Blues — In Stock — LPs 
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 (143) new/used, Vinyl (219) new/used, LPs (202) new/used, 12-inch (1 used), 7-inch (13) new/used, 78 RPM (3), Magazines (2), All (364)
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Balfa Brothers —
Play More Traditional Cajun Music ... LP Swallow, 1974. Near Mint- ... $16.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Fantasy, 1969. Very Good+ ... $14.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label pressing.)
Chess, 1972. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $9.99
Chuck Berry makes the same London move as some of his other Chess Records contemporaries – and the result is one of Chuck's best albums from the later years! The set's not as star-studded as other efforts of this nature – but that's fine with us because Chuck really shines as the lead ... (Soul, Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Orange label pressing. Cover has a cutout hole.)
Duke, 1964. Very Good- ... $24.99
Beautiful early soul stuff by one of the greatest singers ever. Bobby's young soulful voice is in top form on this set, and the LP includes such great cuts as "Ain't Nothing You Can Do", "I'm Gonna Cry", "Black Night", and "Steal Away". Very cool cover, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original orange label Duke pressing. Cover has some wear.)
Route 66 (Sweden), Late 40s/Early 50s. Very Good+ ... $7.99
Wolf (Austria), 1928/1930. Near Mint- ... $11.99
Rare 78s – material recorded in both Memphis and Grafton, Wisconsin! LP, Vinyl record album
Chess/P-Vine (Japan), Early 50s. Near Mint- ... $29.99
One of the only full sets we've ever seen to document the great run of singles cut by Jackie Brenston in the early 50s – work initially done in Memphis, as a real precursor to that city's soul scene – and later cut also in Chicago, with a really hard-wailing approach! The set's titled ... (Soul, Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing, with obi!)
Krazy Kat (UK), Mid 50s. Very Good+ ... $13.99
Alligator, 1979. Very Good+ ... $6.99
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(Cover has a cut corner.)
Charly (UK), Late 40s/1950s. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Classic Texas blues from Clarence Gatemouth Brown – with titles that include "Gate's Salty Blues", "She Winked Her Eye", "Just Got Lucky", "You Got Money", "Okie Dokie Stomp", "Just Before Dawn", and "Sad Hour". LP, Vinyl record album
Krazy Kat (UK), Late 40s/Early 50s. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Very rare work from this obscure postwar bluesman – material recorded for the Jay Dee and Joe Davis label – plus many unissued tracks! LP, Vinyl record album
Savoy, Mid 50s. Very Good+ ... $99.99
Great work from this legendary pre-soul figure! Titles include "Love Locks", "Sittin In The Dark", "Doodle I Love You", "Love Baby", "It's Really You", "Pitter Patter", "Land I Love", and "Well Well Well Baby-La". (Soul, Blues) LP, Vinyl record album
(Red label pressing, with deep groove and RVG stamp – very nice! Cover is great too, save for just a small bit of seam splitting in one corner.)
Route 66 (Sweden), Late 40s/Early 50s. Near Mint- ... $6.99
Although Roy Brown had a slightly softer edge than some of his R&B contemporaries – he could definitely rock and wail when he wanted to, as you'll hear on this set! The set does good job of digging through Roy's work from the late 40s and early 50s, pulling together 15 tracks that mix ... (Soul, Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover is slightly wavy from moisture.)
Roy Brown —
I Feel That Young Man's Rhythm ... LP Route 66 (Sweden), Late 40s/Early 50s. Near Mint- ... $6.99
Fat Possum, 1968. New Copy ... $13.99 15.99
Astoundingly strong early recordings by Mississippi blues hero RL Burnside – with violence-tinged songs performed with a clearer, though no less tough voice than we heard on the songs that made him a bit more famous in 1990s! Includes RL's takes on traditionals played on acoustic guitar and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes MP3 download.)
Fat Possum, Early 80s. New Copy (reissue)... $13.99 17.98
An album recorded in the Netherlands, but a set that hits right to the heart of RL Burnside's Mississippi roots – thanks to a beautifully spare, careful presentation of the music! Most numbers feature just Burnside on vocals and guitar – with a vibe that's similar to the field ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(First time on vinyl – includes download! Limited edition Fat Possum Records 25th Anniversary pressing!)
Fat Possum, 2000. New Copy ... $13.99 17.98
Late work from RL Burnside – done in that raw, raspy style that really helped set fire to the second half of his career! The production and instrumentation show a bit of the attention that Burnside was getting from the indie rock world – but at the core of the record, the vocals and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Arhoolie, 1988. Near Mint- ... $6.99
Features the great CJ Chenier, still going strong on accordion and vocals – with a raw cajun sound and great small combo backing! LP, Vinyl record album
Arhoolie, 1976. Near Mint- ... $14.99
Red hot zydeco work from Clifton Chenier – one in a number of well-done albums for Arhoolie from the 70s – recorded way out at the Studio In The Country in Bogalusa, LA! Clifton's rocking the grooves on accordion on most numbers, and instrumentation in the combo includes tenor sax and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and a worn corner.)
Arhoolie, Mid 60s. Near Mint- ... $11.99
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(Cover has a bumped corner.)
Caillier, 1984. Near Mint- ... $9.99
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High Water, 1987. Very Good+ ... $11.99
Titles include "Sloppy Drunk", "In My Bed All Alone", "Just Your Fool", "Call My Landlady", "Stop What You're Doing", and "Too Much Alcohol". LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some light wear.)
Alligator, 1990. Near Mint- ... $16.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner and light wear.)
Bluebird/RCA (France), Mid 40s. Very Good ... $5.99
A nice French collection – featuring a number of Bluebird and Victor Records 78s by Doctor Clayton with Blind John Davis on piano – plus his "buddy" Albert Luandrew also singing with Davis on piano and Big Bill Broonzy on guitar. LP, Vinyl record album
(Vinyl is great overall, but has a mark that clicks on two tracks.)
Early (Sweden), 2017. Near Mint- ... $9.99
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(In the paste-on cover, with insert.)
Alligator, 1981. Sealed ... $9.99
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(Shrinkwrap is shopworn.)
Alligator, 1978. Near Mint- ... $19.99
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(Cover has light wear.)
Alligator, 1985. Near Mint- ... $6.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Showdown (gold CD) ... CD 24.99
Crown Prince (Sweden), Late 40s/Early 50s. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Classic work from Big Boy Crudup – mostly recorded in Chicago, save for some final tracks recorded in Atlanta! LP, Vinyl record album
Delmark, 1967. Very Good ... $29.99
Mostly just the legendary Arthur Crudup on vocals and guitar – in a much more stripped-down setting than his early material! LP, Vinyl record album
(7 West Grand pressing. Cover has a faint ink stamp and some tape remnants on back.)
Bo Diddley —
16 All Time Greatest Hits ... LP Checker, Late 50s/Early 60s. Very Good ... $14.99
If it were up to us, every song Bo recorded would have been a hit – because they're all so great! This album does a pretty good job of sorting out the best numbers, though – picking 16 tracks from his all-great albums for Chess – with a focus on the tightest and most groove-heavy ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(60s fading blue label stereo pressing.)
Chess, Late 50s. Sealed ... $14.99
Raw, ragged, rough, and ready – killer early work by Bo Diddley, clearly in a class by itself! The Bo Diddley groove isn't blues, isn't soul, and isn't R&B – it's instead a mad blend of rhythm, scratchy guitar, and spontaneously playful vocals that few other singers could ever hope ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s pressing, still sealed with some shop stickers.)
Chess, 1967. Very Good ... $29.99
A Chicago blues trifecta – and the first time ever that Muddy Waters, Bo Diddley, and Little Waters ever worked together! The set's got a raw power that definitely lives up to the title – a wicked mix of raw guitars, rough rhythms, and some wonderfully soulful vocals – all served ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono blue gradient pressing with deep groove. Cover has a cutout hole.)
Willie Dixon —
Peace? ... LP Yambo, Early 70s. Very Good+ ... $19.99
Even though Chicago was a strong blues city in the 70s, there still weren't that many underground recordings of the music – as most of the sessions were in the hands of the bigger (or soon to be bigger) labels, which wasn't really the case with the soul sessions at the same time. This one's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mexican pressing.)
Fat Possum, 1969/1971. New Copy ... $13.99 17.98
Rare work from the legendary Honeyboy Edwards – a blues guitarist who was a key force in helping the music make the transition to an electric mode in the 40s – but an artist whose talents were eclipsed by so many others he worked with at the time! This set's got a real back-to-basics ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes download!)
MCA, Late 30s. Very Good+ ... $9.99
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Bongo Joe (UK), Late 70s/Early 80s. New Copy ... $26.99
Not the kind of calypso that was issued by the big American labels in the 50s – and instead, sounds that have a sound, style, and overall approach that's maybe a lot more similar to American blues from the rural scene! The tracks here are all pulled from the personal archive of Walter Gavitt ... (Global Grooves, Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Beale Street, 1984. Very Good+ ... $11.99
Lowell Fulsom —
Lowell Fulson – Chess Blues Masters Series ... LP Chess, Mid 60s. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $11.99
Is it Fulsom or Fulson? We're not going to try and present ourselves as the authority, but what we can tell you is this collection features 27 tracks from the man, mostly raw blues, though a number of cuts are more produced, with full horn section and piano complementing Fulsom's guitar and vocals ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s pressing in the textured cover, with a split bottom seam and some aging.)
Mod Art, 1976. Very Good- ... $43.99
Rare album of bluesy soul from this obscure Chicago label. There's a weird mix of styles here – Red's got a definite blues sound on his guitar, but the group and the producer are clearly trying to make a funky soul album. Released on the tiny Mod-Art label, and including the tracks "Dis ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(NOTE – Cover is entirely stained and flaky, with most of the top half peeled off. Labels are stained.)
Silvertone, 2015. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $19.99
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Sundown (UK), 1950s. Near Mint- ... $6.99
A split album – as side one features 50s material recorded by Peppermint Harris in both LA and Houston – and side two features early 50s sides recorded by Elmore Nixon in Houston! LP, Vinyl record album
Arista, 1988. Near Mint- ... $6.99
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(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Kent, Early 50s. Very Good+ ... $7.99
Titles include "Low Down Blues", "I Wonder", "Worrying Mind", "When The Sun Goes Down", "She's My Baby", "No Matter What You Do", and "I Want My Baby". LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some light wear, but is nice overall.)
Arhoolie, Early 50s/1969. Very Good+ ... $19.99
A great set that features some early Memphis recordings by Earl Hooker – plus some later Chicago and Berkely material from the last year of his life – including some cuts on that cool double-necked guitar of his! LP, Vinyl record album
(Nice heavy Arhoolie pressing! Cover has completely split seams, light surface wear, and some aging.)
Arhoolie, 1969. Very Good ... $29.99
A killer late 60s Chicago blues set from Earl Hooker – one of his best! Earl is one of the great blues slide guitarists, and his tone is captured so incredibly well here – songs recorded at Chicago's Sound Studios with impeccable players. Earl sings on "Anna Lee" and "Yo ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Red label pressing. Cover has some wear and a split top seam.)
Vee Jay, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $29.99
John Lee Hooker takes a step or two into the bluesy soul sound of the early 60s on this sweet set on Vee Jay – while style flaunting his true blues pedigree really, really well! The grit of his voice is as heavily emotive and unshakable as ever – backed by a crack combo on drums, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Later black label stereo pressing, with the extra track)
Chameleon, 1989. Near Mint- ... $89.99
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(200 gram Classic pressing. Cover has clear tape on the top seam.)
Chess, Early 50s. Sealed ... $16.99
A rootsy cover, and some rootsy blues to match – a fairly stripped down session from John Lee Hooker –- and one that mostly just features vocals and guitar, plus some occasional added guitar and piano! Most of the recordings here are from the early 50s, pulled together in a full LP at ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(180 gram vinyl. Shrinkwrap has some old shop stickers.)
Up Front, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $11.99
Titles include "Baby Lee", "Trouble Blues", "Drug Store Woman", "Frisco Blues", "I'm In The Mood", and "Hobo Blues". LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a split top seam, some wear, and aging.)
Muse, Late 50s. New Copy (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
Great gritty sides from the mighty John Lee Hooker – material with a slightly obscure origin, but recorded in the late 50s, right in a stretch when he was cutting some of his classics! Hooker's guitar and vocals are center stage – both growling with a hell of a lot of soulful power ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Riverside, 1960. Near Mint- ... $14.99
Great rootsy blues from John Lee Hooker – and an unusual session that has him getting backup help from jazz players Sam Jones on bass and Louis Hayes on drums! Jones and Hayes only play on a handful of tracks, and most of the focus is on Hooker's damn-great vocals, and acoustic guitar – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Recent 180 gram WaxTime pressing.)
Modern Harmonic, 1969. New Copy (reissue)... $23.99 24.99
One of the more obscure Lightning Hopkins albums of the 60s – a very spare session recorded in Los Angeles for the Vault label – but done with a vibe that's like some of Hopkin's earliest material from the 78rpm generation! The only difference is that the recording quality is superb ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
("Root Beer" vinyl pressing!)
Fantasy, 1962. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $24.99
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(80s pressing.)
Up Front, Late 50s. Very Good+ ... $11.99
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(Cover has ring and edge wear.)
Score/Third Man, Early 50s. New Copy (reissue)... $16.99 21.99
A late 50s collection of earlier 78rpm singles issued by Aladdin Records – material that's far rawer than the "strums" in the title might imply! At a time when other blues musicians were fleshing things out a bit – sometimes adding in larger backings, horns, and a bit of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Chess, Late 50s/Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $11.99
The title definitely gets it right – as this 70s collection brings together most of the best Chess Records material by Howlin Wolf from the late 50s and early 60s – almost all of them small combo sides that present the man in all of his raspy, growling glory! The tracks span a space ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s pressing.)
Howlin Wolf —
Howlin Wolf Album ... LP Cadet/Get On Down, 1968. New Copy (reissue)... $18.99 20.98
A killer album of funky blues – recorded by Howlin Wolf during the period when Chess/Cadet was backing its older artists up with some of the newer funk musicians it had working in its studios! The overall sound works quite well – and although purists at the time moaned at the way ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Howlin Wolf —
Howling Wolf Sings The Blues ... LP Crown, Early 50s. Very Good ... $36.99
Howlin Wolf sings the blues, and comes across in a way that influences an entire generation too – with that raw, raspy sound that made the singer a perfect blend of delta roots and contemporary sounds that were bubbling up in the postwar years! These tracks have a spare, simple, stark style ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Grey label pressing. Cover has light wear, a split top and split spine.)
DRG, 1934. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $3.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Red label pressing.)
Riverside, 1961. Sealed ... $12.99
Two great female blues talents, recorded at a time when they were still alive and well in Chicago – Alberta Hunter on vocals, and Lovie Austin on piano! LP, Vinyl record album
(Sealed OBC pressing, with review sticker. Cover has a cut corner.)
Prestige/Bluesville, 1961. Near Mint- ... $11.99
Raw, rootsy blues – recorded by a trio of gals who are definitely old enough to have taught your mom a few songs! The set's got a mixed blues/jazz vibe – that sweet 20s/30s mode when the two genres would often blur nicely together – and players include Sidney De Paris on tuba, JC ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(OBC pressing, still in the shrink, with hype sticker.)
Mississippi, Late 60s/Early 70s/Early 90s. New Copy ... $15.99
A great mix of vintage and later work from Abner Jay – a unique one man band in the best rural blues tradition of the south – and who, like some of the best, doesn't ever use his multi-instrument talent as a gimmick! Instead, Jay works here in a mode that's like a stripped-down combo, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Also includes a great booklet of notes!)
Delmark, 1979. Near Mint- ... $9.99
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Bluesville, Early 60s. Sealed ... $14.99
Johnson's on vocals and guitar – with Hal Singer on tenor, Claude Hopkins on piano, Wendell Marshall on bass, and Bobby Donaldson on drums. LP, Vinyl record album
(OBC pressing, still sealed, with review sticker! Cover has a cut corner.)
Savoy, 1946. Sealed ... $6.99
Columbia, 1936. Near Mint- ... $16.99
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(Recent 180 gram pressing, including insert.)
Big Legal Mess/Fat Possum, 1966. New Copy ... $12.99 15.98
Wicked early work from Junior Kimbrough – sides that are quite different than some of his better-known recordings over the years! The material was cut in Memphis in 1966 by producer Quinton Claunch – and it's got a spare, rootsy quality that's totally great – slow moving drums ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes code for digital download.)
Utopia, 1978. Very Good ... $4.99
Arranged and produced by Bert De Coteaux – and titles include "Cadillac Assembly Line", "Truckload Of Lovin", "I'm Your Mate", "Hold Hands With One Another", "Gonna Make It Somehow", "Cold Women With Warm Hearts", and "Nobody ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original Utopia pressing. Cover has some wear.)
Stax, 1974. Near Mint- ... $7.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Purple label pressing.)
BB King —
Great BB King (Crown) ... LP Crown, 1960. Very Good- ... $34.99
The definitely got the title right here – as BB King is plenty great, and already a powerhouse in these early years of his career! King sprung forth from the Memphis scene almost fully-formed – and in addition to his famous guitar work, he was also a hell of a singer who could bring a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Small black label Crown pressing, with deep groove! Vinyl has some light marks, but is nice and clean overall – and cover has no splits, which is very rare!)
RSO, 1974. Very Good+ ... $34.99
Electric 70s work from Freddie – not exactly funky, but with a nice chunky bottom that makes the record stand out a bit from the pack of blues work at the time. Titles include "Sugar Sweet", "She's A Burglar", "Pulp Wood", "My Credit Didn't Go Through" ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
RSO, 1977. Very Good+ ... $16.99
A posthumous collection of work from Freddie King – material recorded in a variety of different sources, but all of it with Freddie's well-honed guitar sound in the lead! Some tracks were done down at Criteria Studios in Miami, and have a warmly southern sort of glow – others were done ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
King, 1961. Good ... $49.99
The great Freddie King opens up vocally, alongside his searing guitar work – on titles that include "Lonesome Whistle Blues", "You've Got To Love Her With A Feeling", "Have You Ever Loved A Woman", "I Love The Woman", "I'm Tore Down", and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label pressing with deep groove. Vinyl plays with surface noise at the beginning of each side. Cover has some ringwear, aging, and wide clear tape holding the seams. Label has some faded marker.)
Trix, 1970. Near Mint- ... $19.99
Features Eddie Kirkland on vocals, guitar, and harmonica – working with his Macon Mothers band – on titles that include "The Devil", "Got To Love My Baby", "Tell Me Baby", "Mink Hollow Slide", and "Pity On Me". LP, Vinyl record album
Malaco, 1982. Near Mint- ... $1.99
Verve, Early 50s. Very Good+ ... $11.99
60s Verve pressing of some vintage Folkways material by Leadbelly! LP, Vinyl record album
Prestige/Bluesville, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $59.99
Just the great Furry Lewis – on vocals and guitar! LP, Vinyl record album
(Deep groove Bluesville pressing, with RVG stamp – in great shape! Cover has a small bit of wear on the top seam, but is nice too.)
Barclay (France), 1969. Near Mint- ... $36.99
Great late material from the legendary Furry Lewis – recorded at his own house in Memphis by Ardent Recordings – issued here in a very cool French pressing! LP, Vinyl record album
(A great copy!)
Yazoo, 1927/1928. Very Good+ ... $14.99
Two years might be a short time for any artist to be in their "prime" – but the quality of these sides is so strong, they've supported the reputation of Furry Lewis for many many years! The set features wonderful low-key material recorded for 78s in the years 1927 and 1928 – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(180 gram pressing.)
Apo, 1998. Near Mint- ... $11.99
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(180 gram Acoustech pressing.)
Checker, 1966. Very Good+ ... $18.99
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
(60s blue fade label pressing. Cover has a cutout hole in the corner.)
Enterprise, Early 70s. Near Mint- ... $9.99
A bit bluesier than some of Sonny's other records for Enterprise at the time – but still with some nice funky moments! The backing on the set has a compressed sweet Memphis groove – nice and soulful on the best tracks, slinking along in a slow funky groove underneath Sonny's harmonica ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Later rainbow label pressing. Cover has a cutout hole.)
Chess, 1950s/Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $22.99
A comprehensive look at some great recordings from Little Walter – sides recorded for Chess Records from 1953 to 1963 – offering up a decade's worth of evolution in his style! But even at the start, Walter was better than most of his generation – a heck of a great harmonica ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s Vintage Series pressing with pink & green labels. Cover has a cut corner.)
KC, Early 50s. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Trix, 1975. Near Mint- ... $13.99
A small combo set, recorded in Ohio for the small Trix label – with Lockwood on vocals and guitar, Maurice Reedus on tenor, Mark Hahn on guitar, Gene Schwartz on bass, and Jimmy Jones on drums! LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing.)
Yazoo, 1930s. Sealed ... $14.99
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(70s pressing.)
Joe Hill Louis —
Joe Hill Louis – The One Man Band ... LP Muskadine, Early 50s. Near Mint- ... $14.99
Rare 50s work from Joe Hill Louis – a player who worked around town as a one man blues band – and who was recorded early on by Sun Records! These sides are a mix of solo material, and work with a bit of added accompaniment – including one with Walter Horton on harmonica. LP, Vinyl record album
Flashback, Late 70s. Sealed ... $2.99
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Philo, Early 70s. Near Mint- ... $5.99
Bill's not lazy, he's blind – which is one reason why he never got the exposure he should, especially living up north in the midwest! This set features much-needed later recordings – with Bill on vocals, piano, and guitar – plus some guest help on guitar and drums. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some light wear.)
Columbia, 1969. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $14.99
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(70s pressing. Cover has a cut corner.)
Warner, 1977. Sealed ... $9.99
A sweetly soulful set that has Taj Mahal really trying on some new flavors – yet still keeping things strongly in the bluesy territory of his roots! In addition to the lead vocals and lots of acoustic guitar, the set also features key contributions from Rudy Costa on a range of saxes, plus ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Columbia, 1972. Very Good+ ... $5.99
A very rootsy feel overall – much more delta blues styled than some of Taj's other albums of the time – mostly with acoustic guitar behind his vocals, plus some occasional backup support from The Pointer Sisters – although even they manage to hit a rootsier feel than usual too! ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a promo ink stamp, light wear, and a tracklist sticker.)
Columbia, 1972. Very Good+ ... $7.99
Hardly any "recycling" going on here – as Taj Mahal takes bluesy roots and turns them in a whole new direction for the 70s, evolving the music way past the level most other bluesmen were working in at the time! At some level, Mahal's style is far more rootsy than most early 70s ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a lightly stained and wavy corner.)
Polydor, 1971. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $7.99
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
(Missing booklet.)
Deram, 1967. Near Mint- ... $16.99
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
Also available Hard Road ... CD 4.99(180 gram Vinyl Lovers pressing.)
Specialty, 1950s. Very Good+ ... $4.99
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
Tangerine, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $29.99
A lost gem on Ray Charles' Tangerine label – a session of R&B tracks from 50s legend Percy Mayfield, updated nicely for the 60s! The approach is similar to that used in some of Ray's work of the time – bigger backings with some nice jazzy touches – but the vocals are rootsier ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing. Cover has a small cutout hole, in nice shape otherwise.)
Route 66 (Sweden), Late 40s/Early 50s. Near Mint- ... $11.99
A collection of some of Percy Mayfield's early and probably least well-known recordings. Almost all of the compositions are originals, which is no surprise since Mayfield became one of the great songwriters for many people including folks like Ray Charles. Tracks include "How Wrong Can A ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Imperial, Late 50s. Very Good+ ... $19.99
Raw early work from the great Jimmy McCracklin – with titles that include "You've Been Misled", "Don't Deceive", "Every Night", "I Don't Care", "Shame Shame Shame", "Just Got To Know", "My Love For You", and "Too Late ... (Soul, Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a small bit of seam splitting on the top – but just a hint.)
