Dead Shrimp Blues

~ Recording by Robert Johnson

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack ArtistRelease TitleRelease ArtistRelease Group TypeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.2Dead Shrimp Blues?:??Robert JohnsonI Believe I'll Dust My Broom / Dead Shrimp BluesRobert JohnsonSingle
Vocalion (US, active 1920s-1970s)03475
1.7Dead Shrimp Blues2:36Robert JohnsonKing of the Delta Blues Singers, Vol. IIRobert JohnsonAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)C 30034
1.7Dead Shrimp Blues2:36Robert JohnsonDelta Blues, Volume TwoRobert JohnsonAlbum + Compilation
Aldabra RecordsALB 1002 CD
1.11Dead Shrimp Blues2:34Robert JohnsonThe Robert Johnson StoryRobert JohnsonAlbum + Compilation
Deja Vu (Italian jazz, blues, "the * collection", "the essential *" and "the * story" series of releases/sublabels)DVRECD 28
1.16Dead Shrimp Blues2:35Robert JohnsonThe Complete RecordingsRobert JohnsonAlbum + Compilation
  • US1990-08-20
Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)C2K 64916, CK 64916, CK 64917, CK 64918
1.16Dead Shrimp Blues2:33Robert 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
1.16Dead Shrimp Blues2:35Robert JohnsonThe Complete RecordingsRobert JohnsonAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CK 46233, CK 46234
1.16Dead Shrimp Blues2:35Robert JohnsonThe Complete RecordingsRobert JohnsonAlbum + Compilation
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)467246 2
1.16Dead Shrimp Blues2:35Robert JohnsonThe Complete Recordings (pink label CDs)Robert JohnsonAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)C2K 46222
1.16Dead Shrimp Blues2:35Robert JohnsonThe Complete RecordingsRobert JohnsonAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)C2K 46222
2.3Dead Shrimp Blues?:??Robert JohnsonThe Complete RecordingsRobert JohnsonAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)C3 46222
1.7Dead Shrimp Blues2:33Robert JohnsonThe Original Blues LegendRobert JohnsonAlbum + Compilation
Charly RecordsCDCD 2008
1.14Dead Shrimp Blues2:33Robert JohnsonThe Blues: San Antonio – Dallas 1936–1937Robert JohnsonAlbum + Compilation
Frémeaux & AssociésFA 251
1.16Dead Shrimp Blues2:35Robert JohnsonThe Complete RecordingsRobert JohnsonAlbum + Compilation
  • XE1996-10-08
Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment), Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)484414 2, COL 484414 2
1.12Dead Shrimp Blues2:33Robert Johnson… I Went Down to the CrossroadsRobert JohnsonAlbum + Compilation
Summit (UK re-issues)SUMCD 4194
1.11Dead Shrimp Blues2:38Robert JohnsonCross Road BluesRobert JohnsonAlbum + Compilation
Penny (UK budget re-issue)PYCD 711
2.16Dead Shrimp Blues2:31Robert JohnsonThe Gold CollectionRobert JohnsonAlbum + Compilation
Retro, Proper DistributionR2CD 40-14
2.16Dead Shrimp Blues2:31Robert JohnsonThe Gold Collection: 40 Classic PerformancesRobert JohnsonAlbum + Compilation
RetroR2CD 40-14
1.9Dead Shrimp Blues2:36Robert JohnsonThe Complete CollectionRobert JohnsonAlbum + Compilation
Prism Leisure (budget UK-based compilation label)PLATCD 278
1.16死んだ小えびのブルーズ2:35Robert 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
1.16Dead Shrimp Blues2:33Robert JohnsonCharly Blues Masterworks, Volume 13: Delta Blues LegendRobert JohnsonAlbum + Compilation
  • US1999-07-01
Charly Records
1.16Dead Shrimp Blues2:31Robert JohnsonCrossroad Blues, Volume 2Robert Johnson & FriendsAlbum + Compilation
MasterSound (Australia)590382/2
1.11Dead Shrimp Blues2:33Robert JohnsonGenius of the Blues: Complete Original TakesRobert JohnsonAlbum + Compilation
Definitive Records (jazz reissues)DRCD11142
1.17Dead Shrimp Blues2:34Robert JohnsonSteady Rollin' ManRobert JohnsonAlbum + Compilation
Recall 2cd (UK 2cd re-issue label, cat #s SMD CD ###)SMD CD 234
1.9Dead Shrimp Blues2:31Robert JohnsonThe Last of the Great Blues SingersRobert JohnsonAlbum + Compilation
ABM (imprint? of Audio Book & Music Company Limited)ABMMCD 1047
1.11Dead Shrimp Blues2:33Robert JohnsonDevil on My TrailRobert JohnsonAlbum + Compilation
1.11Dead Shrimp Blues2:32Robert JohnsonMidnite Jazz & Blues: King of the Delta BluesRobert JohnsonAlbum + Compilation
Weton-WesgramMJB103
1.17Dead Shrimp Blues2:32Robert JohnsonContracted to the DevilRobert JohnsonAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2002-08-05
1.22Dead Shrimp Blues2:31Robert JohnsonThe Old School BluesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2003-10-06
Metro Doubles (UK double-disc reissue/compilation imprint, METRDCD cat prefix)METRDCD524
1.11Dead Shrimp Blues2:35Robert JohnsonAn Introduction to Robert JohnsonRobert JohnsonAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2004-04-13
1.17Dead Shrimp Blues2:36Robert JohnsonInspiring EricRobert JohnsonAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2004-06-07
Smith & CoSCCD 1042
1.7Dead Shrimp Blues2:34Robert JohnsonKing of the Delta Blues Singers, Vol. IIRobert JohnsonAlbum + Compilation
  • US2004-08-10
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)CK 92579
1.11Dead Shrimp Blues2:30Robert JohnsonThe Complete RecordingsRobert JohnsonAlbum + Compilation
  • IT2004-09-30
Universe ItalyUV 133/2
8.4Dead Shrimp Blues2:35Robert JohnsonDiggin’ Deeper – 200 Legendary Blues Treasures (Each of 10 volumes was previously released)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Membran International GmbH
1.7Dead Shrimp Blues2:34Robert JohnsonKing of the Delta Blues Singers, Vol. IIRobert JohnsonAlbum + Compilation
Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)517457 2
47.11Dead Shrimp Blues2:36Robert JohnsonThe Ultimate Jazz ArchiveVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2005-08-29
Membran Music Ltd.222800-387
3.11Dead Shrimp Blues2:36Robert JohnsonThe Ultimate Jazz Archive, Set 12: BluesLead Belly, Big Joe Williams, Robert Johnson, Kokomo ArnoldAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2005-08-29
Membran Music Ltd.222768-382
3.3Dead Shrimp Blues2:32Robert JohnsonMe and the Devil: The Blues of Robert Johnson as Told by Peter Green Splinter Group (Limited Edition)Peter Green Splinter GroupAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2005-09-26
Recall 2cd (UK 2cd re-issue label, cat #s SMD CD ###)SBOX028
1.11Deed Shrimp Blues2:32Robert JohnsonBD Blues, Volume 5Robert JohnsonAlbum + Compilation
NocturneBLUE185 - NT501
1.19Dead Shrimp Blues2:35Robert JohnsonThe High Price of SoulRobert JohnsonAlbum + Compilation
PrimoPRMCD 6036
1.9Dead Shrimp Blues2:31Robert JohnsonThe Last of the Great Blues SingersRobert JohnsonAlbum + Compilation
Fabulous (sub-label of Acrobat Music, focuses on rare or unavailable original cast recordings, film soundtracks and showbiz-oriented artist re-issues)FABCD 102
1.6Dead Shrimp Blues?:??Robert JohnsonLegendary Blues Volume TwoRobert JohnsonAlbum + Compilation
  • -2007-12
1.6Dead Shrimp Blues2:35Robert JohnsonHellhound on My TrailRobert JohnsonAlbum + Compilation
Weton-WesgramLATA203
1.6Dead Shrimp Blues2:35Robert JohnsonOriginal Blues Sessions CD12Robert JohnsonAlbum + Compilation
Weton-Wesgram
1.16Dead Shrimp Blues2:35Robert JohnsonRobert Johnson & The Last of the Mississippi Blues SingersRobert JohnsonAlbum + Compilation
Snapper MusicSBLUECD 503X
3.3Dead Shrimp Blues2:32Robert JohnsonComplete Blues: Me & The DevilPeter Green Splinter GroupAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2008-12-12
Snapper MusicSBLUECD501X
3.3Dead Shrimp Blues2:32Robert JohnsonMe and the DevilPeter Green Splinter GroupAlbum + Compilation
Complete BluesSBLUECD501X
1.12Dead Shrimp Blues2:36Robert JohnsonThe Complete CollectionRobert JohnsonAlbum + Compilation
Not Now MusicNOT2CD270
1.16Dead Shrimp Blues2:33Robert JohnsonThe Complete RecordingsRobert JohnsonAlbum + Compilation
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 - Oct 1, 2008)88697 296752
18.16Dead Shrimp Blues2:35Robert JohnsonABC of the BluesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2010-09-24
Documents (German, Membran Entertainment Group)233168
1.11Dead Shrimp Blues2:35Robert JohnsonThe Centennial Collection (100th anniversary)Robert JohnsonAlbum + Compilation
  • US2011-04-26
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)88697 85907 2
3.1Dead Shrimp Blues2:35Robert JohnsonThe Complete Original Masters: Centenial EditionRobert JohnsonAlbum + Compilation
  • US2011-04-26
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)88697 86066-1 BK1
10.16Dead Shrimp Blues?:??Robert JohnsonBlues MastersVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
4π, EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)cd 1
1.19Dead Shrimp Blues2:35Robert JohnsonBlues Master WorksRobert JohnsonAlbum + Compilation
Delta Leisure GroupDELB007CD
6.17Dead Shrimp Blues?:??Robert JohnsonGolden Blues BoxVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • XW2015-01-20
Music BrokersMBB7191
1.11Dead Shrimp Blues2:35Robert JohnsonThe Complete RecordingsRobert JohnsonAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2015-09-25
Soul Jam Records600864
1.11Dead Shrimp Blues2:35Robert JohnsonGolden BluesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2017-01-17
Brownsville
1.11Dead Shrimp Blues2:35Robert JohnsonThe Centennial CollectionRobert JohnsonAlbum + Compilation
  • US2017-04-22
Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)88985374761
4.9Dead Shrimp Blues2:37Robert JohnsonDelta Blues: Milestones of LegendsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Documents (German, Membran Entertainment Group)600378
1.14Dead Shrimp Blues2:32Robert JohnsonThe Rough Guide to Robert Johnson: Delta Blues LegendRobert JohnsonAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2020-03-27
World Music NetworkRGNET1395LP
1.11Dead Shrimp Blues2:34Robert JohnsonCrossroad: The Legendary RecordingsRobert JohnsonAlbum + Compilation
  • XW2021-07-30
RevOla Records
1.20Dead Shrimp Blues2:32Robert JohnsonBeg, Borrow or Steal (disc 2)Robert JohnsonAlbum + Compilation
1.11Dead Shrimp Blues2:32Robert JohnsonDeal With the Devil, Volume 1Robert JohnsonAlbum + Compilation
1.4Dead Shrimp Blues2:35Robert JohnsonDiggin' Deeper, Volume 8Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.11Dead Shrimp Blues2:31Robert JohnsonDown at the Crossroads – The Robert Johnson Connection (disc 2)Robert JohnsonAlbum + Compilation
1.11Dead Shrimp Blues2:33Robert JohnsonGold Collection #1Robert JohnsonAlbum + Compilation
1.6Dead Shrimp Blues2:37Robert JohnsonHellhound on My TrailVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.14Dead Shrimp Blues2:34Robert JohnsonMississippi Blues 1927-1941Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Yazoo RecordsL 1001
1.9Dead Shrimp Blues2:35Robert JohnsonNothing but the Blues: Robert JohnsonRobert JohnsonAlbum + Compilation
1.11Dead Shrimp Blues?:??Robert JohnsonRobert Johnson: Delta Blues LegendRobert JohnsonAlbum + Compilation
(unknown)
1.152Dead Shrimp Blues2:34Robert JohnsonBlues Story: 200 Original TracksVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2013-03-13
Otey Records

Relationships

recording engineer:Vincent Liebler
executive producer:Art Satherly
producer:Don Law
guitar:Robert Johnson (1930s blues legend) (on 1936-11-27)
vocals:Robert Johnson (1930s blues legend) (on 1936-11-27)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:Soul Jam Records (in 2015)
recorded at:Gunter Hotel in San Antonio, Texas, United States (on 1936-11-27)
recording of:Dead Shrimp Blues (on 1936-11-27)

Related works

Dead Shrimp Blues

lyricist and composer:Robert Johnson (1930s blues legend)
publisher:Paul Rodriguez Music Ltd.