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Blues — In Stock — Vinyl

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Buddy AceSilver Fox ... LP
Evejim, 1993. Sealed ... $2.99 6.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Still sealed, with price sticker remnants and heavily bent corners.)

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Lovie AustinLovie Austin & Her Blues Serenaders – 1924 to 1926 ... LP
Riverside (Netherlands), Mid 20s. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $11.99
(Vocalists, Blues) LP, Vinyl record album
(70s pressing in the booklet cover.)

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Gene BargeCountry/Way Down Home ... 78 RPM
Checker, Mid 50s. Good ... $7.99
(78 RPM, Blues) 78 RPM, Vinyl record
(Labels have some wear.)

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✨✧ Scrapper BlackwellBlues That Make Me Cry ... LP
Agram (Netherlands), Late 1920s/Early 1930s. Near Mint- ... $18.99
A great collection of rare 78s from Scrapper Blackwell, mostly recorded in Chicago – originally issued on the Vocalion, Champion, Decca, and Bluebird labels! LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes lyric insert.)

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Bobby BlandGet On Down With Bobby Bland ... LP
ABC, 1975. Very Good+ ... $4.99
Brilliant later work by Bobby Blue Bland – done with backings that are much fuller than on his earlier albums – a mixture of strings and horns that really expand the sound! That doesn't keep things from being soulful, though – as Bobby's in incredible form vocally, really rising ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has faint ring wear and rounded corners.)

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Bobby BlandReflections In Blue ... LP
ABC, 1977. Sealed ... $4.99
A bit of a shift for Bobby Blue Bland – a record that picks up some slight touches of the disco generation, thanks to arrangements by Michael Omartin – but a record that, thanks to Bobby's fantastic vocals, still really stands out from the pack! The shift is a bit like the one that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Still sealed, with a cut corner.)

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Sam Chatmon, James Son Thomas, & OthersLiving Country Blues USA Vol 2 – Original Field Recordings – Blues On Highway 61 ... LP
L+R Records/Bellaphon (Germany), 1980. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Later field recordings in this great series – tracks recorded in Mississippi, with work from Sam Chatmon, Joe Cooper, James Son Thomas, Eddie Cusie, and Walter Brown! LP, Vinyl record album

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Clifton ChenierClifton Chenier & His Red Hot Louisiana Band In New Orleans ... LP
GNP, 2004. Near Mint- ... $9.99 14.99
(Blues, Blues) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner.)

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James Cotton & His Big BandLive From Chicago – Mr Superharp Himself! ... LP
Alligator, 1986. Very Good+ ... $6.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner, light wear, and a small trace of a sticker.)

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✨✧ Jimmy DawkinsBlisterstring ... LP
Delmark, 1976. Near Mint- ... $14.99
Features Jimmy Dawkins on guitar and vocals – with Jimmy Johnson on guitar, Sylvester Boines on bass, and Tyrone Centuray on drums! Sonny Thompson plays a bit of guest piano too. LP, Vinyl record album
(A nice copy.)

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Bo Diddley/Chuck BerryTwo Great Guitars ... LP
Chess, Early 60s. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Bo Diddley and Chuck Berry come together in a really unique album for Chess Records in the 60s – and that's saying a lot, given all the groundbreaking sounds we heard from that label at the time! The format is quite unusual – as each side features a long instrumental jam that really ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s pressing in a barcode cover with spotty, light ring wear.)

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TJ FowlerTJ Fowler & His Band – Early Detroit R&B ... LP
Official (Denmark), Late 1940s/Early 1950s. Near Mint- ... $4.99 13.99
Great postwar work from Detroit – tracks that nicely mix jump blues with some classier, jazzier instrumentation – featuring work from John Lawton on trumpet, Lee Gross on alto, and Walter Cox on tenor – on titles originally issued by the Savoy, States, National, and Sensation ... (Soul, Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album

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Paul Gayten & OthersPaul Gayten Presents The Crescent City Roll 1957 ... LP
Chess/P-Vine (Japan), 1957. Near Mint- 2LP ... Just Sold Out!
A very cool collection – all rare New Orleans R&B, originally issued on 50s singles by Chess Records, mostly handled by producer/arranger Paul Gayten! Features work by Al Little, Ralph Williams, TV Slim, Robert Green, Roland Cook, Sherman Jones, Charles Williams, Buddy Stewart, Virginia ... (Soul, Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes insert. Back cover has light aging – vinyl is great!)

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Barry Goldberg Blues BandBlowing My Mind ... LP
Epic, 1968. Very Good+ ... $14.99 34.99
A rare electric blues-rock LP, recorded for Epic sometime in the late 60s! Organ and keyboard pounder Barry Goldberg jokingly dubbed his style "Jew Blues" – and it's really that kind of playful spirit that really kind of makes frenetic LP a minor gem, and well worth whatever effort ... (Rock, Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo yellow label pressing. Cover has light wear and aging.)

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✨✧ Buddy GuyChess Masters ... LP
Chess, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $16.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 80s issue. Cover has light wear.)

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Peppermint HarrisShreveport Downhome Blues ... LP
Jewel/P-Vine (Japan), Mid 1960s. Near Mint- ... $29.99
Peppermint Harris has deep roots in the Texas blues scene, but the singer really comes alive here working for the legendary Louisiana label Jewel Records – in a set of 60s tracks that update his sound nicely, and bring a good degree of soul into the mix as well! Some of the numbers have an ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Great Japanese pressing, with obi!)

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HeartHeart ... LP
Look, 1969. Very Good ... $9.99
Late 60s/early 70s Heart from Albuquerque, ... (Rock, Blues) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has split top & bottom seams, surface/ring wear, aging, cutout hole.)

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Chippie HillChippie Hill Sings The Blues (10 inch LP) ... LP
Riverside, 1946. Very Good+ ... $34.99
Excellent work from the mid 40s revival of this 20s blues singer – tracks recorded for the Circle label, with work from Lee Collins on trumpet, Lovie Austin on piano, and Baby Dodds on drums! LP, Vinyl record album
(A great copy! Vinyl and cover are excellent.)

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✨✧ John Lee HookerFlowers On The Hour/It Serves Me Right ... 7-inch
Vee Jay, 1964. Very Good+ ... $14.99
(Funky 45's, Blues) 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Black label pressing. Vinyl has two tiny drill holes. Labels have an X in marker.)

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John Lee Hooker, Brownie McGhee & Sonny TerryJohn Lee Hooker, Brownie McGhee & Sonny Terry ... LP
Curcio (Italy), 1981. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has edge wear, light aging, spot of pen.)

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Lightnin HopkinsGoin' Away ... LP
Bluesville, 1963. Sealed ... $34.99
Lightning Hopkins gets accompanied by Leonard Gaskin and Herbie Lovelle. 8 tracks in all, including "Wake Up Old Lady", "Don't Embarrass Me, Baby", "Stranger Here", "Little Sister's Boogie", "Goin Away", "You Better Stop Her", "Busine ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(180 gram Analogue Productions pressing, still sealed with hype stickers.)

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Son HouseForever On My Mind ... LP
Easy Eye Sound, 1964. Near Mint- ... $19.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(2022 issue, still sealed with hype sticker.)

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Howlin WolfLive & Cookin At Alice's Revisited ... LP
Chess, 1972. Near Mint- ... $24.99
Down home early 70s blues from Howlin Wolf – not as funky as some of the other blues albums on Chess at the time, but with a nice rough and ready edge that really lives up to the legacy of Howlin Wolf! Instrumentation includes a few guitars, tenor sax, piano, and bass – and Wolf ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Late 70s orange label pressing. Cover has light wear and a cut corner.)
Also available Live & Cookin At Alice's Revisited (plus bonus tracks) ... CD 14.99

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Howlin WolfLondon Sessions ... LP
Chess, 1970. Near Mint- ... $44.99
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 LP, Vinyl record album
(2015 RSD 180 gram, numbered pressing.)
Also available London Sessions (Gold CD) ... CD 19.99

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Alberta HunterYoung Alberta Hunter – The Twenties ... LP
Stash, Mid 20s. Near Mint- ... $2.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)

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Ivory Joe HunterIvory Joe Hunter – Rock & Roll ... LP
Atlantic, 1957. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
Seminal work from the great Ivory Joe Hunter – an artist who went onto have a huge impact on the development of music well into the 70s, but who doesn't always get his due! Joe's got a really amazing way of weaving together different strands of music – jazz, blues, and R&B – ... (Soul, Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label pressing – a very nice copy!)

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Mississippi John HurtBest Of Mississippi John Hurt (Mid-Line) ... LP
Vanguard, 1960s. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 80s issue.)

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Chuck JacksonTribute To Rhythm & Blues ... LP
Wand, 1966. Very Good+ ... $14.99
Pretty much what the title says: Chuck Jackson pays tribute to the history of Rhythm & Blues by running through a set of tracks that includes "All In My Mind", "Get Out Of My Life, Woman", "Quarter To Three", "Something's Got A Hold On Me", and "You ... (Soul, Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing.)

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✨✧ Elmore JamesLegend Of Elmore James –Anthology Of The Blues ... LP
Kent, Late 50s. Near Mint- ... $11.99
Titles include "Canton Misssissippi Breakdown", "Wild About You Baby", "Sinful Woman", "Long Tall Woman", "So Mean To Me", "Please Find My Baby", and "Hand In Hand". LP, Vinyl record album
(French silver label Musicdisc pressing. Cover has light wear and aging.)

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Etta JamesDeep In The Night ... LP
Warner, 1978. Near Mint- ... $16.99
Titles include "Laying Beside You", "Only Women Bleed", "Lovesick Blues", "Piece Of My Heart", "Strange Man", and "Blind Girl". (Soul, Blues) LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the Warner inner sleeve. Cover has a cutout notch.)

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✨✧ Etta JamesI'd Rather Go Blind/Tell Mama ... 7-inch
Cadet, 1968. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
(Funky 45's, Blues) 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Labels have light wear.)

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Abner JayFolk Song Stylist ... LP
Mississippi, Late 60s/Early 70s. Near Mint- ... $16.99
A great overview of the work of Abner Jay – as much of a blues singer as the folk artist promised on the cover – working here in a stunning array of styles, pulled from a variety of recordings he made in the late 60s and early 70s! It's clear that Jay is one of those talents who was ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original Mississippi issue from 2010.)

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Jimmy JohnsonBar Room Preacher ... LP
Alligator, 1983. Very Good+ ... $14.99
Features Jimmy Johnson on guitar and vocals – on titles that include "Heap See", "Missing Link", "Happy Home", "Chicken Heads", "Little By Little", and "When My First Wife Quit Me". LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner and light wear.)

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✨✧ Albert KingHunter/As The Years Go Passing By ... 7-inch
Atlantic, 1969. Very Good+ ... $9.99
One of THE electric blues records of the 60s – a seminal set by Albert King that was probably blasted out of more college dorm rooms than southside juke joints, but which still more than deserves its due! The set was recorded by Stax with a nice raw sound – guitar very much upfront, ... (Funky 45's, Blues) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In an Atlantic sleeve. Vinyl has a tiny drill hole.)

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✨✧ BB KingBoss Of The Blues ... LP
Kent, Late 1950s. Very Good+ ... $9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(70s blue label stereo pressing. Cover has some wear and aging, clear tape reinforcing the seams and spine, and a name stamp in back. Label on Side 1 has smudged name stamps.)

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BB KingCompletely Well ... LP
Bluesway, 1969. Very Good Gatefold ... $14.99
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 Sterling stamp. Cover has light wear.)
Also available Completely Well ... CD 11.99

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BB KingGuess Who ... LP
ABC, 1972. Very Good ... $6.99
BB King's collapsed here on the beach in California – and maybe that's because he gave so much energy to the session – which is a lot more full than some of his previous work from the 60s! The whole thing is a mix of blues and soul – some larger charts that really provide a great ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a small cutout hole and light wear.)

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✨✧ BB KingHis Best – The Electric BB King ... LP
Bluesway, Late 60s. Very Good ... $5.99
BB King at his late 60s best – working here in the company of producers Johnny Pate and Quincy Jones, and serving up a great blend of blues and soul in the process! The set's less a "best of", than a collection of ABC work that doesn't seem to be on the other full albums of the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s non-gatefold pressing on MCA in a barcode cover, with edge wear, wavy lower corner with staining, split bottom seam, some surface wear.)

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LeadbellyLeadbelly – From Last Sessions ... LP
Verve, Early 50s. Very Good+ ... $14.99 19.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 60s brown label Folkways pressing. Cover is missing the paste-on photo, and has some surface wear, splitting in the seams, light smudge in front, heavy shelf wear, and some spotty stains and yellowing from age in back.)

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LeadbellyLegend Of Leadbelly ... LP
Tradition, 1970. Near Mint- ... $11.99
... LP, Vinyl record album

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✨✧ LeadbellyNoted Rider ... LP
Time Wind (Germany), Very Good+ ... $9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing.)

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Meade Lux LewisChicago Piano Blues & Boogie Woogie – 1936/1951 – Vol 3 ... LP
Oldie Blues (Holland), 1936/1951. Near Mint- ... $4.99 9.99
(Jazz, Blues) LP, Vinyl record album
(80s issue. Cover has some yellowing from age.)

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Mance LipscombTrouble In Mind ... LP
Reprise, 1961. Sealed ... $11.99
Incredibly rootsy blues from Warner/Reprise – a set that features Mance Lipscomb, recorded down in Houston – very different than the usual work you'd expect from the label! LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited EU clear vinyl Destination Moon reissue.)

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Little MiltonBlues N Soul ... LP
Stax, 1974. Very Good+ ... $9.99
Baaad bluesy work from Little Milton – one of his killers for Stax, and a record that's equally heavy on the soul tip too! There's a strong Memphis vibe going on here – thanks to arrangements from James Mitchell, and backings from the Memphis Horns – who really do a good job of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has application wrinkles and a center split in the spine.)

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Little MiltonIf Walls Could Talk ... LP
Checker, 1969. Very Good+ ... $19.99
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 pressing. Cover has some light wear.)

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✨✧ Little MiltonMore And More/Cost Of Living ... 7-inch
Checker, 1967. Very Good ... $4.99
(Funky 45's, Blues) 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Label has a drillhole.)

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✨✧ Little MiltonMovin' To The Country ... LP
Malaco, 1987. Very Good+ ... $3.99
Produced by Tommy Couch and Wolf Stephenson with a classic Malaco approach! LP, Vinyl record album

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✨✧ Little MiltonPlaying For Keeps ... LP
Malaco, 1984. Near Mint- ... $2.99
... LP, Vinyl record album

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Magic Slim & The TeardropsGravel Road ... LP
Blind Pig, 1990. Near Mint- ... $14.99
... LP, Vinyl record album

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John MayallArchives To Eighties ... LP
Polydor, 1971. Near Mint- ... $9.99 14.99
(Rock, Blues) LP, Vinyl record album
(Late 80s issue.)

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John MayallBack To The Roots ... LP
Polydor, 1971. Very Good 2LP Gatefold ... $19.99
John Mayall's definitely getting back to his roots here – and he's also getting help from an all-star cast as well! Mayall's vocals and piano are in fine form – almost with a rough-edged Blues Breakers sort of vibe, but sometimes a bit funkier too – in ways that strongly show the ... (Rock, Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo! Textured cover has splitting on both top & bottom seams, some edge wear, spot of sticker removal.)

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John MayallMoving On ... LP
Polydor, 1972. Very Good+ ... $5.99
Bill Cosby introduces this hip little live set from the John Mayall group – which is fitting, as there's definitely a bit of an LA groove on the set! Mayall's still in very bluesy territory, but he also gets some great soul jazz support too – from players who include Charles Owens on ... (Rock, Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and a cutout notch.)

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Percy MayfieldBest Of Percy Mayfield ... LP
Specialty, 1950s. Near Mint- ... $3.99
A nice collection of Percy's classic work for Specialty Records from the 50s – issued here in a full LP package from 1970, when Percy was enjoying a bit of a revival. The work's a strong batch of tunes with a sophisticated smooth and bluesy feel – clearly a strong percursor to soul ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light staining on the bottom half.)

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Jimmy McCracklinBlues & Soul ... LP
Liberty/Stateside (UK), Late 1960s. Near Mint- ... $14.99
The title's a great one, as the mighty Jimmy McCracklin could effortlessly hang between blues and soul – at a level that made him a key influence on deep soul singers with his early work, and even a bit of a funk influence with these late 60s sides cut for Liberty! (Soul, Blues) LP, Vinyl record album

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Memphis SlimCome Back/Five O Clock Blues ... 78 RPM
United, 1953. Very Good+ ... $24.99
(78 RPM, Blues) 78 RPM, Vinyl record

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Louis MetcalfI've Got The Peace Brother Blues (aka Louis Metcalf At The Ali Baba) ... LP
Spivey, 1966. Very Good+ ... $14.99
A very cool small combo set – with Louis Metcalf on trumpet, Sonny White on piano, Jerome Patterson on guitar, Al Matthews on bass, and Struttin Sam on drums! LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has edge wear, yellowing from age, and small seam splits.)

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Big MillerBig Miller ... LP
Radio Canada (Canada), 1978. Very Good+ ... $4.99
(Vocalists, Blues) LP, Vinyl record album
(In the Transcription cover, with some ring and edge wear, yellowed index label remnants, and small index label at the top left corner.)

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OdettaSometimes I Feel Like Cryin ... LP
RCA, 1962. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
(Folk/Country, Blues) LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing with deep groove. Cover has splitting on the top & bottom seams, ring & edge wear.)

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Hal Paige/James Wayne/Ursula Reed/Bob Gaddy/LarryHarlem Hit Parade – Old Town Blues Vol 2 ... LP
Ace (UK), Late 50s/Early 60s. Near Mint- ... $4.99 6.99
Some of the most hard-hitting work ever recorded for the Old Town label – a selection of R&B tracks from Hal Paige & His Wailers, James Wayne, Ursula Reed, Bob Gaddy, and Larry Dale! (Soul, Blues) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear, a small trace of a price sticker, and a small corner bend.)

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Junior ParkerLike It Is ... LP
Mercury, Mid 60s. Very Good ... $9.99
Standout soul from the great Junior Parker – a singer who started out in blues, and already had a big legacy of music for Sun and Duke Records by the time of this Mercury set – but maybe sounding even more amazing here with some soul touches in the backings! The set was produced by ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original mono pressing with deep groove. Cover has ring & edge wear, some tape on the top & bottom seams.)

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Junior ParkerUrban Blues Boss ... LP
Duke/ABC, Late 1950s/Early 1960s. Near Mint- ... $29.99
An excellent selection of tracks from the classic early Duke Records years of Junior Parker – a Japanese-only compilation that features the titles "Man Or Mouse", "Five Long Years", "Jivin Woman", "These Kind Of Blues (part 1)", "Strange Things ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Great Japanese pressing – with obi!)

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Professor Strut & Karen CarrollProfessor's Blues Revue ... LP
Delmark, 1990. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole.)

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Snooky Pryor & Moody JonesReal Fine Boogie – Classic Early 50s Chicago Blues ... LP
Flyright (UK), Early 50s. Near Mint- ... $19.99
Features Snooky Pryor on vocals and harmonica, and Moody Jones on guitar – on a few rare 78s for the JOB label, and a lot more unreleased tracks! LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s issue.)

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Otis RushCold Day In Hell ... LP
Delmark, 1975. Very Good+ ... $14.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Lincoln Ave pressing. Ex- radio station copy, cover has some ink stamps, tape, cut corner, light ring & edge wear. Labels have ink stamps.)

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✨✧ Jimmy RushingJimmy Rushing & The Smith Girls – Bessie, Clara, Mamie, & Trixie – And The Songs They Made Famous ... LP
Columbia, 1961. Very Good+ ... $7.99
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 with deep groove and Demonstration sticker. Cover has some wear and aging, center split in the spine, wide center split and small end split at the bottom seam, and a Demonstration stamp and yellowed sticker remnants in back.)

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Jimmy RushingListen To The Blues With Jimmy Rushing (second pressing) ... LP
Vanguard, 1955. Very Good+ ... $2.99
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
(Stereo pressing. Cover has small staple holes on one corner.)

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Jimmy RushingRushing Lullabies ... LP
Columbia, Late 50s. Near Mint- ... $6.99 9.99
A killer album by Jimmy – and certainly one of his best later records! The album includes the amazing track "Russian Lullaby", done in a totally swinging jazz version with Ray Bryant, Buddy Tate, and Sir Charles Thompson on organ. The track's incredible, and still sends shivers ... (Vocalists, Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 80s mono Spanish Fresh Sound pressing.)

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Jimmy RushingYou & Me That Used To Be ... LP
RCA, 1971. Very Good+ ... $1.99
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, edge wear, and light surface wear.)

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Johnny ShinesHey Ba Ba Re Bop – Live In Concert ... LP
Rounder, 1971. Near Mint- ... $11.99 19.99
Titles include "Saddle My Pony", "Delta Pines", "When Your Troubles Get Like Mine", "Kind Hearted Woman", "Mean Mistreater", "Terraplane Blues", and "I Had A Good Home". LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing in the textured cover, with light wear and a cut corner.)

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Siegel Schwall Band953 West ... LP
Wooden Nickel, 1975. Near Mint- ... $5.99
The album's title is a reference to an address on the north side of Chicago – 953 West Belmont Ave – somewhat gritty at the time the album was recorded – Yet the address, the cover, and the overall presentation are a great example of the way that the north side folk scene morphed ... (Rock, Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch.)

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Bessie SmithEmpty Bed Blues ... LP
Columbia, 1920s. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $3.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(70s issue. Cover has a split top seam and surface wear.)

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Willie 'The Lion' SmithMemoirs Of Willie 'The Lion' Smith ... LP
RCA, 1968. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $6.99
A very cool concept for a record – one that has Willie The Lion Smith playing music and telling his story – with reflections on Duke Ellington, James P Johnson, Fats Waller, and others. (Jazz, Blues) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner and light wear.)

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Willie 'The Lion' SmithMemorial Vol 2 ... LP
Vogue (UK), 1949/1950. Near Mint- ... $6.99
Includes a session from 1949 with Buck Clayton on trumpet, Claude Luter on clarinet, and Wallace Bishop on drums; plus solo recordings from 1950. (Jazz, Blues) LP, Vinyl record album

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✨✧ Otis SpannOtis Spann Is The Blues ... LP
Candid, 1960. Sealed ... $19.99
A really fantastic showcase for the Chicago-raised Otis Spann – a musician who'd already had plenty of recordings under his belt by the time of this session, but definitely gets a different sort of exposure here – thanks to the unique presentation of the Candid Records label! Candid ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(180 gram Candid reissue, still sealed with hype sticker.)

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✨✧ SpartansFaith Hope & Charity/Lost ... 7-inch
Capri, 1954. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
(Funky 45's, Blues) 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Reissue pressing.)

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Victoria SpiveyRecorded Legacy Of The Blues ... LP
Spivey, Late 1920s/Early 1930s. Very Good+ ... $14.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(White label pressing in a standard tip-on cover.)

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Sunnyland SlimGot A Thing Going On/See My Lawyer ... 7-inch
Airway, Early 70s. Very Good+ ... $1.99
A nice local Chicago blues single, cut for the lost Airway label by the great Sunnyland Slim. Very raw sound, with a hard southside blues feel. (Funky 45's, Blues) 7-inch, Vinyl record

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✨✧ Sonny ThompsonI'll Drown In My Tears/Chloe/Let's Call It A Day/Low Flame – (aka Sonny Thompson Vol 2) ... 7-inch
King, 1954. Very Good ... $6.99
Featuring Lula Reed. (Funky 45's, Blues) 7-inch, Vinyl record

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Joe TurnerEarly Big Joe – 1940 to 1944 ... LP
MCA, Early 40s. Near Mint- ... $3.99
... LP, Vinyl record album

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Joe TurnerEffervescent ... LP
Classic Jazz, 1979. Very Good+ ... $5.99 7.99
Accompanied by Panama Francis on drums. LP, Vinyl record album
(The back cover appears to be signed by Joe – possibly – with some notes in pen as well.)

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Joe TurnerRhythm & Blues Years ... LP
Atlantic, 1950s. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $3.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 80s issue.)
Also available Rhythm & Blues Years ... CD 1.99

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Joe TurnerSmashing Thirds ... LP
MPS (Germany), 1969. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $14.99 24.99
One of the coolest albums ever from the great Joe Turner – not the vocalist, but the Harlem-bred piano player who has an amazing touch on the keys – working here in a very hip MPS trio with Hans Rettenbacher on bass and Stu Martin on drums! (Jazz, Blues) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover seams are very slightly unglued. And, inside gatefold has what appears to be a dedication of the record in pen – written by Joe to Erroll Garner!)

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Joe TurnerStill Boss Of The Blues ... LP
United, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $6.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light aging.)

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Eddie Cleanhead VinsonCherry Red ... LP
Bluesway, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $14.99
Eddie makes a nice little comeback here – singing in a style that's perhaps a bit rootsier than some of his classic sides, which actually had him working in a more sophisticated jazzy style – but which are still pretty nice, thanks to some good hard soul production. Titles include ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has a tiny cutout hole, mild corner bend.)

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T Bone WalkerFunky Town ... LP
Bluesway/ABC, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $29.99
Not as all-out funky as some of the funky blues albums on Chess at the time – but still nicely funky, and a very different album than usual for T Bone! The record has Walker's vocals and guitar backed by some larger arrangements that have a nice little bounce – lots of electric bass ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing – a great copy! Cover has a small cutout hole.)

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Muddy WatersAt Newport 1960 ... LP
Chess, 1960. Sealed ... $14.99
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 LP, Vinyl record album
(Recent Italian mono reissue, still sealed.)

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Muddy WatersChess Masters Vol 3 ... LP
Chess/PRT (UK), 1950s. Near Mint- 2LP ... $19.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(80s issue. Cover has some ring and edge wear, bent corners, and unglued top seam held with clear tape.)

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✨✧ Junior WellsGirl You Lit My Fire/It's A Man Down There ... 7-inch
Blue Rock, 1968. Very Good+ ... $5.99
(Funky 45's, Blues) 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Labels have light ring wear & small sticker. Vinyl has a tiny drill hole.)

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Josh WhiteJosh White Sings (10 inch LP) ... LP
Stinson, Early 50s. Very Good ... $19.99
One of those great Stinson label early sessions from Josh White – with titles that include "Outskirts Of Town", "One Meat Ball", "TB Blues", "Careless Love", and "Motherless Children". LP, Vinyl record album
(A great copy!)

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Josh WhiteJosh White Sings The Blues Vol 2 (10 inch LP) ... LP
Stinson, Early 1950s. Very Good+ ... $19.99
Great recordings of Josh White, almost Folkways in approach – with titles that include "Number Twelve Train", "Baby Baby", "Dupree", "When I Lay Down & Die Do Die", "I Got A Head Like A Rock", and "Mean Mistreating Woman". LP, Vinyl record album
(Black vinyl pressing – a beautiful copy!)

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Josh White & LeadbellyWith Their Guitars ... LP
Saga (UK), 1955. Near Mint- ... $9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Late 50s stereo Saga Eros pressing. Cover has light wear and aging, faint blemishe patch and some price sticker remnants in front, bumped corners, and lightly bent edges.)

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Elmo Williams & Hezekiah EarlyTakes One To Know One ... LP
Fat Possum, 1997. Near Mint- ... $14.99 19.99
... LP, Vinyl record album

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Jimmy WitherspoonBlues Singer ... LP
Bluesway, 1969. Very Good+ ... $4.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover is lightly stained and wrinkled at the bottom half, with some ring and edge wear.)

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Jimmy WitherspoonSpoonful Of Blues (aka Jimmy Witherspoon) ... LP
Custom, 1949/Early 1950s. Near Mint- ... $4.99 9.99
Fantastic material from Jimmy Witherspoon – that sublime mix of blues and jazz that really set him apart from the rest! Titles include "Failing By Degrees", "Big Fine Girl", "Have A Ball", "Fickle Woman", "Sweet Lovin Baby", and "Ain't ... (Vocalists, Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono light blue label pressing. Cover has light wear and aging.)

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✨✧ Jimmy Witherspoon/Gerry Mulligan/Ben WebsterWitherspoon At The Renaissance ... LP
Hi Fi, 1960. Very Good- ... $1.99
With Mel Lewis, Leroy Vinegar, and Jimmy Rowles. (Vocalists, Blues) LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow label stereo Life Series pressing. Cover is nice.)

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Various706 Blues ... LP
Redita (Netherlands), Early/Mid 1950s. Very Good+ ... $14.99
With tracks by Guitar Red, Ed Kirby, Rufus Thomas, Joe Hill Louis, Junior Parker, Pat Hare, Eddie Snow, Frank Frost, Handy Jackson, and Roscoe Gordon. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some ring and edge wear, center splits in the seams and spine, bent corners, and small marks from price sticker removal.)

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✨✧ VariousBest Of Okeh ... LP
Okeh/Epic (UK), Mid 50s/Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $14.99
A really great UK-only collection of rare tracks from the Okeh label – mostly material from that late 60s stretch when the imprint was burning up with Chicago soul – but also featuring a few cuts from their great R&B years in the mid 50s! 16 tracks in all – with work from ... (Soul, Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album

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VariousCollector's History Of American Blues (4LP Box Set) ... LP
Murray Hill, 1920s/1930s/1940s/1950s/1960s. Near Mint- 4LP ... Just Sold Out!
Includes selections from Leadbelly, John Lee Hooker, Bessie Smith, Billie Holiday, Blind Lemon Jefferson, Sidney Bechet, Memphis Slim, Josh White, and more! LP, Vinyl record album
(Box has a small split on the top seam and light wear)

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VariousJook Block Busters Vol 2 – 100% Bonafide Rhythm & Blues ... LP
Valmor, Late 50s/Early 60s. Near Mint- ... $13.99
Great rare R&B and early soul – work by Sidney Madien, Birmingham Jones, Gino Parks, Andre Rhythm, Rosco Gordon, Sugar & Pee Wee, Willie Headen, Eddie Hope & The Mannish Boys, and many more! (Soul, Blues) LP, Vinyl record album

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VariousPride Of Cleveland – WMMS 101 FM ... LP
Buzzard, 1980. Very Good+ ... $7.99
A local rock compilation put out by Cleveland's WMMS, with tracks by American Noise, Wild Horses, The Generators, Rapscallions, and Flatbush. (Rock, Blues) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a promo stamp, light wear, and dark blemish spots at the spine.)
 
 



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