The Real Folk Blues

Chess

calendar_today1966United States

“Recorded Chicago, May 1966 Originally released October, 1966 as Chess LP-1508”

Chess

calendar_today1966Canada

Chess

calendar_today1966New Zealand

“Laminated front cover two-piece flipback”

Chess

calendar_today1966Australia

“Australian label variant specifically: Sides A & B: - All credit text below the [l=Chess] logo including Stereophonic is in a different font - Track list numbers are followed by a full stop Side A: - [l=Jewel Music] logo is indented further right Side B: - Publisher logo order [l=Jewel Music] followed by [l=Chess Control] Released in a high gloss front sleeve Catalogue number CHLS246 - Back sleeve and spine Catalogue number CHLS-246 - Labels Runouts are stamped”

Chess

calendar_today1966United States

“Same sleeve and label style as [r3486742] however track titles are left justified.”

Chess

calendar_today1966United States

“Pressing plant unidentified. Small, 3cm/1.15" pressing-ring. Label variant with track-list left-justified, catalog number at bottom in boldface, and without mono marking. This pressing appears to be identical to the promo version of [r=6010166] with "DJ COPY" added underneath the side markings. The runout marking shown as X͟ is an etched, inverted teepee or a ▽ with "legs". Publishers: Arc, A1 to A4, B2 to B5. Modern Music, B1.”

Chess

calendar_today1966United States

“I do not know exactly what version this is? ASK MORE PHOTOS.”

Chess

calendar_today1966United States

“Monophonic listed on labels”

Checker / Chess

calendar_today1966United States

“Released on the Checker label in a Chess stereo jacket.”

Chess

calendar_today1966United Kingdom

“UK original issue. Black labels with silver print. Gloss fronted flip-back cover.”

Chess

calendar_today1966United States

“Recorded Chicago, May 1966 Originally released October, 1966 as Chess LP-1508”

Chess

calendar_today1966New Zealand

“Recorded Chicago, May 1966 Originally released October, 1966 as Chess LP-1508”

Chess

calendar_todayOct 1966United States

Chess

calendar_todayOct 1966Australia

Chess

calendar_today1966United States

Chess International / Chess

calendar_today1967Netherlands

“Same as [r3486742]”

Chess

Chess

calendar_today1980France

“Backcover difference: https://www.discogs.com/release/3812903-John-Lee-Hooker-The-Real-Folk-Blues Made in France Ⓟ & © 1966”

Chess

calendar_today1980France

“Made in France Ⓟ & © 1966”

Chess / PGP RTB

calendar_today1983Yugoslavia

Chess / P-Vine Special

calendar_today1984Japan

Chess

calendar_today1985France

“Recorded Chicago, May 1966 Originally released October, 1966 as Chess LP-1508 French repress, black label. ℗ © 1966 Chess Records. All tracks published by "Arc Music Corporation" except B1 published by "Modern Music Publishing Company". Matrix number on side B label certainly misprinted: "515009 A" instead "515009 B". Runouts are hand-etched.”

Chess

calendar_today1986Finland

Chess / MCA Records

calendar_today1987United States

“Gloversville pressing. (For Pinckneyville pressing, see [r=2032164]). Can also be identified by slight text variations on label (font size and spacing, text positioning, "SIDE ONE" instead of "Side 1", etc.) [from back cover] Recorded Chicago, 1966 Originally released October, 1966, as Chess LP-1508”

Chess / MCA Records

calendar_today1966United States

“Originally released October, 1966 as Chess LP-1508 Eddie Burns plays accompanying guitar on all tracks except "The Waterfront." Remainder of band unknown, uncredited.”

Chess / MCA Records

calendar_today1966Canada

“Eight-panel booklet. Clear jewell case with black tray. Copyright date 1992. Glass Master date of July 17, 1992 with a Mould SID Code indicates a post-1994 repress. MCA Records Canada renamed in 1997. Digitally transferred at MCA's Whitney Studios, Glendale, Ca. entered as Engineered At in LCCN. Similar releases: [r2543022] has a release date of 1987. [r8493077] has same Glass Master date but no Mould SID Code.”

Chess

calendar_today1966United States

“© 1987 MCA Records, Inc. Manufactured for MCA Records, Inc. (printed on the bottom of the rear inlay and on the bottom of the back cover of the booklet) Manufactured in U.S.A. for MCA Records Inc. (printed on the disc media label) Packaging: Standard jewel case with a black tray and an 8-page booklet. Recorded Chicago, 1966. Originally released October, 1966 as Chess LP-1508. Digitally transferred by Doug Schwartz at MCA's Whitney Studios, Glendale, Ca. Track 1 to 4, 6 to 8: Arc Music Corp., BMI Track 5: La Cienega Music, BMI Track 9: SBK Hastings Catalog, Inc., BMI”

MCA Records

calendar_today1966Europe

“Includes the complete "Real Folk Blues" album (track 1 to 9), originally released as Chess LP-1508 (1987 reissue <a href=http://www.discogs.com/John-Lee-Hooker-The-Real-Folk-Blues/release/1248338>here</a>), plus nine previously unissued recordings. Unknown backing group.”

MCA Records

calendar_today1966Europe

“This is a 1994 or later repress of 1991 [r6062836] (mould SID code present) Back cover: Includes the complete "[r=3486742]" album (tracks 1 to 9 originally released as Chess LP-1508), plus nine previously unissued recordings. Over 75 minutes of music This compilation (P) 1991 MCA Records, Inc. Printed in Germany Disc: All tracks published by Arc Music Corp. except: Track 1 published by La Cienega Music Track 9 published by SBK Hastings Inc. Track 13 published by Hoochie Coochie Music Track 17 published by Conrad Music Track 18 published by King Of Boogie Made in Germany. Booklet: Chess studio, Chicago, IL. Prob. May 1966. John Lee Hooker: vocal/guitar; prob. Eddie Burns (guitar); unknown group Regular jewel case with black tray. 8-page booklet with liner notes, credits & tracks discography.”

Chess

calendar_today1966United States

“© 1987 MCA Records, Inc. Manufactured for MCA Records, Inc. (printed on the bottom of the rear inlay and on the bottom of the back cover of the booklet) Manufactured in U.S.A. for MCA Records Inc. (printed on the disc media label) Packaging: Standard jewel case with a black tray and an 8-page booklet. Recorded Chicago, 1966. Originally released October, 1966 as Chess LP-1508. Digitally transferred by Doug Schwartz at MCA's Whitney Studios, Glendale, Ca. Track 1 to 4, 6 to 8: Arc Music Corp., BMI Track 5: La Cienega Music, BMI Track 9: SBK Hastings Catalog, Inc., BMI”

MCA Records / Chess

calendar_today1966United States

“MCA-CHESS RECORDS printed on spine CRC printed on disc face and tray card (above SPARS code) Track durations taken from disc face Additional Info: Standard jewel case with black tray and 8-page booklet.”

Chess / MCA Records

calendar_today1966United States

“Originally released October, 1966 as Chess LP-1508 Eddie Burns plays accompanying guitar on all tracks except "The Waterfront." Remainder of band unknown, uncredited.”

Chess / MCA Records

calendar_today1987United Kingdom

“Originally released October, 1966 as Chess LP-1508 Eddie Burns plays accompanying guitar on all tracks except "The Waterfront." Remainder of band unknown, uncredited.”

Chess / MCA Records

calendar_today1987United States

“Originally released October, 1966 as Chess LP-1508 Eddie Burns plays accompanying guitar on all tracks except "The Waterfront." Remainder of band unknown, uncredited.”

Chess / MCA Records

calendar_today1987United States

“Originally released October, 1966 as Chess LP-1508 Eddie Burns plays accompanying guitar on all tracks except "The Waterfront." Remainder of band unknown, uncredited. 8 page booklet in standard jewel case”

Chess / MCA Records

calendar_today1987Europe

“Recorded Chicago, 1966. Originally released October, 1966, as Chess LP-1508. Published by: Tracks 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8: Arc Music Corp. Track 5: La Cienega Music Track 9: SBK Hastings Catalog Inc. ©1987 MCA Records, Inc. Made in Germany Issued in standard jewel case with black CD tray and including a 6-page fold out insert (tracklist, liner notes).”

Chess / MCA Records

calendar_today1987United States

“Recorded Chicago, 1966. Originally released October, 1966 as Chess LP-1508. D 153583 Mfd. for BMG Direct”

Chess / MCA Records

calendar_today1987United States

“Originally released October, 1966 as Chess LP-1508 Eddie Burns plays accompanying guitar on all tracks except "The Waterfront." Remainder of band unknown, uncredited.”

MCA Records

calendar_today1991Europe

“Issue in a standard jewel case + 8-page booklet with liner notes and credits Back cover: Includes the complete "[r=3486742]" album (tracks 1 to 9 originally released as Chess LP-1508), plus nine previously unissued recordings. Over 75 minutes of music This compilation (P) 1991 MCA Records, Inc. Printed in Germany Disc: All tracks published by Arc Music Corp. except: Track 1 published by La Cienega Music Track 9 published by SBK Hastings Inc. Track 13 published by Hoochie Coochie Music Track 17 published by Conrad Music Track 18 published by King Of Boogie Made in Germany Booklet: Chess studio, Chicago, IL. Prob. May 1966. John Lee Hooker: vocal/guitar; prob. Eddie Burns (guitar); unknown group Duration on release vs real length on media player (RSG § 12.6.5): Track 10 > 4:39 vs 4:47 Track 11 > 4:20 vs 4:29 Track 12 > 3:31 vs 3:38 Track 13 > 3:23 vs 3:31 Track 14 > 4:32 vs 4:39 Track 15 > 3:41 vs 3:48 Track 17 > 6:00 vs 6:11”

Chess / MCA Records

calendar_today1992Canada

“Recorded Chicago, May 1966, originally released October, 1966, as Chess LP-1508. Ⓟ ⓒ 1992 MCA Records, Inc. Variant publishing track 5 La Cienega, track 9 SBK. AAD digitalised.”

MCA Records

calendar_today1993Brazil

“Jewel case with 8-page booklet. On back cover: "Includes the complete [r=3486742] album (tracks 1 to 9), plus nine previously unissued recordings. Over 75 Minutes of music."”

MCA Records / Chess

calendar_today2002United States

“All Tracks Recorded Chicago, May 1966 "The Real Folk Blues" originally released October, 1966 as Chess LP 1508 "More Real Folk Blues" originally released September, 1991 as MCA-Chess 9329 Additional Info: Durations not listed on release. Clear jewel case with clear tray”

Chess

calendar_today1966United States

Chess / MCA Records

calendar_today1987United States

“Recorded Chicago, 1966 Originally released October, 1966 as Chess LP-1508 Mastered at Artisan, L.A. A1 to A4, B2 to B4 Arc Music Corp., BMI B1 La Cienega Music, BMI B5 SBK Hastings Catalog Inc., BMI © 1987 MCA Records, Inc. Manufactured by MCA Records, Inc.”

Chess / MCA Records

calendar_today1987United States

“Clear cassette shell.”

Chess / MCA Records

calendar_today1987United States

“Recorded Chicago, 1966 Originally released October, 1966 as Chess LP-1508 Mastered at Artisan, L.A. A1 to A4, B2 to B4 Arc Music Corp., BMI B1 La Cienega Music, BMI B5 SBK Hastings Catalog Inc., BMI © 1987 MCA Records, Inc. Manufactured by MCA Records, Inc.”

Chess / MCA Records

calendar_today1987United States

“Recorded Chicago, 1966 Originally released October, 1966 as Chess LP-1508 Mastered at Artisan, L.A. A1 to A4, B2 to B4 Arc Music Corp., BMI B1 La Cienega Music, BMI B5 SBK Hastings Catalog Inc., BMI © 1987 MCA Records, Inc. Manufactured by MCA Records, Inc. White cassette shell variant with no circular indent and 100/50/0 tape counter. 'hiQ' (high quality) branded cassette.”

Chess / MCA Records

calendar_today1987United States

“Recorded Chicago, 1966 Originally released October, 1966 as Chess LP-1508 Mastered at Artisan, L.A. A1 to A4, B2 to B4 Arc Music Corp., BMI B1 La Cienega Music, BMI B5 SBK Hastings Catalog Inc., BMI © 1987 MCA Records, Inc. Manufactured by MCA Records, Inc. Mfd. for BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. under License”