Blues — In Stock — CDs 
Our Chicago roots run deep here, with plenty of postwar Chicago blues -- plus delta blues, folk blues, electric blues, pre-war blues, and more!
CDs (286) new/used, Vinyl (202) new/used, LPs (191) new/used, 7-inch (9 used), 78 RPM (2), Cassettes (4), Books (1), All (493)
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Aces —
Chicago Beat (with bonus tracks) ... CD Black & Blue/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1970/1973. New Copy ... $11.99 16.99
Great work from this Chicago group – material recorded in France, but which wails with the best sound of the small blues clubs on the south side at the time! The core group features Louis Myers on guitar and harmonica, Dave Myers on bass, and Fred Below on drums – joined by Eddie ... read more CD
Linsey Alexander —
If You Ain't Got It ... CD Linsey Alexander, 2010. Used ... $4.99
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(Sealed.)
Luther Allison —
Hand Me Down My Moonshine ... CD Ruf/Polygram, 1992. Used ... $2.99
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(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Delmark, 1969. New Copy ... $4.99 14.99
The mighty debut of the great Luther Allison – a set that would go on to make Luther a legend, and begin a huge run of key records from the Chicago scene! There's a gritty groove here that's got some elements of funk and soul in the mix – that west side approach that really helped ... read more CD
Luther Allison —
Love Me Papa (with bonus tracks) ... CD Black & Blue/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1977. New Copy ... $11.99 16.99
Luther Allison recorded famously for Motown during the 70s – but here, he's in a much more lean, stripped-down mode – really stretching out on these extended tracks that let his superb guitar work do as much talking as his vocals! But Allison's also got a fantastic voice – one ... read more CD
James Armstrong —
Guitar Angels ... CD Catfood, 2014. Used ... $4.99
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(Out of print and sealed.)
Classics (France), Late 1930s. Used ... $9.99
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Cannonball, 1999. Used ... $4.99
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(Out of print and sealed – with the tiny cannnonball!)
JSP (UK), 1988. Used ... $5.99
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(30th Anniversary remastered edition – still sealed!)
Rojac/Traffic, 1967. New Copy ... $7.99 16.98
Big Maybelle's got a new bag – and we like it! This tasty set was cut for the tiny Rojac label in between Maybelle's earlier years at Savoy and later albums on Brunswick – and it's got a swinging, 60s mod sort of style that's pretty darn groovy, baby! The arrangements are by Bob Gallo ... (Soul, Blues) read more CD
(In a very cool Japanese-styled, LP-like cardboard sleeve cover!)
Big Maybelle —
Saga Of The Good Life & Hard Times (LP sleeve edition) ... CD Rojac/Traffic, 1967. New Copy ... $7.99 16.98
A great set that may well be Big Maybelle's best record ever – really rare work that's quite different than her famous work of the 50s! The set was recorded in the Criteria studios in Miami – and it's got a cool southern soul sound that's part Bobby Blue Bland bluesy soul, and part ... (Soul, Blues) read more CD
(In a very cool Japanese-styled, LP-like cardboard sleeve cover!)
Big T & the Family Band —
Hellhound In My Shadow ... CD Standing On The Ocean, 2002. Used ... $2.99
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(CDr release. Sealed.)
ABC/BGO (UK), Late 70s/Early 80s. New Copy 2CD ... $14.99 22.99
Four fantastic albums from Bobby Bland – all brought together in a single package for the first time! First up is Come Fly With Me – great work from Bobby Blue Bland – one of the few artists to rise up at the end of the 50s, and still find a way to chart their own path forward in ... read more CD
MCA, Late 50s/1960s. Used ... $2.99
With 16 tracks including "I Pity The Fool", "Farther Up The Road", "Don't Cry No More", "Call On Me", "Chains Of Love", and "Turn On Your Love Light" CD
(Out of print.)
MCA, Early 60s. Used 2 CDs ... $19.99
Includes 50 tracks on 2 CDs! CD
(Out of print.)
Duke/MCA, Early 60s. Used ... $3.99
An incredible record from Bobby Blue Bland – and quite possibly the greatest one he ever made! The set's got an amazing something special that's unlike most other material of the time – a bit blues, but a lot of soul too – still with some echoes of R&B in the jazzier charts ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
J & R Adventures, 2015. Used CD & Blu-Ray ... Just Sold Out!
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Rounder, Late 70s/Early 80s. Used ... $4.99
Blue Horizon, 1960s. Used ... $19.99
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(Out of print.)
John Blues Boyd —
Real Deal ... CD Little Village, 2016. Used ... $0.99
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(Out of print and sealed.)
Wolf (Austria), Late 20s. Used ... $9.99
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Armadillo, 2018. Used ... $3.99
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(Still sealed.)
Apollo/Delmark, Late 1940s. New Copy ... $0.99 13.99
Very cool work from the legendary Apollo Records label – a host of rare 78s and some unissued material – all brought together in this smoking mix of jazz, jump blues, and early R&B! A number of tracks feature singers with the group of alto saxophonist Tab Smith – tracks that ... (Jazz, Blues) read more CD
Double Trouble (Belgium), 1986. Used ... $4.99
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(Disc made in West Germany.)
Saloon, 1993. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Chicken Shack —
On Air – Original BBC Recordings ... CD Band Of Joy (UK), 1991. Used ... $5.99
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Capitol, 1940s. Used 3 CDs ... $19.99
Fantastic work from the west coast scene – including one CD of King Cole Trio material, plus almost a full CD of Charles Brown material for Aladdin, a few more tracks by Johnny Moore's Three Blazers, and another 18 tracks by Floyd Dixon! (Jazz, Blues) CD
(Still sealed, spine has a thin cutout notch.)
Imperial/EMI, 1960s. Used 2 CDs ... $7.99
Includes 36 tracks on 2 CDs! CD
(Out of print.)
Albert Collins —
Molten Ice – The Hot Cool Sound Of Albert Collins ... CD Cass, Early 70s. Used ... $3.99
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(Out of print and sealed with a cutout notch through case spine.)
Delmark, 2014. New Copy ... $0.99 15.99
Giles Corey is a bluesman at heart, but he plays here in a style that's got lots of soul and funk touches too – particularly in the way he works his guitar with lots of wah-wah style riffs! The record's got a contemporary blues vibe overall, but Giles definitely has a slightly different ... read more CD
HMG, 1999. Used ... $3.99
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(Out of print and sealed.)
Bear Family (Germany), Late 1950s/Early 1960s. New Copy ... $15.99 20.99
Really smoking sounds from the young James Cotton – a blues harmonica player extraordinaire, and one who really transformed the Chicago electric scene in the 50s and 60s! This set's got a killer batch of material – and features tracks from James' first recording session, work with ... read more CD
Mercury, 1990. Used ... $2.99
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(Out of print, BMG direct pressing.)
Bluebird, 1940s/Early 50s. Used ... $9.99 13.99
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(Out of print.)
Atlantic, 1998. Used ... $2.99
Earwig/Blue Sting (Belgium), 1992. Used ... $2.99
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Colemine/Remined, 1969. New Copy ... $11.99 13.98
Raw funky blues from the Cleveland scene – unreleased recordings from the obscure singer Fred Davis, who hardly ever set his music to wax back in the day! The album's got a gritty blend of blues inflections and soulful expressions – similar to some of the hippest west side work from ... read more CD
Jimmy Dawkins —
Blisterstring ... CD Delmark, Mid 70s. Used ... $5.99
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. CD
(Out of print and sealed.)
Jimmy Dawkins —
Fast Fingers ... CD Delmark, Late 60s. Used ... $4.99
They don't call Jimmy Dawkins "fast fingers" for nothing – and the first few minutes of the record are definitely testament to his mighty power on the guitar! The instrument is electric, and recorded with this sense of powerful echo that easily has Dawkins blowing away some of the ... read more CD
(Still sealed!)
Last Call (France), 1989. Used ... $3.99
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(Out of print.)
Chess/MCA, 1988. Used ... $4.99
Includes the previously unreleased tracks "So Long", "All The Time", and "Tail Dragger". CD
(Out of print.)
Lefty Dizz with Johnny Big Moose Walker —
Chicago Blues Festival 1979 (with bonus tracks) ... CD Black & Blue/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1979. New Copy ... $11.99 16.99
One of the first recordings to ever feature Lefty Dizz in the lead – done at a time when the singer/guitarist was a young star on the Chicago scene, but getting some key exposure here, thanks to an overseas recordings! Lefty's as great as you might guess from his name – a strong ... read more CD
Delmark, 2007. New Copy ... $1.99 13.99
A gritty homegrown set from a legendary blues club on the west side of Chicago! The group features Arthur Duncan on vocal and harmonica – with Illinois Slim and Rick Kreher on guitars – and guest vocals from Little Al Thomas on one track! CD
Shout Factory, 1980s/1990s/2000s. Used ... $2.99
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Verve, 1997. Used ... $2.99
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(Out of print.)
Bullseye Blues, 1996. Used ... $3.99
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(Out of print.)
Hepcat, 1988. Used ... $9.99
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(Out of print.)
Tinsley Ellis —
Fanning The Flames ... CD Alligator, 1989. Used ... $4.99
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Also available Fanning The Flames ... Cassette 3.99(Out of print.)
Delmark, 1964. New Copy ... $3.99 13.99
Really fantastic work from those key early 60s revival years of the great Sleepy John Estes – not one of those too-familiar Newport Festival performances, but instead a never-issued session from 1964 – recorded with the same up-close studio brilliance as the other Delmark 60s material ... read more CD
JSP (UK), 1999. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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(Sealed.)
Stony Plain (Canada), 1981. Used ... $8.99
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(Punch through barcode.)
Rounder/Bullseye Blues, 2003. Used ... $2.99 4.99
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(Barcode has a cutout hole.)
Groove Note, 1998. Used ... $14.99 18.99
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(Out of print Gold CD pressing.)
Black Magic (Netherlands), 1998. Used ... $3.99
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Carcara (Brazil), 2015. Used ... $2.99
Brazilian blues rock harmonica player. CD
Delmark, 2014. New Copy ... $0.99 15.99
Great old school Hammond jazz – featuring a trio with tenorist Sax Gordon in the lead, and Alberto Marsico playing some mighty nice lines on organ! The group's got Alessandro Minetto on drums as its third member – which creates an open, exploratory vibe that's not unlike some of the ... (Jazz, Blues) read more CD
Delta Groove, 2015. Used ... $4.99
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(Sealed.)
Black & Blue/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1978. New Copy ... $11.99 16.99
Two Chicago blues legends, coming together on stage at the Montreux festival – but with the sort of raw energy you might expect to hear when the pair were working together at a west side club! The guitar genius of Buddy Guy is no secret to anyone – but here, it's got a raw sense of ... read more CD
Atco/Rhino, 1972. Used ... $5.99
We're not normally ones to rave about electric blues albums, but this one's a lot nicer than you might think – recorded with plenty of deep soul touches, and even a dose of funk in the right places! We hate to admit it, but a big part of the credit here goes to Eric Clapton – who ... read more CD
(Out of print. CRC pressing.)
Phil Guy —
It's A Real Mutha ... CD JSP (UK), 1986. Used ... $8.99
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(Out of print and sealed.)
Ichiban, 1994. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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Planet/Ace (UK), 1965. New Copy ... $11.99 18.98
An incredible lost moment in the career of Screamin Jay Hawkins – material that was recorded in London in the mid 60s, and with a very different flavor than most of Hawkins' other material! There's a mod jazz approach to this set that's totally great – as Jay's raw vocals come into ... (Soul, Blues) read more CD
Prestige/BGP (UK), 1967/1968. New Copy ... $11.99
Tasty bluesy organ material from Prestige, featuring 2 hard-to-find records, back-to-back in a single set! Billy Hawks sings and plays organ with a groove that's in between jazz, blues, and deep soul. On New Genius Of The Blues he's fronting a trio that includes a young Ivan "Boogaloo ... (Jazz, Blues) read more CD
Johnny Heartsman —
Touch ... CD Alligator, 1991. Used ... $4.99
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(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Wolf (Austria), 2012. Used ... $4.99
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Virgin, Late 80s/1990s. Used ... $2.99
Features Eric Clapton, Robert Cray, Booker T Jones, Van Morrison, Charlie Musselwhite, Carlos Santana, and Ike Turner. CD
(Out of print. Promo sticker over barcode and on disc.)
Chess/Telstar, Early 60s. Used ... $1.99
Tracks include "Boom Boom", "Boogie Chillun", "Drug Store Woman", "Frisco Blues", "Trouble Blues", "Dimples", "Old Time Shimmy", "Whiskey And Wimmen", "Dusty Road", and "Good Rockin' Mama" – 18 ... read more CD
Chess, 1950s. Used 2 CDs ... $8.99
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(Out of print and sealed.)
John Lee Hooker —
Mr Lucky ... CD Virgin/Pointblank, 1991. Used ... $4.99
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Also available Mr Lucky ... CD 1.99
Pointblank/Charisma, 1991. Used ... $1.99
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Also available Mr Lucky ... CD 4.99
Vee Jay/Charly (Germany), 1960. Used ... $7.99
Rough and raw blues from John Lee Hooker – recorded with plenty of emphasis on gritty guitar and vocals, backed by a nicely understated rhythm section! The overall feel is a bit rootsier than some of the other blues work coming out from Chicago labels at the time – and Hooker's right ... read more CD
(1999 Charly pressing with 4 bonus tracks. Back cover has a hype sticker.)
Arhoolie, Late 40s/Early 50s. Used ... $6.99
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Lightnin Hopkins —
King Of The Texas Blues ... CD Acrobat (UK), 1964/1965/1969. Used ... $3.99
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(Sealed.)
Bluesville/Craft, 1961. New Copy ... $13.99 14.99
Maybe one of the greatest settings we've ever heard for Sonny Terry – as the record's a nicely stripped-down gem that presents Lightnin Hopkins at his best! Lightnin plays guitar with a rhythmic vibe and spins out these effortless lyrics throughout – that almost-conversational style ... read more CD
Also available Last Night Blues (180 gram pressing) ... LP 26.99(Newly remastered from the original tapes!)
Flair/Virgin, 1951. Used ... $7.99
One of the greats on the Memphis scene of the postwar years – recording here on vocals and harmonica, on sides that include work with Joe Hill Louis on guitar and percussion, and a few with Calvin Newborn on guitar and Phineas Newborn on piano! CD
Chess/MCA, 1960s/1970s. Used 2 CDs ... $9.99
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(Out of print.)
Howlin Wolf —
Chess Box (3CD set) ... CD Chess/MCA, 1950s/1960s/Early 70s. Used 3 CDs ... $36.99
A killer collection of Howlin Wolf material for Chess records – with two unreleased tracks, some rare interview material, and other rare cuts too! CD
(Out of print and in great shape!)
Chess/MCA, 1970. Used ... $19.99
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 CD
(Out of print gold CD.)
Chess, 1966. Used ... $3.99
Classic work from Howlin Wolf – tunes recorded with incredibly raspy vocals, set to a folksy electric guitar sound – one that instantly conjures up images of the south side blues scene that Chess documented so well during the 50s and 60! The work here was recorded over a number of ... read more CD
(80s pressing.)
Imperial/Capitol, Early 50s. Used 2 CDs ... $24.99
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(Out of print.)
Ace (UK), Early 50s. Used 3 CDs ... $9.99
A massive 3CD look at the key early years of Elmore James – a package that's overflowing with great work by one of the greatest blues guitarists of the 50s! The set starts way back at James' roots in Mississippi, with some sweetly rough-edged recordings that still sparkle with incredible ... read more CD
(Sealed.)
Vanguard/Craft, 1966. New Copy ... $13.99 14.99
A fantastic 60s album from Skip James – one that's billed as "Today", circa 1966 – but which has James very much back in the same stripped-down style as when he first recorded for Paramount Records back in the 30s! There's no other instrumentation apart from Skip's acoustic ... read more CD
Also available Skip James Today (180 gram pressing) ... LP 26.99
