Spoonful

~ Recording by Howlin’ Wolf

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack artistRelease titleRelease artistRelease group typeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.2Spoonful?:??Howlin’ WolfHowlin’ for My Baby / SpoonfulHowlin’ WolfSingle
Chess (US label)1762
1.1Spoonful?:??Howlin’ WolfSpoonful / Howlin' for My DarlingHowlin’ WolfSingle
Chess (US label)1762
1.7Spoonful2:42Howlin’ WolfHowlin’ WolfHowlin’ WolfAlbum
  • US1962-01-11
Chess (US label)LP-1469
1.7Spoonful2:43Howlin’ WolfHowlin’ WolfHowlin’ WolfAlbum
Chess (US label), Vogue (since 1973; for earlier releases please use their former imprint Disques Vogue), Vogue France600111, VG 651
1.7Spoonful2:50Howlin’ WolfHowlin’ Wolf / Moanin’ in the MoonlightHowlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)CHD-5908
1.7Spoonful2:50Howlin’ WolfHowlin’ Wolf / Moanin’ in the MoonlightHowlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)CHD-5908
1.7Spoonful2:50Howlin’ WolfHowlin’ Wolf / Moanin’ in the MoonlightHowlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)CHD-5908
2.1Spoonful2:47Howlin’ WolfThe Chess BoxWillie DixonAlbum + Compilation
  • US1988-11-22
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)CHD2-16500
1.3Spoonful2:43Howlin’ Wolf16 Greatest HitsHowlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
Route 16 (label for blues compilations)CD 9003
1.8Spoonful2:47Howlin’ Wolf25 Blues Classics of Howlin' WolfHowlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
PolarvoxCHESSCD 4
1.20Spoonful2:42Howlin’ WolfChess: The Rhythm and The BluesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Chess (US label)CD SAM 500
1.15Spoonful2:42Howlin’ WolfMoanin' & Howlin'Howlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
  • -1988
Chess (US label)3
1.3Spoonful2:48Howlin’ WolfBlues History, Part 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
K WestHRCD 7378
1.15Spoonful2:42Howlin’ WolfPortrait in BluesHowlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
Green Line RecordsCD3GLP 457
1.14Spoonful2:42Howlin’ WolfR 'N' B ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Knight Records (UK compilations/reissues, division of Castle Music)KNCD 15002
1.12Spoonful2:43Howlin’ WolfBack Door ManHowlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
Instant (Sublabel of Charly Records Ltd)CD INS 5020
1.23Spoonful2:43Howlin’ WolfSmokestack LightningHowlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
Instant (Sublabel of Charly Records Ltd)CD INS 5037
2.2Spoonful2:42Howlin’ Wolf25 Blues EvergreensVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.7Spoonful2:46Howlin’ WolfBack Door ManHowlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
Zillion Records2610212
1.9Spoonful2:43Howlin’ WolfPlay Me the Blues... The Legendary Blues Singers, Volume 10Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Play Me The BluesPBCD0010
2.20Spoonful2:45Howlin’ WolfThe Chess BoxHowlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
Chess (US label), MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)CHD3-9332
1.16Spoonful2:42Howlin’ WolfBlues With a Feelin' 3Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1992
Charly RecordsK-BOX 042C
1.2Spoonful2:47Howlin’ WolfFeelin' the Blues Diggin' the Rhythm 3Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Marvel (Australian label, imprint of Hughes Leisure Group/Music World, catog nos starting with MARC)MARC-723
1.1Spoonful2:44Howlin’ WolfSpoonfulHowlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
Blues EncoreCD 52022
1.21Spoonful2:46Howlin’ WolfVolume 3, The Wolf Is at Your DoorHowlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
  • -1993-01-01
Roots (walking man logo, cat. nos. RTS #####)RTS 33042
5.13Spoonful2:45Howlin’ WolfThe Complete Recordings 1951–1969Howlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1993-06-17
Charly RecordsRED BOX 7
1.7Spoonful2:48Howlin’ WolfRed RoosterHowlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
  • AU1993-06-30
Tring International PLC (not for release label use - for copyrights only)GRF026
1.1Spoonful2:46Howlin’ WolfWillie Dixon's Blues Dixonary, Volume 3Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • BE1993-07-15
Roots (walking man logo, cat. nos. RTS #####)RTS 2576
1.1Spoonful2:47Howlin’ Wolf28 Great Blues BalladsHowlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
1.3Spoonful2:46Howlin’ WolfBest of the BluesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
K‐tel (international budget record label)3140-2
1.2Spoonful2:41Howlin’ WolfCollectionHowlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
The Collection (Dutch, catalog numbers start with COL)COL 020
10.9Spoonful2:40Howlin’ WolfPlay Me the Blues… The Legendary Blues SingersVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Play Me The BluesPBCD 1000
1.11Spoonful2:46Howlin’ WolfWoke Up This Mornin', Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCBD 19517
1.9Spoonful2:43Howlin’ WolfCharly R&B Masters: SpoonfulHowlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
Charly RecordsCDRB2
1.6Spoonful2:48Howlin’ WolfRhythm & Blues LegendsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DiskyDCD 86, DCD 87, DCD 88
1.16Spoonful2:48Howlin’ WolfThe Genuine ArticleHowlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
Chess (UK subsidiary of Chess Records), MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCD 11073
1.5Spoonful2:46Howlin’ WolfBlues BreakersVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Charly RecordsKBOX 320A, KBOX 320B, KBOX 320C
1.4Spoonful2:46Howlin’ WolfLiving the Blues: Blues LegendsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicMSD-35881 / R859-01
1.16Spoonful2:48Howlin’ WolfThe Genuine ArticleHowlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
MCD 11073
2.3Spoonful2:44Howlin’ WolfThe Very Best of Howlin' WolfHowlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
3.6Spoonful2:43Howlin’ WolfMean Old World: The Blues from 1940 to 1994Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
MCA Special ProductsRD 110
1.10Spoonful2:45Howlin’ WolfThe Very Best of Howlin' WolfHowlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
AltayaBA006
1.12Spoonful2:46Howlin’ WolfHis Best (Remastered)Howlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
  • US1997-04-08
Chess (US label), MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)CHD-9375
2.10Spoonful2:47Howlin’ WolfThe Chess Blues-Rock Songbook: The Classic OriginalsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1997-08-26
Chess (US label), MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)CHD2-9389
1.5Spoonful2:46Howlin’ WolfChess Blues Classics: 1957 to 1967Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Chess (US label)CHD-9368
1.12Spoonful2:45Howlin’ WolfHis BestHowlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
Chess (US label)MCD 09375
1.12Spoonful2:46Howlin’ WolfLiving the Blues: Blues LegendsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life Music635/01
2.1Spoonful2:45Howlin’ WolfThe Chess BoxWillie DixonAlbum + Compilation
Chess (US label)316 500 2, MCD 16500
9.6Spoonful2:45Howlin’ WolfThe 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
1.2Spoonful2:46Howlin’ WolfThe CollectionHowlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
Spectrum Music (Universal Music Group budget label)112 047 2
1.10Spoonful2:44Howlin’ WolfPure BluesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2001-04-17
UTV Records314 556 176-2
1.19Spoonful2:50Howlin’ WolfMoanin’ in the Moonlight / Howlin’ WolfHowlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
  • JP2001-09-21
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)UICY-3206
1.8Spoonful2:45Howlin’ Wolf20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Howlin' WolfHowlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
Chess (US label), MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)B0000358-02
1.11Spoonful2:45Howlin’ WolfThe Electric BluesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)517300 2
1.12Spoonful2:45Howlin’ WolfMojo Chess OriginalsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2005-08-29
9630156
1.12Spoonful2:46Howlin’ WolfBlues GoldVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2006-01-10
Hip‐O RecordsB0005714-02
1.20Spoonful2:43Howlin’ WolfBlowing the Fuse: 31 R&B Classics That Rocked the Jukebox in 1960Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2006-03-20
Bear Family RecordsBCD 16715 AS
1.5Spoonful2:44Howlin’ WolfThe Blues MastersVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2006-03-31
Verve (jazz label, aka “Verve Records”, use this for release labels)06024 9828520
1.12Spoonful2:46Howlin’ WolfGot a Feeling Called the BluesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Hear MusicMHM-030
1.12Spoonful2:45Howlin’ WolfThe Definitive CollectionHowlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
  • US2007-04-17
Geffen Records8784
1.24Spoonful2:49Howlin’ WolfThe Howlin' Wolf AnthologyHowlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
  • US2007-04-30
Spectrum Music (Universal Music Group budget label)
1.2Spoonful2:45Howlin’ WolfBlues From HellHowlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2011-04-18
Not Now MusicNOT3CD060
4.19Spoonful2:42Howlin’ WolfSmokestack Lightning: The Complete Chess Masters 1951–1960Howlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
  • US2011-10-24
Hip‐O Select, Chess (US label), Geffen RecordsB0015309-02
1.7Spoonful2:45Howlin’ WolfEric Clapton's Jukebox: The Songs That Inspired the ManVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Chrome Dreams (“Maximum” bootleg biography series)CDCD5060
3.17Spoonful2:46Howlin’ WolfJukebox Favourites: The Best of the BluesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2011
APM Music (production music label, prefix: APMC)AUPCD968
4.19Spoonful2:42Howlin’ WolfSmokestack Lightning: The Complete Chess Masters 1951–1960 (Limited Edition)Howlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
Chess (US label), Geffen Records, Hip‐O SelectB0015309-02
1.1Spoonful2:48Howlin’ WolfThe Best of Howlin’ Wolf: Smokestack Lightnin’Howlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
Spectrum Music (Universal Music Group budget label)SPECXX2060
2.24Spoonful2:43Howlin’ WolfWolf Is at Your Door: The Singles As & Bs 1951-1960Howlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
Jasmine Records (UK label)JASMCD 3020/1
4.19Spoonful2:42Howlin’ WolfSmokestack Lightning: The Complete Chess Masters 1951-1960 (iTunes Version)Howlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
  • -2012-01-31
Hip‐O Select
1.4Spoonful2:47Howlin’ WolfThe Rough Guide to Blues Legends: Howlin’ WolfHowlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
World Music NetworkRGNET1278CD
1.14Spoonful2:46Howlin’ WolfMoanin’ in the MoonlightHowlin’ WolfAlbum
  • XE2012-10-16
Soul Jam Records600801
1.19Spoonful2:46Howlin’ Wolf3 Classic Albums Plus Bonus SinglesHowlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2012-11-08
Real GoneRGMCD043
1.4Spoonful2:47Howlin’ WolfThe Rough Guide to Blues Legends: Howlin’ WolfHowlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
World Music NetworkRGNET1278DD
5.4Spoonful2:44Howlin’ WolfThe Story of the Blues: 125 Blues ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Not Now MusicNOT5CD916
1.1Spoonful2:46Howlin’ WolfSpoonfulHowlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
  • US2013-10-13
X5 Music Group
1.24Spoonful2:43Howlin’ WolfThe Very Best of Blues: 50 Unforgettable TracksVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2013-11-11
The Restoration Project
1.21Spoonful2:45Howlin’ WolfChess Blues: The BluesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
One & OnlySTARBCD031
1.7Spoonful2:49Howlin’ WolfHowlin’ WolfHowlin’ WolfAlbum
USM JAPAN (read the annotation before using!)UICY-75958
1.7Spoonful2:48Howlin’ WolfHowlin’ WolfHowlin’ WolfAlbum
  • GB2014-09-22
Hallmark Music & Entertainment714962
2.25Spoonful2:46Howlin’ WolfThe Complete RPM & Chess Singles As & Bs 1951-62Howlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
Acrobat MusicACTRCD9039
2.1Spoonful2:44Howlin’ WolfThe Absolutely Essential CollectionHowlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2015-01-26
Big3 (UK, budget compilations)BT3086
1.8Spoonful2:47Howlin’ WolfThe Rough Guide to Blues Legends: Howlin’ WolfHowlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2015-02-23
World Music NetworkRGNET1278LP
1.7Spoonful2:50Howlin’ WolfBlues Run The Game: Six Essential Deep Blues AlbumsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • XW2015-04-15
Fidelity Masters (specialized in 20th century music, primarily as compilations)
1.19Spoonful2:46Howlin’ WolfFour Classic AlbumsHowlin’ Wolf & Muddy WatersAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2015-05-17
Avid Entertainment
1.1Spoonful2:45Howlin’ WolfBlues From HellHowlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2015-11-27
Not Now MusicNOT3CD220
1.19Spoonful2:42Howlin’ WolfRock 'n' Roll AmericaVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
My Generation MusicMGM012
1.14Spoonful2:48Howlin’ WolfHunterHowlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2017-02-08
jazz2jazz
1.14Spoonful2:44Howlin’ WolfPure BluesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.4Spoonful2:49Howlin’ WolfThe Best of Howlin' Wolf: 18 Legendary HitsHowlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
PMF Records90.154-2
Promotion
1.9Spoonful2:45Howlin’ WolfMartin Scorsese Presents the BluesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)SAMPCD 13032 2
1.8Spoonful2:45Howlin’ WolfMartin Scorsese Presents the BluesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CSK 56536, CSK 58544
1.7Spoonful2:46Howlin’ WolfMojo Music Guide, Volume 4: Blues PowerVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Mojo (magazine)MOJOAPRIL04
1.7Spoonful2:44Howlin’ WolfMojo: Chess ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Mojo (magazine)
1.13Spoonful2:42Howlin’ WolfBlues BreakersVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2013-05-01
Mojo (magazine)
(unknown)
1.7Spoonful2:50Howlin’ WolfMoanin’ at Midnight: 20 Blues ClassicsHowlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
  • -1988
1.70Spoonful2:44Howlin’ WolfBlues Story: 200 Original TracksVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2013-03-13
Otey Records
1.18Spoonful2:49Howlin’ WolfHowlin' WolfHowlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation

Relationships

recorded in:Chicago, Illinois, United States (in 1960-06)
double bass:Willie Dixon (in 1960-06)
drums (drum set):Fred Below (in 1960-06)
guitar:Hubert Sumlin (Chicago blues guitarist and singer) (in 1960-06)
piano:Otis Spann (in 1960-06)
lead vocals:Howlin’ Wolf (in 1960-06)
part of:Blues Hall of Fame: Classic of Blues Recording Single (number: 2010) (order: 63)
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 154) (order: 154)
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 219) (order: 220)
recording of:Spoonful (in 1960-06)

Related works

Spoonful

lyricist:Willie Dixon
composer:Willie Dixon (until 1960)
publisher:Arc Music Corp. (U.S. rock & blues publisher)
Hoochie Coochie Music
Jewel Music Publishing Co. Ltd. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
Mathews Music