I'm in a Phone Booth, Baby is an album by the American blues musician Albert King. It was released in 1984 by Fantasy Records. The album was nominated for a Grammy Award for "Best Traditional Blues Recording".
By the early 1980s, King was established as one of the most influential electric blues guitarists, known for his work during the 1960s and 1970s, particularly with Stax Records. I'm in a Phone Booth, Baby was recorded in January 1984 at Fantasy Studios in Berkeley, California, during a period when King was focusing on studio work rather than commercial releases.
The album contains a mix of classic blues standards and newer compositions. The title track was written by Robert Cray, Richard Cousins, Michael Vannice, and Dennis Walker. It highlighted King's openness to contemporary blues songwriting while maintaining his signature guitar style.
The album remains rooted in traditional blues themes such as loss, longing, and resilience, supported by horn arrangements and a polished studio production typical of early-1980s blues recordings. Despite its modest commercial impact, the album was well received within blues circles.