John Mayall - Plays John Mayall (UMCLP034) LP

Hailing from Macclesfield, Cheshire, and growing up in Cheadle Hulme, John Mayall had already made a name for himself on the Manchester blues scene before relocating to London in 1963 at the urging of Alexis Korner.

After gaining a fearsome reputation on the live circuit, Mayall signed a contract with Decca who realised the band he had, The Blues Breakers – Roger Dean on guitar, Hughie Flint on drums and John McVie on bass – were red hot and they needed to be captured live. Recorded on December 7 1964 – and reproduced here in glorious mono – at Klooks Kleek, above the Railway Hotel in West Hampstead, John Mayall Plays John Mayall was a fine debut, capturing the blues in front of an enthusiastic audience.

This re-issue faithfully replicates the original 1965 Decca Records UK mono release with gatefold sleeve and is pressed onto high quality 180g vinyl.

1. Crawling Up A Hill
2. I Wanna Teach You Everything
3. When I'm Gone
4. I Need Your Love
5. The Hoot Owl
6. R & B Time: Night Train / Lucille
7. Crocodile Walk
8. What's The Matter With You
9. Doreen
10. Runaway
11. Heartache
12. Chicago Line