Memphis, Tennessee

~ Recording by Chuck Berry

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack artistRelease titleRelease artistRelease group typeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.11Memphis2:11Chuck BerryChuck Berry's Golden Decade: The Original Two AlbumsChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
Chess (UK subsidiary of Chess Records)CH-50 024
2.3Memphis2:13Chuck BerryThe Great Twenty-EightChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
Chess (US label)CH-8201
1.20Memphis Tennessee2:15Chuck BerryThe Best of Chuck BerryChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
Vogue (since 1973; for earlier releases please use their former imprint Disques Vogue)600033
1.17Memphis2:15Chuck BerryGreatest HitsChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)CHD-92500
1.17Memphis2:13Chuck BerryThe Great Twenty-EightChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
Chess (US label), MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)CHD-92500
1.17Memphis2:13Chuck BerryThe Great Twenty‐EightChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)CHD-92500
1.17Memphis2:13Chuck BerryThe Great Twenty‐EightChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990), BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. (BMG company that owned their direct marketing company/club editions)CHD-92500, D 264137
1.5Memphis Tennessee2:12Chuck BerryAll Time Rock 'n Roll Hits IIVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Cédé InternationalCD 66057
1.15Memphis, Tennessee2:14Chuck BerryHis 30 Greatest HitsChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
The Entertainers (Italian)CD 0263
1.14Memphis Tennessee2:13Chuck BerryChess MastersChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
Stylus MusicSMR 848
1.11Memphis2:16Chuck BerryGreatest HitsChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
Double Play (UK budget compilation label owned by Tring International PLC)GRF034
1.20Memphis, Tennessee2:12Chuck BerryHail! Hail! Rock ’n’ RollChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
Chess (US label)CD Chess 1003
4.10Memphis, Tennessee2:13Chuck BerryThe 60’s CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
4.10Memphis, Tennessee2:13Chuck BerryThe 60’s CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Object EnterprisesOX 0019
2.1Memphis2:13Chuck BerryThe Chess BoxChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
Chess (US label), MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)CHD3-80001
1.14Memphis2:13Chuck BerryReal StonesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
ProvoguePRD 70122
3.15Memphis, Tennessee2:14Chuck BerryRock ’n’ Roll «Black»Fats Domino / Little Richard / Chuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
The Entertainers (Italian)CDB 1408
1.9Memphis, Tennessee2:16Chuck BerryRoll Over BeethovenChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
Success (European budget label)2103 CD
4.8Memphis Tennessee2:13Chuck BerryThe 60’s CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Object Enterprises0Z0005, OS0046, OS0047, OS0048, OS0049
1.4Memphis Tennessee2:16Chuck BerryThe Charly Originals: Chuck BerryChuck BerryEP + Compilation
Charly Records
4.2Memphis Tennessee2:14Chuck BerryThe Greatest Years of Rock ’n’ RollVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1989
Object Enterprises0Z0004
4.2Memphis Tennessee2:14Chuck BerryThe Greatest Years of Rock ’n’ Roll 1956–1965Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Object EnterprisesOS0034, OS0035, OS0036
1.2Memphis Tennessee2:14Chuck BerryThe Greatest Years of Rock 'n' Roll, Volume 4Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Object EnterprisesOS0037
2.10Memphis Tennessee2:16Chuck BerryThe Rock ’n’ Roll CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Object Enterprises
1.10Memphis Tennessee?:??Chuck BerryThe Rock ’n’ Roll Collection 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Compact ClassicsFPF03B
1.11Memphis, Tennessee2:13Chuck BerryThe Best of Chuck BerryChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
  • AU1990-05-14
Axis (Australian budget label dealing with EMI reissues), EMI (EMI Records, or EMI Music only if there is no other imprint)CDAX 701564
1.1Memphis Tennessee2:16Chuck BerryCruisin' - Vol. 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Double Play (UK budget compilation label owned by Tring International PLC)GRF037
1.15Memphis, Tennessee2:14Chuck BerryHis 30 Greatest HitsChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
The Entertainers (Italian)CD 0263
4.9Memphis Tennessee2:13Chuck BerryThe 60’s CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Object EnterprisesOZ0008
1.6Memphis Tennessee2:14Chuck BerryThe Best... Chuck BerryChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
Sound (80s/90s Dutch)CD 914
1.7Memphis Tennessee2:14Chuck BerryThe Rock ’n’ Roll Era: 1963Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life Music840 278-2, RRC-G10
1.3Memphis, Tennessee2:15Chuck BerryThe Best of Chuck BerryChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
Music Club (Demon Music Club, UK)MCCD 019
2.27Memphis2:11Chuck BerryThe Chess YearsChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
Chess (US label)CD RED BOX 2
1.16Memphis2:13Chuck BerryThe Ultimate CollectionChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music Australia (see annotation before using)MCD 17751
1.6Memphis2:11Chuck BerryThe World of Chuck Berry: Let It RockChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
  • NL1992-10-06
Trace0400672
1.8Memphis Tennessee2:12Chuck Berry20 Great TracksChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
Music for PleasureCD-MFP 5936, CDP 798900 2
4.24Memphis2:17Chuck Berry100 Rock ’n’ Roll HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Tring (“Tring” or “A Tring Product” on CD graphic)TFP002, VAR005, VAR006, VAR007, VAR008
1.8Memphis2:14Chuck BerryChuck BerryChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
PerfilCD 3018
1.7Memphis Tennessee2:13Chuck BerryRock 'n' Roll MusicChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
  • -1992
Charly RecordsCDCD1018
1.7Memphis Tennessee2:14Chuck BerryThe Rock ’n’ Roll Era: 1963Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicTL 516/10
1.16Memphis, Tennessee2:14Chuck BerryChuck Berry Singles Collection, Volume 1Chuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
  • JP1993-05-21
Overseas Records (Teichiku sub-label)TECX-25502
1.20Memphis, Tennessee2:12Chuck BerryHail! Hail! Rock ’n’ RollChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
Charly RecordsCPCD 8006
1.1Memphis Tennessee2:12Chuck BerryThe Blues Collection: Chuck Berry, Blues BerryChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
Orbis (UK subsidiary publishing imprint of De Agostini Group)BLU NC 003
1.6Memphis2:12Chuck BerryThe Great Chuck BerryChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
1.14Memphis Tennessee2:14Chuck BerryThe Spirit of the 60s: 1963: Still SwingingVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicTL 531/32
2.7Memphis Tennessee2:13Chuck BerryPoet of Rock ’n’ RollChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
Charly RecordsCDDIG 1
1.5Memphis Tennessee2:14Chuck BerryRoll Over BeethovenChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
Rotation (a Universal Music label)112 139-2
1.5Memphis, Tennessee2:14Chuck BerryThe Best of Chuck BerryChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCBD 19510
2.7Memphis Tennessee2:13Chuck BerryPoet of Rock 'n' RollChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
1.5Memphis Tennessee2:14Chuck BerryThe Best of Chuck BerryChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
BMG (the former Bertelsmann Music Group, defunct since 2004-08-05; for releases dated 2008 and later, see annotation)74321 31569 2
1.5Memphis2:13Chuck BerryLet It RockChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD-20983
2.20Memphis, Tennessee2:13Chuck BerryThe Best of Chuck BerryChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCD 11560
1.20Memphis2:12Chuck BerryHis Best, Volume 1Chuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
  • US1997-03-25
Chess (US label), MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)CHD-9371
1.20Memphis2:12Chuck BerryHis Best, Volume 1Chuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
  • CA1997-03-25
Chess (US label), MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)CHSD-9371
2.6Memphis2:16Chuck BerryThe 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
1.16Memphis Tennessee2:14Chuck BerryChuck BerryChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1998-08-01
Bell Records (Bell Musik GmbH, Germany)BLR 89 429
1.23Memphis, Tennessee2:15Chuck BerryThe AnthologyChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
  • US2000-06-27
Chess (US label)112 304-2
1.22Memphis2:14Chuck BerryMojo Chess OriginalsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2005-08-29
9630156
1.23Memphis, Tennessee2:15Chuck BerryGoldChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
Geffen Records0602498805589
1.17Memphis, Tennessee2:14Chuck BerryThe Definitive Collection (club edition)Chuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
Chess (US label), Chronicles (a label under UMG’s Universal Music Enterprises division), Geffen Records, BMG Direct (BMG’s direct marketing company/club editions)B0004417-02, D164587
1.12Memphis Tennessee2:14Chuck BerryReelin' and Rockin': The Very Best of Chuck BerryChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2006-03-13
Chess (US label)9832354
1.17Memphis, Tennessee2:14Chuck BerryThe Definitive CollectionChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
  • US2006-04-18
Chess (US label)B0004417-02
2.8Memphis Tennessee2:13Chuck BerryThe Ultimate CollectionChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2007-05-07
Spectrum Music (Universal Music Group budget label)982 8919
3.15Memphis Tennessee2:14Chuck BerryJohnny B. Goode: His Complete '50s Chess RecordingsChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
  • US2007-12-21
Hip‐O SelectB0009473-02
1.17Memphis, Tennessee2:14Chuck BerryRocksChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
Bear Family RecordsBCD 17139 AR
2.5Memphis Tennessee2:14Chuck BerryThe Cruisin’ Story: 1959Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
One Day Music (a division of Not Now Music Ltd.)
8.5Memphis Tennessee2:14Chuck BerryThe Cruisin’ Story 1956–1960Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2012-09-25
One Day Music (a division of Not Now Music Ltd.)DAY2CD167
2.1Memphis, Tennessee2:15Chuck BerryBest of the Chess YearsChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
Not Now MusicNOT3CD086
1.11Memphis, Tennesse2:26Chuck BerryDreamboats and Petticoats: Three Steps to HeavenVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI TV, Universal Music TV (UK, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited)5338568
1.11Memphis Tennessee2:14Chuck BerryLegendsChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
Global JourneyGJ7724
1.20Memphis (Tennessee)2:12Chuck BerryGreatest HitsChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2013-11-14
Disconforme S.L. (Andorra Label)CDX7726
1.16Memphis, Tennessee2:12Chuck BerryChuck Berry On Stage (Expanded Edition)Chuck BerryAlbum + Live
Geffen Records
1.42Memphis, Tennessee2:14Chuck BerryThe Absolutely Essential CollectionChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
  • XW2014-11-17
2.23Memphis Tennessee2:14Chuck BerryRock and Roll Music: Any Old Way You Choose ItChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
Bear Family RecordsBCD 17273 PL
3.2Memphis, Tennessee2:14Chuck BerryThe Absolutely Essential 3 CD CollectionChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
Big3 (UK, budget compilations)BT3084
2.13Memphis2:15Chuck BerryThe Many Faces of The Rolling StonesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • MX2015-10-23
Music BrokersMBB7201
1.34Memphis, Tennessee2:11Chuck BerryHits over HitsChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
  • -2017-01-13
3.3Memphis Tennesse2:15Chuck BerryDreamboats & Petticoats: The Golden YearsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2018-11-02
Universal Music on Demand5384942
2.8Memphis, Tennessee2:15Chuck BerryRock ’n’ Roll at the MoviesVarious ArtistsOther + Compilation
Not Now MusicNOT3CD291
1.13Memphis2:14Chuck Berry20 Greatest HitsChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
1.12Memphis2:15Chuck Berry20 Reflective RecordingsChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
Tring International PLC (not for release label use – for copyrights only)AA049
1.6Memphis2:13Chuck Berry20th Century MusicChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
1.16Memphis, Tennessee2:13Chuck Berry23 Original Rock 'n' Roll HitsChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
3.23Memphis2:16Chuck Berry100 Hits of the SixtiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.7Memphis2:14Chuck BerryAn American BarbecueVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.8Memphis, Tennessee2:16Chuck BerryCruisin’ Greats, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Tring International PLC (not for release label use – for copyrights only)VAR089
1.20Memphis2:12Chuck BerryHis Best, Volume 1 (Club Edition)Chuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
Chess (US label), MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990), BMG Direct (BMG’s direct marketing company/club editions)CHD-9371, D118248
Promotion
1.1Memphis, Tennessee2:12Chuck BerryBlues Berry (Les Génies du Blues)Chuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
  • FR1992-03-06
Guilde Internationale du DisqueBLU-CD 3009
1.1Memphis, Tennessee2:12Chuck BerryThe Blues Collection 3: Blues BerryChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
Orbis (UK subsidiary publishing imprint of De Agostini Group)BLU NC 003G
1.1Memphis Tennessee2:12Chuck BerryThe Blues Collection 3: Blues BerryChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
De AgostiniBLUES N005
1.6Memphis, Tennessee2:13Chuck BerryUncut 2008 12 – The Paul Weller JukeboxVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Uncut (magazine)UNCUT 2008 12
1.6Memphis, Tennessee2:13Chuck BerryThe Paul Weller Jukebox: 14 Tracks That Rock the Modfather’s WorldVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Uncut (magazine)2008 12
1.11Memphis Tennessee2:11Chuck BerryMojo Presents: The Roots of the Rolling StonesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Mojo (magazine)
(unknown)
3.17Memphis Tennessee2:14Chuck BerryLegends & HeroesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
TelediscTelcd 52
1.16Memphis2:13Chuck BerryThe Ultimate CollectionChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music Ltda. (Brazil)MCD 17751
1.24Memphis2:14Chuck Berry25 Rock ’n’ Roll Hits, Volume 4Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Tring (“Tring” or “A Tring Product” on CD graphic)VAR008
1.13Memphis Tennessee2:14Chuck BerrySweet Little Rock' n' RollerChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1997-04-01
Chess (US label)
1.11Memphis Tennessee2:13Chuck BerryThe BestChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
Орфей135
1.17Memphis Tennessee2:14Chuck BerryChuck Berry Twist (Japanese SHM CD)Chuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
Universal (plain logo “Universal” used by Universal Music and Universal Pictures)UICY-94629
1.19Memphis Tennessee2:15Chuck BerryChuck Berry Best SelectionChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music (plain logo: “Universal Music”)UICY-6262

Relationships

producer:Leonard & Phil Chess (legendary US production duo)
double bass:Willie Dixon (on 1958-09-26)
drums (drum set):Fred Below (on 1958-09-26)
Jasper Thomas (on 1958-09-26)
guitar and lead vocals:Chuck Berry (on 1958-09-26)
recorded at:Ter-Mar Recording Studios (1950s–1970s recording & mastering studio) in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1958-09-26)
recording of:Memphis, Tennessee (on 1958-09-26: live)

Related works

Memphis, Tennessee

lyricist and composer:Chuck Berry
publisher:Arc Music (U.S. rock & blues publisher)
Arc Music Corp. (U.S. rock & blues publisher)
Isalee Music
Jewel Music Publishing Co. Ltd. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
later translated versions:Albert en Josephien
is the basis for:Memphis Tennessee (French lyrics)