Mud (June 26, 1970 Release) – “Jumping Jehosaphat” 7" Single

An upbeat, catchy pop-rock track from Mud’s early years, “Jumping Jehosaphat” captured the band’s playful energy and emerging style before their major glam rock breakthrough in the 1970s. Released on Philips Records, it helped build their profile despite not reaching the Top 30

RELEASE DETAILS

Artist: Mud

Label: Philips

Date: June 26, 1970

Catalogue: 6006 022

Format: 7" Vinyl Single

Country: UK

A-Side: “Jumping Jehosaphat”

Written by: Mitch Murray, Peter Callander

B-Side: “Won't Let It Go”

Written by: Davis, Mount, Carpenter

Produced by: Ronnie Beck

TRACK LIST

UK 7" Commercial Single (6006 022)

A. Jumping Jehosaphat

B. Won't Let It Go

LINKED RELEASES / VARIANTS

Main Commercial – 6006 022

(Large and small centre hole variants) Promo copies exist (“NOT FOR SALE” labels)

PERSONNEL

• Les Gray — vocals

• Rob Davis — guitar

• Ray Stiles — bass

• Dave Mount — drums

THE STORY 

Released on June 26, 1970 on Philips Records (6006 022), “Jumping Jehosaphat” / “Won't Let It Go” was Mud’s fourth single. The A-side is a lively, alliterative pop-rock track about the dizzying effects of love, while the B-side complements the energetic vibe. Despite significant airplay, the single did not break into the UK Top 30.

CONTEXT & NOTES 

NME’s review (11 July 1970) was very positive, calling it “a bustling up-beat toe-tapper with a gimmicky title phrase and a sparkling accompaniment” and describing it as “gay and light-hearted, it’s a fun disc.” The reviewer noted that any song from the prolific Murray/Callander team was “bound to be a Chart challenger.” This release came during Mud’s pre-glam period as they honed their sound through extensive gigging. The song later received covers by acts like The Ruby's and Allondee. Original pressings are now collectible among glam and 70s pop enthusiasts.

INTERNATIONAL VARIANTS 

Limited details available for this UK pressing.

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SOURCES Discogs, 45cat, 45worlds, Official Charts, Wikipedia, NME (11 July 1970)

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