Released in 1971, B.B. King in London brought the legendary blues guitarist to England, where he collaborated with an impressive lineup of British rock and blues musicians, including members of Fleetwood Mac, Humble Pie, and others deeply influenced by his music. The album blends King's unmistakable guitar work and soulful vocals with a fresh, dynamic backing band, resulting in standout performances of blues standards and original material alike.
This 1971 original US pressing is a must-have for blues enthusiasts and vinyl collectors. Widely regarded as one of B.B. King's most memorable collaborations, B.B. King in London captures the meeting of an American blues icon with a new generation of musicians, creating an album that remains both historically significant and thoroughly enjoyable more than five decades later.
Track List
Side A
Caldonia (3:59)
Blue Shadows (5:09)
Alexis' Boogie (3:29)
We Can't Agree (4:45)
Side B
Ghetto Woman (5:14)
Wet Hayshark (2:28)
Part Time Love (3:16)
Power of the Blues (2:21)
Ain't Nobody Home (3:15)
Note: Ain't Nobody Home has a scratch through it and the top right hand part of the back fold part of the sleeve is coming apart some.
B.B. King – B.B. King In London (1971 Original US Pressing)
Artist: B.B. King
Title: B.B. King In London
Release Year: 1971
Country: United States
Label: ABC Records (Catalog # ABCX-730)
Mastering Studio: Artisan Sound Recorders
Album Details & Features
- Format: 12-inch Vinyl LP, 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo.
- Packaging: Heavy-cardboard gatefold (fold-out) jacket. Features a matte finish with a portrait of B.B. King on the cover and documentary-style photos from the London studio sessions printed on the inside panels.
- Label Variation: Classic 1971 ABC Records label design. Features a black background with a multi-colored, interlocking block logo at the top center. Text layout includes track listings and credits for the London musicians. No barcode on the jacket.
- Sonics: Highly desirable Artisan Sound Recorders first-pressing cut. Features the distinctive Artisan stamp (an abstract drafting compass inside a circle, resembling an "A" inside an "O") machine-stamped directly into the runout matrix/dead wax on both sides. Recorded in London with legendary guest appearances by Ringo Starr, Peter Green, Alexis Korner, Steve Winwood, Klaus Voormann, and members of Humble Pie.

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