May Blitz is the self-titled debut album by British/Canadian power trio May Blitz. It was released in 1970 by Vertigo Records in the UK, and Paramount Records in the US. All songs written and composed by Hudson/Newman/Black. Side one. Smoking the Day Away - 8:21. Side two. Squeet - 6:51. Tomorrow May Come - 4:48. Virgin Waters - 7:01. Bass, vocals – Reid Hudson. Drums, percussion– Tony Newman. Lead guitar, lead vocals – James Black.
Labels Vertigo Records Paramount Records. Music StyleHard Rock. Members owning this album3. 1. Smoking the Day Away.
May Blitz – May Blitz. Label: Repertoire Records – REPUK 1026. Format: CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Vinyl Replica. This record was originally released as (UK) Vertigo 6360007 in 1970. Restored and remastered by EROC at The Ranch Papersleeve (gatefold) album replica.
May Blitz were an obscure but pioneering hard rock band with blues and psychedelic tendencies. Started in 1969 in the UK, it consisted of vocalist/guitarist Jamie Black, Tony Newman on drums, (ex Sounds Incorporated and Jeff Beck Group), and Reid Hudson on bass and vocals. Black and Hudson, from Victoria, British Columbia, played Canadian West Coast music prior to moving to England.
Tracklist
| A1 | Smoking The Day Away | 8:21 |
| A2 | I Don't Know? | 4:45 |
| A3 | Dreaming | 6:35 |
| B1 | Squeet | 6:51 |
| B2 | Tomorrow May Come | 4:48 |
| B3 | Fire Queen | 4:18 |
| B4 | Virgin Waters | 6:34 |
Companies, etc.
- Printed By – Carl v. d. Linnepe
Credits
- Artwork [Drawings By] – Tony Benyon
- Bass Guitar, Vocals – Reid Hudson
- Composed By – May Blitz
- Drums, Vibraphone [Vibes], Bongos, Congas – Tony Newman
- Engineer – Barry Ainsworth
- Lead Guitar, Lead Vocals – James Black
- Producer – James Black , May Blitz, Reid Hudson, Tony Newman
- Written-By – Black*, Hudson*, Newman*
Notes
Housed in the same gatefold cover as May Blitz.Printed on label side B:
Unverkäufliche Musterplatte - „sample copy - not for sale“
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, stamped): 10 AA6360007 1Y 320
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, stamped): 10 AA6360007 2Y 320
- Matrix / Runout (Label side B, for side A): AA 6360 007.1 Y
- Matrix / Runout (Label side B, for side B): AA 6360 007.2 Y
- Rights Society: GEMA
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6360 007 | May Blitz | May Blitz (LP, Album, M/Print) | Vertigo | 6360 007 | UK | 1970 |
| UICY-9575 | May Blitz | May Blitz (CD, Album, Ltd, RE, RM, Pap) | Vertigo | UICY-9575 | Japan | 2005 |
| BGOLP 16 | May Blitz | May Blitz (LP, Album, RE) | BGO Records | BGOLP 16 | UK | 1988 |
| 6360 007 | May Blitz | May Blitz (LP, Album, RP) | Vertigo | 6360 007 | Germany | 1980 |
| 6360 007 | May Blitz | May Blitz (LP, Album, Gat) | Vertigo | 6360 007 | Germany | 1970 |
Tracklist
| A1 | Smoking The Day Away | 8:21 |
| A2 | I Don't Know? | 4:45 |
| A3 | Dreaming | 6:35 |
| B1 | Squeet | 6:51 |
| B2 | Tomorrow May Come | 4:48 |
| B3 | Fire Queen | 4:18 |
| B4 | Virgin Waters | 6:34 |
Companies, etc.
- Distributed By – London Records Of Canada Ltd.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Matrix / Runout (side 1): 6360 007 A
- Matrix / Runout (side 2): 6360 007 B
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6360 007 | May Blitz | May Blitz (LP, Album, M/Print) | Vertigo | 6360 007 | UK | 1970 |
| UICY-9575 | May Blitz | May Blitz (CD, Album, Ltd, RE, RM, Pap) | Vertigo | UICY-9575 | Japan | 2005 |
| BGOLP 16 | May Blitz | May Blitz (LP, Album, RE) | BGO Records | BGOLP 16 | UK | 1988 |
| 6360 007 | May Blitz | May Blitz (LP, Album, RP) | Vertigo | 6360 007 | Germany | 1980 |
| 6360 007 | May Blitz | May Blitz (LP, Album, Gat) | Vertigo | 6360 007 | Germany | 1970 |
Tracklist
| 1 | Smoking The Day Away |
| 2 | I Don't Know? |
| 3 | Dreaming |
| 4 | Squeet |
| 5 | Tomorrow May Come |
| 6 | Fire Queen |
| 7 | Virgin Waters |
Credits
- Bass Guitar, Vocals – Reid Hudson
- Drums, Vibraphone [Vibes], Bongos, Congas – Tony Newman
- Engineer – Barry Ainsworth
- Illustration [Drawings] – Tony Benyon
- Lead Guitar, Lead Vocals – James Black
- Liner Notes – 鬼形智*
- Producer, Composed By – May Blitz
- Remastered By – Hitoshi Takiguchi
Notes
Replica from Japanese SHM-CD reissue, comes in a CD sized papersleeve (gatefold) album replica, with Obi-strip and insert of notes mostly in Japanese.Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode: 4 988005 628800
- Matrix / Runout: 6360007
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6360 007 | May Blitz | May Blitz (LP, Album, M/Print) | Vertigo | 6360 007 | UK | 1970 |
| UICY-9575 | May Blitz | May Blitz (CD, Album, Ltd, RE, RM, Pap) | Vertigo | UICY-9575 | Japan | 2005 |
| BGOLP 16 | May Blitz | May Blitz (LP, Album, RE) | BGO Records | BGOLP 16 | UK | 1988 |
| 6360 007 | May Blitz | May Blitz (LP, Album, RP) | Vertigo | 6360 007 | Germany | 1980 |
| 6360 007 | May Blitz | May Blitz (LP, Album, Gat) | Vertigo | 6360 007 | Germany | 1970 |
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