B.B. King - Blues Is King (Vinyl LP)

B.B. King – Blues Is King is a live album by the blues giant, originally released on BluesWay and offered here as a German reissue on Probe. B.B. King's singing guitar and powerful voice take centre stage, backed by a band with horns and organ. Highlights include “Waitin' On You”, “Night Life”, “Buzz Me” and “Don't Answer The Door”.

On offer is the German reissue from 1973 on Probe (1 C 062-94 509) with the pink Probe labels.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Probe – 1 C 062-94 509
• Format: Vinyl LP Album
• Pressing: DE Reissue
• Country: Germany
• Released: 1973
• Genre: Rhythm & Blues, Soul, Funk, Blues Rock – more in Blues

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+
• Cover: VG+

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Waitin' On You (2:23)
2. Gamblers' Blues (4:38)
3. Tired Of Your Jive (3:30)
4. Night Life (4:45)
5. Buzz Me (4:05)

Side B

1. Don't Answer The Door (4:00)
2. Blind Love (3:25)
3. I Know What You're Puttin' Down (3:30)
4. Baby Get Lost (3:57)
5. Gonna Keep On Loving You (3:45)

Personnel

B.B. King (Vocals, Guitar), Sonny Freeman (Drums), Louis Satterfield (Bass), Duke Jethro (Organ), Johnny Pate (Producer).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
No, this is the German reissue from 1973 on Probe (1 C 062-94 509). The album was originally released on BluesWay.

Which songs are on the record?
Ten tracks, including “Waitin' On You”, “Gamblers' Blues”, “Night Life”, “Buzz Me” and “Don't Answer The Door”.

What do the condition grades mean?
We grade record and cover to the Goldmine standard, from M (Mint) through NM (Near Mint) and VG+ to G. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Where can I find more like this?
Browse our Blues collection.