Revolutionary Blues Band - Revolutionary Blues Band (Vinyl LP | DE Original | 1970)

Revolutionary Blues Band – Revolutionary Blues Band is a mostly instrumental album between blues, soul jazz and funk, produced by Bob Thiele for his Flying Dutchman Productions with arrangements by Gene Page. It was recorded in March 1969 and released in the US in 1969 on Coral (CRL 757506). Participants include Tom Scott on saxophone and flute, guitarists Arthur Adams and David Cohen and Lightnin' Rod on harmonica. This copy is the 1970 German edition on Coral (COPS 2006).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Coral COPS 2006
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: DE original (first German issue)
• Country: Germany
• Year of this pressing: 1970 (US original: 1969)
• Genre: Blues, Jazz, Soul & Funk

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. Juicy (Billy Page)
2. Milkman, Milkman Leave Me Some (Billy Page)
3. Lanoola Goes Limp (E. Sander, J. Chaikin, M. Hardy)
4. That's The Truth, Baby (R. P. Smith)
5. Have A Little Bit More (J. Chaikin, M. Hardy)

Side B

1. Take Me Back To Tennessee (Tom Scott)
2. Cutting The Mustard (Billy Page)
3. Ring My Chimes (Billy Page)
4. Funky Lady (Joe Sample)
5. Dirty Town Blues (Tom Scott)

Personnel

Tom Scott (saxophone, flute), Arthur Adams and David Cohen (guitar), Lightnin' Rod (harmonica; vocals on That's The Truth, Baby). The remaining musicians are not fully credited on the release.

Produced by Bob Thiele (Flying Dutchman Productions); arrangements: Gene Page; liner notes: Frank Kofsky; illustration: Victor Kalin.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
It is the first German issue from 1970 on Coral, licensed from MCA. The very first edition was released in the US in 1969 (Coral CRL 757506).

Is this blues or jazz?
Both: the mostly instrumental tracks combine blues and rhythm & blues with soul jazz and funk – typical of Bob Thiele's productions around 1969.

What does Media NM- / Cover VG+ mean?
NM- (Near Mint minus) for the record means close to new with at most minimal signs of use. VG+ (Very Good Plus) for the sleeve means light wear. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more Revolutionary Blues Band records?
We currently have no other records by the band. Similar music is in our Blues collection and our Soul & Funk collection.