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Gene Ammons —
Early Visions ... LP 
Chess, Late 40s/Early 50s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $4.99
24 tracks that perfectly illustrate all that was great about Gene Ammons in his early days – a set of singles and 78s recorded for Chess in the late 40s and early 50s, featuring players that include Tom Archia, Matthew Gee, Junior Mance, Sonny Stitt, and Bill Massey. Titles include "Do ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Orange label pressing in the full color cover, with two cut corners and bent at the top left corner.)
Gene Ammons —
Once In Awhile/Chess, 1950s. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
Gene Ammons —
Young Jug ... CD 
Chess, Late 40s/Early 50s. Used ... Out Of Stock
A great collection of early 78rpm material that Gene Ammons cut for Chess Records – 20 tracks in all! (Jazz) CD
(Out of print.)
Gene Ammons & Sonny Stitt —
Jug & Sonny (jug & corn cover) ... LP Chess, Early 60s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A nice little album – featuring some of the sides that Gene Ammons cut "off contract" for Chess/Argo during the early 60s, and ones that feature him paired with Sonny Stitt, his longtime partner in legendary tenor battles from the 50s. The two horns aren't really locked in combat ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Lee Andrews & The Hearts —
Long Lonely Nights/
Chess, 1957. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Lee Andrews & The Hearts —
Tear Drops/Chess, 1957. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Chuck Berry —
After School Session (plus bonus tracks) ... CD Chess, 1957. Used ... Out Of Stock
Raucous, rumbling and hard-charging Chess rhythms, rock and roll by Chuck Berry – his legendary After School Session – and possibly his greatest album ever! It features not only some of Chuck Berry's most famous material, but some of the best early rock songs, period –particularly ... (Soul) read more CD
Chuck Berry —
Chess Box (6LP Box Set) ... LP Chess/MCA, 1950s/1960s/1970s. Near Mint- 6LP Box Set ... Out Of Stock
Seminal work from one of the greatest guitarists of all time! (Soul) LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes booklet. Cover has two split corners, light wear, and aging.)
Chuck Berry —
Chuck Berry In London ... LP Chess, Mid 60s. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
One of the most continually inventive musicians from the rock years on Chess – stepping out here for a UK performance! (Soul) LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono black label pressing. Cover has some surface wear, yellowing from age, and some edge tears at the bottom of the back paste-on.)
Chuck Berry —
Chuck Berry On Stage ... LP Chess, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A really fantastic live album – one that really captures the raw power of the young Chuck Berry – not just on his guitar, but also in the way he dominates the proceedings! (Soul) LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label mono pressing with shield logo – in nice shape! Cover has some light aging, mostly on the back, and a small white sticker in one corner – but this is a nice copy.)
Chuck Berry —
Chuck Berry's Golden Decade (70s pressing) ... LP Chess, Late 50s/Early 60s. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Chess, Late 50s/Early 60s. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $5.99
Titles include "No Money Down", "Mad Lad", "Run Rudolph Run", "Let It Rock", "Sweet Little Rock & Roller", "Go Go Go", "I'm Talking About You", "Jaguar & The Thunderbird", "Guitar Boogie", "The ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s orange label pressing. Cover has a cut corner and light wear.)
Chuck Berry —
Chuck Berry/Chess/BGO (UK), Late 50s/Early 60s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Chess, 1950s/1960s. Used ... $2.99
Includes the songs "Maybellene", "30 Days", "You Can't Catch Me", "Too Much Monkey Business", "Brown-Eyed Handsome Man", "Roll Over Beethoven", "Havana Moon", "School Days", "Rock And Roll Music", "Oh ... (Soul) read more CD
Also available Great Twenty Eight ... LP 28.99(Out of print, Canadian pressing.)
Chess, 1950s/1960s. Sealed 2LP Gatefold ... $28.99 39.99 Also available Great Twenty Eight ... CD 2.99
Chuck Berry —
His Best Vol 1 ... CD Chess, 1950s/1960s. Used ... $1.99
20 tracks including "Roll Over Beethoven", "Maybellene", "Thirty Days", "Havana Moon", "Reelin' and Rockin", "Beautiful Delilah", "School Day", and "Johnny B. Goode". (Soul) CD
Chuck Berry —
London Sessions ... LP Chess, 1972. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
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) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Chess, 1955. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Chuck Berry —
Missing Berries – Rarities Vol 3 ... LP Chess/MCA, Late 50s/Early 60s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Titles include "Childhood Sweetheart", "Do You Love Me", "Big Ben Blues", "Let Me Sleep Woman", "Vacation Time", "Men & The Donkey", and more! (Soul) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a small sticker.)
Chuck Berry —
More Rock N Roll Rarities From The Golden Era Of Chess Records ... LP Chess/MCA, Mid 50s-Mid 60s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Chuck Berry —
New Juke Box Hits ... LP Chess, Early 60s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
As with many of the Chuck Berry full LPs for Chess, this one's filled with some great obscure material that always gets eclipsed by Chuck's big hits. Despite the idea that these would be "new jukebox hits", the material has an approach that was probably a bit too hard for radio, but that' ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Chuck Berry —
One Dozen Berrys ... LP Chess, 1958. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
One dozen "berrys", all of them great – the fresh fruits of the labors of a young Chuck Berry – heard here at his raw, early best! The sound here is stunning – a version of Chuck that gets way past any oldies cliches – and which reminds us that at the start, his ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Heavy early pressing – blue label with silver text! Vinyl is nice and clean – and cover is great, save for a small trace of an old sticker in one corner, and some light aging on the back.)
Chuck Berry —
Rock N Roll Rarities ... LP Chess/MCA, Mid 50s-Mid 60s. Near Mint- 2LP ... Out Of Stock
Chess, 1957. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Chuck Berry —
St Louis To Liverpool ... LP Chess, 1964. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Almost all original tunes from Chuck Berry – and a lot more St Louis than Liverpool! (Soul) LP, Vinyl record album
Chess, 1954. Fair ... $3.99
Chess, 1962. Near Mint- ... $11.99
A side each of these two important talents in blues – presented here in a format that makes the record a real double-header! Side one features Big Bill Broonzy in the lead – working with sweet electric lines on guitar alongside acoustic and his own really rich vocals – plus this ... (Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s Original Chess Masters pressing. Cover has a cutout hole.)
Chess, 1950s. Near Mint- ... $14.99
Mitty Collier —
Shades Of Mitty Collier – The Chess Singles 1961 to 1968 ... CD Chess/Kent (UK), 1960s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A mighty helping of music from the overlooked Mitty Collier – a 60s soul singer on Chess Records, and one who was every bit as great as bigger label stars like Etta James or Fontella Bass! Like both of those singers, Mitty's got a voice that grabs you right from the get-go – a deeply ... (Soul) read more CD
Mitty Collier —
Shades Of Mitty Collier – The Chess Singles 1961 to 1968 ... CD Chess/Kent (UK), 1960s. Used ... Out Of Stock
A mighty helping of music from the overlooked Mitty Collier – a 60s soul singer on Chess Records, and one who was every bit as great as bigger label stars like Etta James or Fontella Bass! Like both of those singers, Mitty's got a voice that grabs you right from the get-go – a deeply ... (Soul) read more CD
Coronets —
Nadine/Chess, 1953. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
(Funky 45's) 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Solid blue label pressing. Labels have light wear, small peel spot.)
Corsairs —
At The Stroke Of Midnight/Tuff/Chess, 1962. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Corsairs —
Smoky Places/Chess, Early 1960s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Two vocal group classics by the Corsairs – an excellent group graced by the unique lead vocals of Jay Bird Uzzel! "Smoky Places" is a sad and dreamy ode to the places two secret lovers have to meet – but "Thinkin" is the real winner here. At the first listen, the ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Chess/MCA, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $3.99
A collection of tracks recorded during the late 60s and early 70s – when the Dells were at their peak, recording at Cadet with arrangers and producers like Charles Stepney, Bobby Miller, and Don Davis. Titles include "Love Is Blue (I Can Sing A Rainbow)", "There Is", ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s pressing. Cover has a bent lower corner.)
Chess, Late 60s/1970s. Used ... $2.99
Dells —
There Is ... CD Chess/MCA, 1968. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the coolest collaborations between the mighty Dells and the great arranger Charles Stepney – a studio talent who really brings some magic to their fantastic harmonies! Stepney adds in all these amazing touches to the record – including John Cage-styled prepared piano on two ... (Soul) read more CD
Also available There Is ... LP 23.99
Bo Diddley —
Bo Diddley – Chess Box (2CD box set) ... CD Chess, Late 50s/Early 60s. Used 2CD ... Out Of Stock
Bo Diddley —
Bo Diddley (Chess) ... LP Chess, 1958. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Fantastically twangy! We never tire of Bo Diddley's incredible guitar work – and you'll get plenty of it in this early album he cut for Chess, a tasty batch of 12 tracks, all original tunes with a stripped-down gutbuckety sound – rough, raw rhythms that feature plenty of Bo's gritty ... (Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Bo Diddley —
Bo Diddley Is A Gunslinger (with bonus tracks) ... CD Chess/MCA, 1960. Used ... Out Of Stock
Forget the silly cowboy costume on the front cover – because this is a heck of a great album! Bo might have gotten saddled (no pun intended!) with a silly gimmick for the title and image of the set – but the album's one of his best from the early Chess years, and features a rip-roaring ... (Blues) read more CD
Bo Diddley —
Bo Diddley/Chess/MCA, 1958/1959. Used ... Out Of Stock
Two classic Bo Diddley albums in a single set! The self-titled Bo Diddley record is fantastically twangy! We never tire of Bo Diddley's incredible guitar work – and you'll get plenty of it in this early album he cut for Chess, a tasty batch of 12 tracks, all original tunes with a stripped-do ... (Blues) read more CD
(Early MCA pressing – disc made in Japan.)
Bo Diddley —
Definitive Collection ... CD Chess/Universal, Late 50s/Early 60s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Features 20 tracks including "I'm A Man", "Pretty Thing", "Who Do You Love?", "Mona", "Before You Accuse Me", "Diddley Daddy", "Say Man", "I Can Tell", and "Crackin' Up". (Blues) CD
(Out of print.)
Chess, Early 60s. Near Mint- ... $24.99 29.99
Bo Diddley and Chuck Berry come together in a really unique album for Chess Records in the 60s – and that's saying a lot, given all the groundbreaking sounds we heard from that label at the time! The format is quite unusual – as each side features a long instrumental jam that really ... (Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue fade label stereo pressing. Cover has some ringwear, edge wear, and some yellowing from age in back.)
Bo Diddley/MCA/Chess, 1964. Used ... Out Of Stock
Bo Diddley and Chuck Berry come together in a really unique album for Chess Records in the 60s – and that's saying a lot, given all the groundbreaking sounds we heard from that label at the time! The format is quite unusual – as each side features a long instrumental jam that really ... (Blues) read more CD
Also available Two Great Guitars ... LP 24.99(Out of print.)
Bo Diddley/Chess, 1967. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
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 ... (Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Chess/MCA, 1988. Used ... $4.99
Includes the previously unreleased tracks "So Long", "All The Time", and "Tail Dragger". (Blues) CD
(Out of print.)
Willie Dixon —
Willie Dixon – Chess Box (2CD box set) ... CD Chess, 1950s/Early 60s. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
A rich collection of work from this legendary Chicago bluesman – 36 tracks on 2 CDs, plus an oversized booklet with nice photos and notes! (Blues) CD
(In the original LP sized box with oversized booklet – in nice shape!)
Willie Dixon —
Willie Dixon – Chess Box (3LP set) ... LP Chess, 1950s/Early 60s. Near Mint- 3LP Box Set ... Out Of Stock
36 tracks on 3 LPs! (Blues) LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes booklet. Box has light wear and aging.)
Rev CL Franklin —
Moses At The Red Sea ... LP Chess, 1970s. Very Good- ... Out Of Stock
Rev CL Franklin —
Twenty-Third Psalm ... LP Chess, 1960s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Lowell Fulsom —
Lowell Fulson – Chess Blues Masters Series ... LP Chess, Mid 60s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
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 ... (Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Lowell Fulson —
Complete Chess Masters – The Chess 50th Anniversary Collection ... CD Chess, Mid 50s-Early 60s. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
Chess/P-Vine (Japan), 1957. Near Mint- 2LP ... $24.99
A very cool collection – all rare New Orleans R&B, originally issued on 50s singles by Chess Records, mostly handled by producer/arranger Paul Gayten! Features work by Al Little, Ralph Williams, TV Slim, Robert Green, Roland Cook, Sherman Jones, Charles Williams, Buddy Stewart, Virginia ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes insert. Back cover has light aging – vinyl is great!)
Buddy Guy —
Chess Masters ... LP Chess, Early 60s. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Buddy Guy —
I Was Walking Through The Woods ... CD Chess, Early 60s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Buddy Guy reached much bigger fame on later labels, but he sounds pretty darn great here in a set of early recordings done for Chess – all sides recorded in the first half of the 60s, when Buddy represented one of the best talents in a new generation of bluesmen rising up in Chicago! The ... (Blues) read more CD
Harvey —
Ooh Ouch Stop!/Chess, 1960. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
Harvey & Moonglows —
Mean Old Blues/Chess, 1958. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Chess/Telstar, Early 60s. Used ... $1.99
Chess, 1950s. Used 2 CDs ... $8.99
Chess/MCA, 1960s/1970s. Used 2 CDs ... $9.99
Howlin Wolf —
Back Door Wolf ... LP Chess, 1973. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Later Chess work by Howlin Wolf, but done in a rootsier electric mode that's similar to his earlier forays for the label! The set's from the years when Chess was backing off that great funk approach they brought to blues work at the end of the 60s – kind of a "back to basics" ... (Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album
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! (Blues) CD
(Out of print and in great shape!)
Howlin Wolf —
His Greatest Sides Vol 1 (colored vinyl pressing) ... LP Chess/Jackpot, Late 50s/Early 60s. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
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 ... (Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited edition colored vinyl!)
Howlin Wolf —
Howlin Wolf ... LP Chess, Early 60s. Sealed ... Out Of Stock
Howlin Wolf is really getting into his thing here – tightening it up a bit from his earliest years at Chess, and moving into a groove that would forever make him one of the key artists to record for the label! The raspy, rootsy feel of earlier years is still in place – but the ... (Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Howlin Wolf —
Howlin Wolf/Chess, 1959. Used ... Out Of Stock
2 blues classics from the great Howlin Wolf – back to back on a single CD! First up is the self-titled Howlin Wolf – a record that has Wolf tightening it up a bit from his earliest years at Chess, and moving into a groove that would forever make him one of the key artists to record for ... (Blues) read more CD
Howlin Wolf —
London Sessions ... LP Chess, 1970. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
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 ... (Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available London Sessions (Gold CD) ... CD 19.99(Late 80s MCA pressing.)
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 ... (Blues) read more CD
(Out of print gold CD.)
Howlin Wolf —
Message To The Young ... LP Chess, 1971. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
Funky blues work from Howlin Wolf – his key entry into the funked-up genre that Chess Records was cutting at the end of the 60s with other blues artists like Etta James, Bo Diddley, and Muddy Waters! As on records with those artists, Wolf's older modes are updated here for a hipper, younger ... (Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Orange & blue label GRT pressing. Cover has light wear and aging.)
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 ... (Blues) read more CD
(80s pressing.)
Howlin Wolf —
Real Folk Blues (Original Master Recording – with bonus tracks) ... CD Chess/Mobile Fidelity, 1966. Used ... Out Of Stock
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 ... (Blues) read more CD
(Out of print gold CD pressing from Mobile Fidelity.)
Howlin Wolf —
Real Folk Blues/Chess/MCA, 1966/1967. Used ... Out Of Stock
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 ... (Blues) read more CD
Also available Real Folk Blues ... CD 3.99
Ty Hunter —
Bad Loser/Chess, 1964. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Ahmad Jamal —
But Not For Me – Ahmad Jamal Trio At The Pershing ... CD Argo/Chess, 1958. Used ... Out Of Stock
Groundbreaking work from the legendary Ahmad Jamal – not just in his own career, but in live jazz in general! The album's a classic recording of Jamal's trio with Israel Crosby on bass and Vernell Fournier on drums – captured at the Pershing Lounge on the south side of Chicago, where ... (Jazz) read more CD
Ahmad Jamal —
Count 'Em 88 (SHMCD pressing) ... CD Chess/Universal (Japan), 1956. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
That's right, count 'em – 88 keys on the piano in all, and Ahmad does a pretty good job of hitting them all in this early album of piano virtuosity! The album's amazing – set the pace for a whole new generation of piano expressiveness, with a cool and earthy approach that also still ... (Jazz) read more CD
Ahmad Jamal —
Count 'Em 88 (SHMCD pressing) ... CD Chess/Universal (Japan), 1956. Used ... Out Of Stock
That's right, count 'em – 88 keys on the piano in all, and Ahmad does a pretty good job of hitting them all in this early album of piano virtuosity! The album's amazing – set the pace for a whole new generation of piano expressiveness, with a cool and earthy approach that also still ... (Jazz) read more CD
Chess/Blue Horizon (UK), 1950s. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
An unusual UK issue of a Chess album from the late 60s – one that features rare 50s Chicago recordings by Elmore James, plus some even more obscure sides by lesser-known singer John Brim! James' style is well known, and well-executed here – rough and raw, but with a good sense of focus ... (Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original orange label mono pressing. Cover has some light wear around the edges, but this is a very nice copy overall.)
Elmore James/Chess, 1950s. Used ... Out Of Stock
A great entry in the Chess Heritage Series at the end of the 60s – one that features rare 50s Chicago recordings by Elmore James, plus some even more obscure sides by lesser-known singer John Brim! James' style is well known, and well-executed here – rough and raw, but with a good ... (Blues) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Etta James —
At Last (with bonus tracks) ... LP Argo/Chess/Jackpot, 1960. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
An amazing step forward for the young Etta James – a singer who was delivering a raw, shouting form of R&B just a few years before – but who here ascends into soul music heaven with her famous work on the album! The title cut is the stuff of legend – played and played, again ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available At Last ... LP 16.99(Black vinyl pressing.)
Etta James —
Chess Masters ... LP Chess/PRT (UK), 1960s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
(Soul) LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s issue. Cover has edge wear, unglued bottom seam, bent at the top left corner, and is bent a bit at the edges.)
Etta James —
Chess Masters (2LP Set) ... LP Chess/PRT (UK), 1960s. Very Good+ 2LP ... Out Of Stock
Chess/Kent (UK), 1976. New Copy ... $11.99 16.99
One of the few funky late Chess gems for Etta James – recorded during the period when the company was owned by the All Platinum family of labels in New Jersey – with incredible vocals by Etta! Most of the record was cut in NJ, and features Etta's bluesy style meeting some nice funky ... (Soul) read more CD
Etta James —
Etta James (1973) ... LP Chess, 1973. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Heavy funk from the great Etta James – one of her standout classics from the later Chess years, done with a style that's completely different than her work of the 60s! The set was recorded in LA with a super-dope sound that's almost in a funky soundtrack mode – full horns, bits of ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Etta James —
Etta James Chess Box Set (3CD set) ... CD Chess, 1960s/1970s. Used 3CD ... Out Of Stock
Etta James —
Her Best ... CD Chess/MCA, 1960s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Etta James —
These Foolish Things/Chess/MCA, 1960. Used ... Out Of Stock
Johnnie & Joe —
My Baby's Gone/Chess, 1958. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Chess, 1960. Used ... $12.99
Despite the fact that the title's "Introducing Roland Kirk", it's not actually Kirk's first album – but it is a heck of a smoker with a very unusual sound! The session features Roland with a Chicago group that includes Ira Sullivan on trumpet, Don Garrett on bass, and Ron Burton on ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available (Out of print 1997 Japanese pressing, includes obi.)
Introducing Roland Kirk ... LP 14.99
Introducing Roland Kirk (UHQCD pressing) ... CD 18.99
Roland Kirk —
Introducing Roland Kirk ... CD Chess/Universal, 1960. Used ... Out Of Stock
Despite the fact that the title's "Introducing Roland Kirk", it's not actually Kirk's first album – but it is a heck of a smoker with a very unusual sound! The session features Roland with a Chicago group that includes Ira Sullivan on trumpet, Don Garrett on bass, and Ron Burton on ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Introducing Roland Kirk ... LP 14.99
Introducing Roland Kirk (UHQCD pressing) ... CD 18.99
Introducing Roland Kirk ... CD 12.99
Roland Kirk —
Introducing Roland Kirk ... CD Chess/MCA, 1960. Used ... Out Of Stock
Despite the fact that the title's "Introducing Roland Kirk", it's not actually Kirk's first album – but it is a heck of a smoker with a very unusual sound! The session features Roland with a Chicago group that includes Ira Sullivan on trumpet, Don Garrett on bass, and Ron Burton on ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Introducing Roland Kirk ... LP 14.99
Introducing Roland Kirk (UHQCD pressing) ... CD 18.99
Introducing Roland Kirk ... CD 12.99
Chess/Universal (Japan), 1960. New Copy ... $18.99 22.99
Despite the fact that the title's "Introducing Roland Kirk", it's not actually Kirk's first album – but it is a heck of a smoker with a very unusual sound! The session features Roland with a Chicago group that includes Ira Sullivan on trumpet, Don Garrett on bass, and Ron Burton on ... (Jazz) read more CD
Also available Introducing Roland Kirk ... LP 14.99
Introducing Roland Kirk ... CD 12.99
Roland Kirk —
Third Dimension & Beyond (Third Dimension/King/Chess/Gambit (Spain), 1956/1960. Used ... Out Of Stock
2 albums' worth of rare early work from Roland Kirk – back to back on one CD! First up is the classic Third Dimension set for Bethlehem – a record that's not as groundbreaking as later sessions, but still filled with fire and imagination, and proof that the famous blind player was a ... (Jazz) read more CD
Herb Lance —
Comeback ... LP Chess, 1966. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Although sort of a "comeback" album for vocalist Herb Lance, this full-length is really more of his debut album – since his biggest previous recording had been a hit rendition of "Close Your Eyes", but was followed with nothing else. This album's got Lance singing with a ... (Vocalists) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a bump & tiny tear on the opening, cutout hole.)
JB Lenoir —
JB Lenoir – Chess Masters ... LP Chess, 1950s. Near Mint- 2LP ... Out Of Stock
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 ... (Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album
JB Lenoir —
Natural Man ... CD Chess/MCA, Mid 50s. Used ... Out Of Stock
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 ... (Blues) read more CD
(Out of print Chess Masters pressing.)
Ramsey Lewis —
Greatest Hits ... CD Chess/MCA, 1960s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Ramsey Lewis on piano, Christopher White, Cleveland Eaton, and Eldee Young on bass, Maurice White and Red Holt on drums, and Eldee Young on cello. (Jazz) CD
Ramsey Lewis —
In Crowd – 18 Greatest Hits ... CD Chess/Black Tulip, 1960s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Titles include "Hang On Sloopy", "Dancing In The Street", "Uptight", "Hard Day's Night", "Soul Man", and "Les Fleurs". (Jazz) CD
(Tray card appears to be signed by Ramsey Lewis.)
Chess/MCA, 1968. Used ... $9.99
One of the key records from the Cadet/Concept scene in late 60s Chicago – a tremendous collaboration between pianist Ramsey Lewis and arranger Charles Stepney – and the kind of record that took soul and jazz to a whole new level! Ramsey on his own is great enough at this point – ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Chess/MCA, 1960s. Used 2CD ... $12.99
With 48 tracks including "Sneaking Around", "She Put A Spell On Me", "Blind Man", "Country Style", "Let Me Down Easy", "Twenty-Three Hours", "Moanin' For Your Girl", and "Grits Ain't Groceries". (Blues) CD
Also available Welcome To The Club – The Essential Chess Recordings ... CD 9.99(Out of print.)
Chess/MCA, 1960s. Used 2CD ... $9.99 Also available Welcome To The Club – The Essential Chess Recordings ... CD 12.99
Little Walter —
Best Of Little Walter ... CD Chess/MCA, Early 50s. Used ... Out Of Stock
A well-titled set – as the album features some of the best early sides that Little Walter recorded for Chess – records that went on to set a whole new standard both in blues vocals and harmonica! There's tightness here that's a bit different from some of the other Chess blues at the ... (Blues) read more CD
(Out of print 1986 pressing.)
