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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Professor Longhair: Live In Chicago (CD) Art-Nr.: CDORL2915

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Kan-Gu-Wa & Chop Chop - Exotic Blues & Rhythm Vol.3 & 4 (CD)
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(Stag-O-Lee) 24 Tracks - First time on CD! Volumes 3 and 4 in Stag-O-Lee's Exotic Blues & Rhythm series were released on limited edition 10 inch vinyl (500 copies per volume) and sold out in next to no time! Enjoy amazing and danceable...
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New Orleans Street Singer + That's All Right (CD)
Snooks Eaglin: New Orleans Street Singer + That's All Right (CD) Art-Nr.: CDSJ859

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(2015/Soul Jam) 29 Two albums from 1958 and 1961, on one CD. 24 bit digitally remastered, detailed 16-page booklet.
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Flipped Out (CD Longbox)
Marvin & Johnny: Flipped Out (CD Longbox) Art-Nr.: CDSP2176

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(1991/Specialty) 26 tracks, original Specialty and Recorded In Hollywood recordings, 1952-1956. Bonus: 6 previously unissued studio cuts, 4 previously unissued demos, plus a Hollywood radio ad with D.J. Hunter Hancock! MM/Bear Family...
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Foot Tappin' And Dance At The Screamin' Festival Vol.6 (CD)
Various: Foot Tappin' And Dance At The Screamin'... Art-Nr.: CDET1072

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(2016/El Toro) 29 tracks, great jivin' compilation for every dance craze! 40s and 50s material! MM/Bear Family Records
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Rhythm 'n' Blues - Boogie Woogie Goodies (4-CD)
Various: Rhythm 'n' Blues - Boogie Woogie Goodies (4-CD) Art-Nr.: CD222621

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Story of the Blues (2-CD)
Johnny Otis: Story of the Blues (2-CD) Art-Nr.: CD222075

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Story of the Blues (2-CD)
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Jumping At Jubilee
Various: Jumping At Jubilee Art-Nr.: CDNEM749

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(1995/SEQUEL) 22 tracks Jubilee 1949-53 (60:04) - last copies! Viele Aufnahmen zuvor unveröffentlicht / many takes previously not released: FREDDIE KOHLMANN ORCHESTRA, COUSIN JOE, JESSIE POWELL, PINEY BROWN, DANNY COBB, RALPH WILLIS, LA...
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Ain't Nothing Happenin' - Cool Jump Blues (CD)
Paul Gayten: Ain't Nothing Happenin' - Cool Jump Blues (CD) Art-Nr.: CDETRB116

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(2010/EL TORO) 30 track (77:51) multi label collection 1947-57. The unsung Crescent City bandleader Paul Gayten made the first New Orleans R&B recordings of the post war era and had the first local hit there in 1947. As a producer, he...
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Spotlight On Hank Ballard (CD)
Hank Ballard & The Midnighters: Spotlight On Hank Ballard (CD) Art-Nr.: CDKLP740

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​(1987/King) 12 Tracks - Original 1960 album reissue!
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Blue Rock Records Story (2-CD, Cut-Out)
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(1998/PolyGram) 60 tracks, 1964-68, with 24-page booklet - last copies - originally factory sealed!
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Risqué Blues - Keep On Churnin' (CD)
Various: Risqué Blues - Keep On Churnin' (CD) Art-Nr.: CDKS1418

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(1995/King Records) 8 tracks
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Best Of The Sue Years (CD)
Jimmy McGriff: Best Of The Sue Years (CD) Art-Nr.: CD3605492

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(2006/EMI) 17 tracks, feat. the great Sue output of McGriff and his stakkato hammond organ! Fantastic sounds and informative linernotes!
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Don't Be Angry (CD)
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(1998/WestSide) 24 tracks, original Jubilee, Josie and Roulette recordings! - FRANK MOTLEY ORCHESTRA, FREDDY KOHLMAN ORCHESTRA feat. SAM BUTERA, BUDDY LUCAS ORCHESTRA, FREDDIE MITCHELL & ORCHESTRA, EDNA McGRIFF w/ BENNY GREEN, BUDDY...
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Totally Cool - The Shag, And How...(2-CD)
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(2012/GVC) 64 tracks
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Mr. Blues Is Coming To Town (CD)
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Big City Christmas - 30 Groovin' And Croonin' Christmas Tunes (CD)
Various - Season's Greetings: Big City Christmas - 30 Groovin' And Croonin'... Art-Nr.: BCD17509

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1-CD with 12-page booklet, 30 tracks. Total playing time 69 mins. • An unique compilation of Christmas songs from the wide range of Rhythm &, Blues, Doo-Wop, Pop Crooners, and Rockabilly! • For the first time in the label’s mighty...
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The Early Years - Featuring The Gainors
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(2015/Jasmine) 22 tracks - Original Cameo, Mercury, Guest Star, and Grand Prix recordings, 1958-1961, produced and arranged by Clyde Otis, Doc Bagby, and Leon Mitchell. The early years of Soulfather Garnet Mimms as lead singer of his...
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If I Knew Then What I Know Now - Complete Singles A's & B's 1960-62
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(2015/Jasmine) 22 tracks - Original Nomar and ABC Paramount recordings, 1960-1962. Her complete first 45s in chronological order. Her first major hit, 'All In My Mind' is now acknowledged as being one of the first soul singles by a...
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The KRC Story (CD)
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A Complete Introduction To Chess (4-CD Digibook)
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(2010/Universal) 100 Tracks - 36 page hardcover digibook and the songs of the Chess, Checker and Cadet labels!
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