I Ain’t Superstitious

~ Recording by Howlin’ Wolf

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack ArtistRelease TitleRelease ArtistRelease Group TypeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.11I Ain’t Superstitious2:50Howlin’ WolfChange My WayHowlin’ WolfAlbum
Chess (US label)CHV 418
1.11Ain't Superstitious2:46Howlin’ WolfThe Collection: 20 Blues GreatsHowlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
Deja Vu (Italian jazz, blues, "the * collection", "the essential *" and "the * story" series of releases/sublabels)DVLP 2032
1.11Ain't Superstitious2:46Howlin’ WolfThe Collection: 20 Blues GreatsHowlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
Deja Vu (Italian jazz, blues, "the * collection", "the essential *" and "the * story" series of releases/sublabels)DVCD 2032
1.1Ain’t Superstitious2:47Howlin’ WolfThe Howlin’ Wolf Gold CollectionHowlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
  • -1988-09-29
Deja Vu (Italian jazz, blues, "the * collection", "the essential *" and "the * story" series of releases/sublabels)5-111-2
2.4I Ain't Superstitious2:53Howlin’ WolfThe Chess BoxWillie DixonAlbum + Compilation
  • US1988-11-22
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)CHD2-16500
1.11I Ain’t Superstitious2:50Howlin’ WolfChange My WayHowlin’ WolfAlbum
Chess (US label), MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)CH-93001
1.11I Ain't Superstitious2:55Howlin’ WolfChange My WayHowlin’ WolfAlbum
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)CHD-93001
1.24I Ain't Superstitious2:51Howlin’ WolfI'm the WolfHowlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
Charly RecordsCD RED 32
2.26I Ain't Superstitious2:54Howlin’ WolfThe Chess BoxHowlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
Chess (US label), MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)CHD3-9332
1.7Ain't Superstitious2:44Howlin’ WolfThe Howlin' Wolf Gold CollectionHowlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
Deja2D2CD17
1.6I Ain't Superstitious2:54Howlin’ WolfVolume 4, Going Down SlowHowlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
  • -1993-01-01
Roots (Cat numbers RTS XXXXX)RTS 33043
1.5I Ain't Superstitious2:52Howlin’ WolfBlues Masters, Volume 6: Blues OriginalsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1993-02-16
Rhino (reissue label)R2 71127
5.20I Ain’t Superstitious2:55Howlin’ WolfThe Complete Recordings 1951–1969Howlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1993-06-17
Charly RecordsRED BOX 7
1.22Ain't Superstitious2:48Howlin’ WolfRed RoosterHowlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
  • AU1993-06-30
Tring International PLC (not for release label use - for copyrights only)GRF026
1.8I Ain't Superstitious2:54Howlin’ WolfWillie Dixon's Blues Dixonary, Volume 3Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • BE1993-07-15
Roots (Cat numbers RTS XXXXX)RTS 2576
1.8Ain't Superstitious2:51Howlin’ Wolf28 Great Blues BalladsHowlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
1.7Ain't Superstitious2:51Howlin’ WolfCollectionHowlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
The Collection (Dutch, catalog numbers start with COL)COL 020
1.13I Ain't Superstitious2:54Howlin’ WolfCharly R&B Masters: SpoonfulHowlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
Charly RecordsCDRB2
1.19I Ain't Supersticious2:53Howlin’ WolfThe Genuine ArticleHowlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
Chess (UK subsidiary of Chess Records), MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCD 11073
1.2Ain't Superstitious2:48Howlin’ WolfChicago BlueHowlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
Tomato (independent New York label)R2 71733
1.19I Ain't Supersticious2:53Howlin’ WolfThe Genuine ArticleHowlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
MCD 11073
2.9I Ain't Superstitious2:54Howlin’ WolfThe Very Best of Howlin' WolfHowlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
1.1Ain't Superstitious2:41Howlin’ WolfHighway 49 and Other ClassicsHowlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
  • US1996-02-26
Masters1124-CD
3.5I Ain't Superstitious2:55Howlin’ WolfBlues Classics 1927-1969Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD3-11441
1.11I Ain't Superstitious2:55Howlin’ WolfThe Very Best of Howlin' WolfHowlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
AltayaBA006
1.15I Ain't Superstitious2:56Howlin’ 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
2.16Ain't Superstitious2:44Howlin’ WolfClassic BluesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
CMC Home Entertainment10157-2, 10158-2, 10159-2
1.15I Ain't Superstitious2:54Howlin’ WolfHis BestHowlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
Chess (US label)MCD 09375
2.4I Ain't Superstitious2:52Howlin’ WolfThe Chess BoxWillie DixonAlbum + Compilation
Chess (US label)316 500 2, MCD 16500
13.9I Ain’t Superstitious2:49Howlin’ WolfBlues Story (1998 release)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram Collections
2.2Ain't Superstitious2:47Howlin’ WolfBest of BluesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Radio Star Records55014
2.3Ain't Superstitious2:41Howlin’ WolfBlues Legends, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Point EntertainmentPNT8867
2.2Ain't Superstitious2:47Howlin’ WolfBest of BluesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Madacy RecordsKSW2 0435
1.7I Ain't Superstitious2:51Howlin’ WolfThe CollectionHowlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
Spectrum Music (Universal Music Group budget label)112 047 2
13.9I Ain’t Superstitious2:49Howlin’ WolfBlues Story (2001 release)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram Collections7902, 7922, 7972, 8082, 8092, 8102, 8112, 9008122, 9008152, 9008172, 9008182
1.2Ain't Superstitious2:48Howlin’ WolfChicago BlueHowlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
Tomato (independent New York label)TOM-2103
1.9I Ain't Superstitious2:55Howlin’ 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
1.11I Ain't Superstitious2:55Howlin’ WolfChange My WayHowlin’ WolfAlbum
  • -2004
1.2Ain't Superstitious2:48Howlin’ WolfChicago BlueHowlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
  • XW2005-03-22
Tomato (independent New York label)
1.15I Ain't Superstitious2:56Howlin’ WolfThe Definitive CollectionHowlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
  • US2007-04-17
Geffen Records8784
2.10I Ain't Superstitious2:51Howlin’ WolfThe Howlin' Wolf AnthologyHowlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
  • US2007-04-30
Spectrum Music (Universal Music Group budget label)
1.15I Ain't Superstitious4:57Jeff BeckHistory of Rock - Guitar AnthemsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)
1.14Ain't Superstitious2:41Howlin’ WolfBlues Giants: The Essential SongbookVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2008-08-15
Music BrokersMBB 7010
1.3I Ain't Superstitious2:51Howlin’ WolfUncut: Jack White's BluesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Uncut (magazine)UNCUT 201205
2.16I Ain’t Superstitious2:53Howlin’ Wolf3 Classic Albums Plus Bonus SinglesHowlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2012-11-08
Real GoneRGMCD043
1.1I Ain’t Superstitious2:53Howlin’ WolfJack White's JukeboxVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2013-03-25
Chrome Dreams (“Maximum” bootleg biography series)CDCD5095
1.9I Ain't Superstitious2:51Howlin’ WolfYou Can't Be BeatHowlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2015-06-12
1.1I Ain’t Superstitious2:55Howlin’ WolfHunterHowlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2017-02-08
jazz2jazz
1.2Ain't Superstitious2:48Howlin’ WolfBlues & Soul Volume OneVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Long Island Music Company Ltd. (not an imprint; rights holders/licensors of music recordings)3PSD005A
2.6Ain’t Superstitious2:48Howlin’ WolfBlues Collection, Vol. 1 & Vol. 2Various ArtistsAlbum + CompilationSuccess (European budget label)DCD 1004
1.6Ain’t Superstitious2:48Howlin’ WolfBlues Collection, Vol. 2Various ArtistsAlbum + CompilationSuccess (European budget label)2122CD
1.6Ain't Superstitious2:48Howlin’ WolfBlues Collection, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.8Ain't Superstitious2:44Howlin’ WolfEssential BluesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Soundwings105.2096-2
1.10Ain’t Superstitious2:48Howlin’ WolfGiants of BluesVarious ArtistsAlbum + CompilationSignal (Dutch label)50637
1.1Ain't Superstitious2:45Howlin’ WolfI Am the WolfHowlin’ WolfAlbum
1.9I Ain’t Superstitious2:55Howlin’ WolfLiving the Blues – Chicago Blues ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.6Ain't Superstitious2:45Howlin’ WolfMy Mind Is Ramblin'Howlin’ WolfAlbum
1.13I Ain't Superstitious2:53Howlin’ WolfThe Best of Howlin' Wolf: 18 Legendary HitsHowlin’ WolfAlbum + CompilationPMF Records90.154-2
1.7Ain't Superstitious2:46Howlin’ WolfThe Very Best of Howlin' Wolf: The Millenium EditionHowlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
Promotion
1.24I Ain't Superstitious2:52Howlin’ WolfBlack History in Music Sampler 1999Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Rhino (reissue label)PRCD 7278
1.6I Ain't Superstitious2:55Howlin’ WolfThe Chess 50th Anniversary SamplerVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
(unknown)
1.10Ain’t Superstitious2:46Howlin’ WolfThe Electric Blues Gold CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Digital Dejavu5-115-2
1.2Ain't Superstitious2:47Howlin’ Wolf25 Blues 'n' Soul Greats, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + CompilationTring International PLC (not for release label use - for copyrights only)
1.10Ain't Superstitious2:46Howlin’ WolfElectric BluesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation

Relationships

recorded in:Chicago, Illinois, United States (in 1961-12)
double bass:Willie Dixon (in 1961-12)
drums (drum set):Sam Lay (in 1961-12)
guitar:Howlin’ Wolf (in 1961-12)
Jimmy Rogers (blues artist) (in 1961-12)
Hubert Sumlin (Chicago blues guitarist and singer) (in 1961-12)
harmonica and lead vocals:Howlin’ Wolf (in 1961-12)
piano:Henry Gray (in 1961-12)
vocals:Howlin’ Wolf (in 1961-12)
recording of:I Ain’t Superstitious (in 1961-12)

I Ain’t Superstitious

lyricist and composer:Willie Dixon
publisher:Hoochie Coochie Music
later versions:I Ain’t Superstitious (Megadeth version)