I’m a Man

~ Recording by Bo Diddley

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack artistRelease titleRelease artistRelease group typeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.2I'm a Man2:58Bo DiddleyBo Diddley / I'm a ManBo DiddleySingle
Checker814
1.2I'm a Man?:??Bo DiddleyBo Diddley / I'm a ManBo DiddleySingle
Checker991
1.2I’m a Man3:00Bo DiddleyThe Chess Box (Club Edition)Bo DiddleyAlbum + Compilation
Chess (US label), BMG Direct (BMG’s direct marketing company/club editions)CHD2-19502, D217028
1.2I'm a Man3:00Bo DiddleyThe Chess BoxBo DiddleyAlbum + Compilation
  • -1990
Chess (US label)CHD2-19502
1.5I'm a Man2:59Bo DiddleyThe EP CollectionBo DiddleyAlbum + Compilation
See for Miles RecordsSEECD 321
1.13I'm a Man3:03Bo DiddleyBlues Masters, Volume 6: Blues OriginalsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1993-02-16
Rhino (reissue label)R2 71127
1.18I'm a Man3:00Bo DiddleyBo's BluesBo DiddleyAlbum + Compilation
Ace (UK, started in 1978, cat# “CH” “CHD” “CDCHD”)CDCH 396
1.1I’m a Man2:59Bo DiddleyThe Chess Years 1955–1974Bo DiddleyAlbum + Compilation
Charly R&BCD Red Box 8
1.13I'm a Man2:59Bo DiddleyLiving the Blues: Blues MastersVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicMSD-35882 / R859-02
2.15I’m a Man2:56Bo DiddleyThe Blues AlbumVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Virgin TVVTDCD 54
2.20I'm a Man3:02Bo DiddleyBlues Classics 1927-1969Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD3-11441
1.2I'm a Man3:02Bo DiddleyHis BestBo DiddleyAlbum + Compilation
  • US1997-01-01
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)CHD-9373
1.1I'm a Man3:00Bo DiddleyGuitar LegendsChuck Berry & Bo DiddleyAlbum + Compilation
  • -1997-02-11
MCA Special ProductsMCAD-20974
1.2I’m a Man3:02Bo DiddleyHis Best (club edition)Bo DiddleyAlbum + Compilation
  • CA1997-04-08
Chess (US label), MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)CCHD 9373
1.2I'm a Man3:02Bo DiddleyHis BestBo DiddleyAlbum + Compilation
  • US1997-04-08
Chess (US label)MCD 09373
1.13I'm a Man3:03Bo DiddleyThe 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
1.12I'm a Man3:03Bo DiddleyChess Blues ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)CHD-9369
1.2I'm a Man3:02Bo DiddleyHis Best (BMG club edition)Bo DiddleyAlbum + Compilation
Chess (US label), 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-9373, D118322
1.5I'm a Man2:59Bo DiddleyLiving the Blues - Blues MastersVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life Music635/02
13.1I’m a Man2:59Bo DiddleyBlues Story (1998 release)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram Collections
5.5I’m a Man3:00Bo DiddleyThe 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
1.2I'm a Man3:02Bo Diddley20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Bo DiddleyBo DiddleyAlbum + Compilation
  • US2000-01-25
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)AA881121632
1.2I'm a Man3:01Bo DiddleyThe Essential Bo DiddleyBo DiddleyAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2000-09-25
Spectrum Music (Universal Music Group budget label)544 348-2
13.1I’m a Man2:59Bo DiddleyBlues Story (2001 release)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram Collections7902, 7922, 7972, 8082, 8092, 8102, 8112, 9008122, 9008152, 9008172, 9008182
2.12I'm a Man2:55Bo DiddleyThe Natural Blues AlbumVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music TV (UK, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited)520 939-2
1.7I'm a Man3:02Bo DiddleyBlues GoldVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2006-01-10
Hip‐O RecordsB0005714-02
1.3I’m a Man2:59Bo DiddleyThe Story of Bo DiddleyBo DiddleyAlbum + Compilation
Chess (US label)9832296
1.2I'm a Man (single version)3:02Bo DiddleyThe Definitive CollectionBo DiddleyAlbum + Compilation
  • US2007-04-17
Chess (US label), Geffen MusicB0008786-02
1.6I’m a Man3:00Bo DiddleyI’m a Man: The Chess Masters, 1955–1958Bo DiddleyAlbum + Compilation
  • XW2007-09-01
Geffen Records
1.18I’m a Man3:04Bo DiddleyGob-Iron: The Blues Harmonica Anthology (disc 1)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PrimoPRMCD6050
1.6I'm a Man3:02Bo DiddleyI'm a Man: The Chess Masters, 1955-1958Bo DiddleyAlbum + Compilation
Hip‐O SelectB0009231-02
1.2I'm a Man3:02Bo DiddleyGoldBo DiddleyAlbum + Compilation
  • US2008-10-28
Geffen RecordsB0011781-02
1.3I'm a Man2:57Bo DiddleyRock 'n' Roll LegendBo DiddleyAlbum + Compilation
  • US2008-11-29
Charly Records
1.6I'm a Man3:01Bo DiddleyThe Best of Chess Records Original Artist Recordings Of Songs In The Film "Cadillac Records"Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2008-12-02
1.6I'm a Man3:01Bo DiddleyBest of Chess: Original Versions of Songs in Cadillac RecordsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Chess (US label), Geffen RecordsB0012418-02
1.12I’m a Man3:02Bo DiddleyClassic Road Rock: 17 Engine‐Revving Rock ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music Special Markets42127, B0011312-02
1.6I'm a Man3:01Bo DiddleyEssential Blues AnthologyVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Not Now MusicNOT2CD271
1.2I'm a Man3:02Bo DiddleyRock 'n' Roll Legends (This is a UK compilation release.)Bo DiddleyAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)
1.6I'm a Man3:00Bo DiddleyUncut: Woke Up This Morning - 15 Blues ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Uncut (magazine)UNCUT 2009 08
1.6I'm a Man3:01Bo DiddleyDefinitive Blues AnthologyVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2009
Not Now MusicN0T3CD030
1.10I’m a Man3:00Bo DiddleyA Complete Introduction to ChessVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2010-06-14
Universal Music (plain logo: “Universal Music”)531 770-2
8.1I’m a Man3:00Bo DiddleyABC of the BluesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2010-09-24
Documents (German, Membran Entertainment Group)233168
1.20I’m a Man3:01Bo DiddleyEssential Chicago BluesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Not Now MusicNOT2CD352
1.2I'm a Man3:01Bo DiddleyWho Do You LoveBo DiddleyAlbum + Compilation
Snapper MusicSROLLCD829
1.10I’m a Man2:59Bo Diddley100 Years of the BluesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal (plain logo “Universal” used by Universal Music and Universal Pictures)0600753345009
1.1I’m a Man3:00Bo DiddleyBlues Masters, Volume 6Bo Diddley / Percy Mayfield / Johnny Moore’s Three Blazers / Champion Jack Dupree / Cousin JoeAlbum + Compilation
4π
1.8I'm a Man3:00Bo DiddleyThe Story of the Blues: 125 Blues ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Not Now MusicNOT5CD916
1.2I'm a Man2:56Bo Diddley6 Classic Albums Plus Bonus Singles, Sessions & Live TracksBo DiddleyAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2013-04-22
Real Gone (UK budget label active 2010–2015, issued mainly compilations of public domain music)RGMCD017
1.49I’m a Man3:01Bo DiddleyThe Very Best of Blues: 50 Unforgettable TracksVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2013-11-11
The Restoration Project
1.15Im a Man3:01Bo DiddleyWho Do You LoveBo DiddleyAlbum + Compilation
  • -2014-05-06
1.10I'm A Man?:??Bo DiddleyRhythm & Soul Basics Vol. 1 : Rhythm & Blues BasicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990), Universal Music Strategic Marketing (subsidiary of Universal Music France)MCA 537 367-0
1.22I'm a Man3:01Bo DiddleyRock 'n' Roll AmericaVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
My Generation MusicMGM012
3.20I’m a Man3:01Bo DiddleyThe OriginalsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
My Generation MusicMGM013
2.2Im A Man2:58The Spencer Davis GroupV&A: Records & RebelsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
UMC (branded originally by its full name “Universal Music Catalogue” between 2006–2016; rebranded as Universal Music Recordings in 2023)
1.2I'm a Man3:02Bo DiddleyHis BestBo DiddleyAlbum + Compilation
  • US2018-08-10
Geffen Records
1.27I’m a Man2:57Bo DiddleyThe Rough Guide to Chicago Blues (second edition)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2020-11-27
World Music NetworkRGNET1408CD
1.15I’m a Man2:57Bo DiddleyThe Rough Guide to Chicago Blues (second edition)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2021-10-29
World Music NetworkRGNET1408LP
1.4I'm a Man2:59Bo DiddleyBlues Classics, Volume 1 (Delta Moods)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.4I'm a Man3:01Bo DiddleySérie dois astrosBo Diddley & Muddy WatersAlbum + Compilation
1.2I'm a Man2:56Bo DiddleySix Classic Albums Plus Bonus Singles, Sessions, and Live TracksBo DiddleyAlbum + Compilation
Reel to Reel Music CompanyRTRCD40
Promotion
1.1I'm a Man3:01Bo DiddleySampler GoldVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music (plain logo: “Universal Music”)CATF-05190-2

Relationships

double bass:Willie Dixon (on 1955-03-02)
drums (drum set):Clifton James (on 1955-03-02)
guitar:Bo Diddley (American singer, guitarist, songwriter and music producer) (on 1955-03-02)
harmonica:Billy Boy Arnold (US blues harmonica player, singer and songwriter) (on 1955-03-02)
maracas:Jerome Green (on 1955-03-02)
vocals:Bo Diddley (American singer, guitarist, songwriter and music producer) (on 1955-03-02)
part of:Blues Hall of Fame: Classic of Blues Recording Single (number: 2018) (order: 93)
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 370) (order: 373)
recording of:I’m a Man (on 1955-03-02)

Related works

I’m a Man

lyricist and composer:Ellas McDaniel (American singer, guitarist, songwriter and music producer)
publisher:68 Publishing Ltd.
Arc Music Corp. (U.S. rock & blues publisher)
Jewel Music Publishing Co. Ltd. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
later parody versions:I'm A (Modern) Man
later versions:W-O-M-A-N
is the basis for:I'm a Woman