John Littlejohn - John Littlejohn's Chicago Blues Stars (Vinyl LP | FR Original | 1969)

John Littlejohn – John Littlejohn's Chicago Blues Stars is electric Chicago blues with guitar, vocals and two tenor saxophones. The record was cut on 14 November 1968 at Universal Studios in Chicago, produced by Willie Dixon and Chris Strachwitz. Besides his own songs, Littlejohn plays “Catfish Blues” and Elmore James’ “Shake Your Money Maker”, among others. On offer is the French Arhoolie pressing from 1969 (AR 19006).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Arhoolie Records – AR 19006
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo
• Pressing: FR Original
• Country: France
• Year: 1969
• Genre: Blues, Chicago Blues

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Sleeve: VG+ (some spots)

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

Tracklist

Side A

1. What In The World You Goin' To Do (3:53)
2. Treat Me Wrong (3:30)
3. Catfish Blues (3:30)
4. Kiddeo (3:45)
5. Slidin' Home (3:56)

Side B

1. Dream (5:15)
2. Reelin' And Rockin' (2:25)
3. Been Around The World (5:20)
4. Shake Your Money Maker (4:19)

Personnel

John Littlejohn (vocals, guitar), Monroe Jones Jr. (rhythm guitar), Alvin Nichols (bass), Booker Sidgraves (drums), Robert Pulliam and Willie Young (tenor sax). Produced by Willie Dixon and Chris Strachwitz (also cover photo and liner notes).

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
It is the French edition from the year of release, 1969, on Arhoolie (AR 19006), pressed by MPO and distributed by Musidisc-Europe – not a later reissue.

Who produced the album?
Willie Dixon together with Chris Strachwitz, who also contributed the cover photo and liner notes. Dixon is also credited as writer of “What In The World You Goin' To Do”.

What does Media NM- / Sleeve VG+ mean?
The record is near mint minus, the sleeve shows light wear, here some spots. See our vinyl grading guide for details.

Do you have more blues?
Yes, for example Lightnin' Hopkins – Blues In My Bottle as a French Vogue pressing.