Briefcase Full of Blues by The Blues Brothers lp
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Briefcase Full of Blues is the debut album byThe Blues Brothers, released on November 28, 1978, byAtlantic Records. It was recorded live on September 9, 1978 at theUniversal Amphitheaterin Los Angeles, when the band opened for comedianSteve Martin. The album consists of covers ofbluesandsoulsongs from the 1950s to 1970s.

The album reached number one on theBillboard 200and wentdouble platinum; according to Blues Brothers memberDan Aykroyd, the album has sold 3.5 million copies in all.[1]It is among the highest-selling blues albums of all time.[1]

Two singles were released from the album: “Rubber Biscuit”, which reached number 37 on theBillboard Hot 100, and “Soul Man”, which reached number 14.

Personnel

• “Joliet” Jake BluesLead vocals
• Elwood BluesBacking vocals,harmonica, lead vocals on “Rubber Biscuit”
• Matt “Guitar” MurphyLead guitar
• Steve “The Colonel” CropperGuitar
• Donald “Duck” DunnBass guitar
• Paul “The Shiv” ShafferKeyboards, backing vocals
• Steve “Getdwa” JordanDrums, backing vocals
• Lou “Blue Lou” MariniTenor & alto saxophones
• Tom “Triple Scale” ScottTenor & alto saxophones
• Tom “Bones” MaloneTenor & baritone saxophones,trombone,trumpet, backing vocals
• Alan “Mr. Fabulous” RubinTrumpet, backing vocals

Artist ~ The Blues Brothers
Title ~ Briefcase Full of Blues
Lable & Ser # ~ Atlantic Records -KSD 19217
Format ~1-disc, 10 tracks, Black Vinyl, 12-inch , 33rpm, LP.
Year of release ~ 1978
Country Manufactured ~ Canada

Sleeve Condition (Out of 10) ~ 8 some writing oncover / sprung slightly
Label Condition (Out of 10) ~ 10
Vinyl Condition ~ (Out of 10)
Side 1 ~ 10
side 2 – 10 awesome
BIN # R42 / R79 best copy 9 /10

Tracklist