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.

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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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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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Piano Red aka Dr. Feelgood & The Interns - Rockin’ With Red - Singles (2-CD)
Piano Red: Piano Red aka Dr. Feelgood & The Interns -... Art-Nr.: CDJAS3094

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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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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)
Carla Thomas: The Memphis Princess - Early Recordings... Art-Nr.: CDJAS987

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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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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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The Complete Man (CD)
Tommy Hunt: The Complete Man (CD) Art-Nr.: CDKEND480

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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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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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Don't Be Angry (CD)
Nappy Brown: Don't Be Angry (CD) Art-Nr.: CDZDS44282

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(Savoy Jazz) 20 Titel inclusive Is It True, Land I Love , Little By Little and more 
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We Wrote 'Em & We Sing 'Em (CD)
Various: We Wrote 'Em & We Sing 'Em (CD) Art-Nr.: CDROAR01

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(Roar) 12 tracks (27:16) CD reissue of the rare 1961 MGM album. - When it was originally released in 1961 this album was a unique concept. Otis Blackwell called his friends and fellow songwriters into the studio to cut their own versions...
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Chess King Of New Orleans - The Chess Years (CD)
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(1989/MCA) 12 tracks - recordings from 1954 to 1959
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36 All-Time Greatest Hits (3-CD)
The Coasters: 36 All-Time Greatest Hits (3-CD) Art-Nr.: CDOP3609

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(Timeless Music) 36 Tracks - Original recordings 1955-1962!
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New Orleans Piano (CD)
Professor Longhair: New Orleans Piano (CD) Art-Nr.: CDRSA808

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(Sequel) 16 Tracks - 1949-1953, original Atlantic recordings! Including two previously unreleased tracks! Comes in original jewel box with Warner Bros. logo lightly scratched plus a brand new jewel case!
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Sock Hop (CD)
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(Dunhill Compact Classics) 17 tracks (43:24) today rare, superb US Sampler featuring: Betty Everett, Dee Clark, The Dells, John Lee Hooker, The El Dorados, Jerry Reed a.o. Crazy Little Shoop Shoop Mama Twist Shout and do the Duck with...
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Champion Jack Dupree - Rocks (CD)
Champion Jack Dupree: Champion Jack Dupree - Rocks (CD) Art-Nr.: BCD17536

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1-CD DigiPac (6-plated) with 36-page booklet, 29 tracks, playing time 78:14 minutes. • Multi-label compilation features Dupree classics originally on the Red Robin, Groove,Apollo, Vik, and Atlantic labels—all of them blistering rockers •...
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Cry Baby (CD, Japan)
Garnet Mimms: Cry Baby (CD, Japan) Art-Nr.: CDTOCP6598

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(MCA Japan) 24 Tracks - A compilation of Brunswick and Decca sides, featuring Jack Teagarden, Velma Middleton, The Mills Brothers, Billie Holiday, Louis Jordan, Bing Crosby, Gary Crosby, The Polynesians, Andy Iona & His Islanders and...
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Shake A Tail Feather - The Complete One-derful! Recordings (CD)
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(Shout) 22 tracks 1963-66 with 12 page booklet.
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Last Night (CD, Japan)
The Mar-Keys: Last Night (CD, Japan) Art-Nr.: CDATL7002

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(2012/Atlantic Japan) 12 Tracks - Japan CD reissue of the original 1963 Atlantic album!
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Rock'n Soul (CD, Japan)
Solomon Burke: Rock'n Soul (CD, Japan) Art-Nr.: CDATL5999

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(2012/Atlantic Japan) 12 Tracks - Japan CD reissue of the original 1964 Atlantic album!
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Rock & Roll (CD, Japan)
Ivory Joe Hunter: Rock & Roll (CD, Japan) Art-Nr.: CDATL5817

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(2012/Atlantic Japan) 14 Tracks - Japan CD reissue of the original 1957 Atlantic album!
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Her Name Is Erma (LP, 180g, Ltd.)
Erma Franklin: Her Name Is Erma (LP, 180g, Ltd.) Art-Nr.: LPCRNBR16003

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(Cornbread) 14 Tracks - Reissue of the original 1962 Epic album plus two bonus tracks - Limited, remastered 180g vinyl edition - MP3 download code included. - 'When i sing, i like to know the words particularly well. Only in that way I...
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Mighty Instrumentals R&B Style 1958 (2-CD)
Various: Mighty Instrumentals R&B Style 1958 (2-CD) Art-Nr.: CDRANDBO45

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(2017/Rhythm And Blues Records) 60 track, 24-page booklet - Link Wray’s Rumble and Bill Doggett’s Hold It are the only two big hits included on this collection, which puts a deserved spotlight on both long-forgotten records by...
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