John Mayall - The Best of John Mayall ( France ) 2x 12" Vinyl LP Album

"The Best Of John Mayall" is a double 12" LP compilation album by the British Blues musician "John Mayall". It was released in a gatefold ( fold open cover ) in 1973.

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John Mayall - The Best of John Mayall ( France ) Essential Information

Music Genre:

Blues

Label & Catalognr:

Polydor 2488 209 / Album 2675 093 D.R.

Media Format:

Record Format: 12" Vinyl Stereo Gramophone Record
Total Album (Cover+Record) weight: 230 gram  

Year & Country:

1973 Made in France

John Mayall - The Best of John Mayall ( France ) Production & Recording Information

Album Packaging

This 12" LP vinyl music record comes comes in a Fold Open Cover (FOC), which is also also known as a Gatefold cover. The inner pages of this album cover contain a photo of John Mayall and production information.

Producers:

John Mayall - Producer

Sound & Recording Engineers:

Eddie Kramer - Sound Engineer

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Album Cover Design & Artwork:

Gilbert L. Stone - Album Front Cover Illustration

David E. Krieger - Art Direction

Jerry Stevens (WMMR) - Liner Notes


Musicians:
  • John Mayall
  • Freddy Robinson
  • Blue MItchell
  • Victor Gaskin
  • Fred Jackson
  • Charles Owens
  • Keef Hartley
  • Ernie Watts
  • Larry Taylor
  • Clifford Solomon
  • Jerry McGee
  • Jon Mark
  • Sugarcane Harris
  • Eric Clapton
  • Paul Lagos
  • Mick Taylor
  • Steve Thompson
  • Don Harris
  • Harvey Mandel
  • Red Holloway
Tracklisting:
  1. Moving On
  2. Things go Wrong
  3. Keep Our Country Green
  4. Do It
  5. Red Sky
  6. Mess Around
  7. Change Your Ways
  8. Play the Harp
  9. The Laws Must Change
  10. Room To Move
  11. Prisons on the Road
  12. Boogie Albert
  13. Full Speed Ahead
  14. Deep Blue Sea
  15. Good Looking Stranger
  16. California Campground

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Photo of John Mayall on the inside of the gatefold cover of The Best of John Mayall ( France )
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Index of JOHN MAYALL Vinyl Album Discography and Album Cover Gallery

John Mayall's Bluesbreakers - Behind the Iron Curtain 12" Vinyl LP

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 GNP Crescendo GNPS 2184 , 1985 , Germany

"John Mayall's Bluesbreakers - Behind The Iron Curtain" is a timeless 12" vinyl LP capturing a live open-air concert with blues legends Coco Montoya and Walter Trout. Recorded during the Cold War era, the album's historical context adds depth, showcasing the universal language of music. The vinyl format enhances the experience, providing a nostalgic journey through the collaborative spirit of the blues.

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John Mayall - The Best of John Mayall 12" Vinyl LP

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Polydor 2488 209 / Album 2675 093 D.R. , 1973 , France

"The Best Of John Mayall" is a double 12" LP compilation album by the British Blues musician "John Mayall". It was released in a gatefold ( fold open cover ) in 1973.

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John Mayall Blues Breakers - With Eric Clapton 12" Vinyl LP

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 Decca SKL 4804 , 1971 , Holland

John Mayall's Blues Breakers with Eric Clapton is a classic white british blues album and must have for any vinyl lp collector.

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John Mayall - Blues Giant 12" Vinyl LP

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 Decca 6.28 117 , 1970 , Germany

"Blues Gigant" is a double 12" LP compilation album it was released in 1970 and includes tracks with Peter Green, Mick Taylor, Keef Hartley and John McVie.

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JOHN MAYALL - Blues From Laurel Canyon (Germany) 12" Vinyl LP

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 London 820 539 , 1969 , Germany

This is the GERMAN release of "Blues From Laurel Canyon" by John Mayall and is the first album after the breakup from the "Blues Breakers". This album also introduces Mick Taylor as a guitarist. Peter Green is the guest guitarist on the track: "First Time Alone"

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John Mayall - Blues from Laurel Canyon ( Decca, UK ) 12" Vinyl LP

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 Decca FFSS SKL.4972 (ZAL 8532) St George Music , 1968 , England

This is the ENGLISH release of "Blues From Laurel Canyon" by John Mayall and is the first album after the breakup from the "Blues Breakers". This album also introduces Mick Taylor as a guitarist.

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John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers - Featuring Eric Clapton & Peter Green 12" Vinyl LP

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Decca 6399 111 , 1981 , Holland / Netherlands

The 1981 John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers - Featuring Eric Clapton & Peter Green 12" Vinyl LP is a legendary blues album, featuring two guitar greats., with liner notes in Dutch.

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John Mayall & His Bluesbreakers - Crocodile Walk / When I'm Gone 7" Vinyl Single

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 DECCA DL 25 386 , 1965

"Crocodile Walk / When I'm Gone" is the second 7" Single released by John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers.

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John Mayall & The Blues Breakers - A Hard Road With Peter Green 12" Vinyl LP

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Decca SKL 4853 / YAL 7652 , 1967 , Holland

"A Hard Road" is the 1967 full-length album released by John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers ( Peter Green, John McVIe, Aynsley Dunbar )

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John Mayall - Last Of The British Blues 12" Vinyl LP

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 ABC Records AA-1086 , 1978 , USA

This album "Last Of The British Blues" by "John Mayall" was recorded Live from Baltimore, Cincinnati and N.Y.

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John Mayall - The Turning Point 12" Vinyl LP

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Polydor 184 308 , 1969 , Spain

This is a rare SPANISH Pressing of "Turning Point" for export to Germany , Netherlands and Belgium 

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John Mayall - Weisse Serie 12" Vinyl LP

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 Decca 6.25 333 (625333) , Germany

This is a Rare German release called: Die Weisse Serie. John Mayall's Weisse Serie 12" Vinyl LP is a collection of recordings from the 1960s and 1970s, showcasing his exceptional blues songwriting and performances. A true gem for fans of Mayall's work and classic blues in general.

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