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Gene Ammons & Sonny Stitt —
Jug & Sonny ... 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
(70s orange label pressing. Cover has a cutout notch.)
Gene Ammons with Marry Graham —
Bless You/Chess, Late 40s. Very Good- ... Out Of Stock
Gene Ammons/Chess, Late 40s-Mid 50s. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A great set that brings together some great lost material that was originally recorded for Chess (or Aristocrat as it was called back then), and which was only ever released on 78s. Gene Ammons plays here with the lost Chicago tenor talent Tom Archia (who never made it out of the city as much as ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue fade label stereo Cadet pressing. Cover has a cut corner, ring and edge wear, a split top seam, and names in pen in back.)
Fontella Bass —
Rescued – The Best Of Fontella Bass ... CD 
Chess/MCA, Late 60s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Killer hard female soul! Fontella Bass was one of the best voices of the 60s – and she cut a lot of great work besides her one huge hit "Rescue Me" (which everyone always seems to think was by Aretha Franklin anyway!) This CD brings together 16 great tracks from her years at Chess ... (Soul) read more CD
Chuck Berry —
Bio/Chess/BGO (UK), Early 70s. Used ... Out Of Stock
A pair of 70s albums from the great Chuck Berry – back to back on a single CD! First up is Bio – an overlooked early 70s set from the legendary Chuck Berry – one that has him in a really great setting that shows just how much Chuck continued to grow over the years! Sure, plenty ... (Soul) read more CD
Chess, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $16.99
(Soul) LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono black label shield logo pressing. Cover has light wear and a name in pen.)
Chess, Early 60s. Very Good ... $9.99
A collection of Chuck's hit tunes for the kids – packaged together to cash in on the twistin' crowd, but really more of a greatest hits LP. Titles include "Roll Over Beethoven", "Maybellene", "Sweet Little Sixteen", "School Days", "Johnny B ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono black label pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear and staining around the edges, and some aging.)
Chuck Berry —
Chuck Berry's Golden Decade ... LP Chess, Late 50s/Early 60s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $9.99
A classic collection of Chuck Berry's early genius – a set that introduced his best cuts to a new younger audience in the 70s! All the work here is from the early Chess Records days – and titles include "Deep Feeling", "Wee Wee Hours", "Nadine", "Brown ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue fade label stereo pressing. Cover has light wear, bumped corners, small split in the top seam, and a light stain at the bottom.)
Chess, Late 50s/Early 60s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $9.99
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 ringwear, edge wear, bent a bit at the top right corner, and with a small stained spot in back.)
Chess, Late 50s/Early 60s. Very Good- ... $7.99
Chuck's classic work for Chess/Checker – featuring tunes like "Roll Over Beethoven", "Rock & Roll Music", "Johnny B Goode", "Nadine", "Maybelline", "Sweet Little 16", "Thirty Days", and "Memphis". (Soul) LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono blue label pressing. Cover has some surface wear, center bottom seam split, light edge wear, name in pen, aging.)
Chuck Berry —
Definitive Collection ... CD Chess/Geffen, Late 50s/Early 60s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Chuck Berry —
Great Twenty Eight ... LP Chess, 1950s/1960s. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Chuck Berry —
His Best Vol 1 ... CD Chess, 1950s/1960s. Used ... Out Of Stock
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 ... Temporarily 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
(Orange label pressing. Cover has some surface wear, aging, and splitting in the top seam.)
Chess, Early 60s. Very Good ... $14.99
The title's certainly straightforward and to the point – but then again, there's not a lot to say about this one except that it's pure Chuck Berry all the way through! The album may well be one of Chuck's most -hit filled, as it's overflowing with classics like "Rock & Roll ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono blue fade label pressing in a cover with Electronic Stereo sticker. Cover has a small cutout hole, some ring and edge wear, and discoloration from age.)
Eddie Boyd/Chess/MCA, 1950s. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
Jackie Brenston —
Rocket 88 – Jackie Brenston & His Delta Kings Featuring Ike Turner ... LP Chess/P-Vine (Japan), Early 50s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
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) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing, with obi!)
Solomon Burke —
Back To My Roots ... LP Chess, 1976. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A really great record from Solomon Burke – and one that's quite different than his early work on Atlantic Records! Solomon's not going for his roots, and instead works with help from Sylvia Robinson and the team over at All-Platinum Records – to get kind of a pre-Sugarhill dose of ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Chess, 1975. Very Good+ ... $11.99
An incredible record – a real standout in Solomon Burke's career! This set features him working with arrangements that are smooth, mellow, and sexy – very much in the Barry White and Isaac Hayes mode, a style that's a perfect fit for Solomon's voice, which was warm and deep back when ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original 70s pressing! Vinyl has sleeve marks.)
Solomon Burke —
Music To Make Love By ... CD Chess/Elemental (France), 1975. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
An incredible record – a real standout in Solomon Burke's career! This set features him working with arrangements that are smooth, mellow, and sexy – very much in the Barry White and Isaac Hayes mode, a style that's a perfect fit for Solomon's voice, which was warm and deep back when ... (Soul) read more CD
(Limited edition!)
Solomon Burke —
Music To Make Love By (80s pressing) ... LP Chess, 1975. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
An incredible record – a real standout in Solomon Burke's career! This set features him working with arrangements that are smooth, mellow, and sexy – very much in the Barry White and Isaac Hayes mode, a style that's a perfect fit for Solomon's voice, which was warm and deep back when ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Solomon Burke —
Music To Make Love By (Chess Collection pressing) ... CD Chess/Universal, 1975. Used ... Out Of Stock
An incredible record – a real standout in Solomon's career! This set features him working with arrangements that are smooth, mellow, and sexy – very much in the Barry White and Isaac Hayes mode, a style that's a perfect fit for Solomon's voice, which was warm and deep back when White ... (Soul) read more CD
Kenny Burrell —
Night At The Vanguard ... CD Chess/MCA, 1959. Used ... Out Of Stock
A hip live date from Kenny Burrell – recorded with a trio that includes Richard Davis on bass and Roy Haynes on drums – both of whom help Kenny find a groove that's a bit lighter and more fluid than usual! The rhythms here are quite gentle, almost spare at times – and always ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode and clear promotional sticker on booklet cover.)
Chess, Late 50s/1960s. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $6.99
A collection of tracks pulled from Burrell's 60s work on Cadet, with titles that include "Mother In Law", "Isabella", "Tender Gender", "Tricotism", "Suite For Guitar And Orchestra", "Blues Fuse", "My Favorite Things", "Wild ... (Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s orange label pressing. Cover has ring wear, edge wear, and aging.)
Wayne Cochran & The CC Riders —
Wayne Cochran! ... LP Chess, 1968. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Wild stuff! White singer Wayne Cochran looks like he should be a rockabilly star – right down to his big ol' pompadour haircut – but this early album of his for Chess is actually a tight batch of groovers that holds a nice appeal to fans of late 60s funk! Cochran's got a raw Wilson ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Mitty Collier —
Pain/
Chess, 1963. Good ... Out Of Stock
Chess/Kent (UK), 1960s. New Copy ... $9.99 18.99
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
Chess/Reel, 1970. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $26.99 27.99
A real lost chapter in the career of the great Don Covay – material done after his original funky soul on 60s Atlantic Records, and before his return to fame in the early 70s on Mercury – done in a raw vibe that has a lot more grit than you might expect! There's touches of psychedelic ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available (Limited edition RSD Essentials pressing – on red vinyl!)
Different Strokes For Different Folks ... LP 26.99
Different Strokes For Different Folks ... CD 22.99
Sugar Pie De Santo —
Go Go Power – The Complete Chess Singles 1961 to 1966 ... CD Chess/Kent (UK), Mid 60s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Dells —
Best Of The Dells – 20th Century Masters The Millennium Collection ... CD Chess/Universal, Late 60s/1970s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Chess/MCA, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $7.99
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 light wear.)
Dells —
Oh What A Night – The Great Ballads ... CD Chess/MCA, Late 60s/Early 70s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Dells —
On Their Corner – The Best Of The Dells ... CD Chess, Late 60s/1970s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Chess/MCA, 1968. Used ... $9.99
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
(Out of print.)
Bo Diddley —
Bo Diddley's Beach Party ... CD Chess/Hip-O Select, 1963. Used ... Out Of Stock
You might need to be a Diddley diehard to know it, given the pretty hokey early 60s Beach Party cover photo – get past that and what you'll find is a rowdy, rumbling and completely incredible live album from Bo! It features material captured on a 2 night stand at The Beach Club in Myrtle ... (Blues) read more CD
Chess, Late 50s/Early 60s. Used ... $5.99
Bo Diddley —
Road Runner – The Chess Masters 1959 to 1960 ... CD Chess/Hip-O Select, Late 50s. Used 2CD ... Out Of Stock
A second great set of Bo Diddley masters from the classic Chess years – a wonderful assortment of tracks that offers up a much more vivid picture of his genius than any previous CDs on the market! The set brings together Bo Diddley recordings over a solid two year run for Chess – ... (Blues) read more CD
(Limited edition Hip-O Select pressing – in great shape!)
Chess, Early 60s. Very Good ... $19.99
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
(Heavy blue fade label stereo pressing. Cover has light wear and aging.)
Bo Diddley/Chess, 1967. Near Mint- ... Temporarily 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
(80s orange label Canadian pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Flamingos —
Complete Chess Masters Plus – The Chess 50th Anniversary Collection ... CD Chess/Universal, 1955/1956. Used ... Out Of Stock
Lowell Fulson —
Complete Chess Masters – The Chess 50th Anniversary Collection ... CD Chess, Mid 50s-Early 60s. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
Chess, 1951. Good ... $1.99
Benny Golson —
Free (Free/MCA/Chess, 1960/1962. Used ... Out Of Stock
Buddy Guy —
Complete Chess Studio Recordings ... CD Chess/MCA, 1960s. Used 2 CDs ... Just Sold Out!
Buddy Guy —
I Left My Blues In San Francisco ... LP Chess, 1969. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Not the Bay Area effort you might guess from the title – and instead a sweet Chicago session that's easily one of the funkiest records that Buddy Guy ever cut! There's a great mix of funk and soul mixed in with the blues – thanks to arrangements from Charles Stepney and Gene Barge, who ... (Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Buddy Guy —
I Was Walking Through The Woods ... LP Chess, Early 60s. Near Mint- Gatefold ... 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 LP, Vinyl record album
Chess, Late 50s/Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $19.99
Stunning work from the great Dale Hawkins – a singer you may only know from the title track of this collection, but one who made some of the hardest, fiercest rock and roll on Chess Records in the 50s! Dale hailed from Louisiana, where much of this music was cut – but he also worked ... (Rock) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s German pressing.)
Woody Herman & His Thundering Herd —
Keep On Keepin' On – 1968 to 1970 ... CD Chess, Late 60s. Used ... Out Of Stock
This is the kind of reissue that restores our faith in the American music industry! Although you think he'd be in some sort of snoozy deep-freeze during the groovy 60s, Woody Herman cut some amazing sides for Chess records during the end of the decade. The recordings were done with the help of ... (Jazz) read more CD
John Lee Hooker —
Complete 50s Chess Recordings ... CD Chess, 1950s. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
John Lee Hooker —
John Lee Hooker Plays & Sings The Blues ... LP Chess, 1961. Sealed ... Out Of Stock
About as pure as you can get for John Lee Hooker – a classic set of cuts for Chess, recorded with a feel that's almost folksy at times! The guitar has a raw edge that goes way back to the delta – and the overall approach is much more gritty than even some of Hooker's labelmates at the ... (Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Chess/Traffic, Late 50s/Early 60s. New Copy ... $4.99 14.98
Almost a decade's worth of great work from Howlin Wolf – late 50s and early 60s recordings done for Chess Records in Chicago, nicely packaged up here in an archival series album with full notes on the sessions and music! Nearly all tracks are originals by Wolf – aka Chester Burnett ... (Blues) read more CD
Howlin Wolf —
Chester Burnett Aka Howlin Wolf ... LP Chess, 1950s/Early 60s. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A really well done collection of work recorded by Howlin Wolf for Chess – put together in the early 70s, but featuring sides from the 50s and 60s. The album's got a good set of notes by Pete Welding, and tracks that include "Down In The Bottom", "Forty Four', "My Country ... (Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Howlin Wolf —
Definitive Collection ... CD Chess/Universal, 1950s/Early 60s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Chess, 1950s/Early 60s. Used ... $3.99
Howlin Wolf —
His Greatest Sides Vol 1 ... LP Chess, Late 50s/Early 60s. Very Good+ ... 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
(80s pressing. Cover has minimal wear.)
Chess, 1972. New Copy (reissue)... On April 22, 2023
Down home early 70s blues from Howlin Wolf – not as funky as some of the other blues albums on Chess at the time, but with a nice rough and ready edge that really lives up to the legacy of Howlin Wolf! Instrumentation includes a few guitars, tenor sax, piano, and bass – and Wolf ... (Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Howlin Wolf —
London Sessions ... LP Chess, 1970. Very Good Gatefold ... $14.99
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 LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 70s orange label pressing. Cover has some surface wear, discoloration from age, some light smudges, and a split bottom seam.)
Howlin Wolf —
London Sessions (180 gram pressing) ... LP Chess/Elemental (Spain), 1970. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... 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 ... LP 14.99(Limited edition of 1000 – on heavyweight vinyl!)
Howlin Wolf —
Message To The Young ... CD Chess/Get On Down, 1971. Used ... Out Of Stock
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 CD
Howlin Wolf —
Real Folk Blues ... CD Chess, 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
Ahmad Jamal —
Ahmad's Blues ... CD Chess, 1958. Used ... Out Of Stock
Ahmad Jamal —
But Not For Me – Ahmad Jamal Trio At The Pershing ... CD Argo/Chess, 1958. Used ... Temporarily 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
Also available But Not For Me – Ahmad Jamal Trio At The Pershing ... LP 9.99
Ahmad Jamal —
Cross Country Tour 1958 to 1961 ... CD Chess/Universal, Late 50s/Early 60s. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
Excellent live work by Ahmad Jamal – recorded during his classic years, when he was wowing audiences all over the US! The set features 2 CDs, with material recorded at the Pershing Lounge and Alhambra in Chicago, The Spotlite Club in Washington DC, and the Black Hawk in San Francisco. On ... (Jazz) read more CD
Elmore James/Chess, 1950s. Near Mint- ... 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 LP, Vinyl record album
Chess/Jazzman (UK), Early 60s. Near Mint- 3 x 7 inch ... $39.99
A really cool collection of work from Etta James – six of the best tracks pulled from her seminal years at Chess Records – most of them upbeat, hard, and gritty! The music here shows James really growing from her earlier R&B years of the 50s – soaring forth with a more ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Etta James —
Etta Is Betta Than Evvah! (2022 Black Friday Release) ... LP Chess/Anagram, 1976. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
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 LP, Vinyl record album
Etta James —
Genuine Article – The Best Of Etta James ... CD MCA/Chess, 1960s. Used ... Out Of Stock
With 25 tracks including "Miss Pitiful", "I Found A Love", "I'd Rather Go Blind", "Stormy Weather", "Tell It Like It Is", "At Last", "A Sunday Kind Of Love", and more! (Soul) CD
Etta James —
Gold ... CD Hip-O/Chess, 1950s/1960s/1970s/1980s/1990s. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
Etta James —
Her Best ... CD Chess/MCA, 1960s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Loads of classics from Etta James' Chess Records years – 20 tracks in all! (Soul) CD
(Out of print, small cutout through case.)
Etta James —
Her Greatest Sides Vol 1 ... LP Chess, Late 50s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Raw and raunchy R&B by Etta James – cut during her prime years at Chess. 14 tracks in all, including "Tell Mama", "Something's Got A Hold On Me", "Pushover", "Only Time Will Tell", "Stop The Wedding", "Security", "I'd ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s issue. Cover has light ring impressions.)
Etta James —
Peaches ... LP Chess, 1960s. Very Good 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
An excellent 2LP set that features some of Etta James' great work for Chess – including some singles-only tracks that are darn hard to find in any format! The set does a good job of moving between the sweeter ballad material and some of Etta's more hard-driving soul numbers – with 24 ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 70s French pressing with blue fade labels. A nice copy!)
Chess/MCA, 1960. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Etta James —
Who's Blue? – Rare Chess Recordings Of The 60s & 70s ... CD Chess/Kent (UK), 1960s/1970s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A far-reaching set of hard-to-find 60s & 70s recordings by the great Etta James for Chess/Cadet – ranging from vibrant funk to slow cooking R&B, stripped down brassy blues and string accented jazzy numbers – diverse stuff held together by all around impeccable craft and the flat ... (Soul) read more CD
Etta James/Chess (UK), 1960s. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
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
Ramsey Lewis —
Best Of Ramsey Lewis – 20th Century Masters Millennium Collection ... CD MCA/Chess, 1960s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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 ... CD Chess, 1965. Used ... Out Of Stock
Easily one of the biggest selling jazz albums of the 60s – a crowning achievement for Ramsey Lewis and his popular trio with Eldee Young on bass and Redd Holt on drums! The set was recorded live at the Bohemian Caverns in DC, and the trio are perfect in the setting – going at the ... (Jazz) read more CD
Ramsey Lewis —
Ramsey Lewis Trio In Person Vol 1 – 1960 to 1967 ... CD Chess, 1960s. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
A great set of live recordings by Ramsey Lewis, including key work with Eldee Young and Red Holt – plus a few later cuts with Cleveland Eaton and Maurice White! (Jazz) CD
Chess, 1960s. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $14.99
Classic Chess Records material from Little Milton – plus a full side of unreleased material – Live At The Burning Spear! Titles include "Grits Ain't Groceries", "I Stand Accused", "We're Gonna Make It", "Blind Man", "Who's Cheating Who" ... (Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s French pressing.)
Chess/MCA, 1960s. Used 2CD ... $14.99
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
(Mark through barcode.)
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
(80s pressing. Traycard has a crease.)
Little Walter —
Best Of Little Walter ... LP Chess, Early 50s. Near Mint- ... 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 LP, Vinyl record album
Little Walter —
Best Of Little Walter Vol 2 ... CD Chess, Mid 50s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Titles include "Lights Out", "Oh Baby", "Mellow Down Easy", "I Don't Play", "Too Late", "Boogie", "Key To The Highway", "Evans Shuffle", "Just A Feeling", and "Boom Boom". (Blues) CD
Little Walter —
Hate To See You Go ... LP Chess, 1950s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Killer 50s work from the great Little Walter – tracks that show that he was of the greatest blues acts working for Chess Records at the time! Many of the numbers here are heavy on Walter's classic harmonica style, but they also feature plenty of rough-edged vocals with a nicely soulful ... (Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Little Walter —
His Best – The Chess 50th Anniversary Collection ... CD Chess, Early 50s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
With 20 tracks including "Juke", "Sad Hours", "Blues With A Feeling", "It Ain't Right", "Tell Me Mama", "Mean Old World", and "You're So Fine". (Blues) CD
(Out of print.)
Moms Mabley —
Funniest Woman In The World – Moms Mabley Onstage ... LP Chess, Early 60s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Moms Mabley —
Moms Mabley At The UN ... LP Chess, 1960. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
No, Moms isn't storming the United Nations – but she is caught live here, in a 1960 performance at the Uptown Theatre in Philly. The material isn't has hard and heavy as later stuff, but her spirit and fire is still there, and the album's noteworthy in that it's an early attempt by Chess to ... (Comedy) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue fade label stereo pressing. Cover has light wear, some aging and an "Electronically Altered For Stereo" sticker.)
Chess, Early 60s. Very Good ... $6.99
Pretty raw stuff from Moms – not in the content, but in the style of recording, as the record's definitely an "on the spot" number – recorded live in concert at the Apollo. However, that also makes it pretty compelling – as Moms is in home territory here – keeping ... (Comedy) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono blue and silver label pressing. Cover has light aging.)
Moms Mabley & Pigmeat Markham —
One More Time ... LP Chess, Mid 60s. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
Chess, Early 50s. Very Good- ... $4.99
Andy Mack —
Later Than You Think/Chess, Mid 60s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Pigmeat Markham —
If You Can't Be Good, Be Careful ... LP Chess, 1965. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Amazing work from Pigmeat Markham – routines that follow his time-tested formula, but which still sparkle brightly with their own subtle brilliance! As on other records of the time, Pig's working with some great supporting help who let him really play the fool – and titles were ... (Comedy) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Pigmeat Markham —
Mr Funny Man ... LP Chess, 1965. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
Classic Pigmeat – recorded live at the Apollo at the height of his career, running through longer routines with Baby Seals, Al Collier, and Elurllie Beam. The routines are all in the sneakin around for some sneaky nookie sort of mode – and titles include "A Lesson In Love", ... (Comedy) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Pigmeat Markham —
Pigmeat Markham At The Party ... LP Chess, 1961. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Pigmeat recorded live before a very enthusiastic crowd – working at the Howard Theater with routines that also include performances by Edna Mae Harris and Chuck Thompson. The album features an early take on the "Judge" routine, plus "Country Boy", "Fast News", ... (Comedy) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Chess, Early 60s. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Pigmeat Markham's first album – recorded live at the Regal in Chicago, and featuring his then-famous "trial" routine – plus a number of other similar gigs that come off equally well. There's a very nice balance here between the live, "party" type style of comedy ... (Comedy) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono black label pressing with deep groove. Cover has some wear and aging, mostly in back.)
Pigmeat Markham —
Tune Me In ... LP Chess, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A great album that mixes funky music and comedy routines by Pigmeat! The set features 2 great funky 45 tracks – the hilarious "My Wife I Ain't Seen Her", plus a remake of "Open The Door Richard", done with some heavy Gene Barge backings. The album also features longer ... (Comedy) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Pigmeat Markham —
World's Greatest Clown ... LP Chess, 1962. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Early genius from Pigmeat Markham – a classic performance at the Apollo Theater, recorded by Chess in a style that would set the tone for countless imitations to come! The cover has kind of a "sad clown" sort of look, but Pigmeat's in full force on a series of routines that include ... (Comedy) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono blue fade label pressing. NOTE – Vinyl is in great shape, but cover has some ringwear, some heavy wear and light stains at the bottom seam, and large sticker remnants at the top left corner.)
James Moody —
Moody's Mood For Love ... CD Chess/Universal, 1956/1957. Used ... Out Of Stock
Pivotal work from James Moody! The record was cut at a time when Moody was completely reinventing himself – shifting from the hard bopper of earlier years, into a sophisticated, slightly exotic player with an interest in mixing many different styles into a unique soul jazz vision. As part ... (Jazz) read more CD
