Artist: The Yardbirds
Title: Five Live Yardbirds
Label: Columbia Records
Catalogue Number: 33SX 1677
Country: United Kingdom
Original Release Year: 1964
Pressing Year: 1964 UK First Pressing
Format: 12" Vinyl LP
Speed: 33⅓ RPM
Description
Five Live Yardbirds was released in December 1964 and stands as one of the earliest and most important live British blues albums. Recorded at the legendary Marquee Club in London, the album captures The Yardbirds during the Eric Clapton era, showcasing the band's raw rhythm and blues sound before their later psychedelic and pop success. Featuring extended blues workouts and energetic performances, the record remains an essential document of the British Blues Boom of the 1960s.
Pressing Notes
Original UK first pressing released on Columbia Records with catalogue number 33SX 1677. Early copies feature the blue and black Columbia labels, mono sound, and a front-laminated flipback sleeve. The album was recorded live at the Marquee Club, where The Yardbirds built their reputation as one of Britain's leading R&B acts. Original first pressings are highly sought after, particularly those featuring the original Eric Clapton line-up.
Often considered one of the finest live British blues recordings of the decade, the album captures the band before the arrival of Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page, making it a key piece for both Yardbirds and Eric Clapton collectors.
Track Listing
Side A
Too Much Monkey Business
I Got Love If You Want It
Smokestack Lightnin'
Good Morning Little Schoolgirl
Respectable
Side B
Five Long Years
Pretty Girl
Louise
I'm A Man
Here 'Tis
Matrix / Runout
Side A: XAX 2721-1N
Side B: XAX 2722-1N
Additional Information
- Original UK First Pressing
- Columbia Blue & Black Labels
- Released in 1964
- Catalogue Number 33SX 1677
- Recorded Live At The Marquee Club
- Features Eric Clapton
- British Blues Boom classic
- Mono Recording
- Front Laminated Flipback Sleeve
- Highly collectible UK blues LP
Condition
Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)
Record: Very Good Plus (VG+)
Inner Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)
Rockabuy Records Grading Guide
Near Mint (NM)
Virtually flawless condition. Played only a handful of times with no visible marks or signs of wear.
Excellent (EX)
Lightly played and very well cared for. May show minimal signs of handling or faint sleeve removal marks, but no scratches affecting appearance or playback.
Very Good (VG)
Noticeable surface marks and signs of use, though the record still plays well throughout.
Good (G)
Visible wear, marks, or scratches present. Playback remains acceptable, although some surface noise may be noticeable.
Poor / Fair (P/F)
Heavy wear and significant scratches. Record will still play but sound quality may be affected.
Shipping
All records are visually inspected and conservatively graded for both sleeve and vinyl condition. As these are pre-owned records, occasional light surface noise may be present as part of the listening experience.
All orders are shipped via Tracked 24 delivery service using professional record mailers and protective stiffeners to ensure safe arrival.
