Blues — In Stock — Vinyl
Our Chicago roots run deep here, with plenty of postwar Chicago blues -- plus delta blues, folk blues, electric blues, pre-war blues, and more!
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Robert Johnson —
Complete Recordings (3LP Box Set) ... LP 
Columbia, 1936/1937. Near Mint- 3LP Box Set ... $99.99
All 41 recordings of Robert Johnson – a lasting legacy of music that's still one of the touchpoints for any exploration of early blues! LP, Vinyl record album
(Original early 90s issue. Includes the booklet and catalog insert. Box has some corner wear, light wear and lightly bent side in back, and is bent a bit at the left edge.)
Rounder, 2022. Sealed ... $14.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited red vinyl pressing, still sealed with hype sticker.)
Albert King —
King Albert ... LP Tomato, 1977. Very Good+ ... $8.99
A tight date from 1977, and one that follows nicely in the spirit of King's later Stax sides, but with a slightly smoother groove. There's a bit of the Detroit 70s mode going on in the set – that rough-and-smooth quality that you'd find on a Don Davis production, which proves to be a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch, but is nice.)
BB King —
Completely Well ... LP Bluesway, 1969. Very Good- Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
BB King soars into the 70s with this smoking little set – a record that still holds onto all the raw energy of his best 60s recordings, but which also gives the whole thing an even more soulful focus too! There's no arranger credited for the core of the record – which is attributed to ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue rim stereo pressing with Bell Sound stamp. Cover has some light wear.)
Crown/P-Vine (Japan), 1960. New Copy (reissue)... $29.99 44.99
The definitely got the title right here – as BB King is plenty great, and already a powerhouse in these early years of his career! King sprung forth from the Memphis scene almost fully-formed – and in addition to his famous guitar work, he was also a hell of a singer who could bring a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Beautiful Japanese pressing – with obi!)
Crown, 1960. Very Good ... $34.99
The definitely got the title right here – as BB King is plenty great, and already a powerhouse in these early years of his career! King sprung forth from the Memphis scene almost fully-formed – and in addition to his famous guitar work, he was also a hell of a singer who could bring a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label pressing with rainbow Crown logo and deep groove. Cover has some light wear, but no splits – and vinyl is nice and clean.)
BB King —
Let Me Love You ... LP Kent, 1964. Very Good+ ... $13.99
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(Stereo late 60s red label pressing. Cover has some wear & aging, small bottom seam split. The back has a faint stain across the top.)
BB King —
Midnight Believer ... LP ABC, 1978. Very Good+ ... $9.99
One of the most tightly-produced of BB King's albums for MCA, but a set that's still filled with undeniable charm – and which really shows King more than able to step up to some well-deserved superstardom! There's a bit of an LA finish to the backings, but things are never too smooth – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow label pressing. Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light ring & edge wear.)
Crown/P-Vine (Japan), 1957. New Copy (reissue)... $29.99 44.99
The very first full length album from BB King – a killer collection of previous singles for the RPM Records label, served up as a bold statement of King's early genius! The record announces its presence right from the very first note – that brilliant blend of effortless electric guitar ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Beautiful Japanese pressing – with obi!)
MCA, 1981. Very Good ... $4.99
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(Vinyl plays with a light click on the last track on side 2.)
Warner, 1973. Near Mint- ... $11.99 14.99
A record that really has Alexis Korner stretching out from the straighter blues of his 60s material – using his fantastic style on a set of tunes that show as much New Orleans influence as you might guess from the title – but also an evolved British roots rock quality too! The group is ... (Rock, Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Green label stereo pressing in the textured cover, with light wear and some sticker remnants. Includes the Warner inner sleeve.)
Capitol, 1944. Very Good+ ... $9.99
Great 40s work from Leadbelly – featuring the man himself on vocals and guitar, caught in a nice raw mode – plus extra odd zither accompaniment on a few tracks too! LP, Vinyl record album
(Duophonic stereo lime green label pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Stinson, 1962. Very Good+ ... $24.99
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(Translucent red vinyl pressing. Cover has ringwear, heavy edge wear, and yellowing from age.)
Folkways, Early 1950s. Very Good+ 2LP Box Set ... $39.99
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(Blue label pressing – FA 2942 – in the box set package. Includes the booklet, bent a bit at the top right corner. Box has light wear, split corners, center split at the right edge, and small splash spots of white paint in back.)
Match Box (UK), 1926/1927. Near Mint- ... $19.99
Raw early blues material – with Bobby Leecan on guitar and Robert Cooksey on vocals – including tracks with the Dixie Jazzers Washboard Band! LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 80s issue. Cover has light marks from sticker removal.)
Alligator, 1989. Near Mint- ... $6.99 9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner and hype sticker.)
King/Charly (UK), Early 50s. Near Mint- ... $14.99 19.99
A really wonderful collection of early work from the great Esther Phillips – different than her later material for Atlantic and Kudu Records – as it was done in a raw R&B style for the mighty King Records! 16 tracks in all – and detailed notes on the material, too! (Soul, Blues) LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 80s issue. Cover has light wear and aging.)
Glades, 1978. Very Good ... $1.99
Checker, 1967. Very Good+ ... $5.99
Checker, 1969. Near Mint- ... $34.99
A great example of why Little Milton was always one of the few Chicago blues artists who could also break strongly in the soul camp at the time – and a beautifully balanced set that perfectly shows both sides of the Chicago scene of the time! Production is by old Vee Jay maestro Calvin ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue fade label stereo promo. Cover has ringwear, heavy edge wear, call letters in marker on both sides, pieces of colored tape at the spine, and a peeled spot and some titles circles in marker in back. Labels have call letters in marker.)
Checker, 1966. Near Mint- ... $9.99
(Funky 45's, Blues) 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Blue fade label pressing in a Chess Group sleeve. Label has a drillhole.)
Stax, 1975. Very Good+ ... $4.99
Enterprise, 1973. Near Mint- ... $14.99 19.99
Funky blues from Little Sonny – very much in the spirit of his Black & Blue album for Stax, in that the album's a mix of Memphis soul and bluesy licks – making for a full-on style that really cooks things up! Sonny sings and plays harmonica, but the best side of the album is the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some surface wear and is lightly bent near the top of the spine.)
Delmark, Early 1950s. Near Mint- ... $11.99
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(80s white label Lincoln Ave pressing with blue text. Cover has light wear and is bent a bit at the spine.)
Rooster, 1985. Sealed ... $13.99
Features Johnny Littlejohn on vocals and guitar – on titles that include "Seven Day Blues", "Lost In The Jungle", "Bloody Tears", "Lottery Blues", "Two way Street", and "Chips Flying Everywhere". LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner.)
Columbia, 1968. Near Mint- ... $19.99
A great title for this second set from Taj Mahal – because the sound here is even more stripped-down and natural than on his first LP! Taj turns in a lot more original tunes this time around – and is in wonderfully comfortable territory with his own lead lyrics, sung alongside his own ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s pressing.)
Harvey Mandel & Others —
Get Off In Chicago ... LP Ovation, 1973. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $16.99
John Mayall's Blues Breakers —
Bare Wires ... LP London, 1968. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $16.99
Another great step forward for the legendary John Mayall – proof that he was never just content to copy American blues modes, and always willing to bring something new to the table! Although steeped in sounds from the delta on up to Chicago, the record's also got a hipper, almost trippier ... (Rock, Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo blue label pressing with Bell Sound/SF etch. Cover has light aging, but is nice overall.)
London, 1967. Very Good- ... $9.99
John Mayall's on a new crusade here – hitting lines that are almost more truly blusey than his previous albums – thanks to a new lineup in the Blues Breakers combo! Alongside Mayall's lead on vocals, organ, harmonica, and bottleneck guitar – the group also features Mick Taylor on ... (Rock, Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo blue label pressing with Bell Sound stamp. Includes London inner sleeve. Cover has a split spine with clear tape repair, edge & surface wear, aging.)
Tangerine, 1971. Very Good+ ... $19.99
Titles include "My Bottle Is My Companion", "I Reached For A Tear", "Ha Ha In The Day Time", "Fading Love", and "Long As You're Mine. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a small cutout hole, some ring and edge wear, splitting at the left side of the top seam, and a scrape in front.)
Atlantic, 1972. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $6.99
Wild electric work from Les McCann – an album of free, open sounds that's quite a change from his styles of the 60s – and from most of his other work of the 70s too! Side one features an extended 26 minute track titled "The Lovers" – a slow-building number that has Les ... (Jazz, Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Invitation To Openness (with bonus track) ... CD 14.99(1841 Broadway label pressing. Cover has ring wear with a peel spot in the middle, light surface wear, small top seam split.)
Mighty Sam McClain —
Give It Up To Love ... LP Audio Quest, 1993. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $59.99
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(200 gram Analogue Productions pressing in a gatefold cover.)
Delbert McClinton —
Live From Austin ... LP Alligator, 1989. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Antilles, 1976. Near Mint- ... $29.99
Recorded at the Malaco studios, and nicely rootsy – just Fred on vocals and guitar, with bass and drums behind him! LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a tiny cutout, light surface wear, and a small corner bump.)
Aladdin (France), Late 40s/Early 50s. Near Mint- ... $11.99
A great collection of early R&B by one of the genre's best – the mighty Amos Milburn, a singer who brought a new level of hardcore to the genre! The set features recordings taken from the vaults of Aladdin Records – issued here for the first time! (Soul, Blues) LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s issue. Cover has a cutout hole and lightly bent corners.)
Aladdin/United Artists (UK), Late 40s/Early 50s. Near Mint- ... $14.99 19.99
Killer R&B from one of the hippest singers on postwar Aladdin Records! Titles include "Chicken Shack Boogie", in two versions – plus "Amos Boogie", "Johnson Rag", "Sax Shack Boogie", "House Party", "Roll Mr Jelly", "Jitterbu ... (Soul, Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Late 70s issue. Cover is bent at the top right corner and is bent a bit at the spine.)
Route 66 (Sweden), Late 40s/1950s. Very Good+ ... $6.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s issue. Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has some ring and edge wear, price sticker remnants, and is lightly bent at the edges.)
Document/Third Man, Early/Mid 1930s. Near Mint- ... $16.99
If you've never got the concept of a string band, this is the record to really illuminate your ears – as it features a beautiful set of stripped-down sides by the Mississippi Sheiks – all recorded in the early 30s, and a wonderful blend of bluesy inflection and folksy roots! Most ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(180 gram pressing from 2014.)
Document/Third Man, Mid 1930s. Near Mint- ... $16.99
If you've never got the concept of a string band, this is the record to really illuminate your ears – as it features a beautiful set of stripped-down sides by the Mississippi Sheiks – all recorded in the early 30s, and a wonderful blend of bluesy inflection and folksy roots! Most ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(180 gram pressing from 2014.)
Riverside, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $6.99
A pretty darn important album for Wes – as it was his first session with the sort of larger arrangements that would later make him huge! Although Montgomery was mostly recording for Riverside in small combos, this session has him playing in front of larger backings by Jimmy Jones – not ... (Jazz, Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 60s Riverside/ABC issue. Cover has light wear and a small cutout hole.)
Virgin, 1992. Very Good+ ... $11.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(EU pressing. Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
P-Vine (Japan), 2022. New Copy ... $19.99 39.99
The title's not right – as there's plenty of soul and plenty of blues throughout – just the sort of thing we'd expect from Stan Mosley's long legacy of indie recordings from the contemporary underground! We first started hearing Stan's music on the Malaco label at the end of the 90s ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Magpie (UK), Mid 30s. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Includes recordings with Washboard Rhythm Kings, Bumble Bee Slim, Tampa Red, Leonard Scott, Victoria Spivey, and Lorraine Walton. LP, Vinyl record album
Nighthawks —
Live In Europe ... LP Varrick, 1987. Sealed ... $9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Still sealed, with a cut corner.)
Hans Olson —
Western Winds ... LP Joplin, 1973. Very Good+ ... $5.99
Jukebox Lil (Sweden), Late 40s/Early 50s. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $16.99
An excellent collection of postwar work from those years when Johnny Otis was a key force in R&B on the west coast – both instrumentals and tracks with vocals by Mel Walker, Ada Wilson, Joe Swift, and The Vocaleers! (Soul, Blues) LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 80s issue. Cover has light wear and aging.)
Johnny Otis & Others —
Johnny Otis Show Live At Monterey ... LP Epic, 1970. Very Good 2LP Gatefold ... $7.99
Johnny's very much in his "revival" mode here – dipping back to his earlier R&B roots, and working with a host of famous older blues singers. The set's got vocals by Roy Milton, Roy Brown, Esther Phillips, Mighty Mouth Evans, Ivory Joe Hunter, Eddie Cleanhead Vinson, Margie ... (Soul, Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow label stereo pressing. Cover has a cut corner, light wear and aging, a large peeled strip in front, and splitting in the spine. Labels have a name in marker.)
BYG (France), 1960s. Near Mint- ... $11.99 14.99
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(Cover has some ring and edge wear, small blemishes, spots of gloss separation at the spine, bent corner at the bottom left, and a small center split in the bottom seam.)
Duke, 1962. Near Mint- ... $11.99
Duke/Bluesway, Early 60s. Near Mint- ... $9.99
A set that features great early Junior Parker material, recorded during his years on the soulful powerhouse Duke Records! Titles include "Goodbye Little Girl", "My Love Is Real", "I'm Gonna Take A Chance", "It Ain't Like That No More", "If You Can't ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s blue rim label stereo ABC/Bluesway pressing. Cover has a small cutout hole, light wear, bumped corners, and a tiny split in the top seam.)
Duke, 1961. Very Good+ ... $5.99
Jesse Price —
Jump It With A Shuffle ... LP Jukebox Lil (Sweden), Mid/Late 40s. Near Mint- ... $14.99
Professor Longhair —
Crawfish Fiesta ... LP Alligator, 1980. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Titles include "Red Beans", "Willie Fugal's Blues", "Crawfish Fiesta", "It's My Fault Darling", and "Her Mind Is Gone". (Soul, Blues) LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Crawfish Fiesta ... CD 1.99(Green label pressing. Cover has a small trace of a price sticker.)
Ma Rainey —
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom ... LP Yazoo, Late 20s. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Not the famous Broadway cast recording – but the real deal instead – vintage 78rpm recordings by one of the hippest female blues singers of the 20s! LP, Vinyl record album
(80s full color peacock label pressing.)
Dawn's, Early 1970s. Near Mint- ... $1.99
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.)
Vee Jay, 1964. Very Good+ ... $19.99
A smoking live set from Jimmy Reed – filled with the kind of rocking, rollicking numbers that made his bluesy groove an undeniable influence on the UK scene of the 60s! Most numbers begin with a compelling vamp, then have Jimmy taking the lead on vocals – adding in plenty of charm in ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono rainbow label pressing. Cover has light wear, some aging, and small splits in the bottom seam.)
Jimmy Rogers —
Jimmy Rogers – Chess Blues Masters Series (80s pressing) ... LP Chess, 1950s. Near Mint- 2LP ... Just Sold Out!
Incredible work from Jimmy Rogers – an important early figure on the postwar Chicago blues scene, captured here in a set of his best material for Chess! LP, Vinyl record album
Otis Rush —
Live In Europe ... LP Isabel (France), 1986. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover looks great, save for some gloss peel on the back edges.)
Bullfrog, 1971/1976. Near Mint- ... $19.99
Titles include "Right Place, Wrong Time", "Tore Up", "Three Times A Fool", "Your Turn To Cry", "I Wonder Why", and "Lonely Man". LP, Vinyl record album
(80s pressing on Hightone.)
Otis Rush —
So Many Roads – Live In Concert ... LP Delmark, 1978. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
A sharp live set, recorded in 1975 by Trio Records in Tokyo – with Rush on guitar and vocals, Jimmy Johnson on second guitar, Sylvester Boines on bass, and Tyrone Centuray on drums! LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover looks great, with just one tiny corner bump.)
Otis Rush —
Tops ... LP Blind Pig, 1986. Near Mint- ... $19.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover looks nice, with minimal wear.)
Cleo (Holland), 1982. Very Good+ ... $14.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Vinyl plays with a short click on the first track on side 2. Cover has light wear.)
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.)
Jimmy Rushing —
Listen To The Blues With Jimmy Rushing ... LP Vanguard, 1955. Near Mint- ... $19.99
A great session that features Jimmy Rushing singing in the rootsy style of his early Kansas City recordings, with backing by a group that includes the legendary Pete Johson on piano, plus Rudy Powell on alto, Emmett Berry on trumpet, Buddy Tate on tenor, and Freddie Greene on guitar. Titles ... (Vocalists, Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s Japanese pressing – K20P 6184 – with insert. Cover is lightly bumped at the bottom right corner.)
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.)
RCA, 1971. Near Mint- ... $2.99
With small combo backing from Zoot Sims and Al Cohn on tenor, plus Budd Johnson on tenor and soprano sax, Ray Nance on cornet, and Dave Frishberg on piano! Titles include "Fine And Mellow", "I Surrender Dear", "Linger Awhile", "My Last Affair", "More ... (Vocalists, Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch and light wear.)
Alligator, 1984. Near Mint- ... $8.99
An Alligator Records classic, and a great showcase for Chicago guitarist Son Seals – who also serves up some great vocals too! Titles include "Cold Blood", "Friday Again", "Don't Pick Me For Your Fool", "Out Of My Way", "Person To Person", ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Testament, 1970. Very Good+ ... $34.99
Johnny Shines isn't standing at the crossroads at the same time as Robert Johnson, but he's still sounding pretty darn great here – recording this stripped-down set in Cali in 1970, with just his own guitar alongside his vocals! Shines is maybe best known for his Chicago recordings of the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original beige label Testament pressing. Cover has light ring & edge wear.)
Columbia, Late 20s/Early 30s. Near Mint- 4 x 78 rpm album ... $43.99 59.99
Not Now (UK), 1920s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $19.99
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(180 gram vinyl.)
Columbia, Mid 20s. Near Mint- ... $2.99 4.99
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(70s mono pressing. Cover has some wear and aging.)
Columbia, 1924. Very Good- ... $24.99
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.)
Trixie Smith —
Trixie Smith ... LP Collector's Classics (Denmark), Mid 1920s. Near Mint- ... $19.99
Vogue (UK), 1949. Sealed ... $14.99
Vogue (UK), 1949/1950. Sealed ... $14.99
Otis Spann —
Blues Never Die ... LP Prestige, 1964. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Great small combo blues from Chicago – with Spann on piano and vocals – plus James Cotton on harmonica and additioanl vocals, and both James Madison and "Dirty Rivers" (aka Muddy Waters) on guitar! LP, Vinyl record album
(Green label pressing in a blue cover.)
Otis Spann —
Nobody Knows My Troubles – Otis Spann's Chicago Blues ... LP Testament, 1966. Very Good+ ... $24.99
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(Light blue label pressing. Cxover has light wear and aging.)
JSP (UK), 1970s. Near Mint- ... $24.99
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(Early 80s issue. Cover has light wear and is bent a bit at the edges.)
Europa, 1979. Very Good+ ... $6.99
A French session from harmonica player Sugar Blue – with titles that include "Shed No Tears", "War Zone", "Pontiac", "My Baby Caught The Train", "Another Man Done Gone", and "Begging The Girl To Go". LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has some edge wear.)
Roosevelt Sykes —
Meek Roosevelt Sykes ... LP Jewel, Early 70s. Near Mint- ... $7.99
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(Cover has light wear.)
Fantasy, 1960. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $9.99
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(70s pressing. Cover has some ringwear, edge wear, and is bent at the top left corner.)
Chess, 1969. Very Good+ ... $29.99
Probably THE album you truly need to own from Koko Taylor – and a completely great one, recorded way before she'd become a cliched fixture paying the bills on the frat boy tourist blues scene! The tracks here were recorded over a few years in mid-to-late 60s Chicago – mostly with ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Koko Taylor ... CD 8.99(Late 80s Original Chess Masters pressing.)
Alligator, 1984. Near Mint- ... $11.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and a sticker mark.)
Mainstream, Late 1940s/Early 1950s. Very Good ... $8.99
A range of different recordings from the team of Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee – all recorded by a young Bob Shad at the end of the 40s and start of the 50s – and originally issued as 78s on the Sittin In With and Jax labels! The work is quite rootsy, even for the time – but ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono mid 60s pressing. Cover has aging and light surface wear, spot of pen on the back.)
Folkways, 1958. Very Good+ ... $11.99 14.99
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(Late 60s black & silver label stereo pressing.)
Fontana, 1965. Near Mint- ... $11.99 14.99
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(Late 60s light blue label stereo pressing. Cover has some edge wear and is bent a bit at the corners.)
EMI, 1982. Near Mint- ... $6.99
Warner, 1989. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a cutout notch.)
New York Records, 1978. Sealed ... $7.99
Obscure later work from the great Kansas City legend – including a number of tracks that just feature Joe on piano and vocals! LP, Vinyl record album
Joe Turner —
Boss Of The Blues – Joe Turner Sings Kansas City Jazz ... LP Atlantic, Late 50s. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
A real classic from blues giant Joe Turner – a singer who burst back to the mainstream on 50s Atlantic Records, thanks to a host of R&B singles that burned up the charts – but who here returns to his roots, and lays down a great set of jazzy tunes that get back to his roots in the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Rockefeller label pressing with Warner rim logo. Cover has light wear, aging, and a cutout notch.)
Joe Turner —
Everyday I Have The Blues ... LP Pablo, 1975. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
A great mix of jazz and blues from Joe Turner – a set that seems to draw from his Kansas City roots, yet also inflect the sound with some of the blues changes of the 70s! Joe's got two key soloists here – Sonny Stitt on tenor and alto, and Pee Wee Crayton on guitar – and the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Joe Turner —
Have No Fear Joe Turner Is Here ... LP Pablo, 1978. Near Mint- ... $7.99
Recorded with a hip group that includes Lloyd Glenn on piano, Pee Wee Crayton on guitar, Joe Banks on trumpet, and Hollis Gilmore and Bill Clark on tenor. LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s issue. Cover has a cut corner.)
Jukebox Lil (Sweden), 1940s. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $4.99
Excellent work from this lost time in the career of the great Joe Turner – material after his early work with Count Basie in the 30s, but before his rock and roll revival on Atlantic in the 50s! LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and a rip on the back with a strip of clear tape.)
Joe Turner —
Texas Style ... LP Black & Blue (France), 1971. Near Mint- ... $9.99
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(Cover is lightly bent at the top right corner.)
Joe Turner with Pete Johnson —
Jumpin The Blues ... LP Arhoolie, Late 40s. Near Mint- ... $9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(70s pressing. Cover has bumped corners and is bent a bit at the top right corner.)
Epic, 1984. Near Mint- 2LP ... $29.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Couldn't Stand The Weather ... CD 12.99
Couldn't Stand The Weather (with bonus tracks) ... CD 1.99
Hightone, 1988. Near Mint- ... $7.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover is lightly bent at the edges and corners.)
