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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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Eagle, 2003. Used 2 CDs ... $5.99
John Mayall & the Blues Breakers —
Spinning Coin ... CD Silvertone, 1995. Used ... $2.99
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.)
John Mayall's Blues Breakers —
Blues Breakers With Eric Clapton ... CD Deram/Polygram, 1966. Used ... Out Of Stock
Possibly one of the best-remembered albums by John Mayall's legendary Blues Breakers combo – thanks to vocals and guitar from a young Eric Clapton! Clapton at this point is way fresher than in later years – not prone to cliches, and still coming across with a raw, edgey power that is ... (Rock, Blues) read more CD
John Mayall's Blues Breakers —
Blues Breakers With Eric Clapton ... LP Deram/London, 1966. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Possibly one of the best-remembered albums by John Mayall's legendary Blues Breakers combo – thanks to vocals and guitar from a young Eric Clapton! Clapton at this point is way fresher than in later years – not prone to cliches, and still coming across with a raw, edgey power that is ... (Rock, Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(180 gram Vinyl Lovers reissue.)
John Mayall's Blues Breakers —
Blues Breakers With Eric Clapton (mono & stereo versions) ... CD Deram (UK), 1966. Used ... Out Of Stock
Possibly one of the best-remembered albums by John Mayall's legendary Blues Breakers combo – thanks to vocals and guitar from a young Eric Clapton! Clapton at this point is way fresher than in later years – not prone to cliches, and still coming across with a raw, edgey power that is ... (Rock, Blues) read more CD
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.)
John Mayall's Blues Breakers —
Hard Road ... CD Deram/London, 1967. Used ... Out Of Stock
A killer album from one of the most legendary versions of John Mayall's Blues Breakers – a quartet that features drummer Aynsley Dunbar, bassist John McVie, and lead guitarist Peter Green – who's also singing a fair bit on the album as well! The style here is tighter and more focused ... (Rock, Blues) read more CD
John Mayall's Blues Breakers —
Hard Road ... LP Deram, 1967. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A killer album from one of the most legendary versions of John Mayall's Blues Breakers – a quartet that features drummer Aynsley Dunbar, bassist John McVie, and lead guitarist Peter Green – who's also singing a fair bit on the album as well! The style here is tighter and more focused ... (Rock, Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album
John Mayall's Blues Breakers —
John Mayall With Eric Clapton (aka Blues Breakers With Eric Clapton) ... LP Deram/London, 1966. Very Good+ ... $8.99
Possibly one of the best-remembered albums by John Mayall's legendary Blues Breakers combo – thanks to vocals and guitar from a young Eric Clapton! Clapton at this point is way fresher than in later years – not prone to cliches, and still coming across with a raw, edgey power that is ... (Rock, Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s Collectors Edition pressing. Cover has a bent corner.)
John Mayall/Immediate (UK), 1968. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
Percy Mayfield —
Best Of Percy Mayfield ... LP Specialty, 1950s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
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
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.)
Percy Mayfield —
Poet Of The Blues ... CD Specialty, 1950s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Titles include "Stange Things Happening", "Cry Baby", "Advice (For Men Only)", "Hunt Is On", "Louisiana", "Loose Lips" and "Get Way Back" – 25 tracks total. CD
Percy Mayfield —
Walking On A Tightrope ... LP Brunswick/Demon (UK), Late 60s. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
Great work from R&B legend Percy Mayfield – one of the singer's most obscure sessions, and really more of a soul record overall! The album was done for Brunswick at the end of the 60s – and has lots of work from Chicago soul arrangers like Johnny Cameron and Willie Henderson – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Atlantic, 1972. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
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
(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 ... CD Audio Quest, 1993. Used ... Just Sold Out!
... CD
Also available Give It Up To Love ... LP 59.99(Out of print, punch through booklet.)
Audio Quest, 1993. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $59.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(200 gram Analogue Productions pressing in a gatefold cover.)
Delbert McClinton —
Live From Austin ... LP Alligator, 1989. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Larry McCray —
Delta Hurricane ... CD Pointblank, 1993. Used ... Out Of Stock
... CD
(Out of print.)
Fred McDowell —
Alan Lomax Recordings ... LP Mississippi, 1959. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
The first ever recordings of Mississippi Fred McDowell – the legendary Alan Lomax Recordings – recorded in Como, Mississippi in September of 1959! It includes songs that would be part of his canon for the rest of his career, mostly just his voice and guitar in raw, beautiful, soul-shaki ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the insert.)
Fred McDowell —
Fred McDowell & His Blues Boys ... LP Arhoolie, 1969. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
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 more LP, Vinyl record album
Fred McDowell —
Fred McDowell Vol 2 ... LP Arhoolie, 1965. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
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 more LP, Vinyl record album
(180 gram black vinyl reissue.)
Fred McDowell, Ed Young, & Others —
Southern Journey 10 – Yazoo Delta Blues & Spirituals ... LP Prestige, 1961. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A very unusual set from Prestige records – rural southern blues, recorded by Alan Lomax with help from Shirley Collins – featuring tracks from Fred McDowell, John Dudley, Matti Gardner, Miles Pratcher, Ed Young, Viola James, Leroy Gary, and Leroy Miller! LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing – red label with deep groove! Cover has light wear, but this is a great copy.)
Mississippi Fred McDowell —
I Do Not Play No Rock 'N' Roll – The Complete Sessions ... CD Capitol, 1970. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
Includes unreleased tracks! CD
Mississippi Fred McDowell —
I Do Not Play No Rock N Roll ... LP Capitol, 1970. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
An incredible record from Mississippi Fred McDowell – a set that was issued on a big label, but which has a wonderfully rootsy feel throughout – in a way that almost out-does any work from the indie blues labels of the time! The package was put together by Tommy Couch as an early ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available I Do Not Play No Rock N Roll (with bonus tracks) ... CD 8.99
Capitol/Fuel 2000, 1970. Used ... $8.99
An incredible record from Mississippi Fred McDowell – a set that was issued on a big label, but which has a wonderfully rootsy feel throughout – in a way that almost out-does any work from the indie blues labels of the time! The package was put together by Tommy Couch as an early ... read more CD
(Sealed.)
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.)
Mississippi Fred McDowell —
Steakbone Slide Guitar ... CD Testament, 1969. Used ... Out Of Stock
... CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Brownie McGhee —
Complete Brownie McGhee ... CD Okeh/Columbia, 1940/1941. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
Includes 46 tracks from his recorded for Okeh and Columbia – with lots of unreleased tracks! CD
Brownie McGhee —
Folkway Years – 1945 to 1959 ... CD Smithsonian Folkways, Late 40s/1950s. Used ... Out Of Stock
... CD
Brownie McGhee —
Traditional Blues Vol 1 ... LP Folkways, 1960. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
Brownie McGhee & Sonny Terry —
Bluesville Years Vol 5 – Mr Brownie & Mr Sonny ... CD Prestige, 1960. Used ... Out Of Stock
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Brownie McGhee & Sonny Terry —
Climbin' Up ... CD Savoy, Early/Mid 50s. Used ... Out Of Stock
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Brownie McGhee & Sonny Terry —
Long Way From Home ... LP Bluesway, 1969. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
This famous pair in a late 60s date – with help from Panama Francis on drums, Ray Johnson on electric piano, and Jimmy Bond on bass – all of whom give things a bit more of a kick than usual for Brownie & Sonny! Titles include "Life Is A Gamble", "Long Way From ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light ring impressions.)
Jay McShann —
Jumpin' The Blues ... CD Proper (UK), 1940s. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
Blind Willie McTell —
Atlanta Twelve String ... LP Atlantic, 1949. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A 70s album, but one that features very early sides from Atlantic Records – raw acoustic blues from Willie McTell, recorded on a 12 string guitar down in Atlanta! The album's not just a great example of McTell at his best – witty vocals, and really sharp lines on the acoustic guitar ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(180 gram pressing.)
Blind Willie McTell —
Blind Willie McTell 1927 to 1935 ... LP Yazoo, Late 20s/Early 30s. Near Mint- ... $24.99
Pivotal work from one of the first bluesmen to ever use "blind" in his name – sides recorded by the legendary Willie McTell when he was at the height of his powers! Most tracks here feature well-recorded vocals from Willie – especially for the time – a haunting ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s colorful peacock label pressing.)
Blind Willie McTell —
Definitive Blind Willie McTell ... CD Columbia, Late 20s/Early 30s. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
Includes 41 tracks on 2 CDs. CD
Blind Willie McTell —
Early Years 1927 to 1933 ... CD Belzona, Late 20s/Early 30s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Brilliant early recordings from Blind Willie McTell – easily one of the most distinctive bluesmen of his generation! McTell's guitar is subtle, but effective – often used in these strummed passages that seem to let his vocals do most of the work on the tunes – save for some key ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Blind Willie McTell —
Georgia Rag ... CD Universe (Italy), Late 20s/1930s/Early 40s. Used 2CD ... Out Of Stock
Includes 49 tracks. CD
Blind Willie McTell —
Mr. McTell Got The Blues ... CD Snapper (UK), 1920s/1930s. Used 2CDs ... Out Of Stock
Includes "Writin' Paper Blues", "Stole Rider Blues", "Three Women Blues", "Warm It Up To Me", "It's A Good Little Thing", "Lord Have Mercy If You Please" and more – 40 Tracks in all! CD
Memphis Jug Band —
American Epic – Best Of Memphis Jug Band ... LP Third Man, Late 1920s/Early 1930s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
Memphis Jug Band —
Essential ... CD Classic Blues, Late 1920s/Early 1930s. Used 2CD ... Out Of Stock
Includes 36 tracks on 2 CDs. CD
Memphis Jug Band —
Memphis Jug Band – Double Album ... CD Yazoo, Late 20s. Used ... Out Of Stock
A double-length set of work from this classic ensemble – served up here in a great Robert Crumb cover image too! The set's one of the richest collections done by Yazoo during their crucial reissue period – and features late 20s material from the group that often (but not always) ... read more CD
Memphis Minnie —
Hoodoo Lady – 1933 to 1937 ... CD Columbia/Legacy, Mid 30s. Used ... Out Of Stock
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Memphis Slim —
At The Gate Of Horn (with bonus tracks) ... CD Vee Jay/Charly (Germany), 1959/1999. Used ... Out Of Stock
A great live session from the glory days of the Chicago electric blues scene, originally released on Vee Jay, and lovingly repackaged here by Charly. Tracks include "Wish Me Well", "Messin Around", "Slim's Blues", "Steppin' Out", "Rockin The House" ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Memphis Slim —
Blue Memphis ... LP Warner, 1971. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A great little album from Memphis Slim – recorded with a few rock luminaries (John Paul Jones, Chris Spedding, Peter Winfield, Peter Green), in a sweetly electric mode that has Slim singing some excellent laidback lyrics. There's a bit of jazz to the backings, which gives the album a slick ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes insert. Cover has surface wear.)
Memphis Slim —
Blues Greats ... CD Deja Vu (Austria), 1930s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
... CD
Memphis Slim —
Born With The Blues ... LP Jewel, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... $19.99
An unusual US issue of material that Memphis Slim recorded in Paris – with work by Carey Bell on harmonica, Lowell Fulsom on guitar, and SP Leary on drums! Titles include "Grinder Man Blues", "Misery", "I Wanna Dance", "Chicago Bounce No 2", "Born ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s light blue label pressing. Cover has light wear – very common for this one – and a bit of splitting on the spine – but vinyl is great!)
Memphis Slim —
Folkways Years 1959 to 1973 ... CD Smithsonian Folkways, Late 50s/1960s/Early 70s. Used ... Out Of Stock
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Memphis Slim —
Memphis Slim En Public ... LP Black & Blue (France), 1963. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A very early album in the French tradition of providing key recordings of American blues musicians – a live set with Memphis Slim on vocals and piano, and the great Matt Murphy on guitar! LP, Vinyl record album
(Back cover has some light aging – front is nice. A great copy.)
Memphis Slim —
Memphis Slim Rocks ... CD Bear Family (Germany), 1950s/Early 60s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A package that definitely lives up to the title – as it presents the hardest-wailing work recorded by Memphis Slim in the postwar years – including plenty of cuts that were a huge influence on early rock and roll, and many that have him in more of an R&B mode than usua! Slim's ... read more CD
Memphis Slim —
Real Folk Blues ... LP Chess, 1950s/Early 60s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Memphis Slim's installment in this excellent LP series from Chess – 60s packagings of earlier recordings done by key bluesmen in the Chicago scene, with slightly improved fidelity but enough of the "real folk blues" sound to warrant the title! Instrumentation here is a bit more ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Memphis Slim, Tampa Red, Lonnie Johnson —
Bawdy Blues ... CD Bluesville/Original Blues Classics, Late 50s/Early 60s. Used ... Out Of Stock
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(Out of print early 90s pressing.)
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.)
Amos Milburn —
Greatest Hits ... LP Official (Denmark), Late 1940s/Early 1950s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Amos Milburn —
Let's Have A Party ... LP Score, Late 40s/Early 50s. Very Good+ ... $8.99
Sublime LA R&B from Amos Milburn – a tasty compilation of singles that features some of his best drinkin' songs! Titles include "Good Good Whiskey", "One Scotch, One Bourbon, One Beer", "Let's Have A Party", "Rocky Mountain", "Bad Bad ... (Soul, Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(French 80s reissue – nice!)
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.)
Big Miller —
Revelations & The Blues ... LP Columbia, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
One of a handful of compelling albums cut by singer Big Miller – an artist often billed as a blues singer, but who's more of a jazz artist overall – as you'll hear here in a very cool set that features Ben Webster and Plas Johnson on tenor, Gildon Maholes on piano, and Jim Hall on ... (Vocalists, Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Roy Milton —
Roy Milton Rocks ... CD Bear Family (Germany), Late 40s/Early 50s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Roy Milton definitely rocks, even though he wasn't a rocker at all – and instead was one of the key artists in postwar R&B who helped really chart the course for other decades of musicians to follow! As you'll see from the image on the cover, Roy's a drummer, but his real strength is ... (Soul, Blues) read more CD
Mississippi Sheiks —
Complete Recorded Works In Chronological Order – Volume 3 (180 gram vinyl) ... LP Document/Third Man, 1931/1932. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
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
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.)
Keb Mo —
Just Like You ... CD Okeh/Epic, 1996. Used ... Out Of Stock
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(Booklet appears to be signed by the artist and inscribed to the previous owner.)
Riverside, 1961. Used ... $6.99
Blues, but with an undercurrent of New Orleans jazz – no surprise, given the Louisiana roots of Eurreal "Little Brother" Montgomery! The album's a classic set recorded in Chicago in the early 60s – featuring both Montgomery in a spare solo setting, and with help from a small ... read more CD
(Original Blues Classics pressing.)
Little Brother Montgomery —
Crescent City Blues ... LP Bluebird, Mid 30s. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
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Wes Montgomery —
In The Wee Small Hours (aka Fusion) ... LP Riverside, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
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
Gary Moore —
After Hours ... CD Virgin, 1992. Used ... Out Of Stock
... CD
Also available After Hours ... LP 11.99
Virgin, 1992. Very Good+ ... $11.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(EU pressing. Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Gary Moore —
Separate Ways EP ... CD Virgin (Japan), 1992. Used ... Out Of Stock
Japanese release includes the track "Separate Ways", and live versions of "Texas Strut","Midnight Blues","Oh Pretty Woman","The Stumble", and "Moving On". CD
Charisma, 1990. Used ... $1.99
Gary Moore —
Still Got The Blues ... CD Charisma, 1990. Used ... Out Of Stock
... CD
Also available Still Got The Blues ... Cassette 1.99
Gary Moore/Essential (France), 1990. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
... CD
(Out of print.)
Bill Morrissey —
Something I Saw Or Thought I Saw ... CD Philo, 2001. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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(Out of print.)
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
Nick Moss Band —
From The Root To The Fruit ... CD Blue Bella, 2016. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
... CD
(Sleeve has a creased corner.)
