Black Ace —
Black Ace ... LP Arhoolie, 1960. Very Good+ ...
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One of the earliest albums on Arhoolie Records – an amazing document of steel guitar bluesman Black Ace! Ace plays just like he sits on the cover – really leaning into the instrument in ways that bring out all these cool, deep inflections – completely hypnotizing on their own, ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Titles include "Going Back To The Country", "Sad Sad Sound", "Hard Luck", "Working With Juke Boy", "My Blues", "Stay Off Lyons Avenue", and "I'm Getting Tired". LP, Vinyl record album
A killer late 60s Chicago blues set from Earl Hooker – one of his best! Earl is one of the great blues slide guitarists, and his tone is captured so incredibly well here – songs recorded at Chicago's Sound Studios with impeccable players. Earl sings on "Anna Lee" and "Yo ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Earl Hooker with Steve Miller —
Hooker & Steve ... LP Arhoolie, 1969. Very Good+ ...
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The Steve here is Steve Miller - who plays piano on one track, and organ on all the rest – and even sings on two tracks too! Hooker's guitar is wonderful, as always, and Louis Myers plays harmonica on two tracks. LP, Vinyl record album
Tight small group work from the Chicago underground of the 60s – with John Littlejohn on vocals and guitar – in a group with Robert Pulliam and Willie Young on tenor, Monroe Jones on rhythm guitar, Alvin Nichols on bass, and Booker Sidgrave on drums. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some light wear – but this is a great copy!)
A classic burner from Mississippi Fred McDowell – from that time when he was rediscovered and getting some great treatment on the west coast! The set features just a small group – Fred on lead guitar and vocals, Mike Russo on second guitar, John Kahn on bass, and Bob Jones on drums ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Raw North Mississippi blues from Fred McDowell – some of best of the 60s – or any other era! Recorded on portable equipment in 1964 and 1965 sessions in Como and Holy Springs, MS and Berkeley, CA – and capturing the buzz of his guitar and grain in his voice so beautifully! A ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A passionate, fairly wild off the cuff recording from Bahaman folk guitarist and spirited singer/howler/grunter/one-of-a-kind performer Joseph Spence! Good Morning Mr Walker was recorded one Spring day in 1971, except for the last three tunes, which are concert recordings from later that evening. ... read moreCD
Titles include "The Old Rugged Cross", "Jesus Is On The Main Line", "Hindustan", "Oh Lady Be Good", "Food Stamp Blues", and "Just A Closer Walk With Thee". CD
Joe Turner with Pete Johnson —
Jumpin The Blues ... LP Arhoolie, Late 40s. Near Mint- ...
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(70s pressing. Cover has bumped corners and is bent a bit at the top right corner.)
Mercy Dee Walton —
Mercy Dee ... LP Arhoolie, 1961. Very Good+ ...
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A great early session on Arhoolie, one of the first on the label – early 60s work from Mercy Dee Walton on piano and vocals, with help from Sidney Maiden on harmonica and KC Douglas on electric guitar! LP, Vinyl record album
(In the blue-tinted cover – with a split bottom seam, aging, and light wear.)
A well-recorded set from the 60s, done with a very rootsy vibe – with some guest work from Big Willie on washboard, and some spoken material on side two! LP, Vinyl record album
(Original red & black label pressing without side notations. Cover has light ringwear, half split top seam, and some splitting in the bottom seam.)
A late 60s session, but one that has a nicely raw vibe – just vocals and guitar from Big Joe Williams, plus guest harmonica from Charlie Musselwhite on a few cuts! LP, Vinyl record album
Rare Chicago recordings – all from the 40s, and featuring Big Joe Williams on vocals and guitar, and Sonny Boy Williamson on harmonica! Most tracks feature bass and drums, too. LP, Vinyl record album
(Light blue label Blues Classics pressing. Cover has a split bottom seam and tracknotes in pen.)
A collection of early 60s recordings from the first few years of the Arhoolie label – titles by Little Son Willis, Fred McDowell, Bukka White, Manny Nichols, Essie Jenkins, Detroit Slim, RC Smith, Mercy Dee, Lightning & Spider, and others! LP, Vinyl record album
(Red label pressing in a paste-on cover, with wear, light aging and a mostly split bottom seam.)
A well-titled collection of early Arhoolie Records material – all tracks exclusive to the set, with titles by Lil Son Jackson, Lowell Fulson, Sam Chatman, Whistling Alex Moore, Robert Curtis Smith, Mercy Dee, and Black Ace! LP, Vinyl record album
(Cove has a split bottom seam, some surface wear, and track notes in pen.)
22 songs from from Antonio Mairena, Tomas Pavon, Pepe Pinto, Manolita De Jerez, Nina De Los Peines & Pepe Pinto, Manuel Vallejo, Manolo Caracol, and Nina De Los Peines. CD
Features tracks by Texas Alexander, Mercy Dee, Frankie Lee Sims, John Hogg, Lightning Hopkins, LC Williams, Buddy Chiles, and even a title by an unknown artist! LP, Vinyl record album
(Light blue label pressing. Textured cover has some wear & aging, mostly split top seam.)