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Checker, Mid 60s. Very Good+ ... $11.99 14.99
A pretty hard rocking set of soul instrumentals from Gene Barge – a sax soloist with a honking King Curtis type sound, and a talent who was also doing a fair bit of producing and arranging for Chess during the 60s! This set is one of the few that Gene cut on his own, and is a loping set of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono light blue "checker piece" label pressing. Cover has a cutout hole and light wear.)
Fontella Bass —
New Look ... LP Checker, 1965. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
With that whip in her hand, we're not gonna argue with Fontella Bass about her New Look in the photo – and we can definitely say that the whole classic album definitely lives up to her hip, powerful stance on the cover! Fontella's a singer who started in gospel, later sung jazz, but who ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono light blue checker piece label pressing. Cover has a cutout hole, ring and edge wear, yellowing from age in back, a center split with some fraying at the bottom seam, and a large light stain at the bottom left corner with some wrinkling.)
Checker, Mid 60s. Good ... $0.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Mid 70s UK blue label pressing with small hole.)
Clickettes —
I Just Can't Help It (voc, Inst) ... 7-inch Checker, 1963. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(DJ Copy, still with Chess Group sleeve.)
Bo Diddley —
Black Gladiator ... CD 
Checker/Future Days, 1970. Used ... Out Of Stock
A wicked reinvention of the sound of Bo Diddley – a set that electrifies his groove even more than before – and takes him into the same mix of funk and blues that Muddy Waters and Howlin Wolf were exploring at the time! This album's right up there with the two Cadet/Chess classics by ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Bo Diddley —
Black Gladiator ... CD Checker (Japan), 1970. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A wicked reinvention of the sound of Bo Diddley – a set that electrifies his groove even more than before – and takes him into the same mix of funk and blues that Muddy Waters and Howlin Wolf were exploring at the time! This album's right up there with the two Cadet/Chess classics by ... read more CD
Bo Diddley —
Black Gladiator ... LP Checker, 1970. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A wicked reinvention of the sound of Bo Diddley – a set that electrifies his groove even more than before – and takes him into the same mix of funk and blues that Muddy Waters and Howlin Wolf were exploring at the time! This album's right up there with the two Cadet/Chess classics by ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Bo Diddley —
Bo Diddley In The Spotlight ... CD Checker/MCA, Early 60s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Man, with a square guitar and a badass style of presentation, it's hard to imagine how Bo could manage to NOT be in the spotlight! The album, like all his early Chess sides, is a real cut above the usual R&B set – with all original tracks, a really self-contained approach, and a no-nonsen ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Bo Diddley —
Bo Diddley Is A Gunslinger ... LP Checker, 1960. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
Forget the silly cowboy costume on the front cover – because this is a heck of a great album! Bo might have gotten saddled (no pun intended!) with a silly gimmick for the title and image of the set – but the album's one of his best from the early Chess years, and features a rip-roaring ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Bo Diddley —
Boss Man (aka Bo Diddley) ... LP Checker, 1958. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A second pressing of the first Bo Diddley album – and a set that's fantastically twangy! We never tire of Bo Diddley's incredible guitar work – and you'll get plenty of it in this early album he cut for Chess, a tasty batch of 12 tracks, all original tunes with a stripped-down ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Bo Diddley —
Have Guitar Will Travel ... LP Checker, 1960. New Copy (reissue)... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Have guitar, will travel – and back in the day, Bo Diddley was going pretty darn far with great material like this! The album's a real standout, even in the classic Chess catalog of the early years –no filler, no covers, just all original material by Bo Diddley – done in that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Bo Diddley —
I'm A Man/Checker, 1955. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(80s MCA reissue in a Chess sleeve.)
Willie Dixon —
If You're Mine/Checker, 1955. Very Good- ... Out Of Stock
... 78 RPM, Vinyl record
Aretha Franklin —
Aretha Gospel ... LP Checker, 1956. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
Aretha Franklin —
Gospel Soul Of Aretha Franklin ... LP Checker, 1972. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
A collection of earlier work by Aretha Franklin – issued by Chess after her fame on Atlantic, but featuring tunes cut when a younger woman, working with famous father Reverend CL Franklin! Given that CL was one of the biggest stars of Chess' gospel recordings, there was plenty of material ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Harmonizing Four —
I'll Trust In The Lord ... LP Checker, 1971. Very Good ... $7.99
Excellent group harmony work from this long-running ensemble – a set of tracks that includes "Count Your Blessings", "There's Power In The Blood", "The Harvest Is Past", "Beams Of Heaven", "I Love To Call His Name", and "Sunshine Always ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original 70s pressing.)
Dale Hawkins —
Rock N Roll Tornado ... CD Checker/Ace (UK), Late 1950s/Early 1960s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Stunning work from the great Dale Hawkins – a singer you may only know from the title track of this collection, but one who made some of the hardest, fiercest rock and roll on Chess Records in the 50s! Dale hailed from Louisiana, where much of this music was cut – but he also worked ... read more CD
Stevie Hawkins —
Two Wings ... LP Checker, 1967. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A rare album from the young gospel singer Stevie Hawkins – with nice Chicago Chess production! LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono blue fade label pressing. Cover has a cutout hole, light wear and aging, small tear at the opening, and some splitting in the bottom seam.)
Howlin Wolf, Muddy Waters, & Bo Diddley —
Super Super Blues Band ... LP Checker, 1967. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A group that definitely lives up to its name – given that the lineup features the Chess Records stalwarts Bo Diddley, Howlin Wolf, and Muddy Waters! The set's maybe a bit more in the mode of Wolf or Waters than some of Bo's own records – although there's a bit of that riffing spark of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue fade label stereo pressing with deep groove. Cover has surface wear, edge wear, and some aging. Vinyl is nice.)
Howlin Wolf, Muddy Waters, & Bo Diddley —
Super Super Blues Band (blue vinyl pressing) ... LP Checker/Jackpot, 1967. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
A group that definitely lives up to its name – given that the lineup features the Chess Records stalwarts Bo Diddley, Howlin Wolf, and Muddy Waters! The set's maybe a bit more in the mode of Wolf or Waters than some of Bo's own records – although there's a bit of that riffing spark of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited colored vinyl pressing.)
Checker, 1967. Near Mint- ... $14.99 19.99
A rare gospel gem on Chess Records – with production by Monk Higgins and Cash McCall! LP, Vinyl record album
(Top cover seam has some light wear – but this is a great copy overall. Cover and label have a small cutout hole.)
Knight Brothers —
Temptation 'Bout To Get Me/Checker, 1965. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
A stone classic! "Temptation 'Bout To Get Me" is one of those harmony tracks that you never forget. It's got a strong strong hook, sung in a descending vocal style that pins it right to your heart! 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Maroon label pressing.)
Little Milton —
Grits Ain't Groceries (Checker) ... LP Checker, 1969. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
One of the funkiest albums ever cut by Little Milton – done at the end of the 60s with some hard Chicago soul arrangements from Gene Barge, and an overall style that mixes electric blues with some of the hard soul coming from the city's west side scene at the time! The album's much more of a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Little Milton —
I Know What I Want/Checker, 1967. Very Good+ ... $5.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Chess sleeve with some wear.)
Checker, 1968. Very Good+ ... $5.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Vinyl has a tiny drill hole. In a lightly wrinkled Checker sleeve.)
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.)
Little Milton —
Little Milton Sings Big Blues ... LP Checker, 1966. Sealed ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Big blues from Little Milton, recorded with a mighty big sound as well – thanks to the cool criss-crossing of soul and blues that was going down at Chess Records in the 60s! Milton's got this raw, raspy style in his voice – a nasty edge that mixes perfectly with his own sharp guitar ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s Original Chess Masters pressing – sealed!)
Checker, 1966. Near Mint- ... $9.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Blue fade label pressing in a Chess Group sleeve. Label has a drillhole.)
Little Milton —
We Got The Winning Hand/Checker, 1965. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Light blue label pressing in a Chess sleeve.)
Little Walter —
Key To The Highway/Checker, 1958. Very Good- ... Out Of Stock
... 78 RPM, Vinyl record
(Labels have light wear.)
Maurice & Mac —
Try Me/Checker, 1967. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Cash McCall —
It's Not How Good You Make It/Checker, 1969. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(DJ Copy.)
Checker, 1970. Very Good ... $19.99
Two sides recorded by Bobby with Cash McCall in Chicago – both original tunes by Bobby, handled with a deep soul approach. "Give Me Your Love" has a bit of a Tyrone Davis sort of swing to it – guitar working around the bouncing bassline, as Bobby's vocals swing out a bit more ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a Chess sleeve.)
Bobby Moore & The Rhythm Aces —
Searching For My Love/Checker, 1966. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A killer from Bobby Moore! Sure, he's best known for the classic southern soul number "Searching For My Love" – but the one we die for is "Hey Mr DJ", a slow vamping instrumental with a honking tenor all over the top, and bubbling organ and really heavy drums underneath. ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Maroon label pressing. Labels have light wear.)
Rico & Ronnie —
Loosing Game/Checker, 1962. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Bobby Rush —
Sock Boo-Ga-Loo/Checker, 1967. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Socking soul power! Bobby Rush cut this great single for Chess in the late 60s, and both sides are killer funky soul! "Sock Boo Ga Loo" is the virtual definition of a Sock Boogaloo cut – with a great hard drum sound, and a totally catchy groove throughout! 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Blue fade label pressing. Labels have light wear.)
Harold Smith & The Majestic Choir —
God Never Fails ... LP Checker, 1967. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
One of those great and very soulful 60s gospel sessions done for Chess Records – co-produced by Ralph Bass and Sonny Thompson, and with small combo backing that features Hammond and piano! LP, Vinyl record album
Joe Tex —
Hold On! It's Joe Tex ... LP Checker, Early 60s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Incredible early tracks from the great Joe Tex – recorded long before his bump and "I Gotcha" years, back when Joe was a sweet southern soul singer, with a strong penchant for a sad lyric, and a unique ability to shift between singing and talking, in a style that made him one of the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s Japanese P-Vine pressing, with obi and insert. Cover has light aging.)
Tommy Tucker —
Hi-Heel Sneakers ... LP Checker, 1964. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Tommy Tucker may be best-remembered for the title track of this classic album – a tune that was covered by countless other artists in the 60s – but he's a hell of a talent with a mighty great range, and a gritty, soulful sound that's perfect for early 60s Chess Records! The album's got ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Checker, Early 60s. Very Good ... $44.99
Hard grooving early work by The Vibrations – recorded before their sides at Okeh, with a style of rough-hewn soul that's very much in keeping with their hit "The Watusi". The album's got plenty of great numbers, very much in a Chicago dance mode of the 60s – and titles ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label pressing - nice and clean. Cover looks great on front, but has a small bit of splitting on the bottom seam.)
Violinaires —
Groovin With Jesus (180 gram pressing) ... LP Checker, Early 70s. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
Damn funky gospel from The Violinaires – easily one of the hippest spiritual albums you could ever hope to find on Chess! The groove here is gritty Chicago funk, put together by Gene Barge with lots of heavy bass on the bottom – in a blend that's somewhere between the Cadet/Concept ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Willie Walker —
Lucky Loser/Checker, 1968. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Vinyl has a tiny drill hole. In a Chess sleeve.)
Checker, 1968. Very Good+ ... $14.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Vinyl has a tiny drill hole.)
Baby Washington —
Happy Birthday/Checker, 1970. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Chess sleeve with light wear.)
Katie Watkins with Sax Kari Orchestra —
Trying To Get You Off My Mind/Checker, 1957. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Andre Williams —
Do The Popcorn/Checker, 1969. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Two classic hard funky slammers from Andre Williams! "Do the Popcorn" is an unbelievable non-stop cut, with jangling guitars in chorus all the way through – and Andre speaking in a raspy sexy voice, while a funky female chorus chimes in from time to time. Oh, and did we mention ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Chess Group sleeve, with a small tear in the die-cut.)
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