Classic Rhythm & Blues – The Roots of Modern Music

Classic Rhythm & Blues – The Roots of Modern Music

This is where it all started. Classic R&B from the 1940s through the early 1960s laid the foundation for soul, funk and rock ’n’ roll. Raw vocals, killer grooves, and no-nonsense storytelling – the blueprint of American music culture.

From the Greats to the Labels That Built Them

Discover legends like Ruth Brown, Ray Charles, and Wynonie Harris, plus treasures from the vaults of Atlantic, Chess, Specialty and more. These CDs and vinyls are essential for collectors and true rhythm lovers.

Classic Rhythm & Blues – The Roots of Modern Music This is where it all started. Classic R&B from the 1940s through the early 1960s laid the foundation for soul, funk and rock ’n’ roll.... read more »
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Classic Rhythm & Blues – The Roots of Modern Music

Classic Rhythm & Blues – The Roots of Modern Music

This is where it all started. Classic R&B from the 1940s through the early 1960s laid the foundation for soul, funk and rock ’n’ roll. Raw vocals, killer grooves, and no-nonsense storytelling – the blueprint of American music culture.

From the Greats to the Labels That Built Them

Discover legends like Ruth Brown, Ray Charles, and Wynonie Harris, plus treasures from the vaults of Atlantic, Chess, Specialty and more. These CDs and vinyls are essential for collectors and true rhythm lovers.

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The Monument Years (CD)
Arthur Alexander: The Monument Years (CD) Art-Nr.: CDCHD805

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(1965-72 'Monument') (77:39/28) 28 long-lost treasures by the stylish country-soul artist whose songs were recorded by the Beatles and the Rolling Stones. These tracks come from the vaults of Nashville's Monument and Sound Stage 7...
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Here, There And Everywhere - Black America Sings John Lennon, Paul McCartney And George Harrison (CD)
Various: Here, There And Everywhere - Black America... Art-Nr.: CDTOP1654

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(Ace Records) 22 tracks incl. 19-page booklet The Beatles were known for their shared love of black American music. Their versions of songs by artists such as the Miracles, the Marvelettes, Arthur Alexander, Barrett Strong, the Isley...
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Jumpin' At The Mardi Gras (CD)
Joe Lutcher: Jumpin' At The Mardi Gras (CD) Art-Nr.: CDCHD753

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(ACE Records) 25 tracks Another first from the Modern Records archives comes a retrospective of the magnificent Joe Lutcher, a Louisiana born alto-sax player and vocalist who led his own band in Los Angeles. His sister was the famous...
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Still Spicy Gumbo Stew - Original AFO New Orleans R&B (CD)
Various: Still Spicy Gumbo Stew - Original AFO New... Art-Nr.: CDCHD520

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(1962-69 'AFO Records') (59:12/24) BARBARA GEORGE, JOHNNY ADAMS, EDDIE BO, DR. JOHN, TICK TOCKS, WILLIE TEE, WALLACE JOHNSON, NOOKY BOY, ROBBIE LEE, TAMI LYNN, WOODS BROS., TURQUINETTES, ALVIN ROBINSON, JAMES BOOKER. As the good doctor -...
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Cracking The Cosimo Code: 60s New Orleans R&B And Soul (CD)
Various: Cracking The Cosimo Code: 60s New Orleans R&B... Art-Nr.: CDTOP1402

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(Ace Records) 24 tracks with 28 page booklet. What is the Cosimo Code? Quite simply, it’s an ongoing, website-based discographical tool at www.cosimocode.com documenting the 1960s recordings from Cosimo Matassa’s studios in New Orleans....
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Rhythm 'n' Bluesin' By The Bayou - Bop Cat Stomp (CD)
Various: Rhythm 'n' Bluesin' By The Bayou - Bop Cat... Art-Nr.: CDCHD1547

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(Ace Records) 28 tracks with 16 page booklet Ian Saddler’s “By The Bayou” series reaches its 21st release this month, with the seventh volume of authentic Rhythm’n’Bluesin’. Presented here are some choice rarities from the vaults of...
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Music City Blues & Rhythm (CD)
Various: Music City Blues & Rhythm (CD) Art-Nr.: CDTOP1510

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(Ace Records) 28 tracks with 16 page booklet Something for every shade of Blues fan, from the Juke Joint to the Lounge. Includes 22 tracks making their debut appearance.
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Here Comes The Nite Owl! (CD)
Tony Allen: Here Comes The Nite Owl! (CD) Art-Nr.: CDCHD1247

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(ACE) 26 tracks (65:59) 1954-1961 with 12 page booklet.  ,- Although lesser known than some of his west coast contemporaries like Belvin oder Barry, Allen recorded a bunch of excellent mellow r&,b sides. Great stuff.  ,- Tony...
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Beef Ball Baby! - The New Orleans R&B Sessions (CD)
Various: Beef Ball Baby! - The New Orleans R&B Sessions... Art-Nr.: CDTOP1435

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(2016/Ace Records) 24 tracks. Long before Fats Domino took the city’s music to the masses, 'Beef Ball Baby!' shows that the New Orleans R&B revolution was already under way. In this package we bring you Chubby 'Hip Shakin' ' Newsom and...
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On The Blues Side (CD)
Chuck Berry: On The Blues Side (CD) Art-Nr.: CDCH397

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(1955-64 'Chess') (55:09/21) Eine wunderbare Zusammenstellung seiner Bluesnummern einschließlich zweier unveröffentlichter Stücke / nice compilation of his blues sides recorded for 'Chess', including two previously unreleased cuts.
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Modernism (CD)
Various: Modernism (CD) Art-Nr.: CDKEND452

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(Ace) 24 tracks (61:10) with 16 page booklet. 24 tracks of hip-shaking club soul, and vintage R&B compiled by Ady Croasdell and Dean Rudland. The selection would have filled mod dancefloors at any time in the culture’s 50+ year history....
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New York Blues (King 1951-55) (CD)
Stick McGhee & His Spo-Dee-O-Dee Buddies: New York Blues (King 1951-55) (CD) Art-Nr.: CDCHD502

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(1994/Ace) 20 tracks
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Dr. John And His New Orleans Congregation (CD)
Dr. John & Others: Dr. John And His New Orleans Congregation (CD) Art-Nr.: CDACE2020

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(Ace Records, Mississippi) 18 tracks
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Vol.5, The Ace Story
Various: Vol.5, The Ace Story Art-Nr.: CDCHD1351

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(2012/Ace) 24 tracks, recorded 1958-62 for the Ace & Vin labels!
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Modern Music - The First Year
Various: Modern Music - The First Year Art-Nr.: CDTOP1339

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A 78-by-78 chronicle of the first year in the life of the Bihari brothers' musical empire. Many tracks new to CD.
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It's Mashed Potato Time - Do The Bird (CD)
Dee Dee Sharp: It's Mashed Potato Time - Do The Bird (CD) Art-Nr.: CDCHD1295

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(Ace Records) 24 tracks 1962/63 with 8 page booklet Operating out of Philadelphia, Cameo-Parkway was among the most successful independent record companies of the early 1960s, turning out a veritable production line of teen-friendly...
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Bo Diddley Is A Songwriter (CD)
Various: Bo Diddley Is A Songwriter (CD) Art-Nr.: CDCHD1260

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(Ace Records) 24 tracks - oustanding multi label collection of Bo Diddley interpretations 1957-2007 ! 20 page booklet. Highlight!***** In his long and illustrious career, the late Ellas McDaniel portrayed his alter ego Bo Diddley as many...
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Jambo - CD Single
Claude Mclin: Jambo - CD Single Art-Nr.: CDJAMBO001

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(2006/ACE) 2 tracks (Dooto 1963)
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Miss Etta James - Complete Modern & Kent (2-CD)
Etta James: Miss Etta James - Complete Modern & Kent (2-CD) Art-Nr.: CDCHM21085

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(ACE) 42 tracks (feat.The Peaches/Betty & Dupree(Harvey Fuqua) Thoroughly 'Modern' Etta - here's a long-overdue, definitive 2CD set containing one take of every recording Ms James made of Modern and Kent Records between 1954 and 1958,...
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Southern Rhythms
Various: Southern Rhythms Art-Nr.: CDCHD662

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(62:22/24)
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Blowing With Roy
Roy Milton: Blowing With Roy Art-Nr.: CDCHD575

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(1947-53 'Specialty') (67:51/25)
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Heavy Dreams (Specialty Vol.2)
Lloyd Price: Heavy Dreams (Specialty Vol.2) Art-Nr.: CDCHD512

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CD on ACE RECORDS by Lloyd Price - Heavy Dreams (Specialty Vol.2)
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Shoutin' The Blues
Various: Shoutin' The Blues Art-Nr.: CDCHD439

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(1949-53 'Specialty') (56:32/22)
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