Bo Diddley

~ Recording by Bo Diddley

Annotation

Originally Checker single 814.

Annotation last modified on 2012-01-31 07:23 UTC.

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack artistRelease titleRelease artistRelease group typeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.1Bo Diddley2:46Bo DiddleyBo Diddley / I'm a ManBo DiddleySingle
Checker814
1.1Bo Diddley?:??Bo DiddleyBo Diddley / I'm a ManBo DiddleySingle
Checker991
1.1Bo Diddley2:47Bo DiddleyThe Chess BoxBo DiddleyAlbum + Compilation
  • -1990
Chess (US label)CHD2-19502
1.1Bo Diddley2:47Bo DiddleyThe Chess Box (Club Edition)Bo DiddleyAlbum + Compilation
Chess (US label), BMG Direct (BMG’s direct marketing company/club editions)CHD2-19502, D217028
1.18Bo Diddley2:46Bo DiddleyDe Pre Historie 1955Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
BMG Ariola Belgium NV/SA (do not use this as an imprint!)262.655
1.11Bo Diddley2:47Bo DiddleyHighway BluesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Eurostar Schallplatten GmbH3981035 2
1.11Bo Diddely2:45Bo DiddleyI Love the BluesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Ariola (German label, used worldwide in the past)354 487, 354 487-263
1.19Bo Diddley2:48Bo DiddleyThe Rock 'n' Roll Era: Rock 'n' Roll GiantsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life Music515 466-2, TL 516/37
1.14Bo Diddley2:47Bo DiddleyLevi’s Hits 3Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EastWest, wea (has logo with just “wea” on it)9548-32264-2
1.3Bo Diddley2:47Bo DiddleyThe Chess Years 1955–1974Bo DiddleyAlbum + Compilation
Charly R&BCD Red Box 8
1.21Bo Diddley2:45Bo DiddleyChess Rhythm & RollVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990), Chess (US label)CHD4-9352
1.17Bo Diddley2:44Bo DiddleyPlanète Rock'n RollVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Déclic Communication302135
1.1Bo Diddley2:48Bo DiddleyHis BestBo DiddleyAlbum + Compilation
  • US1997-01-01
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)CHD-9373
1.1Bo Diddley2:48Bo DiddleyHis Best (club edition)Bo DiddleyAlbum + Compilation
  • CA1997-04-08
Chess (US label), MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)CCHD 9373
1.1Bo Diddley2:48Bo DiddleyHis BestBo DiddleyAlbum + Compilation
  • US1997-04-08
Chess (US label)MCD 09373
1.7Bo Diddley2:49Bo DiddleyAños 60 XVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Planeta (imprint of Spanish publisher Editorial Planeta, S.A.)CCI 20
1.1Bo Diddley2:49Bo DiddleyHis Best (BMG club edition)Bo DiddleyAlbum + Compilation
Chess (US label), MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990), BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. (BMG company that owned their direct marketing company/club editions)CHD-9373, D118322
2.16Bo Diddley2:45Bo DiddleyAbsolute Hits of the 50’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EVA Records (Denmark)8461192
16.1Bo Diddley2:44Bo DiddleyBlues Story (1998 release)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram Collections
1.1Bo Diddley2:44Bo DiddleyBlues Story n°16 Les labels de légende - Chess Records Vol.2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram France8082
3.6Bo Diddley2:45Bo DiddleySounds of the Sixties: 1963: Year of Satire, Sensation and ScandalVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Reader’s DigestRDCD 2191-3
5.6Bo Diddley2:47Bo DiddleyThe Chess StoryVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • XE1999-10-04
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990), Universal (plain logo “Universal” used by Universal Music and Universal Pictures)3805962
1.9Bo Diddley2:45Bo DiddleyThe Century of Rock: The Greatest Ever Hits of RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1999
EMI (EMI Records, or EMI Music only if there is no other imprint)LBSCD 022
1.1Bo Diddley2:47Bo Diddley20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Bo DiddleyBo DiddleyAlbum + Compilation
  • US2000-01-25
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)AA881121632
1.1Bo Diddley2:46Bo DiddleyThe Essential Bo DiddleyBo DiddleyAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2000-09-25
Spectrum Music (Universal Music Group budget label)544 348-2
16.1Bo Diddley2:44Bo DiddleyBlues Story (2001 release)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram Collections7902, 7922, 7972, 8082, 8092, 8102, 8112, 9008122, 9008152, 9008172, 9008182
1.9Bo Diddley2:46Bo DiddleyJailhouse RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Trilogie205853 -349
1.15Bo Diddley2:42Bo DiddleyThe Natural Blues AlbumVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music TV (UK, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited)520 939-2
1.16Bo Diddley2:48Bo DiddleyWe're Gonna Rock!: A Collection of Early Rock 'n' RollVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Experience Music ProjectEMPCD003-3145567792
4.12Bo Diddley2:44Bo DiddleyThe Ultimate Jukebox Hits of the 50sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2002-02-12
Collectables (US reissue label)COL-CD-0124
1.9Bo Diddley2:44Bo Diddley20th Century Masters: The Millenium Collection: The Best of ’50s Rock ’n’ RollVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • CA2002-03-26
Universal Music Canada
2.6Bo Diddley2:43Bo DiddleyRock and Roll at FiftyVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Shout! FactoryD3K 30283
1.4Bo Diddley2:44Bo DiddleySimply the Best Blues · The Ultimate CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Music Australia (AU subsidiary of Warner Music International since 1988)0927470772
1.13Bo Diddley2:44Bo DiddleyIn the Mood for the BluesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2004-05-24
Universal Music TV (UK, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited)982 0180
1.9Bo Diddley2:45Bo DiddleyThe Golden Era of Rock ’n’ Roll: 1954–1963Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Hip‐O RecordsB0002251-02
1.14Bo Diddley2:44Bo DiddleyBlowing the Fuse: 29 R&B Classics That Rocked the Jukebox in 1955Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2005-01-17
Bear Family Records
1.15Bo Diddley2:43Bo DiddleySüddeutsche Zeitung | Diskothek: 1955: Ein Jahr und seine 20 SongsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2005-06-17
Süddeutsche ZeitungISBN-10: 3-86615-060-1
1.8Bo Diddley2:47Bo DiddleyChess Pieces: The Very Best of ChessVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2005-11-07
Chess (US label)9831719
2.4Bo Diddley2:43Bo DiddleyEarly Rock ’n’ Roll and RockabillyVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Documents (German, Membran Entertainment Group)222686-354
1.2Bo Diddley2:48Bo DiddleyThe Story of Bo DiddleyBo DiddleyAlbum + Compilation
Chess (US label)9832296
1.1Bo Diddley2:49Bo DiddleyThe Definitive CollectionBo DiddleyAlbum + Compilation
  • US2007-04-17
Chess (US label), Geffen MusicB0008786-02
1.5Bo Diddley2:44Bo DiddleyI’m a Man: The Chess Masters, 1955–1958Bo DiddleyAlbum + Compilation
  • XW2007-09-01
Geffen
1.5Bo Diddley2:46Bo DiddleyI'm a Man: The Chess Masters, 1955-1958Bo DiddleyAlbum + Compilation
Hip‐O SelectB0009231-02
1.1Bo Diddley2:46Bo DiddleyGoldBo DiddleyAlbum + Compilation
  • US2008-10-28
GeffenB0011781-02
1.1Bo Diddley2:44Bo DiddleyRock 'n' Roll LegendBo DiddleyAlbum + Compilation
  • US2008-11-29
Charly Records
2.25Bo Diddley2:47Bo DiddleyEssential Blues AnthologyVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Not Now MusicNOT2CD271
2.7Bo Diddley2:46Bo DiddleyRock Around the ClockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Marks & SpencerMS2363/1, MS2363/2
1.9Bo Diddley2:45Bo DiddleyThe Best of Burlesque: 50 Original Club ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2009-01-19
Music Club DeluxeMCDLX101
2.1Bo Diddley2:47Bo DiddleyHave Guitar Will TourBo DiddleyAlbum + Compilation
Blues Boulevard
1.3Bo Diddley2:46Bo DiddleyA Complete Introduction to ChessVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2010-06-14
Universal Music (plain logo: “Universal Music”)531 770-2
8.2Bo Diddley2:49Bo DiddleyABC of the BluesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2010-09-24
Documents (German, Membran Entertainment Group)233168
1.121Bo Diddley2:45Bo DiddleyThe Greatest Rock ’n’ Roll Collection Ever!Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2010-12-01
Master Classics Records
1.98Bo Diddley2:45Bo Diddley111 Rock ’n’ Roll SuperhitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2010-12-03
1.1Bo Diddley2:44Bo DiddleyHey!Bo DiddleyAlbum + Compilation
Not Now MusicNOT2CD327
1.1Bo Diddley2:49Bo DiddleyWho Do You LoveBo DiddleyAlbum + Compilation
Snapper MusicSROLLCD829
3.1Bo Diddley2:45Bo DiddleyAmerican Rock ’n’Roll AnthemsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
GO Entertain (bargain compilations)GO3CD7122
3.12Bo Diddley2:46Bo DiddleyHappy Days: 100 Hits That Rocked the JukeboxVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music (plain logo: “Universal Music”)533 245-2
1.2Bo Diddley2:43Bo DiddleySimply Rock’n’Roll Driving SongsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
SimplySIMPLYCD088
1.4Bo Diddley2:46Bo DiddleyNot Fade Away: Music From the Motion PictureVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • -2012-12-18
ABKCO
1.4Bo Diddley2:46Bo DiddleyNot Fade Away: Music From the Motion PictureVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • XW2012-12-18
ABKCO
1.2Bo Diddley2:49Bo DiddleyBlues Masters, Volume 6Bo Diddley / Percy Mayfield / Johnny Moore’s Three Blazers / Champion Jack Dupree / Cousin JoeAlbum + Compilation
4π
1.15Bo Diddley2:47Bo DiddleyRockin’ in the GraveyardVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Not Now MusicNOT2CD449
1.1Bo Diddley2:43Bo Diddley6 Classic Albums Plus Bonus Singles, Sessions & Live TracksBo DiddleyAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2013-04-22
Real Gone (UK budget label active 2010–2015, issued mainly compilations of public domain music)RGMCD017
1.20Bo Diddley2:48Bo DiddleyWho Do You LoveBo DiddleyAlbum + Compilation
  • -2014-05-06
1.9Bo Diddley2:45Bo DiddleyThe Best Rock ’n’ Roll Album In The World…Ever!Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music TV (UK, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited)5348611
1.25Bo Diddley2:45Bo DiddleyRock 'n' Roll & Jukebox Hits: 100 Originals From the 50sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • XW2016-02-12
Dance All Day[none]
1.8Bo Diddley2:43Bo DiddleyClassic Rock ’n’ RollVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Rhino (reissue label), Spectrum Music (Universal Music Group budget label), UMC (branded originally by its full name “Universal Music Catalogue” between 2006–2016; rebranded as Universal Music Recordings in 2023)0190295958930
1.11Bo Diddley2:43Bo DiddleyStars Of: American AnthemsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Union Square MusicUSMMKTCD025
1.1Bo Diddley2:48Bo DiddleyHis BestBo DiddleyAlbum + Compilation
  • US2018-08-10
Geffen
3.17Bo Diddley2:44Bo DiddleyNow That’s What I Call Rock ’n’ RollVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music on Demand, Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)0190758793627, CDNNNOW77
1.15Bo Diddley (single version)2:44Bo DiddleyBlues NightVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2020-01-03
FP
1.1Bo Diddley2:47Bo DiddleySay Man! The Singles & More 1955-62Bo DiddleyAlbum + Compilation
  • -2025-06-13
Acrobat (flagship label of Trapeze Music & Entertainment Limited)ACRSLP 1687
2.17Bo Diddley2:43Bo DiddleyBlues Corner: The Best of BluesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)5087752000
1.1Bo Diddley2:43Bo DiddleySix Classic Albums Plus Bonus Singles, Sessions, and Live TracksBo DiddleyAlbum + Compilation
Reel to Reel Music CompanyRTRCD40
1.9Bo Diddley2:46Bo DiddleyThe 50’s collectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Bootleg
2.39Bo Diddley2:43Bo DiddleyMafia IIVarious ArtistsOther + Soundtrack
  • -2010-08-24
2K Games
1.88Bo Diddley2:46Bo DiddleyVirgo Angel: Blues RockVarious ArtistsOther + Compilation
  • -2016
[no label] (Special purpose label – white labels, self-published releases and other “no label” releases)
Pseudo-Release
4.2Bo Diddley2:43Bo DiddleyMafia IIVarious ArtistsOther + Soundtrack
  • -2010-08-24
2K Games
1.5550s: Delta Radio: Bo Diddley2:43Bo DiddleyMafia IIVarious ArtistsOther + Soundtrack
  • US2010-08-24
2K Games

Relationships

drums (drum set):Frank Kirkland (on 1955-03-02)
guitar:Bo Diddley (American singer, guitarist, songwriter and music producer) (on 1955-03-02)
harmonica:Billy Boy Arnold (US blues harmonica player, singer and songwriter) (on 1955-03-02)
maracas:Jerome Green (on 1955-03-02)
vocals:Bo Diddley (American singer, guitarist, songwriter and music producer) (on 1955-03-02)
edits:Bo Diddley
part of:Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 62) (order: 62)
Blues Hall of Fame: Classic of Blues Recording Single (number: 2017) (order: 86)
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 277) (order: 277)
SecondHandSongs:https://secondhandsongs.com/performance/18063 [info]
recording of:Bo Diddley (on 1955-03-02)

Related works

Bo Diddley

lyricist and composer:Ellas McDaniel (American singer, guitarist, songwriter and music producer) (until 1955-03-02)
publisher:Arc Music Corp. (U.S. rock & blues publisher)
Good Music Ltd.
later versions:Bo Diddley