The Butterfield Blues Band, particularly in its early incarnations, was, without doubt, one of the most dynamic and exciting combos to emerge in the mid 1960s. Initially playing a brash, swaggering take on Chicago Blues on their self-titled debut album for Elektra Records (released in October 1965), they soon sought to push out and beyond the rigid Bluesy musical structures to something more innovative and intriguing.

Fronted by harmonica player Paul Butterfield, the band came to exert a considerable influence on musicians nationally and internationally. The tracks on this release come from a recording at the Fillmore Auditorium, San Francisco, on 14th October 1966 including the classic “East West”. Alongside Butterfield, the line-up for the show was Mike Bloomfield (Guitar, Vocals); Elvin Bishop (Guitar, Vocals); Mark Naftalin (Organ, Vocals); Jerome Arnold (Bass); and Billy Davenport (Drums).

This is a limited edition on clear blue vinyl – 500 copies only!

1. Shake Your Money Maker
2. The Sky is Crying
3. Oh Pretty Woman
4. Help Me
5. Never Say No
6. You're So Fine
7. East West