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Eddie Boyd/Chess/MCA, 1950s. Used 2 CDs ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Includes 45 tracks on 2 CD's! CD
(Out of print and sealed with a cutout through the barcode.)
Chess, Late 50s/Early 60s. Used 2CD ... $9.99
45 tracks on 2CDs! CD
(lease note that the outer box and large booklet are not included – just the CD's, packaged in one jewel case. Priced accordingly.)
Bo Diddley —
Drive By Bo Diddley – Tales From The Funk Dimension 1970-1973 ... CD Raven/Chess (Australia), Early 70s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Bo Diddley we already love you – but this set gives us another reason why! Although Bo's probably best known for his classic R&B work of the late 50s and early 60s, but during the 70s he also managed to cut some massively funky albums for Chess – working in the blues revival/funk ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Bo Diddley —
Let Me Pass (500% More Man) ... CD Chess/Elemental (Spain), 1965. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A mid-60s smoker from the great Bo Diddley – a set that's maybe more obscure than some of his initial classics, but equally great! Bo's completely on fire right from the start – fast-riffing his guitar with that rhythm he invented, and which bore his name for decades to come – ... read more CD
Chess, 1950s/Early 60s. Used 2 CDs ... $5.99
A rich collection of work from this legendary Chicago bluesman – 36 tracks on 2 CDs, plus an oversized booklet with nice photos and notes! CD
(Please note that the outer box is not included – CD's are packaged in a double CD case and is priced accordingly.)
Lowell Fulson —
Hung Down Head ... CD Chess, 1950s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Great early work from Lowell Fulson – tracks recorded in the 50s for Chess Records – all in Chicago, and a fair bit more obscure than some of Lowell's better-known sides from the 60s! There's still a nicely gritty groove going on here – a style that's rooted in blues, but which ... read more CD
Buddy Guy —
Buddy's Blues – The Chess 50th Anniversary Collection ... CD Chess, 1960s. Used ... Out Of Stock
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Buddy Guy —
Complete Chess Studio Recordings ... CD Chess/MCA, 1960s. Used 2 CDs ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
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(Out of print early 90s pressing.)
John Lee Hooker —
His Best Chess Sides ... CD Chess, Early 50s/Mid 60s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
With 15 tracks including "Mad Man Blues", "Leave My Wife Alone", "Please Don't Go", "High Priced Woman", "The Waterfront", and "One Bourbon, One Scotch, and One Beer". CD
(Out of print and sealed with a cutout through the barcode.)
John Lee Hooker —
John Lee Hooker Plays & Sings The Blues ... CD Chess/MCA, 1961. Used ... Out Of Stock
About as pure as you can get for John Lee Hooker – a classic set of cuts for Chess, recorded with a feel that's almost folksy at times! The guitar has a raw edge that goes way back to the delta – and the overall approach is much more gritty than even some of Hooker's labelmates at the ... read more CD
Howlin Wolf —
Ain't Gonna Be Your Dog – Chess Collectables Vol 2 ... CD Chess/MCA, 1960s/1970s. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
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Howlin Wolf —
Change My Way ... CD Chess/Traffic, Late 50s/Early 60s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Almost a decade's worth of great work from Howlin Wolf – late 50s and early 60s recordings done for Chess Records in Chicago, nicely packaged up here in an archival series album with full notes on the sessions and music! Nearly all tracks are originals by Wolf – aka Chester Burnett ... read more CD
Howlin Wolf —
Chess Box (3CD set) ... CD Chess/MCA, 1950s/1960s/Early 70s. Used 3 CDs ... Out Of Stock
A killer collection of Howlin Wolf material for Chess records – with two unreleased tracks, some rare interview material, and other rare cuts too! CD
(Out of print and in great shape!)
Howlin Wolf —
Essential Original Albums (Moanin' In The Moonlight/Chess/Crown/Masters Of Music (Spain), Late 50s/Early 60s. Used 3 CDs ... Out Of Stock
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Howlin Wolf —
Howlin Wolf/Chess, 1959. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
2 blues classics from the great Howlin Wolf – back to back on a single CD! First up is the self-titled Howlin Wolf – a record that has Wolf tightening it up a bit from his earliest years at Chess, and moving into a groove that would forever make him one of the key artists to record for ... read more CD
Howlin Wolf —
London Sessions ... CD Chess/MCA, 1989. Used ... Out Of Stock
A famous date that showcases the Chess Records influence on the sound of the Brit rock scene – one that has a number of key players "giving back" to the label, and working on a special date with Howlin Wolf! Wolf's rough vocals are in the lead on all tracks, and he also plays a bit ... read more CD
Etta James —
At Last (plus bonus tracks) ... CD Argo/Chess, 1960. Used ... Out Of Stock
An amazing step forward for the young Etta James – a singer who was delivering a raw, shouting form of R&B just a few years before – but who here ascends into soul music heaven with her famous work on the album! The title cut is the stuff of legend – played and played, again ... (Soul, Blues) read more CD
Etta James —
Etta James Chess Box Set (3CD set) ... CD Chess, 1960s/1970s. Used 3CD ... Out Of Stock
Albert King & Otis Rush —
Door To Door ... CD Chess/MCA, 1950s/Early 60s. Used ... Out Of Stock
A split album of early recordings by Otis Rush and Albert King – both featured here in early Chicago sides done for Chess Records in the years before their bigger late 60s fame! The style here is mostly stripped down, but still pretty tight – not as rough-edged as some of their Chess ... read more CD
Little Milton —
Little Milton's Greatest Hits ... CD Chess, Late 60s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Excellent 60s work from Little Milton – one of the few Chicago bluesmen of the 60s we actually dig! Milton always had a good deal of soul in his blues, and on these standout 60s tracks he really takes off – bridging worlds nicely, and crossing over to audiences who were digging sounds ... read more CD
(Sealed copy, mark through barcode.)
Little Milton —
Welcome To The Club – The Essential Chess Recordings ... CD Chess/MCA, 1960s. Used 2CD ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
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(Out of print, Columbia House pressing.)
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.)
Chess, Early 50s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
With 20 tracks including "Juke", "Sad Hours", "Blues With A Feeling", "It Ain't Right", "Tell Me Mama", "Mean Old World", and "You're So Fine". CD
(Out of print.)
Koko Taylor —
What It Takes (Chess collection pressing) ... CD Chess/MCA, Late 60s/Early 70s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Landmark work by one of the hippest gals on the Chicago scene of the past 50 years – blues singer Koko Taylor, an artist who also had a heck of a lot of soul as well! Titles include "I Got What It Takes", "Um Huh My Baby", "Twenty Nine Ways", "I Don't Care ... read more CD
Muddy Waters —
At Newport 1960 (with bonus tracks) ... CD Chess, 1960. Used ... Out Of Stock
Muddy Waters makes a classic appearance at the Newport Jazz Festival – playing a folksy set of blues in the years before the festival had turned more strongly towards that sort of music! The performance is surprisingly well-recorded – at a level that's similar to Waters' earlier studio ... read more CD
Also available At Newport 1960 ... LP 14.99
Muddy Waters —
Brass & The Blues ... CD Chess, 1966. Used ... Out Of Stock
A unique mid 60s Chess session from Muddy Waters – one with a very different feel than usual, and a good dose of soul too! As you might guess from the title, Muddy gets some full backings on this set – not exactly a large brass section, but a set of Chicago soul-styled backings handled ... read more CD
Muddy Waters —
Can't Get No Grindin ... CD Chess/MCA, 1973. Used ... Out Of Stock
Muddy Waters can't get no grinding – but that's hardly a problem, given the strength of this sweet early 70s set! The album marks Muddy's return to more basic Chicago blues after his funky electric period on Chess – but the set's still got some of the trippier touches of a few years ... read more CD
Muddy Waters —
Chess Box (3CD set) ... CD Chess, Late 40s/1950s/1960s/Early 70s. Used 3 CDs ... Out Of Stock
Classic Muddy Waters on Chess Records – 72 tracks in all, including 10 previously unissued tracks! CD
Chess, 1941/1942. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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Muddy Waters —
Electric Mud ... CD Chess/MCA, 1968. Used ... Out Of Stock
A really fantastic chapter in the career of the great Muddy Waters – a set that was initially dismissed as "inauthentic", but which has gone on to much-deserved fame over the years! Part of the genius here is the great Charles Stepney – that hip Chicago arranger who did so ... read more CD
(Jewel case pressing.)
Muddy Waters —
Fathers & Sons ... CD Chess/MCA, 1969. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the biggest albums of Muddy Waters' career – a key crossover effort that has Waters as the "father" working with "sons" Paul Butterfield and Michael Bloomfield! The style here is still quite rootsy overall – and the double-length session features one album ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Muddy Waters —
Folk Singer (Original Master Recording – with bonus tracks) ... CD Chess/Mobile Fidelity, 1963. Used ... Out Of Stock
A seminal album by Muddy – recorded in a style that's rootsier, and more down to earth than a lot of his other Chess sides! Muddy's playing acoustic guitar, and the group features Buddy Guy, Willie Dixon, and Clifton James. The sound is really spare, evocative, and true – the album ... read more CD
(Out of print gold CD pressing from Mobile Fidelity.)
Muddy Waters —
Folk Singer (with bonus tracks) ... CD Chess, 1963. Used ... Out Of Stock
A seminal album by Muddy – recorded in a style that's rootsier, and more down to earth than a lot of his other Chess sides! Muddy's playing acoustic guitar, and the group features Buddy Guy, Willie Dixon, and Clifton James. The sound is really spare, evocative, and true – the album ... read more CD
Muddy Waters —
His Best 1947 to 1955 ... CD Chess/MCA, Late 40s/1950s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Titles include "Train Fare Blues", "Louisiana Blues", "Still A Fool", "Mannish Boy", "Rollin' Stone", "Honey Bee", "Standing Around Crying", and more – 20 tracks total. CD
Chess/MCA, 1959/1963. Used ... $4.99
2 Muddy Waters classics! On the first record, the Big Bill in the title is Big Bill Broonzy – a key influence on midcentury bluesmen all over the US, and paid tribute to nicely here by Muddy Waters! Given this tribute approach, the sound's a bit rootsier than some of Waters' other work for ... read more CD
(Out of print MCA pressing.)
Muddy Waters —
Real Folk Blues/Chess, 1950s. Used ... Out Of Stock
A massive Muddy Waters double-header – filled with vintage recordings for Chess! First up is The Real Folk Blues – a classic packaging of Muddy Waters' famous early work for Chess Records – brought together with a cover and title that pitch him strongly towards the growing folk ... read more CD
Muddy Waters —
Rollin' Stone – The Golden Anniversary Collection ... CD Chess/MCA, 1950s/1960s. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
More classic blues than you could hope to shake a stick at – a 2CD set that features 50 tunes from Muddy's famous years at Chess Records! The set's brimming over with good stuff – classic and obscure numbers alike, going way past a simple "greatest hits" set. Titles include ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Muddy Waters —
Sail On (aka The Best Of Muddy Waters) ... CD Chess/Traffic, Early 50s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A classic full album that brings together some of Muddy Waters' earliest recordings for Chess – a great collection of early singles recorded in Chicago between 1950 and 1954 – most originally issued on 78rpm singles, and beautifully presented in this set! The work's relatively spare ... read more CD
Muddy Waters —
Sail On (aka The Best Of Muddy Waters) ... CD Chess/Traffic, Early 50s. Used ... Out Of Stock
A classic full album that brings together some of Muddy Waters' earliest recordings for Chess – a great collection of early singles recorded in Chicago between 1950 and 1954 – most originally issued on 78rpm singles, and beautifully presented in this set! The work's relatively spare ... read more CD
Chess/Get On Down, 1974. Used ... $8.99
Muddy Waters definitely put the "unk" in funk – although back in his day, the word meant something different than in the 70s! This set features some great late Muddy for Chess – produced in conjunction with Ralph Bass, Muddy's longtime associate in the studio, and done with a ... read more CD
Chess, 1957/1958/1960. Used ... $6.99
No bummer here, as the set's a really great one – filled with late 50s Chess Records sides by Sonny Boy Williamson – a number of which are previously unissued! The package does a great job of reviving this material for a newly-informed blues audience of the modern age – giving ... read more CD
(1991 Chess/MCA pressing.)
Sonny Boy Williamson —
Essential Sonny Boy Williamson ... CD Chess, 1950s/Early 60s. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
Features 45 tracks including "She's My Baby", "Keep It To Yourself", "You Killing Me", "Born Blind", "The Goat", "Down Child", "Checkin Up On My Baby" and "Nine Below Zero". CD
Sonny Boy Williamson —
His Best ... CD MCA/Chess, Late 50s/Early 60s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Tracks include "Born Blind", "Sad To Be Alone", "Bye Bye Bird", "Cross My Heart", "Ninety Nine", "Down Child", "Checkin' Up On My Baby", and "Bring It On Home" – 20 tracks in all. CD
Sonny Boy Williamson —
More Real Folk Blues ... CD Chess, Early 60s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Classic blues harp and raw vocals from Sonny Boy Williamson – material recorded for Chess during the early 60s, and issued after his death, with a title that's certainly designed to catch the attention of the college kids looking for the "real" thing! The work here is really great ... read more CD
(1988 Chess/MCA pressing.)
Jimmy Witherspoon, Jimmy Rushing, Al Hibbler, etc —
Shoutin Swingin & Makin Love – Rare Vintage Recordings 1951 to 1964 ... CD Chess, 1950s/Early 60s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Various —
Blues Vol 4 ... CD Chess/MCA, 1950s. Used ... Out Of Stock
A dozen tracks from Billy Stewart, Little Walter, Lowell Fulson, Larry Williams, Eddie Boyd, Willie Mabon & His Combo, Betty James, Muddy Waters, TV Slim, Memphis Slim & The House Rockers, and John Lee Hooker. CD
Various —
Chess Blues (4CD box set) ... CD Chess/MCA, Late 40s/1950s/1960s. Used 4 CDs ... Out Of Stock
A great overview of rare blues material from the legendary Chess Records – with 101 songs in all, including 19 previously unissued tracks! Music from Clarence Samuels, Andrew Tibbs, Sunnyland Slim, Muddy Waters, Little Johnny Jones, Memphis Slim, Howlin' Wolf, Eddie Boyd, Elmore James, ... read more CD
Various —
Chess Blues Classics 1947 to 1956 ... CD Chess/MCA, Late 40s/1950s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Music from Muddy Waters, Little Johnny Jones, Jimmy Rogers, John Lee Hooker, Eddie Boyd, Little Walter, Lowell Folson, JB Lenoir, Bo Diddley, Sonny Boy Williamson, Howlin' Wolf, and Willie Dixon – 16 tracks total. CD
Various —
Chess Rhythm & Roll (4 CD set) ... CD Chess/MCA, Late 40s/1950s/1960s. Used 4 CDs ... Out Of Stock
Not just rock and roll – but some rare Chess R&B, soul, and even a bit of rockabilly too! Excellent track selection – with some unreleased gems! Includes music from the Five Blazes, Clarence Samuel, the Dozier Boys, Bobby Lewis, Mitzi Mars, Bobby Charles, Chuck Berry, the ... (Soul, Blues) read more CD
(Out of print, missing outer box and large booklet – 4 CDs packaged in individual jewel cases. Priced accordingly.)
Various —
Chess Story Vol 2 – From Doo-Wop To R&B ... CD Chess/Charly, Late 50s/Early 60s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Features songs by Clarence 'Frogman' Henry, Dale Hawkins, Lee Andrews & The Hearts, The Monotones, Chuck Berry, Jimmy McCracklin, Buddy Guy, Betty James, The Sensations, and more – 16 tracks in all! CD
Various —
Chicago Blues – Chess Masters ... CD Chess/EMI, 1950s/1960s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Music from John Brim, Jimmy Rogers, J.B. Lenoir, Henry Gray, Muddy Waters, Otis Spann, Robert Nighthawk, Blue Smitty, Howlin' Wolf, Jimmy Rogers, Johnny Jones, and Buddy Guy. CD
Various —
Wrinkles – Classic & Rare Chess Instrumentals ... CD Chess, 1950s/Early 60s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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