John Mayall – Blues From Laurel Canyon [LP]

Following the breakup of The Bluesbreakers in 1968, Mayall took a three week break in LA, and it proved an eye- opener for him. As a result, Blues From Laurel Canyon was a concept album of sorts, a view of a Brit Abroad at a time when it wasn’t de rigueur to travel. 2401 especially is an incredible confection – acknowledging Cream, foreseeing Led Zeppelin; Mick Taylor’s slide guitar would soon be heard in the Rolling Stones. For Tomorrow is a nine- minute blues- rock tour de force. This re- issue faithfully replicates the original 1968 Decca Records UK stereo release with gatefold sleeve and is pressed onto high quality 180g vinyl.

Tracklist:

1. Vacation
2. Walking on Sunset
3. Laurel Canyon Home
4. 2401
5. Ready to Ride
6. Medicine Man
7. Somebody’s Acting Like a Child
8. The Bear
9. Miss James
10. First Time Alone
11. Long Gone Midnight
12. Fly Tomorrow

UPC: 805520240352
Label: Proper Records Uk
Release Date: 7.7.23
Format: Vinyl