Bo Diddley - The London Bo Diddley Sessions (Vinyl LP | DE Original | 1973)

Bo Diddley – The London Bo Diddley Sessions was released in 1973 as part of Chess's “The London Sessions” series. Here the inventor of the Bo Diddley beat meets British musicians – among them Roy Wood on bass. Besides a new recording of “Bo Diddley” there are funky pieces such as “Do The Robot” and “Husband-In-Law” – rhythm & blues with a 70s groove.

On offer is the German original pressing from 1973 on Bellaphon / Chess (BLPS 19158) in a gatefold sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Bellaphon / Chess – BLPS 19158
• Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo, Gatefold
• Pressing: DE Original
• Country: Germany
• Released: 1973
• Genre: Rock, Blues, Rhythm & Blues – more in Blues
• Features: Gatefold sleeve

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• 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. Don't Want No Lyin Woman (4:01)
2. Bo Diddley (3:02)
3. Going Down (2:50)
4. Make A Hit Record (5:00)
5. Bo-Jam (3:33)

Side B

1. Husband-In-Law (3:30)
2. Do The Robot (5:42)
3. Sneakers On A Rooster (2:42)
4. Get Out Of My Life (5:08)

Personnel

Richard Evans (Arranged By), Roy Wood (Bass), Neil Terk (Art Direction, Photography By).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, according to the listing this is the German original pressing from 1973 on Bellaphon / Chess in a gatefold sleeve.

What are the “London Sessions”?
In this series Chess paired US blues greats with British rock musicians in London – this record is Bo Diddley's contribution.

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.