Classic Rhythm & Blues – The Roots of Modern Music

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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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At His Best (2-CD)
Melvin Smith: At His Best (2-CD) Art-Nr.: BCD15703

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2-CD with 16-page booklet, 32 tracks. Playing time approx. 84 mns. A true obscurity from the R&B era, Smith probably gained more exposure in the mid-'50s with Doc Starks & His Niteriders than on his own solo recordings from the early...
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(Alligator Records) 12 Tracks - One of America's most famous and popular roots artists releases a groundbreaking album, produced by Steve Berlin (Los Lobos, The Blasters). Marcia Ball burns on Shine Bright with an exuberant selection of...
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The Savoy Years - The Album Collection Plus Bonus Tracks (2-CD)
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Cootie Williams: In HI-FI (CD, Cut-Out) Art-Nr.: CD517182X

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(RCA) 12 tracks Cootie Williams – In Hi-Fi is an RCA release featuring the American jazz trumpeter and bandleader Cootie Williams. The original In Hi-Fi album was released by RCA Victor in 1958 and was recorded during sessions in March...
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Classic Album And Singles Collection (3-CD)
Sam Cooke: Classic Album And Singles Collection (3-CD) Art-Nr.: CDGSS5641

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Three, Six, Nine! The Best Of Shirley Ellis (CD)
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(Ace Records) 24 tracks with 24 page booklet. Recorded between 1963 and 1967, two dozen of the Nitty Gritty Girl’s finest recordings for Congress and Columbia, many written by her mentor Lincoln Chase. Includes Shirley’s unforgettable...
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Saying Something - Hold On, We're Coming (CD)
Chuck Jackson & Maxine Brown: Saying Something - Hold On, We're Coming (CD) Art-Nr.: CDKEND241

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(Ace Records) 24 Tracks - Original Wand recordings 1966-1968! Chuck Jackson and Maxine Brown are two of the most cherished artists in 60s soul music, synonymous with quality and distinction throughout all phases of their lengthy careers....
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Doin' The Gator Tail (CD)
Willis Jackson: Doin' The Gator Tail (CD) Art-Nr.: CDJAS3103

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(Jasmine) 26 tracks. Here are 26 tracks of Willis 'Gator' Jackson, a teenage star of the 50s. Soon also rare recordings of Buddy Lucas, Sam 'The Man' Taylor and 'Big' Jay McNeely will be released by Jasmine. The booklet contains complete...
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Today I Sing The Blues... (CD)
Helen Humes: Today I Sing The Blues... (CD) Art-Nr.: CDJAS3106

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(Jasmine) 28 tracks.
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Good Rockin' Tonight (2-CD)
Roy Brown: Good Rockin' Tonight (2-CD) Art-Nr.: CDJAS3098

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(Jasmine) 59 tracks. The greatest hits and best singles from 1947 - 1958! The 59 tracks of Roy Brown include each of his chart hits. Hits that made him one of the most influential R&B stars of the 1950s. But his influence on future...
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Music With The Big Beat (CD)
Sam 'The Man' Taylor: Music With The Big Beat (CD) Art-Nr.: CDJAS3104

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(Jasmine) 28 tracks. This CD is one of four new releases by Jasmine focusing on R&B saxophonists of the late 1940s to mid 1950s. These musicians recorded their own records or supported other blues artists with their saxophone breaks.
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Two Sides Of The Blues (CD)
James Cotton: Two Sides Of The Blues (CD) Art-Nr.: CDMVD0985

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(MVDaudio) 9 Tracks (27:42) - Brilliant 1960s Soul Blues with a Go-Go feeling plus Downhome Country Blues!
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Treasure Chest (CD, EP)
Brook Benton: Treasure Chest (CD, EP) Art-Nr.: CD870580X

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(PolyGram) 6 Tracks - Rare 1980s Canadian Extended Play CD with recordings from 1959-1960, including the two famous duets with DINAH WASHINGTON. Super sound quality! Cut-out.
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Blues Guitar Night - Live On Air 1992 (CD)
Various: Blues Guitar Night - Live On Air 1992 (CD) Art-Nr.: CDBL1615

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(Blueline Records) 14 Tracks - Rare live recording of the blues festival in Sevilla, Spain, in October 1992! Fantastic live atmosphere, with stars like Bo Diddley, Robert Cray, B.B. King, Dave Edmunds plus! Unfortunately the back cover...
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The Ballads Of Fats Domino (CD)
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32 tracks. Playing time approx. 75:56 minutes. • 32 Fats Domino classics from his voluminous Imperial Records catalog • Some of his greatest hits are on board, including Blueberry Hill and Blue Monday • A wealth of lesser-known standout...
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(Jasmine) 62 Tracks - 62 tracks across 2CDs from arguably the greatest bar band of them all - Dr. Feelgood & The Interns or just plain Piano Red as he was originally known. Presented here are all of the singles, both sides, he released...
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Eat To The Beat - Dirtiest Of Them Dirty Blues (CD)
Various: Eat To The Beat - Dirtiest Of Them Dirty Blues... Art-Nr.: BCD16816

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1-CD-Album Digipak (6-plated) with 79-page booklet, 28 tracks. Playing time approx. 77 mns.​ An ultra-smutty, ultra fun party with 28 lowdown dirty blues songs. The superb digipac with 92-page-booklet contains many rare photos. An...
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Harlem Holiday - New York - Rhythm & Blues Vol.4 (LP)
Various: Harlem Holiday - New York - Rhythm & Blues... Art-Nr.: LPCOL5054

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Jubilee Jezebels - The Jubilee Blues & Rhythm Story (CD)
Various: Jubilee Jezebels - The Jubilee Blues & Rhythm... Art-Nr.: CDNEM750

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(Sequel Records) 24 tracks Jubilee 1952-64 (64:23) with 12 page booklet. Little Sylvia, Edna McGriff, Viola Watkins, Enchanters, Carole Fran a.o.  ,- Purchased by the singer and band leader Jerry Blaine from his then partner Herb...
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The Memphis Princess - Early Recordings 1960-1962 (CD)
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(Jasmine) 24 Tracks - Memphis native Carla Thomas was the first artist to bring success to the fledgling Stax label when her debut solo 45 'Gee Whiz (Look At His Eyes)' broke into the US Hot 100 in late 1960. That record established the...
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The Complete Man (CD)
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(Kent Soul) 25 Tracks Tommy hunt's classic 60s soul recordings for scepter and dynamo along with his elusive atlantic and capitol gems, plus five recent early 60s scepter tape discoveries
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Where The Girls Are Vol.10 (CD)
Various: Where The Girls Are Vol.10 (CD) Art-Nr.: CDCHD1511

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(Ace Records) 26 Tracks Spanning the years 1962 to 1968, this is the tenth and final volume in our long-running compilation series of girl group treasures from the USA. The tracks were recorded in Philadelphia, New York, Los Angeles,...
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With All My Love - Soft 'N' Warm (CD)
Roy Hamilton: With All My Love - Soft 'N' Warm (CD) Art-Nr.: CDVCS603

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(Velvet Sound) 24 tracks - 2 albums on 1 CD
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Dig It The Most - The Complete Jackie Day (CD)
Jackie Day: Dig It The Most - The Complete Jackie Day (CD) Art-Nr.: CDKEND359

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(Kent Soul) 20 tracks with 16 page booklet. - Jackie’s first recordings were made for Music City, a label run by Ray Dobard, a stubborn entrepreneur who didn’t have much time for white music business operators like me or my colleagues....
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