1955-12-20)
recording of:
You Can’t Catch Me (on 1955-12-20)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Snapper Music
32:44
10Havana Moon
producer:
Leonard & Phil Chess (legendary US production duo)
double bass:
Willie Dixon (on 1956-10-29)
guitar:
Chuck Berry (on 1956-10-29) and Jimmy Rogers (blues artist) (on 1956-10-29)
lead vocals:
Chuck Berry (on 1956-10-29)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Geffen Records (in 2003)
recorded at:
Universal Studios (Chicago, IL, USA) in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1956-10-29)
recording of:
Havana Moon (on 1956-10-29)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Arc Music (U.S. rock & blues publisher) and Tristan Music Ltd.
2.353:08
11School Day
producer:
Leonard & Phil Chess (legendary US production duo)
drums (drum set):
Fred Below (on 1956-12-15)
guitar:
Chuck Berry (on 1956-12-15) and Hubert Sumlin (Chicago blues guitarist and singer) (on 1956-12-15)
piano:
Johnnie Johnson (US jazz/blues/rock’n’roll pianist) (on 1956-12-15)
lead vocals:
Chuck Berry (on 1956-12-15)
vocals:
Chuck Berry
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
N2K and Geffen Records (in 2003)
recorded at:
Universal Studios (Chicago, IL, USA) in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1956-12-15)
part of:
Dave Marsh: The Best of the Top 40 Singles: 1957 (number: 3)
recording of:
School Day (Ring! Ring! Goes the Bell) (on 1956-12-15)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Arc Music (U.S. rock & blues publisher), Arc Music Corp. (U.S. rock & blues publisher), Jewel Music Publishing Co. Ltd. (publisher; do NOT use as release label) and Nightlight Music Pty Ltd.
4.252:43
12Oh Baby Doll
producer:
Leonard & Phil Chess (legendary US production duo) (in 1957-05)
bass and double bass:
Willie Dixon (from 1957-05-06 until 1957-05-15)
drums (drum set):
Fred Below (from 1957-05-06 until 1957-05-15)
electric guitar, guitar and lead vocals:
Chuck Berry (from 1957-05-06 until 1957-05-15)
piano:
Lafayette Leake (from 1957-05-06 until 1957-05-15)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
MCA Records, Inc. (do not use as a release label! a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.) (in 1958)
recorded at:
Universal Studios (Chicago, IL, USA) in Chicago, Illinois, United States (from 1957-05-06 until 1957-05-15)
recording of:
Oh Baby Doll (from 1957-05-06 until 1957-05-15)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Arc Music (U.S. rock & blues publisher)
42:37
13Rock and Roll Music
producer:
Leonard & Phil Chess (legendary US production duo)
double bass:
Willie Dixon (from 1957-05-06 until 1957-05-15)
drums (drum set):
Fred Below (from 1957-05-06 until 1957-05-15)
electric guitar and lead vocals:
Chuck Berry (from 1957-05-06 until 1957-05-15)
piano:
Lafayette Leake (from 1957-05-06 until 1957-05-15)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
MCA Records, Inc. (do not use as a release label! a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.) (in 1958)
recorded at:
Universal Studios (Chicago, IL, USA) in Chicago, Illinois, United States (from 1957-05-06 until 1957-05-15)
part of:
Dave Marsh: The Best of the Top 40 Singles: 1957 (number: 19), Rock and Roll Hall of Fame – 500 Songs That Shaped Rock and Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 128)
recording of:
Rock and Roll Music (from 1957-05-06 until 1957-05-15)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Arc Music (U.S. rock & blues publisher), Arc Music Corp. (U.S. rock & blues publisher), Campbell Connelly, Isalee Music Publishing Company and Jewel Music Publishing Co. Ltd. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
4.352:32
14Sweet Little Sixteen
producer:
Leonard & Phil Chess (legendary US production duo)
double bass:
Willie Dixon (from 1957-12-29 until 1957-12-30)
drums (drum set):
Jasper Thomas (from 1957-12-29 until 1957-12-30)
electric guitar and lead vocals:
Chuck Berry (from 1957-12-29 until 1957-12-30)
piano:
Johnnie Johnson (US jazz/blues/rock’n’roll pianist) (from 1957-12-29 until 1957-12-30)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Geffen Records Ltd. (in 1958) and MCA Records, Inc. (do not use as a release label! a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.) (in 1958)
recorded at:
Sheldon Recording Studios, Inc. in Chicago, Illinois, United States (from 1957-12-29 until 1957-12-30)
recording of:
Sweet Little Sixteen (from 1957-12-09 until 1957-12-30)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Arc Music (U.S. rock & blues publisher), Arc Music Corp. (U.S. rock & blues publisher), Fermata do Brasil, Isalee Music Publishing Co. (Chuck Berry’s music publishing company), Isalee Music Publishing Company and Jewel Music Publishing Co. Ltd. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
43:02
15Reelin' and Rockin'
producer:
Leonard & Phil Chess (legendary US production duo) (in 1957-12)
double bass:
Willie Dixon (from 1957-12-29 until 1957-12-30)
drums (drum set):
Jasper Thomas (from 1957-12-29 until 1957-12-30)
electric guitar and lead vocals:
Chuck Berry (from 1957-12-29 until 1957-12-30)
piano:
Johnnie Johnson (US jazz/blues/rock’n’roll pianist) (from 1957-12-29 until 1957-12-30)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
MCA Records, Inc. (do not use as a release label! a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.) (in 1958)
recorded at:
Sheldon Recording Studios, Inc. in Chicago, Illinois, United States (from 1957-12-29 until 1957-12-30)
recording of:
Reelin’ and Rockin’ (from 1957-12-29 until 1957-12-30)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Arc Music (U.S. rock & blues publisher) and Jewel Music Publishing Co. Ltd. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
3.53:16
16House of Blue Lights
producer:
Leonard & Phil Chess (legendary US production duo)
double bass:
Willie Dixon (on 1958-06-12)
drums (drum set):
Odie Payne (American Chicago blues drummer) (on 1958-06-12)
guitar and lead vocals:
Chuck Berry (on 1958-06-12)
piano:
Paul Gayten (US R&B) (on 1958-06-12)
recorded at:
Sheldon Recording Studios, Inc. in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1958-06-12)
cover recording of:
The House of Blue Lights (on 1958-06-12)
writer:
Don Raye and Freddie Slack
publisher:
EMI Robbins Catalog Inc. (ASCAP), Robbins Music (publishing company owned by EMI Music Publishing Ltd.) and Robbins Music Corp.
2:27
17Johnny B. Goode
producer:
Leonard & Phil Chess (legendary US production duo)
double bass:
Willie Dixon (on 1958-01-06)
drums (drum set):
Jasper Thomas (on 1958-01-06)
guitar and lead vocals:
Chuck Berry (on 1958-01-06)
piano:
Johnnie Johnson (US jazz/blues/rock’n’roll pianist) (on 1958-01-06)
recorded at:
Sheldon Recording Studios, Inc. in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1958-01-06)
part of:
Dave Marsh: The Best of the Top 40 Singles: 1958 (recordings) (number: 1), NME: 50 Greatest Guitar Riffs of All Time (2012-10-25) (number: 3), Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 7), Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 33), Helsingin Sanomat: 100 maailman parasta laulua (2022-1-15) (number: 53) and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame – 500 Songs That Shaped Rock
recording of:
Johnny B. Goode (on 1958-01-06)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry (in 1955)
publisher:
Arc Music (U.S. rock & blues publisher), Arc Music Corp. (U.S. rock & blues publisher), Isalee Music, Jewel Music Publishing Co. Ltd. (publisher; do NOT use as release label) and ロックンロール ミュージック (Rock ’n’ Roll Music)
part of:
Back to the Future: the Musical
4.22:41
18Around and Around
producer:
Leonard & Phil Chess (legendary US production duo)
drums (drum set):
Jasper Thomas (on 1958-02-28)
electric bass guitar:
Bob Bushnell (on 1958-02-28)
guitar and lead vocals:
Chuck Berry (on 1958-02-28)
piano:
Johnnie Johnson (US jazz/blues/rock’n’roll pianist) (on 1958-02-28)
recorded at:
Sheldon Recording Studios, Inc. in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1958-02-28)
recording of:
Around and Around (on 1958-02-28)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Arc Music (U.S. rock & blues publisher), Arc Music Corp. (U.S. rock & blues publisher), Good-Tunes-Music AG, Isalee Music Publishing Company and Rock ’n’ Roll Music
32:39
19Beautiful Delilah
producer:
Leonard & Phil Chess (legendary US production duo) (on 1958-06-12)
double bass:
Willie Dixon (on 1958-06-12)
drums (drum set):
Odie Payne (American Chicago blues drummer) (on 1958-06-12)
guitar and lead vocals:
Chuck Berry (on 1958-06-12)
piano:
Paul Gayten (US R&B) (on 1958-06-12)
recorded at:
Sheldon Recording Studios, Inc. in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1958-06-12)
recording of:
Beautiful Delilah (on 1958-06-12)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry Music Inc.
publisher:
Arc Music (U.S. rock & blues publisher), Arc Music Corp. (U.S. rock & blues publisher) and Jewel Music Publishing Co. Ltd. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
32:09
20Carol
producer:
Leonard & Phil Chess (legendary US production duo)
double bass:
Willie Dixon (on 1958-06-12)
drums (drum set):
Odie Payne (American Chicago blues drummer) (on 1958-06-12)
guitar and lead vocals:
Chuck Berry (on 1958-06-12)
percussion:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.) (on 1958-06-12)
piano:
Paul Gayten (US R&B) (on 1958-06-12)
recorded at:
Sheldon Recording Studios, Inc. in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1958-06-12)
part of:
Dave Marsh: The Best of the Top 40 Singles: 1958 (recordings) (number: 10)
recording of:
Carol (on 1958-06-12)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Arc Music Corp. (U.S. rock & blues publisher), Jewel Music Inc. and Jewel Music Publishing Co. Ltd. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
3.352:49
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1Sweet Little Rock and Roller
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1958-09-26)
producer:
Leonard & Phil Chess (legendary US production duo)
bass:
Willie Dixon (on 1958-09-26)
drums (drum set):
Fred Below (on 1958-09-26)
guitar and lead vocals:
Chuck Berry (on 1958-09-26)
piano:
Johnnie Johnson (US jazz/blues/rock’n’roll pianist) (on 1958-09-26)
recording of:
Sweet Little Rock and Roller (on 1958-09-26)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Arc Music Corp. (U.S. rock & blues publisher)
42:18
2Joe Joe Gunn
producer:
Leonard & Phil Chess (legendary US production duo)
double bass:
Willie Dixon (on 1958-09-26)
drums (drum set):
Jasper Thomas (on 1958-09-26)
guitar and lead vocals:
Chuck Berry (on 1958-09-26)
recorded at:
Ter-Mar Recording Studios (1950s–1970s recording & mastering studio) in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1958-09-26)
recording of:
Jo Jo Gun (on 1958-09-26)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Arc Music Corp. (U.S. rock & blues publisher)
2:47
3Merry Christmas Baby
producer:
Leonard & Phil Chess (legendary US production duo)
double bass:
Willie Dixon (on 1958-11-19)
drums (drum set):
Odie Payne (American Chicago blues drummer) (on 1958-11-19)
guitar:
Chuck Berry (on 1958-11-19)
piano:
Lafayette Leake (on 1958-11-19)
vocals:
Chuck Berry (on 1958-11-19)
recorded at:
Ter-Mar Recording Studios (1950s–1970s recording & mastering studio) in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1958-11-19)
recording of:
Merry Christmas Baby (on 1958-11-19)
writer:
Lou Baxter and Johnny Moore (US blues guitarist, Three Blazers)
publisher:
Anne-Rachel Music Corp., St. Louis Music Corp., Unichappell Music, Inc., Warner Chappell Music (publisher as Warner/Chappell Music) and Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
43:15
4Run Rudolph Run
double bass:
Willie Dixon (on 1958-11-19)
drums (drum set):
Odie Payne (American Chicago blues drummer) (on 1958-11-19)
guitar:
Chuck Berry (on 1958-11-19)
piano:
Lafayette Leake (on 1958-11-19)
vocals:
Chuck Berry (on 1958-11-19)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
UMG Recordings, Inc. (operational headquarters of Universal Music Group, based in Santa Monica, USA; read annotations) (in 1958)
recorded at:
Ter-Mar Recording Studios (1950s–1970s recording & mastering studio) in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1958-11-19)
recording of:
Run Rudolph Run (on 1958-11-19)
writer:
Marvin Brodie (songwriter, known for “Run Rudolph Run”) and Johnny Marks (American songwriter)
publisher:
Arc Music Corp. (U.S. rock & blues publisher), Campbell Connelly, Chappell Music Ltd., Warner Chappell Music (publisher as Warner/Chappell Music) and St. Nicholas Music Inc. (in 1958)
4.52:46
5Anthony Boy
producer:
Leonard & Phil Chess (legendary US production duo)
double bass:
Willie Dixon (on 1958-09-26)
drums (drum set):
Jasper Thomas (on 1958-09-26)
guitar and lead vocals:
Chuck Berry (on 1958-09-26)
piano:
Otis Spann (on 1958-09-26)
background vocals:
Willie Dixon (on 1958-09-26), Otis Spann (on 1958-09-26) and Jasper Thomas (on 1958-09-26)
vocals:
Chuck Berry (on 1958-09-26), Willie Dixon (on 1958-09-26), Otis Spann (on 1958-09-26) and Jasper Thomas (on 1958-09-26)
recorded at:
Ter-Mar Recording Studios (1950s–1970s recording & mastering studio) in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1958-09-26)
recording of:
Anthony Boy (on 1958-09-26)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Arc Music Corp. (U.S. rock & blues publisher)
2.51:53
6Little Queenie
producer:
Leonard & Phil Chess (legendary US production duo)
double bass:
Willie Dixon (on 1958-11-19)
drums (drum set):
Odie Payne (American Chicago blues drummer) (on 1958-11-19)
guitar and lead vocals:
Chuck Berry (on 1958-11-19)
piano:
Lafayette Leake (on 1958-11-19)
recorded at:
Ter-Mar Recording Studios (1950s–1970s recording & mastering studio) in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1958-11-19)
recording of:
Little Queenie (on 1958-11-19)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Arc Music Corp. (U.S. rock & blues publisher)
42:43
7Almost Grown
producer:
Leonard & Phil Chess (legendary US production duo)
bass and double bass:
Willie Dixon (on 1959-02-17)
drums (drum set):
Jasper Thomas (on 1959-02-17)
guitar:
Chuck Berry (on 1959-02-17) and Bo Diddley (American singer, guitarist, songwriter and music producer) (on 1959-02-17)
piano:
Johnnie Johnson (US jazz/blues/rock’n’roll pianist) (on 1959-02-17)
background vocals:
Chuck Barksdale (on 1959-02-17), Harvey Fuqua (on 1959-02-17), Marvin Gaye (on 1959-02-17), Etta James (on 1959-02-17), The Marquees (on 1959-02-17), The Moonglows (1950s Cleveland R&B group) (on 1959-02-17), James Nolan (Second Tenor, Baritone singer) (on 1959-02-17), Reese Palmer (First Tenor singer) (on 1959-02-17) and Chester Simmons (on 1959-02-17)
lead vocals:
Chuck Berry (on 1959-02-17)
vocals:
Chuck Berry (on 1959-02-17)
recorded at:
Ter-Mar Recording Studios (1950s–1970s recording & mastering studio) in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1959-02-17)
part of:
Dave Marsh: The Best of the Top 40 Singles: 1959 (number: 6)
recording of:
Almost Grown (on 1959-02-17)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Arc Music (U.S. rock & blues publisher) and Arc Music Corp. (U.S. rock & blues publisher)
3.52:22
8Memphis Tennessee
producer:
Leonard & Phil Chess (legendary US production duo)
double bass:
Willie Dixon (on 1958-09-26)
drums (drum set):
Fred Below (on 1958-09-26) and Jasper Thomas (on 1958-09-26)
guitar and lead vocals:
Chuck Berry (on 1958-09-26)
recorded at:
Ter-Mar Recording Studios (1950s–1970s recording & mastering studio) in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1958-09-26)
live recording of:
Memphis, Tennessee (on 1958-09-26)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Arc Music (U.S. rock & blues publisher), Arc Music Corp. (U.S. rock & blues publisher), Isalee Music and Jewel Music Publishing Co. Ltd. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
32:13
9Back in the USA
producer:
Leonard & Phil Chess (legendary US production duo)
double bass:
Willie Dixon (on 1959-02-17)
drums (drum set):
Fred Below (on 1959-02-17)
guitar and lead vocals:
Chuck Berry (on 1959-02-17)
piano:
Johnnie Johnson (US jazz/blues/rock’n’roll pianist) (on 1959-02-17)
background vocals:
Etta James (on 1959-02-17) and The Marquees (on 1959-02-17)
recorded at:
Ter-Mar Recording Studios (1950s–1970s recording & mastering studio) in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1959-02-17)
recording of:
Back in the U.S.A. (on 1959-02-17)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Arc Music (U.S. rock & blues publisher) and Arc Music Corp. (U.S. rock & blues publisher)
2:29
10Childhood Sweetheart
drums (drum set):
Fred Below (from 1959-07-27 until 1959-07-29)
electric bass guitar:
Reggie Boyd (US blues guitarist/bassist) (in 1959-07)
guitar:
Chuck Berry (from 1959-07-27 until 1959-07-29)
piano:
Johnnie Johnson (US jazz/blues/rock’n’roll pianist) (from 1959-07-27 until 1959-07-29)
vocals:
Chuck Berry (from 1959-07-27 until 1959-07-29)
recorded at:
Ter-Mar Recording Studios (1950s–1970s recording & mastering studio) in Chicago, Illinois, United States (from 1959-07-27 until 1959-07-29)
recording of:
Childhood Sweetheart (from 1959-07-27 until 1959-07-29)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Arc Music (U.S. rock & blues publisher), Arc Music Corp. (U.S. rock & blues publisher) and Tristan Music Ltd.
42:45
11Too Pooped to Pop
drums (drum set):
Fred Below (from 1959-07-27 until 1959-07-29)
electric bass guitar:
Reggie Boyd (US blues guitarist/bassist) (from 1959-07-27 until 1959-07-29)
guitar:
Chuck Berry (from 1959-07-27 until 1959-07-29)
piano:
Johnnie Johnson (US jazz/blues/rock’n’roll pianist) (from 1959-07-27 until 1959-07-29)
tenor saxophone:
Leroy C. Davis (from 1959-07-27 until 1959-07-29)
vocals:
Chuck Berry (from 1959-07-27 until 1959-07-29)
recorded at:
Ter-Mar Recording Studios (1950s–1970s recording & mastering studio) in Chicago, Illinois, United States (from 1959-07-27 until 1959-07-29)
recording of:
Too Pooped to Pop (from 1959-07-27 until 1959-07-29)
lyricist and composer:
Billy Davis (r&b producer/songwriter/performer Roquel Davis)
publisher:
Arc Music (U.S. rock & blues publisher) and Arc Music Corp. (U.S. rock & blues publisher)
42:36
12Let It Rock
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (in 1959-07)
producer:
Leonard & Phil Chess (legendary US production duo)
bass:
Willie Dixon (in 1959-07)
drums (drum set):
Fred Below (in 1959-07, from 1959-07-27 until 1959-07-29)
electric bass guitar:
Reggie Boyd (US blues guitarist/bassist) (from 1959-07-27 until 1959-07-29)
guitar:
Chuck Berry (in 1959-07, from 1959-07-27 until 1959-07-29)
piano:
Johnnie Johnson (US jazz/blues/rock’n’roll pianist) (in 1959-07, from 1959-07-27 until 1959-07-29)
lead vocals:
Chuck Berry (from 1959-07-27 until 1959-07-29)
vocals:
Chuck Berry (in 1959-07)
recorded at:
Ter-Mar Recording Studios (1950s–1970s recording & mastering studio) in Chicago, Illinois, United States (from 1959-07-27 until 1959-07-29)
recording of:
Let It Rock (from 1959-07-27 until 1959-07-29)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Arc Music (U.S. rock & blues publisher), Arc Music Corporation (U.S. rock & blues publisher) and Isalee Music Publishing Company
recording of:
Let It Rock (in 1959-07)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Arc Music (U.S. rock & blues publisher), Arc Music Corporation (U.S. rock & blues publisher) and Isalee Music Publishing Company
3.651:47
13Bye Bye Johnny
producer:
Chuck Berry, Leonard & Phil Chess (legendary US production duo) and Willie Dixon
double bass:
Willie Dixon (on 1960-03-29)
drums (drum set):
Odie Payne (American Chicago blues drummer) (on 1960-03-29)
guitar:
Chuck Berry (on 1960-03-29) and Matt Murphy (US blues guitarist) (on 1960-03-29)
piano:
Lafayette Leake (on 1960-03-29)
lead vocals:
Chuck Berry (on 1960-03-29)
recorded at:
Ter-Mar Recording Studios (1950s–1970s recording & mastering studio) in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1960-03-29)
recording of:
Bye Bye Johnny (on 1960-03-29)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Arc Music (U.S. rock & blues publisher), Arc Music Corp. (U.S. rock & blues publisher) and Jewel Music Publishing Co. Ltd. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
42:06
14Mad Lad
recording of:
Mad Lad
composer:
Billy Davis (US guitarist & songwriter; member/manager of The Drifters)
publisher:
Ro-Gor Publishing
2:12
15Betty Jean
bass:
Willie Dixon (from 1959-07-27 until 1959-07-29)
drums (drum set):
Fred Below (from 1959-07-27 until 1959-07-29)
guitar:
Chuck Berry (from 1959-07-27 until 1959-07-29)
piano:
Johnnie Johnson (US jazz/blues/rock’n’roll pianist) (from 1959-07-27 until 1959-07-29)
vocals:
Chuck Berry (from 1959-07-27 until 1959-07-29)
recorded at:
Ter-Mar Recording Studios (1950s–1970s recording & mastering studio) in Chicago, Illinois, United States (from 1959-07-27 until 1959-07-29)
recording of:
Betty Jean (from 1959-07-27 until 1959-07-29)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Arc Music (U.S. rock & blues publisher) and Arc Music Corp. (U.S. rock & blues publisher)
42:32
16Down the Road Apiece
producer:
Chuck Berry, Leonard & Phil Chess (legendary US production duo) and Willie Dixon
drums (drum set):
Odie Payne (American Chicago blues drummer) (on 1960-04-12)
guitar:
Chuck Berry (on 1960-04-12) and Matt Murphy (US blues guitarist) (on 1960-04-12)
piano:
Lafayette Leake (on 1960-04-12)
lead vocals:
Chuck Berry (on 1960-04-12)
recorded at:
Ter-Mar Recording Studios (1950s–1970s recording & mastering studio) in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1960-04-12)
cover recording of:
Down the Road Apiece (on 1960-04-12)
lyricist and composer:
Don Raye
publisher:
Leeds Music Corp., MCA Music Publishing (renamed since c. 1996 as Universal Music Publishing Group) and Universal Music Corp. (USA, affiliated with ASCAP)
2:16
17Jaguar and Thunderbird
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1960-03-29)
recording of:
Jaguar and Thunderbird (on 1960-03-29)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Arc Music Corp. (U.S. rock & blues publisher) and Jewel Music Inc.
1:51
18I'm Talking About You
producer:
Chuck Berry, Leonard & Phil Chess (legendary US production duo) and Willie Dixon
drums (drum set):
Phil Thomas (US blues drummer) (on 1961-01-19)
electric bass guitar:
Reggie Boyd (US blues guitarist/bassist) (on 1961-01-19)
guitar and lead vocals:
Chuck Berry (on 1961-01-19)
piano:
Lafayette Leake (on 1961-01-19)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
MCA Records, Inc. (do not use as a release label! a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.) (in 1960)
recorded at:
Ter-Mar Recording Studios (1950s–1970s recording & mastering studio) in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1961-01-19)
recording of:
I’m Talking About You (on 1961-01-19)
lyricist, writer and composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Arc Music (U.S. rock & blues publisher), Arc Music Corp. (U.S. rock & blues publisher) and Jewel Music Publishing Co. Ltd. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
1:51
19Route 66
producer:
Leonard & Phil Chess (legendary US production duo)
cover recording of:
(Get Your Kicks on) Route 66 (on 1961-01-19)
lyricist and composer:
Bobby Troup
publisher:
Chappell Morris Ltd., E. H. Morris, LondonTown Music, Inc., Troup-London, LLC, ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings, Inc., holding company – do not use as release label), ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部 (Warner/Chappell Music Japan K.K., Synch Division) and Burke-Van Heusen, Inc. (on 1946-04-22)
42:47
3CD
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1Go Go Go
live recording of:
Go Go Go
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Arc Music Corp. (U.S. rock & blues publisher)
2:48
2Come On
producer:
Chuck Berry, Leonard & Phil Chess (legendary US production duo) and Willie Dixon
drums (drum set):
Ebby Hardy (on 1961-08-03) and Phil Thomas (US blues drummer) (on 1961-08-03)
electric bass guitar:
Reggie Boyd (US blues guitarist/bassist) (on 1961-08-03)
guitar and lead vocals:
Chuck Berry (on 1961-08-03)
instruments:
Matt Murphy (US blues guitarist) (on 1961-08-03)
piano:
Lafayette Leake (on 1961-08-03)
tenor saxophone:
John Jackson (American jazz saxophonist) (on 1961-08-03) and Abb Locke (on 1961-08-03)
background vocals and other vocals:
Martha Berry (on 1961-08-03)
recorded at:
Ter-Mar Recording Studios (1950s–1970s recording & mastering studio) in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1961-08-03)
recording of:
Come On (on 1961-08-03)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Arc Music (U.S. rock & blues publisher), Arc Music Corp. (U.S. rock & blues publisher) and Jewel Music Publishing Co. Ltd. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
41:48
3Nadine
producer:
Chuck Berry, Leonard & Phil Chess (legendary US production duo) and Willie Dixon
drums (drum set):
Odie Payne (American Chicago blues drummer) (from 1964-01-07 until 1964-01-09)
electric bass guitar:
Louis Satterfield (from 1964-01-07 until 1964-01-09)
guitar and lead vocals:
Chuck Berry (from 1964-01-07 until 1964-01-09)
piano:
Johnnie Johnson (US jazz/blues/rock’n’roll pianist) (from 1964-01-07 until 1964-01-09)
tenor saxophone:
Rubin Cooper (from 1964-01-07 until 1964-01-09) and George Patterson (from 1964-01-07 until 1964-01-09)
recorded at:
Ter-Mar Recording Studios (1950s–1970s recording & mastering studio) in Chicago, Illinois, United States (from 1964-01-07 until 1964-01-09)
recording of:
Nadine (Is It You?) (from 1964-01-07 until 1964-01-09)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Arc Music Corp. (U.S. rock & blues publisher) and Tristan Music Limited
recording of:
Nadine
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Tristan Music Ltd.
42:32
4No Particular Place to Go
producer:
Chuck Berry, Leonard & Phil Chess (legendary US production duo) and Willie Dixon
drums (drum set):
Odie Payne (American Chicago blues drummer) (on 1964-03-26)
electric bass guitar:
Louis Satterfield (on 1964-03-26)
guitar:
Chuck Berry (on 1964-03-26)
piano:
Paul Williams (US blues/jazz saxophonist) (on 1964-03-26)
vocals:
Chuck Berry (on 1964-03-26)
recorded at:
Ter-Mar Recording Studios (1950s–1970s recording & mastering studio) in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1964-03-26)
recording of:
No Particular Place to Go (on 1964-03-26)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Arc Music Corp. (U.S. rock & blues publisher) and Jewel Music Publishing Co. Ltd. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
52:42
5You Never Can Tell
producer:
Chuck Berry, Leonard Chess, Leonard & Phil Chess (legendary US production duo), Phil Chess and Willie Dixon
drums (drum set):
Odie Payne (American Chicago blues drummer) (from 1964-01-07 until 1964-01-09)
electric bass guitar:
Louis Satterfield (from 1964-01-07 until 1964-01-09)
guitar:
Chuck Berry (from 1964-01-07 until 1964-01-09)
piano:
Johnnie Johnson (US jazz/blues/rock’n’roll pianist) (from 1964-01-07 until 1964-01-09)
tenor saxophone:
Rubin Cooper (from 1964-01-07 until 1964-01-09) and George Patterson (from 1964-01-07 until 1964-01-09)
vocals:
Chuck Berry (from 1964-01-07 until 1964-01-09)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
MCA Records, Inc. (do not use as a release label! a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.) (in 1964)
recorded at:
Ter-Mar Recording Studios (1950s–1970s recording & mastering studio) in Chicago, Illinois, United States (from 1964-01-07 until 1964-01-09)
recording of:
You Never Can Tell (from 1964-01-07 until 1964-01-09)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Arc Music Corp. (U.S. rock & blues publisher), Tristan Music Ltd. and Isalee Music (in 1994)
4.152:41
6Go Bobby Soxer
producer:
Chuck Berry, Leonard & Phil Chess (legendary US production duo) and Willie Dixon
drums (drum set):
Odie Payne (American Chicago blues drummer) (on 1964-08-16)
guitar and lead vocals:
Chuck Berry (on 1964-08-16)
recorded at:
Ter-Mar Recording Studios (1950s–1970s recording & mastering studio) in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1964-08-16)
recording of:
Go, Bobby Soxer (on 1964-08-16)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
2:59
7Little Marie
producer:
Chuck Berry, Leonard & Phil Chess (legendary US production duo) and Willie Dixon
drums (drum set):
Odie Payne (American Chicago blues drummer) (on 1964-08-16)
guitar and lead vocals:
Chuck Berry (on 1964-08-16)
recorded at:
Ter-Mar Recording Studios (1950s–1970s recording & mastering studio) in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1964-08-16)
recording of:
Little Marie (on 1964-08-16)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
2:35
8Promised Land
producer:
Chuck Berry, Leonard & Phil Chess (legendary US production duo) and Willie Dixon
double bass:
Willie Dixon (on 1964-02-20)
drums (drum set):
Odie Payne (American Chicago blues drummer) (on 1964-02-20)
guitar and lead vocals:
Chuck Berry (on 1964-02-20)
piano:
Lafayette Leake (on 1964-02-20)
recorded at:
Ter-Mar Recording Studios (1950s–1970s recording & mastering studio) in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1964-02-20)
part of:
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 342)
recording of:
Promised Land (on 1964-02-20)
lyricist:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Arc Music (U.S. rock & blues publisher), Arc Music Corp. (U.S. rock & blues publisher) and Tristan Music Limited
is based on:
Wabash Cannonball
recording of:
The Promised Land
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Arc Music Corp. (U.S. rock & blues publisher) and Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships)
2:23
9The Things I Used to Do
producer:
Chuck Berry, Leonard & Phil Chess (legendary US production duo) and Willie Dixon
drums (drum set):
Odie Payne (American Chicago blues drummer) (from 1964-01-07 until 1964-01-09)
electric bass guitar:
Louis Satterfield (from 1964-01-07 until 1964-01-09)
guitar:
Chuck Berry (from 1964-01-07 until 1964-01-09)
piano:
Johnnie Johnson (US jazz/blues/rock’n’roll pianist) (from 1964-01-07 until 1964-01-09)
vocals:
Chuck Berry (from 1964-01-07 until 1964-01-09)
recorded at:
Ter-Mar Recording Studios (1950s–1970s recording & mastering studio) in Chicago, Illinois, United States (from 1964-01-07 until 1964-01-09)
cover recording of:
The Things That I Used to Do (from 1964-01-07 until 1964-01-09)
lyricist and composer:
Eddie Jones (US blues guitarist, aka Guitar Slim)
publisher:
Sony/ATV Songs LLC and Venice Music
42:40
10Dear Dad
producer:
Chuck Berry, Leonard & Phil Chess (legendary US production duo) and Willie Dixon
bass guitar:
Bill Bixler (on 1964-12-16)
drums (drum set):
Howard Jones (US session drummer) (on 1964-12-16)
guitar:
Chuck Berry (on 1964-12-16) and Jules Blattner (on 1964-12-16)
lead vocals:
Chuck Berry (on 1964-12-16)
recorded at:
Ter-Mar Recording Studios (1950s–1970s recording & mastering studio) in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1964-12-16)
recording of:
Dear Dad (on 1964-12-16)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Jewel Music Publishing Co. Ltd. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
41:49
11Lonely School Days
recording of:
Lonely School Days
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Isalee Music Publishing Company
2:30
12It Wasn't Me
engineer:
Ron Malo
producer:
Chuck Berry, Leonard & Phil Chess (legendary US production duo) and Willie Dixon
additional guitar:
Mike Bloomfield (on 1965-09-03)
additional harmonica:
Paul Butterfield (on 1965-09-03)
bass guitar:
Bryce Roberson (on 1965-09-03)
drums (drum set):
Walter Ben Ruffin (drummer) (on 1965-09-03)
guitar and lead vocals:
Chuck Berry (on 1965-09-03)
piano:
Sonny Thompson (US R&B bandleader and pianist) (on 1965-09-03)
recorded at:
Ter-Mar Recording Studios (1950s–1970s recording & mastering studio) in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1965-09-03)
recording of:
It Wasn't Me (on 1965-09-03)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Isalee Music
42:33
13Tulane
engineer:
Malcolm Chisholm
bass:
Phil Upchurch (on 1969-11-21)
guitar and lead vocals:
Chuck Berry (on 1969-11-21)
harmonica:
Bob Baldori (on 1969-11-21)
piano:
Lafayette Leake (on 1969-11-21)
recorded at:
Ter-Mar Recording Studios (1950s–1970s recording & mastering studio) in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1969-11-21)
recording of:
Tulane (on 1969-11-21)
composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Carlin Music Corp., Esalle Music Publ. and Isalee Music
32:36
14Club Nitty Gritty42:17
15It Hurts Me Too
cover recording of:
It Hurts Me Too
lyricist and composer:
Elmore James and Mel London
writer:
Kevin Moore
publisher:
Conrad Music (publisher; do NOT use as release label), Lonmel Publishing (publisher; do NOT use as release label), Rhinelander Music Inc. and Mo’ Than Jus’ Music (in 2000)
2:59
16My Ding-A-Ling
producer:
Esmond Edwards
drums (drum set):
Robbie McIntosh (Scottish drummer for Average White Band) (on 1972-02-03)
electric bass guitar:
Nic Potter (on 1972-02-03)
guitar:
Chuck Berry (on 1972-02-03) and Owen McIntyre (Scottish guitarist and vocalist) (on 1972-02-03)
piano:
Dave Kafinetti (on 1972-02-03)
lead vocals:
Chuck Berry (on 1972-02-03)
recorded at:
Tiffany's in Coventry, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (on 1972-02-03)
live recording of:
My Ding‐A‐Ling (on 1972-02-03)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Isalee Music Publishing Company
is based on:
My Ding-A-Ling
version of:
My Tambourine
recording of:
My Ding‐A‐Ling
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Isalee Music Publishing Company
is based on:
My Ding-A-Ling
version of:
My Tambourine
44:22
17Reeling & Rocking (1972 re-recording)
recording of:
Reelin’ and Rockin’
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Arc Music (U.S. rock & blues publisher) and Jewel Music Publishing Co. Ltd. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
7:04

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manufactured in:Europe
liner notes:Dave McAleer
compiler:Dave McAleer
copyrighted (©) by and phonographic copyright (℗) by:Spectrum Music (Universal Music Group budget label) (in 2007)
licensed to:Spectrum Music (Universal Music Group budget label)
Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/release/2027160 [info]
ASIN:UK: B000E8NQTK [info]