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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Unlock The Lock - The Kent Records Story Vol.1 (2-CD)
Various: Unlock The Lock - The Kent Records Story Vol.1... Art-Nr.: CDTOP21449

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(Ace Records) 48 tracks, Kent recordings 1958-62, 16-page booklet with liner notes, label shots and rare photos. Great label anthology part 1, covering the years 1958-62 with a great variety of music styles from Blues and Rhythm & Blues...
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Reet Petite And Gone - 22 Original Classics (CD)
Louis Jordan: Reet Petite And Gone - 22 Original Classics (CD) Art-Nr.: CDIGO2092

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Genius & Friends (CD)
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Dealin' With The Feelin' (CD)
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(2009/Jin) 14 Tracks - Soul-R&B from deep down Louisiana!
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Hard Workin' - Featuring Young Jessie & Sandy Miller (CD)
Clarence Daniels & His Orchestra: Hard Workin' - Featuring Young Jessie & Sandy... Art-Nr.: CDCHD1504

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(2017/Ace) 20 Tracks - 12 page booklet - Original 1966 Affiliated and Kent recordings. Bandleader Clarence Daniels mixes Jazz and Blues to spectacular effect. Includes the cult collectable ‘Hard Working Girl’ with vocals by Obie 'Young'...
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The Story Of My Life (CD)
Guitar Slim Jr.: The Story Of My Life (CD) Art-Nr.: CDORI41882

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(2017/Orleans Records) 10 Tracks - Digipack - New Orleans Blues in the tradition of his father Eddie 'Guitar Slim' Jones! Recorded in 1987 and nominated for the Grammy in 1988 as Best Traditional Blues Recording!
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Shreveport Stomp - RAM Records Vol.1 (CD)
Various: Shreveport Stomp - RAM Records Vol.1 (CD) Art-Nr.: CDCHD495

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(Ace Records) 25 tracks Ram Records was the creation of the late Mira Smith. A multi-talented musician, studio engineer and songwriter, Mira made many fine recordings both of blues and hillbilly artists. Most of them came from her home...
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Smile Away The Blues (CD)
Ken Swartz & The Palace Of Sin: Smile Away The Blues (CD) Art-Nr.: CDGCD4150

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(2017/Adelphi) 16 tracks - Ken Swartz & The Palace Of Sin started playing as a band after Hurricane Katrina, in New Orleans. They've become a regular constant late night act in the New Orleans club scene, created their own audiences with...
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Whiskey And Wimmen - John Lee Hooker's Finest (CD)
John Lee Hooker: Whiskey And Wimmen - John Lee Hooker's Finest (CD) Art-Nr.: CD72020580

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(2017/Universal) 16 tracks - Great 'best Of' compilation in brilliant quality, featuring a selection of John Lee Hooker's 'Vee Jay' recordings. Liner notes by Bill Dahl.
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Arthur Crudup - Rocks (CD)
Arthur Crudup: Arthur Crudup - Rocks (CD) Art-Nr.: BCD17555

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Arthur Crudup – Rocks Arthur ’Big Boy’ Crudup is one of the most influential bluesmen of all-time. He is the father of Rock'n'Roll! His classic tunes ' That's All Right, Mama ', ' My Baby Left Me ' and ' So Glad You're Mine ' were...
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Rock'n'Roll All-Star Jam 1985 (CD)
Bo Diddley: Rock'n'Roll All-Star Jam 1985 (CD) Art-Nr.: CDSJP295

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(Angel Air) 10 tracks, live, featuring Chuck Berry, Ron Wood, John Mayall, Mick Fleetwood and more
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Deep Soul Vol.1 - From Chicago To Shreveport (CD)
Various: Deep Soul Vol.1 - From Chicago To Shreveport (CD) Art-Nr.: CD0611452

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(2001/Fuel 2000) 22 Tracks (66:37) with 8 page booklet by Bill Dahl. - Original 60s masters from the vaults of the Ronn, Paula, Jewel, Whit, USA und Crash record labels! Explosive Soul masters!***** - new original sealed warehouse stock...
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Aaron & Art Neville - Brother To Brother (2-CD)
Aaron & Art Neville: Aaron & Art Neville - Brother To Brother (2-CD) Art-Nr.: CD0613232

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(2003/Fuel 2000) 36 Tracks - The early recordings from the late 1950s and early 1960s of the two brothers who should later form with another two brothers the world famous Neville Brothers! New Orleans R&B with a Soul and Rock'n'Roll!...
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1958 - 31 R&B Classics That Rocked The Jukebox (CD)
Various - Blowing The Fuse: 1958 - 31 R&B Classics That Rocked The Jukebox... Art-Nr.: BCD16713

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1-CD-Album Digipak (6-plated) with 88-page booklet, 31 tracks. Playing time approx 76 mns. The annual committee of the German record review awards has awarded the CD series Nowadays, when journalists talk about '50 years of pop music'...
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Smiley Lewis - Rocks (CD)
Smiley Lewis: Smiley Lewis - Rocks (CD) Art-Nr.: BCD16676

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1-CD-Album Digipak (6-plated) with 24-page booklet, 36 tracks. Playing time approx. 86 mns. The most comprehensive single-disc collection available of Smiley Lewis rocking 1950s output for Imperial. Features the brilliant Studio Band at...
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Confessin' The Blues (CD)
Esther Phillips: Confessin' The Blues (CD) Art-Nr.: CDRSA807

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(Sequel) 13 tracks - Reissue on CD of the original 1976 'Atlantic' LP album
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I Won't Cry - The Complete Ric & Ron Singles 1959-1964 (CD)
Johnny Adams: I Won't Cry - The Complete Ric & Ron Singles... Art-Nr.: CDCHD1424

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(Ace Records) 24 tracks with 12 page booklet. - It was a lucky day for music lovers when Johnny Adams’ songwriter neighbour Dorothy La Bostrie knocked on the young gospel singer’s door and asked if he would consider singing the demos for...
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An Introduction To Ted Taylor (CD)
Ted Taylor: An Introduction To Ted Taylor (CD) Art-Nr.: CD0615722

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(2006/Fuel) 15 tracks (43:57) with notes by Bill Dahl. The legendary 'Jewel' and 'Ronn' labels 195-1973 single masters. - An Introduction to Ted Taylor is a comprehensive look at the soul singer's tenure with the Jewel and Ronn record...
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An Introduction To Charles Brown (CD)
Charles Brown: An Introduction To Charles Brown (CD) Art-Nr.: CD0616642

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(2007/Fuel) 14 tracks (47:23) 24 bit mastering, with notes by Bill Dahl. - The 1940s and 1950s masters including the blockbuster 'Drifting Blues, dominating Africa-American jukeboxes in 1946 and climbing to #2 on Billboard's 'Race...
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The Night Train - Route 1 - Rare Blues, R&B And Soul (CD)
Various: The Night Train - Route 1 - Rare Blues, R&B And... Art-Nr.: CDJAS960

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(2017/Jasmine) 25 Tracks - This new series of CDs charts the evolution of soul music across America through genres like R&B, blues and proto soul spanning the fifties and early sixties. The Music will reflect those sounds that after...
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Knocking You Out - A Singles Collection 1947-1959 (CD)
Jimmy Liggins & His Drops Of Joy: Knocking You Out - A Singles Collection... Art-Nr.: CDJAS3073

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(2016/Jasmine) 30 Tracks - Joe Liggins' guitarist brother, Jimmy had just a handful of hits compared to his more distinguished brother whose career highlights can be heard on Jasmine CD JASMCD3064. Jimmy's raw R&B sound was distinctly...
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Sugar Pie - A Little Bit Of Soul 1957-1962 (CD)
Sugar Pie DeSanto: Sugar Pie - A Little Bit Of Soul 1957-1962 (CD) Art-Nr.: CDJAS3081

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(2017/Jasmine) 27 Tracks, 1957-1962 - This collection of the earliest 45s of the fabulous blues and soul singer also contains the full content of the LP she released on Checker Records in 1962. The LP consisted of tracks recorded for the...
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The Best Of Ray Ellington (CD)
Ray Ellington: The Best Of Ray Ellington (CD) Art-Nr.: CDACM4297

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(Ember) 22 tracks (55:32) 1949-64. - For The First Time On CD Ray Ellington's Original Ember Album Featurin The UK Single 'The Madison'. Ray's Cover Of Ray Bryant's Original 1960 US Hit. The Song Is Best Remembered Now For The Stunning...
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Rare Tracks From Detroit Vol.1 (CD)
Various: Rare Tracks From Detroit Vol.1 (CD) Art-Nr.: CDBAR125

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​(Bar Records) 20 tracks
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The Best of Bill Wyman & Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings (2-CD)
Bill Wyman: The Best of Bill Wyman & Bill Wyman's Rhythm... Art-Nr.: CDMCDLX219

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(2016/Demon-Music Club Deluxe) 37 Tracks - Jewel Slipcase with a 16 page booklet incl. photos, liner notes by Tony Rounce and track-by-track details - Anthology 1974-2016! Bill Wyman and an All-Star-Cast featuring Brian Setzer, Slim Jim...
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