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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Great Googa Mooga - Rhythm & Bluesin' With King-Federal-DeLuxe Vocal Groups Vol.1 (CD)
Various: Great Googa Mooga - Rhythm & Bluesin' With... Art-Nr.: CDNEM907

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(1996/Sequel) 20 tracks 1953-1957 (50:10) with 12 page booklet. - This CD samples the bluesy side of fourteen pioneer rhythm and blues vocal groups who recored for Syd Nathan's King Records and it's Federal/DeLuxe subsidiaries. The...
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The Groove Story - R&B From The Radio Corporation Vol.2 (CD)
Various: The Groove Story - R&B From The Radio... Art-Nr.: CDWESA831

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(1998/Westside) 27 tracks 1954-1957 (70:38)
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An Introduction To: Night Train To New Orleans (2-CD)
Various: An Introduction To: Night Train To New Orleans... Art-Nr.: CDNTICD2008

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(2001/NIGHT TRAIN) 40 tracks, taken from various Night Train and Funky Delicacies re-issue albums. Rare original sealed mint copy!
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R.B. Blues (CD)
Ruth Brown: R.B. Blues (CD) Art-Nr.: CDARG001

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(2001/Arpeggio) 20 tracks, Atlantic recordings, 1949-50! Few copies of this rare CD!
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Best Of Both Worlds (CD)
BROWN, Nappy & KIP ANDERSON: Best Of Both Worlds (CD) Art-Nr.: CDWESF104

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(1997/Ripete) 12 tracks
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Driftin' Blues (CD)
BROWN, Charles: Driftin' Blues (CD) Art-Nr.: CDDJZ603

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(1989/DCC) 12 tracks
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The Dore Story - Postcards From Los Angeles 1958-1964 (CD)
Various: The Dore Story - Postcards From Los Angeles... Art-Nr.: CDTOP1293

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(2011/ACE) 28 tracks of rare Rock'n'Roll, Doo Wop and Instumentals 1958-64. Slipcase packaging with 44 page booklet. - A one-man operation run at street level for more than two decades, Hollywood’s Doré label launched the careers of Phil...
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Lapeitah (CD)
Corey Henry: Lapeitah (CD) Art-Nr.: CDLRS1182

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(2016/Louisiana Red Hot) 10 tracks. Co-produced by Corey Henry and Pimps of Joytime’s Brian Jay, 'Lapeitah'” places Henry on the national stage, revealing the signature playing style developed in the heart of the Treme. Henry and Jay’s...
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The Fabulous Little Richard (CD, Japan)
Little Richard: The Fabulous Little Richard (CD, Japan) Art-Nr.: CDPCD1903

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(P-Vine-Japan) 17 tracks, reissue of the original 1959 Specialty LP plus 4 rare outtakes and a demo as bonus tracks. New stock copy (Bear Family Records)
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Ooh La La (LP)
Smiley Lewis: Ooh La La (LP) Art-Nr.: LP1561391

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(Emi France) 14 tracks, 1949-1957!
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Down In The Alley - The Comple Savoy Singles (2-CD)
Nappy Brown: Down In The Alley - The Comple Savoy Singles... Art-Nr.: CDJAS3069

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(2016/Jasmine) 54 tracks. impressive r&b and blues vocalist with his early, his greatest sides. He scored a major hit with 'Don't Be Angry' in 1955, long-before the musical term 'soul' was used.
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Return Of The Honk (CD)
Joe Houston & Otis Grand: Return Of The Honk (CD) Art-Nr.: CDJSP3002

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(2016/JSP) 10 tracks Thanks to guitarist/producer Otis Grand this is a real honkin' rhythm'n'blues saxophone comeback album, and no easy listenin' jazz. Recommended.
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Popcorn Heartbreak 1958-1964 (CD)
Various: Popcorn Heartbreak 1958-1964 (CD) Art-Nr.: CDBBE298

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(BBE) 20 tracks - digipac For teenagers listening to their radios, making out on the back seats of their fathers’ cars or slow dancing at High School hops and block parties, the late 1950s through to the early 1960s was a golden age of...
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You Always Hurt The One Youe Love (CD)
Clarence 'Frogman' Henry: You Always Hurt The One Youe Love (CD) Art-Nr.: CDJAS3062

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(2016/Jasmine) 30 tracks. Clarence 'Frogman' Henry has always been a favorite of New Orleans R & B collectors and unlike many of the artists who emanated from did city's vibrant and unique music scene, Clarence managed to break out of...
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The Best Of Brook Benton (CD)
Brook Benton: The Best Of Brook Benton (CD) Art-Nr.: CD552789

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​(1998/Spectrum) 14 tracks
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Complete King, Okeh and Savoy Releases (2-CD)
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(2016/Acrobat) 53 tracks.
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The Kent Years (CD)
Ike & Tina Turner: The Kent Years (CD) Art-Nr.: CDKEND182

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(1964-67 'Modern/Kent') (63:01/26) Soul und Blues aus einer kreativen Phase der beiden, einschließlich einiger unveröffentlicher Titel * / soul and blues from a productive period in their career, incl. some unissued tracks *
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Walking With Frankie (CD)
Frankie Lee Sims: Walking With Frankie (CD) Art-Nr.: CDJAS3066

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(2016/Jasmine) 29 Tracks - Blue Bonnet, Specialty, Ace and Vin recordings, 1948-1957!
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Don't You Just Know It - Singles A's & B's 1956-1962 (CD)
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(2016/Jasmine) 28 Tracks - New Orleans Rhythm & Blues and Rock'n'Roll, original Ace and Vin recordings, 1956-62! 
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The Richard Barrett Story (CD)
Richard Barrett: The Richard Barrett Story (CD) Art-Nr.: CDJAS950

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(2016/Jasmine) 31 Tracks - His solo sides plus his early work with The Valentines - Finest Doo-Wop! Original Old Town, Rama, MGM, 20th Fox, Gone, Metro, Seville and Atlantic recordings, 1954-62! Richard Barrett became one of the most...
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Chicago Bound - Singles A's & B's 1950-1959 (CD)
Jimmy Rogers: Chicago Bound - Singles A's & B's 1950-1959 (CD) Art-Nr.: CDJAS3054

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(2016/Jasmine) 26 Tracks - The complete Chess singles, 1950-59! 
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Modernism (CD)
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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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What I'm Talkin' About (CD)
Carlo Ditta: What I'm Talkin' About (CD) Art-Nr.: CDOR2914

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(2014/Orleans) 10 tracks. Singer and guitar player with his second CD for the Orleans label.
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Orleans Records Story (CD)
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(1995-2012/Orleans) 17 tracks. The Orleans Records Story presents some of the best tracks recorded for the label, concentrating mostly on modern electric and acoustic blues, but also featuring some more traditional sounds as well (in...
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New Breed Workin' - Blues With A Rhythm (CD)
Various: New Breed Workin' - Blues With A Rhythm (CD) Art-Nr.: CDKEND443

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(2016/Ace) 24 tracks with 16 page booklet. With a third of the tracks debuting here, this CD is aimed at R&B lovers looking for something new. We found a rich vein of New Orleans R&B in the AFO vaults. From that source we feature Nookie...
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