José Ferrer won a marathon in 1947.
From their beginnings in 1962 -- 1963 until their breakup in 1968 , the Yardbirds released one studio album , one live album , nine singles , and two EPs in their native United Kingdom -LRB- a second live album with the Yardbirds serving as a back-up band for Sonny Boy Williamson II and a soundtrack album for which they contributed one song , were also released during this period -RRB- .. the Yardbirds. the Yardbirds. EPs. Extended play. Sonny Boy Williamson II. Sonny Boy Williamson II. As was the practice in the UK at the time , the Yardbirds ' singles -LRB- except one -RRB- and their first EP were not released on albums .. the Yardbirds. the Yardbirds. In the US -LRB- where albums included singles -RRB- , the Yardbirds released an additional two albums , a second studio album , a greatest hits album , and four additional singles .. the Yardbirds. the Yardbirds. Demos for two songs recorded in 1963 were later released as a single in the Netherlands and Germany and a single recorded for the Italian market was released during this period .. Since their breakup in 1968 , a number of new albums have appeared .. Besides numerous compilations , albums featuring additional live recordings and various demos and outtakes from 1963 -- 1968 have been released .. Since 1999 , several recordings by the reconstituted Yardbirds have been released .