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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Go On Ko Ko Mo (CD)
Gene & Eunice: Go On Ko Ko Mo (CD) Art-Nr.: CDCHD812

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(ACE) 28 tracks with color booklet. Seeing Eunice Levy, of Gene & Eunice, perform this year at the Southern California Doo Wop Society reminded me how under-reissued their magnificent R&B duets had been. Then along comes this first-ever...
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Rockin' And Doowoppin' - The Early Years
Don Covay: Rockin' And Doowoppin' - The Early Years Art-Nr.: CDJAS934

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(2015 / Jasmine) 29 tracks, complete singles 1956-62, 6-page booklet with liner notes and label details. The early years of this influencial Soul star and songwriter, from Doo-Wop through Little Richard-styled power Rock'n'Roll (mostly...
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Hard Times & Cool Blues (CD)
Charles Brown: Hard Times & Cool Blues (CD) Art-Nr.: CDNEX133

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(1994/CASTLE) 25 tracks 1946-56 ALADDIN (73:01) "EVERYBODY EXPECT AFTER YOU MAKE A BLUES HIT THEY FIGURE YOU SING THE BLUES. WELL, I WAS MORE OF A BLUE BALLAD SINGER, NOT A BLUES SINGER, BECAUSE MY NUMBERS ARE MORE OF STORY BALLAD...
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I Wanna Play A Little While - Complete Singles 1950-60 (2-CD)
Various: I Wanna Play A Little While - Complete Singles... Art-Nr.: CDJAS809

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(2015 / Jasmine) 58 tracks, complete 1950s 45rpm Singles, 6-page booklet with extensive liner notes and sessionography. Includes all the hits like 'Korea Blues', 'Mama, Talk To Your Daughter', and 'Eisenhower Blues' of this exotic...
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Birth Of Detroit Motor Town - Remembering Roots Of Soul (CD)
Various: Birth Of Detroit Motor Town - Remembering Roots... Art-Nr.: CDRPM249

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​(2002/RPM) 24 Tracks - Early R&B and Doo-Wop Sounds and the birth of Detroit Soul!
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All 15 Of His Chart Hits 1953-62 (CD)
Little Willie John: All 15 Of His Chart Hits 1953-62 (CD) Art-Nr.: CDKCD5004

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(1995/King) 15 Tracks (38:41)
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Yum Yum Yum - The Early Years 1955-1962 (2-CD)
Joe Tex: Yum Yum Yum - The Early Years 1955-1962 (2-CD) Art-Nr.: CDJAS805

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(2015 / Jasmine) 40 tracks, original King, Ace, Pride, Anna, Jaylynne & Dial recordings, 1955-62, 6-page booklet. Joe Tex was one of the most original Soul stars of all time. With his raspy voice and a hint of Little Richard, he...
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Live at My Place 1983
Lowell Fulson: Live at My Place 1983 Art-Nr.: CDRB3210

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(2013 / Rock Beat Records) 18 tracks, live recordings, 1983. The late great Lowell Fulson in concert backed-up by the legendary Billy Vera & The Beaters!
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Kicking Back
Joe Houston: Kicking Back Art-Nr.: CDBGPM292

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(2015/BGP Ace) 8 tracks, original 1978 Big Town album reissue, 8-page booklet. Houston’s one Big Town release has been largely overlooked by Blues fans. Although he looks super-cool on the cover, who can blame them? Titles such as...
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The Best Of The Rest (CD)
LaVern Baker: The Best Of The Rest (CD) Art-Nr.: CDJAS924

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(2015/Jasmine) 25 tracks, 6-page booklet, original Atlantic recordings 1958-1962, incl. the complete singles 1960-62, duets with Ben E. King and Jimmy Ricks, plus rare bonus tracks.
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In The Same Old Way: Complete Ric, Ronn And Sho-Bizz Recordings
Tommy Ridgley & Bobby Mitchell: In The Same Old Way: Complete Ric, Ronn And... Art-Nr.: CDCHD1446

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(2015/Ace) 22 tracks.
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At His Best... plus (CD)
Brook Benton: At His Best... plus (CD) Art-Nr.: CDCCM532

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(2005/CCM) 14 tracks Epic/Okeh 1955/56 - first time on CD. Original recordings!
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West Coast Doo Wop (2-CD)
The Robins: West Coast Doo Wop (2-CD) Art-Nr.: CDJAS795

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(2015/JASMINE) 58 tracks, 1949-61, 6-page booklet with extensive liner notes.
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History Of New Orleans Vol.2 1947-1953 (2-CD)
Various: History Of New Orleans Vol.2 1947-1953 (2-CD) Art-Nr.: CDHNO014

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(2013/Rhythm & Blues) 51 tracks. ( Jazz , Blues & Creole Roots 1922-1947 ) ! More than any other city has the New Orleans sound of pop music in the 20th Century marked . To generalize this statement may be, as the birthplace of jazz,...
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Live And Well (180gram Vinyl)
B.B. King: Live And Well (180gram Vinyl) Art-Nr.: BAF18013

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180gram vinyl LP, re-issue, original gatefold sleeve, 10 tracks. Total playing time approx. 48 minutes. • Produced by Bill Szymczyk ( J. Geils Band, Joe Walsh, James Gang, Eagles ) • B.B. King's first top 100 album! • Original live and...
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Hurry On Down, It's Mashed Potato Time (2-CD)
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(2015/JASMINE) 53 tracks
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Popcorn Exotica
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(2015/Cherry Red) 22 tracks.
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The Complete Singles As & Bs 1949-62 (3-CD)
LaVern Baker: The Complete Singles As & Bs 1949-62 (3-CD) Art-Nr.: CDACTR9048

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(2015/Ace) 44 tracks.
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Baby Ain't That Love - Texas & Tennessee Sessions 1964-74 (CD)
Clarence 'Frogman' Henry: Baby Ain't That Love - Texas & Tennessee... Art-Nr.: CDLUX016

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(2015/Ace) 28 tracks.
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Baby I'm Wise-Complete Ric Singles 1959-1962
Eddie Bo: Baby I'm Wise-Complete Ric Singles 1959-1962 Art-Nr.: CDCHD1429

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(2015/Ace) 22 tracks.
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Through The Streets Of The City - New Orleans Brass Bands
Various: Through The Streets Of The City - New Orleans... Art-Nr.: CDSF40212

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(2015/Smithsonian) 15 tracks. Three brass bands from New Orleans: the classic sound of the Liberty Brass Band, the tradition-defining Treme Band and the younger funk musicians of the Hot 8 Brass Band.
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Big Easy Strut - The Essential Professor Longhair (CD)
Professor Longhair: Big Easy Strut - The Essential Professor... Art-Nr.: CDFUEL61174X

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(2002/PRIME) 14 tracks
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Charlie Gillett's Radio Picks - Honky Tonk Vol. 2 (CD)
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(2014/Ace) 25 tracks (70:55) 28 page booklet. The received wisdom is that the 70s started with prog rock, were soon inundated with disco and burnt bright and dark with punk rock as the backlash. As with most such wisdom, it is only part...
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Speak Easy - The RPM Records Story Vol. 2 (2-CD Album)
Various: Speak Easy - The RPM Records Story Vol. 2... Art-Nr.: CDTOP21421

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(Ace Records) 54 tracks, 1954-1957, 20 page booklet. 54 tracks documenting RPM singles issued between 1954-57, from down-home blues to rockabilly. Features many previously unissued or un-reissued performances, all mastered from fresh...
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Payday Jump
Roy Brown: Payday Jump Art-Nr.: CDTOP1423

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(2015/Ace/24 tracks). 1949-51- Roy Brown's later DeLuxe recordings, taken from the original acetatesin their best-ever sound.
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