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!
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Sonet (UK), 1972. Near Mint- ... $11.99
Samuel Charters recordings done in 1972 – side one features accordion from Nathan Abshire with the Balfa Brothers quintet – and side two features the quartet of the Ardoin Brothers, with Gustave on accordion and vocals, and Morris on guitar! LP, Vinyl record album
(UK pressing. Vinyl has a press flaw that clicks a bit on "Mamou Hot Step". Cover is unglued a bit a the bottom seam.)
Big Maybelle —
Last Of Big Maybelle ... LP Paramount, 1973. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $6.99
An unusual double-length album of tracks recorded by this bluesy soul singer in the years after she recorded for Savoy, and cut her big hit "Candy". This LP's got a harder rockin' bluesy feel to it, with the sort of R&B revival sound of the late 60/early 70. Maybelle's still great, ... (Soul, Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch and light wear.)
Inner City, 1977. Near Mint- ... $14.99
Otis Blackwell takes back his songs – providing his own new versions of tunes that were recorded famously by a host of rock, pop, and R&B artists back in the 50s! The 70s session is definitely done as part of the generation that was "giving back" to the roots of rock and roll ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner.)
Duke, Mid 60s. Near Mint- ... $11.99 14.99
One of a handful of amazing early records from Bobby Blue Bland – genre-setting material that was partly blues, partly soul, and still had some of the fuller currents of the earlier R&B years too! Bobby's voice is incredible – one of the most distinct in soul, and up there with ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s MCA pressing. Cover has some ring and edge wear and an MCA stamp.)
Duke, 1964. Very Good+ ... $11.99 14.99
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
(Later pressing on MCA. Cover has light wear and a catalog number stamp.)
Duke, 1963. Very Good- ... $19.99
One of Bobby Blue Bland's best albums ever – a stunning mix of blues and soul that's the kind of killer stuff that will make you a fan of his forever! There's no beating Bland at this point in his career – and the record is one of the finest illustrations of the power he brought to his ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Orange label Duke pressing. Cover is nice!)
ABC, 1973. Very Good+ ... $13.99
A nice little record from Bobby Blue Bland – quite different from his 60s sides for Duke/Peacock, and recorded in California (as you might guess from the title!) with a smoother more soulful approach that comes off surprisingly well! The style works well for Bobby – and kind of gave ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(In the textured cover, with light wear, aging.)
ABC/Duke, 1960s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $11.99
Not a retrospective, but an introspective – get it? Anyway, apart from the annoying title, the set's a great collection of Bobby's classic work from the 60s – 24 tracks pulled from his monumental years at Duke, a sublime blend of soul and blues, handled with a skill unmatched by no ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Tan label MCA pressing.)
MCA, 1980. Sealed ... $4.99 9.99
Bobby Bland is one of those rare talents that never lost his groove, even as the years went on – maybe a bit like The Dells, in that he started out in the earliest days of soul music, but then was able to shift with the styles and the times, all without ever giving up the vocal strengths that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Still sealed, with a cutout notch. Shrinkwrap is cracked a bit at the opening but still intact.)
Yazoo, Late 20s/Early 30s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $39.99
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(Late 80s issue.)
Asylum (UK), 1980. Near Mint- ... $5.99
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(Canadian pressing. Cover has a cutout hole.)
Baton (Sweden), 1980. Near Mint- ... $6.99 9.99
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(Canadian Arista pressing. Cover has a cutout hole.)
Impulse, 1971. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $33.99 39.99
Mel Brown's fifth album – as we'd assume by the title – and a pretty darn tasty batch of funky numbers! There's still a bit of the bluesy playing that can sometimes ruin a Mel Brown record –but the best cuts are just super-dope guitar funk numbers, either chopping along at a ... (Jazz, Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Rainbow label pressing. Cover has a small cutout hole and light wear.)
RL Burnside —
Long Distance Call – Europe 1982 ... LP Fat Possum, 1982. New Copy (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
Wonderful live work from RL Burnside – done in that instantly-timeless style that he brought to recordings right from the start – maybe even more so here, as the acoustics are fantastic, and really capture the spirit of the man and his guitar! As most folks know, Burnside was a bit ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Liberty, 1970. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $24.99
If you ever doubted the blues chops of Canned Heat, take a listen to this album – as the group are joined by the great John Lee Hooker, who they let stand strongly in the spotlight and almost make the album his own! Previous sets by Canned Heat were already pretty darn great – a huge ... (Rock, Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some some surface wear.)
Leroy Carr —
Blues Before Sunrise (Portrait pressing) ... LP Portrait/CBS, Early 30s. Near Mint- ... $9.99
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(Cover has light wear, a promo stamp, and a trace of a price sticker.)
MCA, 1979. Near Mint- ... $11.99
Eddie Clearwater —
Two Times Nine ... LP Charly (UK), Early 80s. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Lesser-known work from this Chicago blues giant – one of the city's most outspoken performers – issued here in a great UK package! LP, Vinyl record album
(NOTE – Cover is entirely wavy from moisture with an unglued top seam, but somehow without stains.)
Albert Collins —
Cool Sound Of Albert Collins (Crosscut pressing) ... LP Crosscut (Germany), 1965. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Raw early instrumentals by Albert Collins – work that's coming from a blues camp, to be sure, but which also has a good deal of soul and funk touches as well! Albert's raspy guitar takes center stage on the record – but the arrangements are actually all pretty tight and soul-based too, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s pressing. NOTE – Cover is entirely wavy from moisture with an unglued top seam, but somehow without stains.)
Alligator, 1985. Near Mint- ... $14.99
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(Cover has a cut corner.)
Rounder, 1986. Near Mint- ... $8.99
Titles include "Claim Jumper", "Third Party", "Big Time", "Done Got Over It", and "It's My Own Tears". LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and a light trace of a price sticker.)
Hightone, 1985. Near Mint- ... $6.99 9.99
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(Cover is bent just a bit at the sides.)
Robert Cray —
Strong Persuader ... LP Mercury, 1986. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
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(Cover has light wear.)
RCA, 1940s/Early 50s. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $9.99 11.99
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(Cover has a cutout hole, a small split on the bottom right corner, and some light wear.)
Delmark, 1976. Very Good+ ... $19.99
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
(Vinyl has a short click on "Feel So Bad".)
RCA, 1976. Near Mint- ... $14.99
A mad bit of music from the great Bo Diddley – recorded after his early 70s funk records on Chess – but with a similar genre-tripping style! The album's got this full-on fuzzy feel right from the start – put together by producer Ron Terry, who matches Diddley's wilder side with ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole.)
Checker, 1960. New Copy (reissue)... $11.99
Have guitar, will travel – and back in the day, Bo Diddley was going pretty darn far with great material like this! The album's a real standout, even in the classic Chess catalog of the early years –no filler, no covers, just all original material by Bo Diddley – done in that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Chess, Late 50s. Near Mint- ... $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 issue.)
Columbia, 1970. Near Mint- ... $24.99
A long-overdue recognition of the blues contributions of Willie Dixon – a set that pulls him out of the indie ghetto and pushes him firmly into the mainstream with this key release on Columbia Records! Yet despite that placement, the style is nicely down home – a strong recreation of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Later pressing with 70s labels – PC 9987. Cover has some ring and edge wear and small initials in marker.)
Prestige/Bluesville, 1958. Near Mint- ... $23.99
A mighty pairing of talents – the great Willie Dixon on bass and vocals, plus Memphis Slim on piano – captured together in a lean quintet that also features Wally Richardson on guitar and Al Ashby on tenor sax! The approach here is great – more folksy and unfettered – with ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(OBC pressing, in nice shape!)
King, 1950s. Near Mint- ... $7.99
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(Late 70s issue. Cover has light wear.)
Ronnie Earl & The Broadcasters —
They Call Me Mr Earl ... LP Black Top, 1985. Near Mint- ... $14.99
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(Cover has a light trace of a price sticker.)
Willie Egan & His Friends —
Rockin Blues ... LP Vita/Relic, Mid 50s. Very Good+ ... $13.99
Rare work from the 78rpm years of the Vita label – with almost a full side of tracks by Willie Egan, plus more by Effie Smith, Harmonica Slim, Ervin Big Boy Groves, and Jimmy Thomason! LP, Vinyl record album
Alive, 2010. Sealed ... $24.99 29.99
A strong, rightly raw set from T-Model Ford – doing his thing on record as well as he has for years, but that's especially remarkable given that he was creeping up on 90-years-old when he made it! It's all acoustic, single take recorded numbers with spare backing on harmonica, guitar and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited orange vinyl pressing.)
Ronnie Gilbert —
In Hi-Fi – Legend Of Bessie Smith ... LP RCA, 1958. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Ace (UK), Early 50s. Near Mint- ... $13.99 16.99
Roscoe Gordon was an R&B powerhouse in the 50s – an artist with a huge legacy of music that included records for Vee Jay, Chess, and Sun Records, and a singer who continued to have an impact for many decades to come! Yet Gordon may have sounded best right at the start of his career ... (Soul, Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s UK pressing with pink and white labels. Cover has some wear and aging, some light stains and waviness at the bottom, and some bits of paper stuck to the front.)
Bear Family (Germany), Mid 50s. New Copy ... $34.99 46.99
The lost legacy of Stomp Gordon – a hard-wailing artist who should have been a crucial force in the early years of rock and roll – had an early death not taken him away from us all too soon! Stomp plays piano with the dexterity of the best postwar players of his generation, but also ... (Soul, Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes a 10 inch LP, a CD, and a booklet of notes!)
Decca, 1969. Very Good+ ... $6.99 9.99
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(Cover has light surface and corner wear and a small ink stamp on the back.)
Counterpoint/Park (Netherlands), 1958. Very Good+ ... $9.99
Flyright (UK), Late 50s. Near Mint- ... $19.99 24.99
Legendary sessions from Slim Harpo – recorded at Jay Miller's studios in Crowley, Louisiana! LP, Vinyl record album
Flyright (UK), Late 50s. Near Mint- ... $24.99 29.99
Legendary sessions from Slim Harpo – recorded at Jay Miller's studios in Crowley, Louisiana! Titles include "One Of These Days", "I Love The Life I'm Living", "Dream Girl", "Talking Blues", "Things Gonna Change", "That Ain't Your ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(1980 UK pressing.)
King, Early 50s. Very Good+ ... $9.99
Rounder, 1986. Near Mint- ... $19.99
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(Cover has a cutout hole.)
Jessie Mae Hemphill —
Run Get My Shotgun ... LP Fat Possum/Big Legal Mess, 1989. New Copy ... $13.99 18.99
Jessie Mae Hemphill might look like an 80s blues artist on the cover, but the record's got a much more vintage vibe – as the set features field recordings done on New Years Eve in 1989, with Jessie Mae singing in a style that seems geared to ring in the year with the ghosts of the past! The ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Capitol, Late 60s. Very Good ... $29.99 34.99
A great album of bluesy soul, recorded for Capitol by Bobby Robinson – who previously owned the Fire/Fury label! Beautiful hard-hitting material – and includess the hit "Oooh Baby How I Love You" – plus "You Are Mine", "It's Too Late", and "I ... (Soul, Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole, and label has a bit of pen – but overall this is a nice clean copy!)
Audio Lab, Mid 50s. Sealed ... $14.99
Rare King Records material from these two postwar blues greats – each of whom get a single side of the record! Sticks McGhee really shines on side one – with that playful, jazzy approach to blues that he used on his late 40s recordings for Atlantic – almost somewhere in the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(2013 reissue, sealed.)
Jewel, 1965. New Copy (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
A really nice later set from legendary Texas blues titan Sam "Lightnin'" Hopkins – done up for the Jewel label with a bit of the spark that was missing from the hit & miss work he did earlier in the decade for Bluesville! Blue Lightnin' also has a down and dirty style in spots, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Candid, 1961. New Copy (reissue)... $23.99 26.98
A set that's one of the more obscure Lightning Hopkins albums of the 60s – as it was issued on the short-lived label Candid, an imprint that was mostly known for modern jazz! Yet the approach here is wonderfully faithful to the music that Hopkins does best – a well-recorded solo date ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Stash, Mid 30s-Early 40s. Near Mint- ... $5.99
Early recordings by Alberta Hunter – with three tunes from 1935 with unknown accompaniment; from 1939 accompanied by Charlie Shaves, Buster Baiiley, Lil Armstrong, and Wellman Braud; with Eddie Heywood in 1940; and with Leroy Jones, Sam Clanton, Al Casey, and Al Matthews from an unknown ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Late 70s issue. Cover has a cut corner.)
Columbia, 1983. Near Mint- ... $9.99
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(Cover has light wear and a promo stamp.)
Prestige/Bluesville, 1961. Very Good+ ... $19.99 38.99
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
(Blue label Bluesville pressing, with RVG stamp. Cover has some light wear on the top seam, but this is a great copy overall.)
Arhoolie, 1960. New Copy (reissue)... $16.99 19.99
A rare one from TX blues great Melvin "Lil Son" Jackson – massively influential, though! Lil Son has a kind of relaxed vocal style, not as gritty as some of the other southern acoustic blues figures of the period, be they fellow Texans or from elsewhere – but that voice ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes code for download.)
Crown/Kent, 1950s. Near Mint- ... $13.99
Titles include "Elmo's Shuffle", "Hawaiian Boogie (parts 1 & 2)", "Quarter Past Nine", "Sho Nuff I Do", "Late Hours At Midnight", and "Strange Kinda Feeling". LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow label Kent pressing. Cover has a cut corner and light aging.)
Chess, 1974. Very Good+ ... $23.99
An excellent set of messed-up funky soul from Etta James – one of her killer early 70s sides for Chess! The album mixes together bluesy tracks and straight ahead soul – in a hip, bad-walking style that nicely updates Etta's older style for the 70s. The set includes a great funky cut ... (Soul, Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has a cut corner, light waviness with faint staining on the bottom corners.)
Fat Possum, 1964. New Copy ... $19.99
One of the most legendary bluesmen of the early 78rpm generation – heard here in a wonderfully-recorded set from 1964! The session came at a time when Skip James was hardly getting any mainstream attention, but had been rediscovered by a younger generation – which led to the fledgling ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes download!)
Mississippi, Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy ... $15.99
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
Delmark, 1979. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Features Jimmy Johnson on guitar and vocals, plus a bit of harmonica on one track too – and the set features an unusual take on Dave Brubeck's "Take Five"! LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Cover has a cut corner, some wear and aging, and a small peeled spot from sticker removal.)
Junior Kimbrough —
First Recordings (with bonus tracks) ... LP Big Legal Mess/Fat Possum, 1966. New Copy ... $16.99 21.99
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
Junior Kimbrough —
You Better Run – The Essential Junior Kimbrough (with download) ... LP Fat Possum, 1990s. New Copy 2LP Gatefold (reissue)... $23.99 26.99
A strong collection of (mostly) early-to-mid 90s recordings by Mississippi blues legend Junior Kimbrough – compiling his Fat Possum recordings and as a set that really is essential! It includes recordings captured Junior's Juke Joint in Chulahoma, MS, home recordings and more – raw and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes code for digital download.)
Stax, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $29.99
One of the more obscure albums by Albert King – and a surprisingly great little set! Given that the concept – hinted at in the title – has Albert performing songs made famous by Elvis Presley, you might think that the record is a bit of a sell-out, or somewhat gimmicky. But ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow label stereo pressing. Cover has light wear and aging.)
Bluesway, 1969. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $24.99
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 Bell Sound stamp. Cover has some ring and edge wear and discoloration from age inside the gatefold.)
Crown/P-Vine (Japan), 1960. New Copy (reissue)... $39.99 44.99
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
(Beautiful Japanese pressing – with obi!)
ABC, 1970. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $29.99
BB King hips up his groove a bit here – picking up some of the crossover soul and rock touches used by contemporaries over at Chess/Cadet, and expanding his sound with a range of guests that include Leon Russell, Joe Walsh, and Carole King! Despite the presence of these bigger names, the set' ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label stereo pressing with 1B matrix. Cover has light surface wear & aging, small spot of wear on spine.)
BB King —
LA Midnight ... LP ABC, 1972. Near Mint- ... $14.99
BB King brings in a sweet dose of jazz to his work – just a touch of the funkier backings that some of his electric contemporaries were getting at the time – maybe not as hard-wailing as some of the Chess funky blues records, but definitely somewhere in that direction! Players on the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label stereo pressing. Cover has some edge wear and a small cutout hole.)
ABC, 1965. Very Good+ ... $19.99 24.99
An excellent set by BB King – one of his best from the 60s, and a smoking live set recorded at Chicago's legendary Regal Theatre! The enthusiasm at the venue shows that BB's Memphis-honed style is a perfect fit for the electrified Chicago sound of the 60s – and the recording really ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s black label stereo pressing. Cover has a cutout hole, a trace of a sticker, and some surface wear.)
ABC, 1978. Very Good- ... $6.99
One of the most tightly-produced of BB King's albums for MCA, but a set that's still filled with undeniable charm – and which really shows King more than able to step up to some well-deserved superstardom! There's a bit of an LA finish to the backings, but things are never too smooth – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow label pressing. Cover has a name in pen in back. Labels have small pieces of masking tape and some pen.)
Crown/P-Vine (Japan), 1957. New Copy (reissue)... $39.99 44.99
The very first full length album from BB King – a killer collection of previous singles for the RPM Records label, served up as a bold statement of King's early genius! The record announces its presence right from the very first note – that brilliant blend of effortless electric guitar ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Beautiful Japanese pressing – with obi!)
MCA, 1981. Near Mint- ... $14.99
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(Cover has light wear.)
BB King —
To Know You Is To Love You ... LP ABC/MCA, 1973. Very Good+ ... $8.99
A set that has BB King teaming up with southern soul maestro Dave Crawford – an arranger/producer who helps BB find a whole new groove! Crawford's approach is wonderfully warm and soulful – almost a Hi Records sort of take on the music, which brings King's traditional blues into much ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole, light surface wear, a bent corner, and light waviness from moisture.)
Rounder, 1988. Near Mint- ... $7.99
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King, 1961. Near Mint- ... $34.99
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
(80s Modern Blues pressing. Cover has light aging on one side, as well as a small notation in the corner.)
Elektra, 1940s. Very Good+ 3LP Box Set ... Just Sold Out!
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(Box has light wear. Vinyl is very clean, but has a mark that clicks on "Hindenburg Diaster" and "Turn Yo Radio On".)
JB Lenoir —
JB Lenoir – Chess Blues Masters Series ... LP Chess, 1950s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $19.99
A really great collection of Chess Records work by JB Lenoir – one of the more unusual singers on the Chicago scene at the time – and one with a sound that's pretty darn great all the way through! Lenoir's tone is a pitch or two up from most of his contemporaries – not as gritty ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s French Vogue pressing.)
JB Lenoir —
Mojo Boogie – Classic Early 1950s Chicago Blues ... LP Flyright (UK), Early 50s. Near Mint- ... $14.99
Rare work from the early 50s Chicago scene – mostly rare JOB singles, plus unissued tracks – with JB Lenoir on vocal and guitar – plus some piano from Sunnyland Slim and drums from Alfred Wallace! LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s issue.)
Blues Spectrum, Early 70s. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Lightning Slim —
Lightning Slim – The Early Years – The Legendary Jay Miller Sessions Vol 5 ... LP Flyright (UK), Early 50s. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
First-ever issue of these rare early tracks – done in the legendary Jay Miller studios! Titles include "Paper In My Shoe", "Bad Luck", "Woke Up Feelin Bad", "I Beg You Little Woman", "I'm Him", "Poor Lightnin Blues", and "Those ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some very light wear, but this is a great copy overall.)
Alligator, 1989. Near Mint- ... $9.99
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(Cover has hype stickers and a cut corner.)
Glades, 1977. Sealed ... $14.99
Little Milton's always been as much of a soul singer as a bluesman – and this overlooked gem from the 70s has him hitting equally well on both fronts! The set's a great precursor to Milton's 80s revival on Malaco – but has the singer working in Chicago, with these deep soul ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Malaco, 1990. Near Mint- ... $9.99
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Also available Too Much Pain ... CD 6.99
Stax, 1973. Near Mint- ... $14.99 24.99
No waiting here – as Little Milton's guitar is plenty sweet throughout – making the album a key cooker from his classic years on Stax! The album's an essential effort in the shift between grittier urban blues and some of the tighter, more warmed up sounds that played big in the 70s ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow label pressing with L Nix etch. Includes the Stax inner sleeve. Cover has a small sticker spot at the top right corner.)
Chess, 1950s/Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $34.99
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 white label promo Vintage Series pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Louisiana Red with Carey Bell —
My Life ... LP L+R Records (Germany), 1983. Very Good+ ... $26.99
A set mostly recorded in Chicago, but with two tracks from a German festival too – featuring Louisiana Red on vocals and guitar, and Cary Bell on harmonica – plus guest vocals from Valerie Wellington on one track too! LP, Vinyl record album
Antilles, 1976. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
One of a number of sessions cut by Chicago bluesman Willie Mabon in the 70s – done in at a time when his talents were being re-discovered by a host of younger listeners. The overall style is in the older mode of Willie's classic years – relatively spare, with backing by a Chicago group ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has one slightly bumped corner, but is nice overall.)
Columbia, 1969. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $16.99
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(70s pressing. Cover is nice.)
Gramavision, 1986. Very Good+ ... $6.99
Titles include "Everybody Is Somebody", "Soothin", "Pillow Talk", "Local Local Girl", "French Letter", and "Do I Love Her". LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Polydor, 1972. Very Good+ ... $13.99 16.99
The title certainly gets it right – as the album definitely brings a bit of jazz into the mix for the great John Mayall – given that the set features strong work from funky jazz heavyweights Blue Mitchell on trumpet and Freddy Robinson on guitar! Both are musicians that we love for ... (Rock, Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and aging.)
Deram/London, 1966. Near Mint- ... $14.99
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 CRC pressing. Cover has light wear, a small sticker spot, and a 4-inch tear in the back panel held with pieces of clear tape.)
Brunswick/Demon (UK), Late 60s. New Copy (reissue)... $26.99 29.99
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
RCA, 1970. Very Good+ ... $11.99 13.99
Dynamite stuff – and one of a few excellent comeback albums recorded by Percy Mayfield in his later years! The record really moves past Percy's blues roots – into territory that has some stronger elements of modern sounds, yet which also still preserves all the soulfulness of his ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light ring wear, some splitting on the top seam, and a cut corner.)
Atlantic, 1972. Very Good Gatefold ... $19.99
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
(Red and green Broadway label pressing. Cover has some wear, a partially split top seam and a bit of marker.)
United Artists, Late 50s. Very Good ... $13.99
Nice obscure set of blues material recorded for United Artists – featuring the little-known Big Miller performing a set of 11 compositions from the pen of Langston Hughes. The backing on here is similar to that of a Jimmy Rushing album from the same time – as it includes arrangements ... (Vocalists, Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono red label with deep groove. Vinyl has light sleeve marks. Cover has a small split on top, light aging.)
Specialty, 1930s/1940s. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Hal Paige/Ace (UK), Late 50s/Early 60s. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Bluesway, 1960s. Near Mint- ... $7.99
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(Cover has light wear and a small cutout hole.)
Minit, 1969. Near Mint- ... $29.99 34.99
A tasty album of hard bluesy tracks from Little Jr Parker – set to arrangements by Horace Ott, and very much in an older mode than the vintage of the album would imply. The tracks on the set have a late 50s hip R&B style – similar to late work by Louis Jordan, or some of the Duke ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Pearl, Mid 50s. Near Mint- ... $16.99
Rare Chicago material, issued here on this small Delmark label imprint– one side with Morris Pejoe on vocals and guitar in a small combo with tenor and alto – the second with both Arthur Big Boy Spires and Willie Big Eyes Smith on vocals – in a combo with Edward El on guitar and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a small cutout hole in one corner.)
ABC/Bluesway, 1973. Near Mint- ... $13.99 16.99
A pretty rootsy album of blues – from New Orleans, of course! Joe plays piano and sings – and backing is by guitar, bass, and drums. Titles include "Juice On The Loose", "Beggin Woman", "Chicken La La Blues", "Barefoot Boy", and "Life's A ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a small cutout hole.)
Alligator, 1980. Near Mint- ... $16.99
Dancing Cat, 1974. Near Mint- ... $14.99 19.99
