Blues — New Arrivals 
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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Canned Heat & John Lee Hooker —
Hooker 'N Heat ... LP 
Liberty, 1970. Very Good 2LP Gatefold ... $13.99
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 light ring & edge wear.)
James Cotton Band —
100% Cotton ... LP Buddah, 1974. Near Mint- ... $7.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing with Bell Sound stamp. Cover has light ring wear, cutout hole, two small label maker stickers.)
BB King —
From The Beginning ... LP Kent, 1950s/1960s. Very Good 2LP ... $7.99
Great early RPM/Crown material by BB King – with titles that include "Rock Me Baby", "Sneakin Around", "Sweet Thing", "3 O'Clock Blues", "Eyesight To The Blind", "Five Long Years", "My Own Fault", and "Woke Up This ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light aging, but is nice overall.)
Johnny Heartsman —
Touch ... CD 
Alligator, 1991. Used ... $4.99
... CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Muddy Waters —
Hard Again ... CD Blue Sky, 1977. Used ... $0.99
Produced by Johnny Winter – with cuts that include "The Blues Had A Baby & They Named It Rock & Roll #2", "Little Girl", "Deep Down In Florida", "Jealous Hearted Man", and "Mannish Boy". CD
Sam Chatmon —
Sam Chatmon & His Barbeque Boys ... LP Flying Fish, 1981. Near Mint- ... $9.99
With Clin Linden on guitar and Jim Maclean on harps and percussion. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a promo stamp. Includes a xeroxed one-sheet with a bent a crinkled corner.)
Jimmy Dawkins —
Tribute To Orange – Blues Singers & Players Collection Vol 17 ... LP Black & White (France), 1971. Near Mint- ... $24.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover is yellowed from age at the edges with some gloss separation and is partially unglued at the bottom seam.)
Charles Ford Band (aka Robben Ford) —
Charles Ford Band ... LP Arhoolie, 1972. Near Mint- ... $19.99
Members include Robben Ford, Mark Ford, Patrick Ford, and Stanley Poplin. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and aging.)
Blind Blake —
Blind Blake 1926 to 1930 – That Lovin I Crave ... LP Biograph, Late 1920s. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
... LP, Vinyl record album
Meade Lux Lewis —
Chicago Piano Blues & Boogie Woogie – 1936/Oldie Blues (Holland), 1936/1951. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Little Charlie & The Nightcats —
Big Break ... LP Alligator, 1989. Near Mint- ... $3.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes bio-sheet. Cover has a cut corner, hype stickers, and light wear.)
Otis Rush —
Live In Europe ... LP Isabel (France), 1977. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Great 70s material – recorded in France, but with a nicely lean vibe – Otis Rush really wailing on guitar and vocals – on titles that include "Crosscut Saw", "I'm Tore Up", "Looking Back", "Cut You Loose", and "All Your Love I Miss ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover looks great, save for some light laminate peeling.)
Etta James —
At Last ... LP Argo, 1960. Near Mint- ... $16.99
Wonderfully sophisticated soul from Etta James – a real departure from the raw shouting R&B of earlier years, and perfectly set to sparkling arrangements by the great Riley Hampton (who'd had similar success with Walter Jackson, Lorez Alexandria, and other Chicago soul stars.) Hampton's ... (Soul, Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(180 gram EU Waxtime reissue.)
Joe Turner —
Joe Turner – Rock & Roll ... LP Atlantic, Late 50s. Near Mint- ... $19.99
A really well-titled album, given that Joe Turner was a key force in the birth of rock and roll in the 50s – not to mention a strong link between jazz, soul, and R&B as well! At the time of these recordings, Turner was already a relatively old singer – at least compared to some of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Nice Japanese pressing, with obi – P-4586A. Back cover has a few small age spots – but this is a great copy overall.)
Abner Jay —
Man Walked On The Moon ... LP Mississippi, Late 60s/Early 70s/Early 90s. Near Mint- ... $16.99
A great mix of vintage and later work from Abner Jay – a unique one man band in the best rural blues tradition of the south – and who, like some of the best, doesn't ever use his multi-instrument talent as a gimmick! Instead, Jay works here in a mode that's like a stripped-down combo, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes booklet.)
Donald Lambert —
Giant Stride – Donald Lambert & His Harlem Piano ... LP Jazzology, 1962. Very Good+ ... $9.99
Big Maybelle —
Saga Of The Good Life & Hard Times (LP sleeve edition) ... CD Rojac/Traffic, 1967. New Copy ... $7.99 16.98
A great set that may well be Big Maybelle's best record ever – really rare work that's quite different than her famous work of the 50s! The set was recorded in the Criteria studios in Miami – and it's got a cool southern soul sound that's part Bobby Blue Bland bluesy soul, and part ... (Soul, Blues) read more CD
(In a very cool Japanese-styled, LP-like cardboard sleeve cover!)
Stan Mosley —
No Soul No Blues ... LP P-Vine (Japan), 2022. Sealed ... $19.99
The title's not right – as there's plenty of soul and plenty of blues throughout – just the sort of thing we'd expect from Stan Mosley's long legacy of indie recordings from the contemporary underground! We first started hearing Stan's music on the Malaco label at the end of the 90s ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Still sealed, with obi.)
Slim Harpo —
Got Love If You Want It – Legendary Jay Miller Sessions Vol 20 ... LP Flyright (UK), Late 50s. Near Mint- ... $19.99
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
(Early 80s issue in a mis-print cover – missing the red "Love" print from the title.)
Sleepy John Estes —
Legend Of Sleepy John Estes ... LP Delmark, 1962. Near Mint- ... $39.99
A key record in the establishment of Delmark Records as a powerhouse in blues – a session that began as something of an expedition to find the near-lost Sleepy John Estes – who was brought to the studio to record this really well-done comeback set in 1962! Although Delmark's best known ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue & white label Delmark pressing with 7 West Grand address on labels and cover. Cover has some ring and edge wear, some flaking at the bottom seam, small blemish spots, and a piece of clear tape in back.)
Roy Brown —
Good Rocking Tonight – Legendary Recordings Vol 2 – 1947 to 1954 ... LP Route 66 (Sweden), Late 40s/Early 50s. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Although Roy Brown had a slightly softer edge than some of his R&B contemporaries – he could definitely rock and wail when he wanted to, as you'll hear on this set! The set does good job of digging through Roy's work from the late 40s and early 50s, pulling together 15 tracks that mix ... (Soul, Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Late 70s issue.)
Siegel Schwall Band —
953 West ... LP Wooden Nickel, 1975. Near Mint- ... $7.99
The album's title is a reference to an address on the north side of Chicago – 953 West Belmont Ave – somewhat gritty at the time the album was recorded – Yet the address, the cover, and the overall presentation are a great example of the way that the north side folk scene morphed ... (Rock, Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch.)
Chicago Piano C Red —
Miss Annie Lou/
Dawn's, Early 1970s. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Hip Linkchain —
Change My Blues ... LP Teardrop, 1981. Sealed ... Just Sold Out!
... LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Change My Blues ... CD 4.99(Sealed copy! Shrink has light wear.)
Rev Gary Davis —
Guitar & Banjo Of Reverend Gary Davis ... LP Prestige, 1964. Near Mint- ... $24.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(70s green label pressing. Cover has some ringwear, light aging, and a small center split in the spine.)
Lonnie Johnson —
Unsung Blues Legend – The Living Room Session ... CD Blues Magnet, 1965. Used ... $7.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Bobby King & Terry Evans —
Rhythm, Blues, Soul & Grooves ... CD Rounder, 1990. Used ... $2.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Lucky Peterson —
Triple Play ... CD Alligator, 1990. Used ... $3.99
... CD
(Promotional stamp on CD.)
Freddie King —
Burglar ... LP RSO, 1974. Near Mint- ... $29.99
Electric 70s work from Freddie – not exactly funky, but with a nice chunky bottom that makes the record stand out a bit from the pack of blues work at the time. Titles include "Sugar Sweet", "She's A Burglar", "Pulp Wood", "My Credit Didn't Go Through" ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Later Polydor pressing in a barcode cover. Cover has light ringwear, bumped corners, and is lightly bent at the top right corner.)
Jimmy Witherspoon —
Spoonful Of Blues (aka Jimmy Witherspoon) ... LP Custom, 1949/Early 1950s. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Fantastic material from Jimmy Witherspoon – that sublime mix of blues and jazz that really set him apart from the rest! Titles include "Failing By Degrees", "Big Fine Girl", "Have A Ball", "Fickle Woman", "Sweet Lovin Baby", and "Ain't ... (Vocalists, Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono light blue label pressing. Cover has light wear and aging.)
Jimmy Witherspoon —
Big Blues (SACD pressing) ... CD JSP, 1981. Used ... $16.99
John Lee Hooker —
Mr Lucky ... CD Virgin/Pointblank, 1991. Used ... $4.99
... CD
Also available Mr Lucky ... CD 1.99
Chicken Shack —
On Air – Original BBC Recordings ... CD Band Of Joy (UK), 1991. Used ... $5.99
... CD
Muddy Waters —
Muddy Waters – The Montreux Years (180 gram pressing) ... LP BMG, Mid 70s. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $28.99 32.99
Rare work from Muddy Waters – a set of tracks all recorded overseas, at the famous Montreux Jazz Festival – but during that strong 70s moment when Muddy had really focused his sound, and was reaching out to cross global boundaries and touch a whole new generation with his sound! The ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Lightnin Slim —
I'm Evil – Rare & Unissued Excello Masters Vol 1 ... CD Excello, 1970. Used ... $9.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Lum Guffin —
Lum Guffin ... LP Mississippi, 1973. Near Mint- ... $14.99
Rootsy blues from Lum Guffin – a musician who's got way more to offer than you might guess from the title! Lum's got this down home approach to acoustic blues that's every bit as great as some of the material recorded by Arhoolie during the 60s – very spare, with just a second guitar ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited pressing from 2015 in a screenprinted cover.)
Luther Allison —
Hand Me Down My Moonshine ... CD Ruf/Polygram, 1992. Used ... $2.99
... CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Tinsley Ellis —
Fanning The Flames ... CD Alligator, 1989. Used ... $4.99
... CD
Also available Fanning The Flames ... Cassette 3.99(Out of print.)
Derek Trucks Band —
Soul Serenade ... CD Columbia, 2003. Used ... Just Sold Out!
... CD
(Out of print.)
Various —
Memphis Blues Box – Original Recordings 1914 to 1969 (20CD set) ... CD Bear Family (Germany), 1910s/1920s/1930s/1940s/1950s/1960s. New Copy ... $294.99 399.99
Maybe the most comprehensive package of Memphis blues music we've ever seen – a set that goes back all the way to early pre-WWI recordings in the city, the moves all the way through the 60s – and has a very strong focus on music that was originally issued only on 78rpm and 45rpm singles! ... read more CD
T Bone Walker —
Complete Imperial Recordings 1950 to 1954 ... CD Imperial/EMI, Early 50s. Used 2 CDs ... $4.99
An incredible collection – one no home should be without! This isn't blues, this is T Bone Walker – a guitar pioneer, and a musician who's got just as much jazz in his style too. Fantastic recordings throughout – 52 tracks in all. CD
(Out of print.)
Lefty Dizz with Johnny Big Moose Walker —
Chicago Blues Festival 1979 (with bonus tracks) ... CD Black & Blue/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1979. New Copy ... $11.99 16.99
One of the first recordings to ever feature Lefty Dizz in the lead – done at a time when the singer/guitarist was a young star on the Chicago scene, but getting some key exposure here, thanks to an overseas recordings! Lefty's as great as you might guess from his name – a strong ... read more CD
Luther Johnson —
Luther Blues (with bonus tracks) ... CD Black & Blue/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1976. New Copy ... $11.99 16.99
Luther Johnson may be the star of the show, but he opens the door here for plenty of work from some key members of his group – the legendary Pinetop Perkins on piano, and the funky Jerry Portnoy on harmonica! When those musicians aren't taking the lead, Luther steps right up with soul-drenche ... read more CD
Luther Allison —
Love Me Papa (with bonus tracks) ... CD Black & Blue/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1977. New Copy ... $11.99 16.99
Luther Allison recorded famously for Motown during the 70s – but here, he's in a much more lean, stripped-down mode – really stretching out on these extended tracks that let his superb guitar work do as much talking as his vocals! But Allison's also got a fantastic voice – one ... read more CD
Magic Slim —
Highway Is My Home (with bonus tracks) ... CD Black & Blue/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1978. New Copy ... $11.99 16.99
At the time of this set, Magic Slim called Chicago his home – but the title may well be apt, as the set was recorded overseas in the Barclay Studios in Paris, at a time when Slim was hitting the highway to reach a wide global audience with his music! Despite that displacement, though, there's ... read more CD
Jimmy Rogers —
That's All Right (plus bonus tracks) ... CD Black & Blue/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1973. New Copy ... $11.99 16.99
The great Jimmy Rogers was a key figure on the Chicago blues scene in the 60s – yet apart from a few recordings for Chess, it always seemed that some of his best recordings were done overseas – as is the case with this great French session from the early 70s! Despite the overseas ... read more CD
Aces —
Chicago Beat (with bonus tracks) ... CD Black & Blue/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1970/1973. New Copy ... $11.99 16.99
Great work from this Chicago group – material recorded in France, but which wails with the best sound of the small blues clubs on the south side at the time! The core group features Louis Myers on guitar and harmonica, Dave Myers on bass, and Fred Below on drums – joined by Eddie ... read more CD
Joe Turner —
Nobody In Mind ... LP Pablo, 1976. Very Good ... $3.99
With Milt Jackson and Roy Eldrige. Titles include "I Want A Little Girl", "Crawdad Hole", "Juke Joint Blues", and "How Long How Long Blues". LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some waviness, stained corner with a split.)
Artie White —
Looking For A Good Time/Cynthia, Mid 70s. Near Mint- ... $1.99
Professor Longhair —
Big Easy Strut – The Essential Professor Longhair ... CD Fuel 2000, 1970s. Used ... $6.99
Ed Bell —
Ed Bell's Mamlish Moan ... LP Mamlish, Late 20s/Early 30s. Near Mint- ... $39.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s issue. Includes the booklet!)
Lonnie Brooks —
Wound Up Tight ... LP Alligator, 1986. Near Mint- ... $6.99
Johnny Winter joins Lonnie Brooks here on a few cuts – and the group also features second guitar from Osee Anderson and Larry Clyman! LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner, light wear, small mark from price sticker removal, and lightly bent corners.)
Pink Anderson —
Carolina Blues Man Vol 1 ... LP Prestige/Bluesville, 1961. Near Mint- ... $34.99
A fantastic set of Piedmont blues from Pink Anderson – just the man himself on vocals and guitar! LP, Vinyl record album
(80s OBC pressing. Cover has light wear and some blemishes at the bottom right edge.)
Blind Blake —
Blind Blake – 1926 to 1930 – Bootleg Rum Dum Blues ... LP Biograph, Mid 1920s-Early 1930s. Near Mint- ... $19.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Late 60s gold label pressing. Cover has light aging in back.)
BB King —
King Of The Blues (4CD box set) ... CD MCA, 1960s/1970s/1980s. Used 4 CDs ... Just Sold Out!
4CDs, and loads of vintage work – including great work from BB's ABC and MCA years, plus rare singles, early material, and even some unissued tracks! CD
(Out of print, outer box has light wear.)
Johnny Rawls —
Waiting For The Train ... CD Catfood, 2017. Used ... Just Sold Out!
... CD
(Still sealed.)
George Smith —
Harmonica Ace – The Modern Masters ... CD Modern/Ace (UK), Mid 50s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Rare work recorded for the RPM/Modern label – titles that include "Love Life", "Telephone Blues", "Blues In The Dark", "Oopin Doopin Doopin", and "Cross Eyed Suzie Lee". CD
Also available Harmonica Ace – The Modern Masters ... CD 9.99(Sealed.)
Tail Dragger & Bob Corritore —
Longtime Friends In The Blues ... CD Delta Groove, 2012. Used ... Just Sold Out!
... CD
(Sealed.)
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