Classic Rhythm & Blues – The Roots of Modern Music

Top sellers
Big John Greer - Rocks (CD)
 Big John Greer: Big John Greer - Rocks (CD) Art-Nr.: BCD17743

Ready to ship today, delivery time** appr. 1-3 workdays

$23.33 $25.93
NEW
Louis Jordan - Rocks (CD)
 Louis Jordan: Louis Jordan - Rocks (CD) Art-Nr.: BCD17769

Ready to ship today, delivery time** appr. 1-3 workdays

$23.33 $25.93
NEW
Let The Good Times Roll (1938-1954) (9-CD Deluxe Box Set)
 Louis Jordan: Let The Good Times Roll (1938-1954) (9-CD... Art-Nr.: BCD15557

Ready to ship today, delivery time** appr. 1-3 workdays

$129.94 $207.94
James Brown - Rocks (CD)
 James Brown: James Brown - Rocks (CD) Art-Nr.: BCD17775

Ready to ship today, delivery time** appr. 1-3 workdays

$23.33 $25.93
Mama, He Treats Your Daughter Mean - Juke Box Pearls (CD)
 Ruth Brown: Mama, He Treats Your Daughter Mean - Juke Box... Art-Nr.: BCD17542

Ready to ship today, delivery time** appr. 1-3 workdays

$18.14 $20.73
Bear Family Records Rocks Vol. 1 (CD)
 Various: Bear Family Records Rocks Vol. 1 (CD) Art-Nr.: BCD17734

Ready to ship today, delivery time** appr. 1-3 workdays

$23.33 $25.93
Wynonie Harris - Rocks (CD)
 Wynonie Harris: Wynonie Harris - Rocks (CD) Art-Nr.: BCD17746

Ready to ship today, delivery time** appr. 1-3 workdays

$23.33 $25.93
Chicago Rocks Vol.1 (CD))
 Various: Chicago Rocks Vol.1 (CD)) Art-Nr.: BCD17771

Ready to ship today, delivery time** appr. 1-3 workdays

$23.33 $25.93
Big Joe Turner - Rocks
 Big Joe Turner: Big Joe Turner - Rocks Art-Nr.: BCD17215

Ready to ship today, delivery time** appr. 1-3 workdays

$19.43 $22.04
Etta James - Rocks (CD)
 Etta James: Etta James - Rocks (CD) Art-Nr.: BCD17750

Ready to ship today, delivery time** appr. 1-3 workdays

$23.33 $25.93

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 »
Close window
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.

Filter
Close filters
 
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
 
26 of 41
No results were found for the filter!
Ain't Nothing Happenin' - Cool Jump Blues (CD)
 Paul Gayten: Ain't Nothing Happenin' - Cool Jump Blues (CD) Art-Nr.: CDETRB116

Item has to be restocked

(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...
$12.94 $19.43
more details
Home (CD)
 Jimmy Norman: Home (CD) Art-Nr.: CDOFF8888

only 1x still available
Ready to ship today, delivery time** appr. 1-3 workdays

​(Official) 21 tracks
$12.94 $19.43
Sound sample
Blue Rock Records Story (2-CD, Cut-Out)
 Various: Blue Rock Records Story (2-CD, Cut-Out) Art-Nr.: CD558273

Ready to ship today, delivery time** appr. 1-3 workdays

(1998/PolyGram) 60 tracks, 1964-68, with 24-page booklet - last copies - originally factory sealed!
$46.73
Risqué Blues - Keep On Churnin' (CD)
 Various: Risqué Blues - Keep On Churnin' (CD) Art-Nr.: CDKS1418

Ready to ship today, delivery time** appr. 1-3 workdays

(1995/King Records) 8 tracks
$12.94 $19.50
Best Of The Sue Years (CD)
 Jimmy McGriff: Best Of The Sue Years (CD) Art-Nr.: CD3605492

only 2x still available
Ready to ship today, delivery time** appr. 1-3 workdays

(2006/EMI) 17 tracks, feat. the great Sue output of McGriff and his stakkato hammond organ! Fantastic sounds and informative linernotes!
$58.43 $64.94
Don't Be Angry (CD)
 Nappy Brown: Don't Be Angry (CD) Art-Nr.: CDSV0259

Ready to ship today, delivery time** appr. 1-3 workdays

(1994/Nippon Columbia) 16 tracks
$38.94 $51.93
Let's Jump Tonight - The Best Of Chuck Willis from 1951-'56 (CD)
 Chuck Willis: Let's Jump Tonight - The Best Of Chuck Willis... Art-Nr.: CDEK53619

Ready to ship today, delivery time** appr. 1-3 workdays

(Sony) 26 tracks (70:46) including 7 previously unissued or alternate tracks. With 12 page booklet. Rare US pressing - sealed stock copy (Bear Family Records)
$25.93
Video
Titanic And Other Unsinkable Sax Blasters (CD)
 Various: Titanic And Other Unsinkable Sax Blasters (CD) Art-Nr.: CDWESM539

Ready to ship today, delivery time** appr. 1-3 workdays

(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...
$25.93 $32.43
Totally Cool - The Shag, And How...(2-CD)
 Various: Totally Cool - The Shag, And How...(2-CD) Art-Nr.: CDGVC2034

Item has to be restocked

(2012/GVC) 64 tracks
$12.94 $20.73
more details
Mr. Blues Is Coming To Town (CD)
 Wynonie Harris: Mr. Blues Is Coming To Town (CD) Art-Nr.: CDRBD3

Ready to ship today, delivery time** appr. 1-3 workdays

(Mr.R&B) 16 tracks, rare Swedish CD, original King recordings, 1946-54, 8-page booklet with session details.
$16.83
Sound sample
Big City Christmas - 30 Groovin' And Croonin' Christmas Tunes (CD)
 Various - Season's Greetings: Big City Christmas - 30 Groovin' And Croonin'... Art-Nr.: BCD17509

Ready to ship today, delivery time** appr. 1-3 workdays

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...
$12.94
Sound sample
Video
If I Knew Then What I Know Now - Complete Singles A's & B's 1960-62
 Maxine Brown: If I Knew Then What I Know Now - Complete... Art-Nr.: CDJAS946

Item has to be restocked

(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...
$12.94 $20.73
more details
Sound sample
The Early Years - Featuring The Gainors
 Garnet Mimms: The Early Years - Featuring The Gainors Art-Nr.: CDJAS945

Item has to be restocked

(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...
$19.43
more details
Sound sample
The KRC Story (CD)
 Various: The KRC Story (CD) Art-Nr.: CDFG971050

the very last 1 available
Ready to ship today, delivery time** appr. 1-3 workdays

(1995/FG) 20 tracks 1950s with 8 page booklet
$19.43
Sound sample
A Complete Introduction To Chess (4-CD Digibook)
 Various: A Complete Introduction To Chess (4-CD Digibook) Art-Nr.: CD5317702

Item has to be restocked

(2010/Universal) 100 Tracks - 36 page hardcover digibook and the songs of the Chess, Checker and Cadet labels!
$93.53 $103.94
more details
Blues Christmas
 Various: Blues Christmas Art-Nr.: CDCLO94

Item has to be restocked

(2015/Cleopatra) 18 tracks
$28.53
more details
Swingsation (CD)
 Louis Jordan: Swingsation (CD) Art-Nr.: CDGRD9951

Ready to ship today, delivery time** appr. 1-3 workdays

(1999/GRP) 16 tracks - Mercury recordings!
$19.43 $23.33
New Orleans Bounce - 30 Of His Best (CD)
 Smiley Lewis: New Orleans Bounce - 30 Of His Best (CD) Art-Nr.: CDNEX130

Ready to ship today, delivery time** appr. 1-3 workdays

(1990/Sequel) 30 tracks (73:42) Imperial 1950-60.
$31.17 $77.93
Rock On! (2-CD)
 Buddy Johnson: Rock On! (2-CD) Art-Nr.: CDJAS822

Item has to be restocked

(2015/Jasmine) 52 tracks. Twenty years of blues, boogie and ballads 1941 - 1961.
$22.04
more details
Sound sample
Rockin' The Groove (CD)
 Various - Groove Records: Rockin' The Groove (CD) Art-Nr.: BCD17412

Ready to ship today, delivery time** appr. 1-3 workdays

1-CD Digipak (4-plated) with 64-page booklet, 35 tracks. Total playing time approx. 84 minutes. Two single CDs devoted to a great, unknown story in 1950s R&B history! All titles remastered from original vault tapes! Artists include Zilla...
$19.43 $22.04
Sound sample
The Very Best Of Jump 'n' Jive (2-CD)
 Various: The Very Best Of Jump 'n' Jive (2-CD) Art-Nr.: CDNOT2564

Item has to be restocked

(2015/Not Now Music) 50 tracks
$12.94 $19.43
more details
Sound sample
New York Blues (King 1951-55) (CD)
 Stick McGhee & His Spo-Dee-O-Dee Buddies: New York Blues (King 1951-55) (CD) Art-Nr.: CDCHD502

Ready to ship today, delivery time** appr. 1-3 workdays

(1994/Ace) 20 tracks
$20.73
Please Don't Freeze - Early Black Rock 'n' Roll, Vol.3 (CD)
 Various: Please Don't Freeze - Early Black Rock 'n'... Art-Nr.: CD804512

Item has to be restocked

(2014/Trikont) 26 tracks. Third part of the compilation series with recordings black blues , gospel and jazz artists . Long before Elvis at Sun Studios found his hip movement , the Rolling Stones, the Mississippi Blues appropriated and...
$19.43 $24.64
more details
Sound sample
Gogo Juice (CD)
 Jon Cleary: Gogo Juice (CD) Art-Nr.: CDFHQ5

Item has to be restocked

(2015/FHQ) 9 tracks. GoGo Juice is the 2015w album from one of New Orleans' premier musical ambassadors, Jon Cleary. Made in collaboration with multi-Grammy winning producer John Porter (B.B. King, Keb Mo, Ryan Adams, Los Lonely Boys)...
$9.07 $22.04
more details
Sound sample
Merry Christmas From Jackie Wilson - Al Green's Christmas Album (CD)
 Jackie Wilson & Al Green: Merry Christmas From Jackie Wilson - Al Green's... Art-Nr.: CDDIAB875

Ready to ship today, delivery time** appr. 1-3 workdays

(1998/Edsel) 21 tracks, original Brunswick (Jackie Wilson 1963) and Cream/Hi (Al Green 1983) recordings. Rare CD!
$38.94 $45.44
26 of 41