Blues — In Stock
Our Chicago roots run deep here, with plenty of postwar Chicago blues -- plus delta blues, folk blues, electric blues, pre-war blues, and more!
CDs (250) new/used, Vinyl (262) new/used, LPs (242) new/used, 7-inch (16) new/used, 78 RPM (4), Cassettes (4), Books (1), All (517)
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Rounder, 2022. Sealed ... $14.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited red vinyl pressing, still sealed with hype sticker.)
Document/Classic Blues, 1930s/1940s. Used 2 CDs ... $6.99
... CD
(Out of print, cutout notch through spine.)
Columbia, Late 50s. Very Good+ ... $5.99
Jimmy Rushing reprises a nice batch of blues classics from the 20s, all of which were sung by early recording artists like Bessie or Clara Smith. The group that backs him is a nice one, and features Buck Clayton on trumpet, Buster Bailey on clarinet, and Coleman Hawkins on tenor. As with many of ... (Vocalists, Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono 6 eye pressing. Cover has light surface wear.)
Charisma, 1990. Used ... $1.99
Ecko, 1995. Near Mint- ... $2.99
Mercury, 1986. Used ... $0.99
... CD
Also available Strong Persuader ... LP 3.99
Riverside, 1961. Used ... $6.99
Blues, but with an undercurrent of New Orleans jazz – no surprise, given the Louisiana roots of Eurreal "Little Brother" Montgomery! The album's a classic set recorded in Chicago in the early 60s – featuring both Montgomery in a spare solo setting, and with help from a small ... read more CD
(Original Blues Classics pressing.)
Yazoo, 1930s. Near Mint- ... $19.99
Chess/MCA, 1950s. Used 2 CDs ... $6.99
A fantastic set – 46 Chess Records recordings, including a few unissued titles! CD
(CONDITION NOTE: this copy is missing the booklet, complete track list on back cover – priced accordingly.)
Virgin, 1992. Very Good+ ... $11.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(EU pressing. Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Malaco, 1987. Sealed ... $6.99
Titles include "For The Last Time", "Let's Part As Friends", "I've Got A Problem", "Our First Blues Song", and "24 Hours A Day". LP, Vinyl record album
(Still sealed! Cover has a thin cutout notch.)
Alligator, 1974. Used ... $6.99
A classic early session from Alligator Records – with Hound Dog Taylor on guitar and vocals, plus Brewer Phillips on second guitar and Ted Harvey on drums – all working in a style that's a lot leaner than other work on the label! CD
Flying Fish, 1986. Sealed ... $14.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Still sealed, with a cut corner.)
BMG, Late 20s. Used ... $4.99 6.99
Includes material by The Memphis Jug Band, Jim Jackson, Cannon's Jug Stompers, and Frank Stokes. CD
(Out of print, crease through traycard artwork.)
Def American, 1992. Used ... $2.99 6.99
Bluesway/ABC, 1969. Very Good+ ... $14.99 19.99
A hip little record – produced by Bob Thiele as pre-Flying Dutchman effort, and with some of the great vibe of the blues records on that label! The set's got an unusual lineup – with jazzman Richard Williams on trumpet, plus Ed Davis on tenor, Marshall Hooks on guitar, Curtis Tillman ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Of The Blues ... CD 7.99(Cover has a cutout hole, light wear, and some light staining on the opening.)
Columbia, Late 20s/Early 30s. Near Mint- 4 x 78 rpm album ... $43.99 59.99
Columbia/Legacy, 2003. Used 2 CDs ... $4.99 9.99
Includes 24 tracks from Buddy Guy, Larry Johnson, India Arie, Keb Mo, Mavis Staples, Solomon Burke, Mos Def, Gregg Allman, Natalie Cole and Odetta. CD
(Small cutout hole on the back.)
Vee Jay/Charly (UK), 1957. Used ... $4.99 6.99
A stone classic from Jimmy Reed – and one of the first few albums on the Vee Jay label! The sound is spare, rootsy, and bluesy – the kind of tunes that made Jimmy an instant favorite, and which were a key force in the Chicago blues sound of the 50s. The set features material recorded ... read more CD
(1998 digipak pressing. Cover has light wear and a hype sticker on the front.)
Mercury, 1992. Used ... $0.99 2.99 Also available I Was Warned ... CD 1.99
Black Swan, Late 20s. Used ... $4.99 6.99
... CD
(Out of print 2001 CD pressing.)
Crown/Ace (UK), 1961. Used ... $4.99 6.99
If you only know BB King from later years, you'll really be stunned at the sound of this great set from the start of the 60s – a record that's much more R&B than the straighter blues of King's bigger label work – and which has a jumping groove nearly all the way through! The mix of ... read more CD
Bluesway, 1960s. Near Mint- ... $2.99 6.99
A nice dose of jazz – as usual for Jimmy – thanks to some arrangements by Oliver Nelson, plus piano from Dave Frishberg and tenor from Buddy Tate! Titles include "You Can't Run Around", "Blues In The Dark", "Tell Me I'm Not To Late", "Berkely Campus ... (Vocalists, Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 70s issue. Cover has light wear and a small sticker in back.)
Sonet (UK), 1976. Used ... $4.99 9.99
Includes "Please Help Poor Me", "Way Out In Abilene", "Don't You Call That Boogie", "Swing In The Backyard", "The Hearse Is Backed Up To The Door" and more! CD
Riverside/OBC, 1961. Used ... $3.99
Two great female blues talents, recorded at a time when they were still alive and well in Chicago – Alberta Hunter on vocals, and Lovie Austin on piano! CD
(Original Blues Classics pressing.)
Bluesway, 1968. Very Good+ ... $11.99 16.99
A great setting for the legendary Jimmy Reed – working here with a tight groove, thanks to the band of Al Smith – who also produced the session! Wayne Bennett is on lead guitar, Lefty Bates on rhythm, and Jimmy Reed handles guitar and harmonica too. LP, Vinyl record album
(Light blue label pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Jubilee, Late 50s. Very Good ... $3.99
An unusual album from singer Tedd Brown – who mixes in a blend of jazz, blues, and calypso styles to his music! LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label pressing, with deep groove! Cover looks great on front – but is split on top seam, and partly split on the bottom.)
Charly (UK), Mid 50s. Near Mint- ... $9.99 14.99
Blind Pig, 1977. Sealed ... $11.99 16.99
Features Big Walter Horton on vocals and harmonica – with Ron Levy on piano, John Nicholas on guitar, and Mark Kazanoff on sax – on tiles that include "Walter's Swing", "Everybody's Fishin", "Worried Life", "Stop Clownin", "Hobo Blues", ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a small cut corner.)
Malaco, 1993. Very Good ... $4.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a spot of pen on the back.)
Alligator, 1984. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Elektra, 1964. Very Good- ... $2.99
A mix of hip folk and blues – with work by John Koerner, Geoff Muldaur, Dave Ray, Danny Kalb, Ian Buchanan, Mark Spoelstra, and Eric Von Schmidt. LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono gold label pressing. Includes the booklet! The back cover is stained and yellowed with name in marker, small bottom seam split. Label has name in marker.)
Todd, 1962. Very Good+ ... $6.99
A classic album from the early years of soul music – the only full length set ever served up by the great Joe Henderson – a vocalist with roots in the legendary Fairfield Four gospel group, but sounding equally great here in a secular mode! The arrangements are by Cliff Parham, and ... (Soul, Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original mono pressing. Cover has minimal wear, aging.)
Delmark, 1967. Used ... $4.99 6.99
A classic bit of indie blues from the Chicago scene – featuring some great players from the second generation after Chess Records stopped picking up the younger local talents! Magic Sam leads the group on vocals and guitar, and he's working here with Mighty Joe Young on guitar, Odie Payne on ... read more CD
Also available West Side Soul ... CD 14.99
Black, Late 40s/1960s. Used ... $1.99
... CD
(Out of print, small cutout hole through case.)
Folkways/Legacy International, 1940s/1950s. Used ... $1.99
Orleans, 1988. Near Mint- ... $19.99 33.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has bumped corners, light wear, and a promo sticker.)
Delmark, 1968. Very Good+ ... $19.99 39.99
A really unusual setting for the legendary T Bone Walker – one of those fantastic records he made while hanging out on the French scene in the late 60s and early 70s – a time when he was able to work in a crossroads of styles that really opened up his sound! That's definitely the case ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light edge wear.)
