Milkcow’s Calf Blues

~ Recording by Robert Johnson

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack artistRelease titleRelease artistRelease group typeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.2Milcow's Calf Blues?:??Robert JohnsonMalted Milk / Milkcow’s Calf BluesRobert JohnsonSingle
Vocalion (US, active 1920s-1970s)03665
1.14Milkcow's Calf Blues2:21Robert JohnsonDelta Blues, Volume OneRobert JohnsonAlbum + Compilation
Aldabra RecordsALB 1001 CD
1.3Milkcow's Calf Blues2:18Robert JohnsonThe Robert Johnson StoryRobert JohnsonAlbum + Compilation
Deja Vu (Italian jazz, blues, “the * collection”, “the essential *” and “the * story” series of releases/sublabels)DVRECD 28
2.20Milkcow’s Calf Blues (take 1)2:18Robert JohnsonThe Complete RecordingsRobert JohnsonAlbum + Compilation
  • US1990-08-20
Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)C2K 64916, CK 64916, CK 64917, CK 64918
2.20Milkcow’s Calf Blues (take 1)2:18Robert JohnsonThe Complete RecordingsRobert JohnsonAlbum + Compilation
  • JP1990-11-21
CBS/Sony (imprint used in Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia 1968–1991; also used in Spain until 1997)CSCS5320
2.20Milkcow's Calf Blues (take 1)2:18Robert JohnsonThe Complete RecordingsRobert JohnsonAlbum + Compilation
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)467246 2
3.14Milkcow's Calf Blues?:??Robert JohnsonThe Complete RecordingsRobert JohnsonAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)C3 46222
2.20Milkcow’s Calf Blues (take 1)2:18Robert JohnsonThe Complete RecordingsRobert JohnsonAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)C2K 46222
2.20Milkcow’s Calf Blues (take 1)2:18Robert JohnsonThe Complete Recordings (pink label CDs)Robert JohnsonAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)C2K 46222
2.20Milkcow's Calf Blues (take 1)2:18Robert JohnsonThe Complete RecordingsRobert JohnsonAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CK 46233, CK 46234
1.2Milkcow's Calf Blues2:17Robert JohnsonBlues LegendsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Charly RecordsCDCD 1028
1.16Milkcow’s Calf Blues2:17Robert JohnsonRed Hot Blues (Made in France)Robert JohnsonAlbum + Compilation
Orbis (UK subsidiary publishing imprint of De Agostini Group)BLU NC 006
1.16Milkcow’s Calf Blues2:17Robert JohnsonThe Blues Collection: Red Hot Blues (Made in England)Robert JohnsonAlbum + Compilation
Orbis (UK subsidiary publishing imprint of De Agostini Group)BLU NC 006
1.16Milkcow’s Calf Blues2:17Robert JohnsonThe Blues Collection: Robert Johnson, Red Hot BluesRobert JohnsonAlbum + Compilation
Orbis (UK subsidiary publishing imprint of De Agostini Group)BLU GNC 006
1.20Milkcow's Calf Blues2:14Robert JohnsonThe Original Blues LegendRobert JohnsonAlbum + Compilation
Charly RecordsCDCD 2008
2.14Milkcow Calf Blues2:22Robert JohnsonCross Road BluesRobert JohnsonAlbum + Compilation
History (TIM AG imprint)20.1939-HI
1.16Milkcow's Calf Blues2:17Robert JohnsonThe Blues Collection 6: Red Hot BluesRobert JohnsonAlbum + Compilation
De AgostiniBLUES N009
2.17Milkcow’s Calf Blues (take 2)2:17Robert JohnsonThe Blues: San Antonio – Dallas 1936–1937Robert JohnsonAlbum + Compilation
Frémeaux & AssociésFA 251
2.20Milkcow’s Calf Blues (take 1)2:18Robert JohnsonThe Complete RecordingsRobert JohnsonAlbum + Compilation
  • XE1996-10-08
Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment), Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)484414 2, COL 484414 2
1.3Milkcow's Calf Blues2:16Robert JohnsonCotton Pickin' BluesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
2.7Milkcow’s Calf Blues (1)2:18Robert JohnsonThe Gold CollectionRobert JohnsonAlbum + Compilation
Retro (European reissue label, cat. # usually start w/ R2CD), Proper DistributionR2CD 40-14
2.7Milkcow’s Calf Blues (1)2:18Robert JohnsonThe Gold Collection: 40 Classic PerformancesRobert JohnsonAlbum + Compilation
Retro (European reissue label, cat. # usually start w/ R2CD)R2CD 40-14
1.9Milkcow's Calf Blues2:21Robert JohnsonThe MastersRobert JohnsonAlbum + Compilation
Eagle Records (division of Eagle Rock Entertainment Ltd.)EAB CD 067
1.20Milkcow’s Calf Blues2:16Robert JohnsonThe Complete CollectionRobert JohnsonAlbum + Compilation
Prism Leisure (budget UK-based compilation label)PLATCD 278
2.20子牛のブルーズ(テイク1)2:18Robert Johnsonコンプリート・レコーディングスRobert JohnsonAlbum + Compilation
  • JP1999-02-20
SME Records (Japanese imprint – not equivalent to “Sony Music Entertainment”)SRCS-9457, SRCS-9458
2.20Milkcow’s Calf Blues?:??Robert JohnsonCharly Blues Masterworks, Volume 13: Delta Blues LegendRobert JohnsonAlbum + Compilation
  • US1999-07-01
Charly Records
1.29Milkcow’s Calf Blues2:15Robert JohnsonGenius of the Blues: Complete Original TakesRobert JohnsonAlbum + Compilation
Definitive Records (jazz reissues)DRCD11142
1.9Milkcow Calf’s Blues2:19Robert JohnsonSteady Rollin' ManRobert JohnsonAlbum + Compilation
Recall 2cd (UK 2CD re‐issue label, cat #s SMD CD ###)SMD CD 234
1.24Milkcow’s Calf Blues2:17Robert JohnsonThe Last of the Great Blues SingersRobert JohnsonAlbum + Compilation
ABM (imprint? of Audio Book & Music Company Limited)ABMMCD 1047
1.29Milkcow Calf Blues2:21Robert JohnsonDevil on My TrailRobert JohnsonAlbum + Compilation
1.16Milkcow's Calf Blues2:19Robert JohnsonThe Best of Robert JohnsonRobert JohnsonAlbum + Compilation
  • -2001
Blues Forever (Italian blues reissue label)CD 68004
1.18Milkcow's Calf Blues2:18Robert JohnsonContracted to the DevilRobert JohnsonAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2002-08-05
1.26Milkcow's Calf Blues (take 1)2:16Robert JohnsonThe Old School BluesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2003-10-06
Metro Doubles (UK double‐disc reissue/compilation imprint, METRDCD cat prefix)METRDCD524
1.29Milkcow’s Calf Blues2:17Robert JohnsonAn Introduction to Robert JohnsonRobert JohnsonAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2004-04-13
2.10Milkcow’s Calf Blues2:14Robert JohnsonThe Complete RecordingsRobert JohnsonAlbum + Compilation
  • IT2004-09-30
Universe ItalyUV 133/2
3.10Milkcow’s Calf Blues2:17Robert JohnsonMe and the Devil (Limited Edition)Peter Green Splinter GroupAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2005-09-26
Recall 2cd (UK 2CD re‐issue label, cat #s SMD CD ###)SBOX028
2.13Milkcow’s Calf Blues2:16Robert JohnsonBD Blues, Volume 5Robert JohnsonAlbum + Compilation
NocturneBLUE185 - NT501
1.20Milkcow’s Calf Blues2:16Robert JohnsonCrossroad BluesRobert JohnsonAlbum + Compilation
Pazzazz1PAZZ 061-1
1.17Milkcow’s Calf Blues2:19Robert JohnsonThe High Price of SoulRobert JohnsonAlbum + Compilation
PrimoPRMCD 6036
1.24Milkcow’s Calf Blues2:17Robert JohnsonThe Last of the Great Blues SingersRobert JohnsonAlbum + Compilation
Fabulous (sub-label of Trapeze Music & Entertainment Ltd., focuses on rare or unavailable original cast recordings, film soundtracks and showbiz-oriented artist re-issues)FABCD 102
2.19Milkcow’s Calf Blues #12:20Robert JohnsonRobert Johnson & The Last of the Mississippi Blues SingersRobert JohnsonAlbum + Compilation
Snapper MusicSBLUECD 503X
3.10Milkcow’s Calf Blues2:17Robert JohnsonComplete Blues: Me & The DevilPeter Green Splinter GroupAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2008-12-12
Snapper MusicSBLUECD501X
3.10Milkcow’s Calf Blues2:17Robert JohnsonMe and the DevilPeter Green Splinter GroupAlbum + Compilation
Complete BluesSBLUECD501X
2.7Milkcow’s Calf Blues2:16Robert JohnsonThe Complete CollectionRobert JohnsonAlbum + Compilation
Not Now MusicNOT2CD270
2.20Milkcow’s Calf Blues (take 1)2:18Robert JohnsonThe Complete RecordingsRobert JohnsonAlbum + Compilation
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008)88697 296752
1.13Milkcow’s Calf Blues2:17Robert JohnsonThe Rough Guide to Jazz and Blues Legends: Robert JohnsonRobert JohnsonAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2010-11-01
World Music NetworkRGNET1232CD
2.20Milkcow’s Calf Blues (alternate)2:19Robert JohnsonThe Centennial Collection (100th anniversary)Robert JohnsonAlbum + Compilation
  • US2011-04-26
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)88697 85907 2
1.40Milkcow’s Calf Blues (take 1)2:18Robert JohnsonThe Complete RecordingsRobert JohnsonAlbum + Compilation
  • XW2012-07-27
2.20Milkcow’s Calf Blues (take 1)2:15Robert JohnsonThe Complete RecordingsRobert JohnsonAlbum + Compilation
  • XW2012-07-30
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)
1.14Milkcow's Calf Blues2:20Robert JohnsonBlues Master WorksRobert JohnsonAlbum + Compilation
Delta Leisure GroupDELB007CD
2.20Milkcow’s Calf Blues (alternate)2:18Robert JohnsonThe Complete RecordingsRobert JohnsonAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2015-09-25
Soul Jam Records600864
3.7Milkcow’s Calf Blues2:26Robert JohnsonThe Centennial CollectionRobert JohnsonAlbum + Compilation
  • US2017-04-22
Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)88985374761
4.20Milkcow’s Calf Blues2:17Robert JohnsonDelta Blues: Milestones of LegendsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Documents (German, Membran Entertainment Group)600378
1.14Milkcow’s Calf Blues2:20Robert JohnsonKing of the Delta Blues SingersRobert JohnsonAlbum + Compilation
DOLDOL933HG
1.14Milkcow’s Calf Blues2:16Robert JohnsonKing of the Delta Blues SingersRobert JohnsonAlbum + Compilation
1.7Milkcow’s Calf Blues2:16Robert JohnsonThe Rough Guide to Robert Johnson: Delta Blues LegendRobert JohnsonAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2020-03-27
World Music NetworkRGNET1395LP
1.14Milkcow’s Calf Blues2:18Robert JohnsonBeg, Borrow or Steal (disc 2)Robert JohnsonAlbum + Compilation
1.14Milkcow Calf Blues2:17Robert JohnsonCross Road BluesRobert JohnsonAlbum + Compilation
1.29Milkcow’s Calf Blues2:21Robert JohnsonDown at the Crossroads – The Robert Johnson Connection (disc 2)Robert JohnsonAlbum + Compilation
1.19Milk Cow’s Calf Blues2:16Robert JohnsonKind Hearted WomanRobert JohnsonAlbum + Compilation
Promotion
1.16Milkcow’s Calf Blues2:17Robert JohnsonTerraplane Blues (Les Génies du Blues)Robert JohnsonAlbum + Compilation
  • FR1993-02-12
Guilde Internationale du DisqueBLU-CD 3056
(unknown)
1.15Milkcow’s Calf Blues2:14Robert JohnsonKing of the Delta Blues SingersRobert JohnsonAlbum + Compilation
WaxTime772254

Relationships

recording engineer:Vincent Liebler
executive producer:Art Satherly
producer:Don Law
guitar:Robert Johnson (1930s blues legend) (on 1937-06-20)
vocals:Robert Johnson (1930s blues legend) (on 1937-06-20)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:Soul Jam Records (in 2015)
recorded at:a makeshift studio located in the Brunswick Records Building (on 1937-06-20)
recording of:Milkcow’s Calf Blues (on 1937-06-20)

Related works

Milkcow’s Calf Blues

lyricist and composer:Robert Johnson (1930s blues legend)