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
 
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
 
9 of 41
No results were found for the filter!
Completely Well (180gram Vinyl)
B.B. King: Completely Well (180gram Vinyl) Art-Nr.: BAF18015

Item has to be restocked

180gram vinyl LP, re-issue, original gatefold sleeve, 9 tracks. Total playing time approx. 49 minutes. • Produced by Bill Szymczyk ( J. Geils Band, Joe Walsh, James Gang, Eagles ) • Contains his biggest hit, ever, The Thrill Is Gone •...
$28.53 $32.43
more details
Sound sample
You Ain't Foolin' Me - Frenzy (7inch, 45rpm)
Screamin' Jay Hawkins: You Ain't Foolin' Me - Frenzy (7inch, 45rpm) Art-Nr.: 45F1014

Item has to be restocked

(Fury Records) 2 tracks - 1956 & 57 double whammy split by public demand!
$18.14
more details
Video
Blues Kings Of Baton Rouge (2-CD)
Various Artists: Blues Kings Of Baton Rouge (2-CD) Art-Nr.: BCD17512

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

2-CD (Digisleeve) with 52-page booklet, 53 Tracks. Total playing time approx. c. 148 minutes. • A taster of the blues from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on two compact discs. • Like New Orleans, Memphis or St. Louis alongside the Mississippi...
$18.14 $20.73
Sound sample
Video
My True Story (CD)
Aaron Neville: My True Story (CD) Art-Nr.: CD623489

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

(BLUE NOTE) 12 tracks (38:33) Aaron sings the great R&B/DOO WOP oldies, produced by Don Was & Keith Richards.
$38.94
Video
Hint!
Take Me To The River - New Orleans - Soundtrack (2-CD)
Various: Take Me To The River - New Orleans - Soundtrack... Art-Nr.: CD144275

Item has to be restocked

(Petaluma Records) 26 tracks, digisleeve The musical DNA of New Orleans is the subject of the new documentary Take Me To The River - New Orleans. The film's soundtrack, from director Martin Shore, features new contributions from a...
$36.34
more details
Sound sample
A Message From The People (CD)
Ray Charles: A Message From The People (CD) Art-Nr.: CDTRC21222

Item has to be restocked

(Tangerine Records) 10 tracks, digisleeve Released in 1972, A Message From The People remains one of Charles' most famous albums and the most socially conscious work of his six-decade career. The record directly addresses societal ills...
$23.33
more details
Sound sample
Singles Collection 1945-52 (3-CD)
Johnny Moore's Three Blazers: Singles Collection 1945-52 (3-CD) Art-Nr.: CDACTR9079

Item has to be restocked

(Acrobat) 75 tracks. Under the direction of guitarist Johnny Moore and with various singers, including the most successful and famous pianist Charles Brown, they experienced a series of R&B hits in the decade that spanned the last years...
$25.93
more details
Sound sample
Life, Love & Faith, Southern Night, Motion (2-CD)
Allen Toussaint: Life, Love & Faith, Southern Night, Motion (2-CD) Art-Nr.: CDBGO1211

Item has to be restocked

(2015/BGO) 32 tracks. Digitally remastered two CD set containing the late, great Toussaint's three Warner Reprise releases, dating from 1972, 1973 and 1978. The New Orleans singer, songwriter and producer is one of the legends of black...
$24.64
more details
Sound sample
Ske Dat De Dat - The Spirit Of Satch (CD)
Dr. John: Ske Dat De Dat - The Spirit Of Satch (CD) Art-Nr.: CDLMS221

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

(The Last Music Company) 12 tracks "Ske-Dat-De-Dat: The Spirit Of Satch" honors Armstrong's musical genius as much as his ebullient personality with thirteen quintessential numbers from various phases of Armstrong's five-decade career....
$22.04
Sound sample
All Time Greats (2-CD)
Dinah Washington: All Time Greats (2-CD) Art-Nr.: CD5390601

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

(UMC) 40 tracks
$12.94
Sound sample
Hank Ballard - Rocks (CD)
Hank Ballard & The Midnighters: Hank Ballard - Rocks (CD) Art-Nr.: BCD17580

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

1-CD (Digipak) with 36-page booklet, 30 tracks. Total playing time approx. 79 min. It was Hank Ballard who, with his band, created The Twist in the late '50s, the greatest dance theme yet invented. Bear Family Records® now dedicates a CD...
$22.04
Sound sample
Video
City Lights (CD)
Dr. John: City Lights (CD) Art-Nr.: CDMOC14186

Item has to be restocked

(Music On CD) 8 tracks As Dr. John The Night Tripper, he was one of the revelations of the three-day Holland Festival in 1970 (the European equivalent of Woodstock). As a studio musician, he recorded hundreds of albums, from the Rolling...
$16.83
more details
Sound sample
Super Rare Electric Blues - '60s Era (2-CD)
Various: Super Rare Electric Blues - '60s Era (2-CD) Art-Nr.: CDRB3254

Item has to be restocked

(Rockbeat) 50 tracks - digisleeve.
$31.13
more details
Sound sample
Jimmy McCracklin - Rocks (CD)
Jimmy McCracklin: Jimmy McCracklin - Rocks (CD) Art-Nr.: BCD17552

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

1-CD (Digipak) with 36-page booklet, 30 tracks. Total playing time approx. 79 minutes. Bear Family Records® adds powerhouse pianist and vocalist Jimmy McCracklin to its 'Rocks' series. For more than 50 years, the Bay Area pianist often...
$22.04
Sound sample
Video
Damp Rag - The Killa Dilla From Columbus, Ohio (LP & CD, 10inch, 45rpm)
Stomp Gordon: Damp Rag - The Killa Dilla From Columbus, Ohio... Art-Nr.: BAF14023

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

1-LP vinyl (10inch) with 8-page booklet, bonus CD, postcard. 10 tracks (LP), 22 tracks (CD). Total playing time approx. 28 min. (LP), approx. 70 min. (CD). It is one of the fundamental principles of Bear Family Records® to give room to...
$33.74 $38.94
Sound sample
Video
Sassy Mama - Live At The Rising Sun Celebrity Jazz (CD)
Big Mama Thornton: Sassy Mama - Live At The Rising Sun Celebrity... Art-Nr.: CDJAM91692

Item has to be restocked

(Justin Time) 8 tracks, digipack
$22.04
more details
Natural Boogie (180g Vinyl)
Hound Dog Taylor And The HouseRockers: Natural Boogie (180g Vinyl) Art-Nr.: LP470410

Item has to be restocked

(Alligator) 11 tracks The classic Alligator track on vinyl - available again for the first time in over 25 years! This reissue of the vinyl pressing of the second album by Hound Dog Taylor and his HouseRockers features fan favorites such...
$45.44
more details
Gospel Time (LP)
Ruth Brown: Gospel Time (LP) Art-Nr.: LP839315-C

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

(PolyGram) 11 tracks - Recorded May, 1963 at RCA in Nashville, Tennessee - Produced by Shelby Singleton - Originally sealed stock copy. Cut-out (1cm cut in cover - see picture) Re-issue of the original 'Philips' album
$12.94 $23.33
Sound sample
Blues Is My Middle Name (2-CD)
Ray Charles: Blues Is My Middle Name (2-CD) Art-Nr.: CD502301

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

(Music Avenue) 41 tracks, digipack.
$10.34 $22.04
Sound sample
Vol.3 Electric Blues 1960 - 1969 (3-CD)
Various - Electric Blues - Plug It In! Turn It Up!: Vol.3 Electric Blues 1960 - 1969 (3-CD) Art-Nr.: BCD16923

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

3-CD Digipak (8-plated) with 172-page booklet, 70 tracks. Total playing time approx. 221 mns . Part three of the most comprehensive history EVER of electrified blues on 12 electrifying CDs! Every significant artist ... every significant...
$48.04 $51.93
Sound sample
Greatest Hits (CD)
Amos Milburn: Greatest Hits (CD) Art-Nr.: CDNEX132

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

(Sequel Records) 23 tracks 1946-56 'Aladdin' (65:05)
$25.93
Sound sample
Video
The R&B Hits 1942-45 (2-CD)
Various: The R&B Hits 1942-45 (2-CD) Art-Nr.: CD410009

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

(Indigo Records) 44 tracks
$25.93
Sound sample
Fats Domino - Fats Rocks (CD)
Fats Domino: Fats Domino - Fats Rocks (CD) Art-Nr.: BCD16825

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

1-CD-Album DigiPac (6-plated) with 32-page booklet, 33 tracks, playing time 73:13 minutes. One of the true godfathers of rock 'n' roll music, Fats Domino was rocking before Haley, Elvis, Little Richard… or anyone! Absolutely definitive,...
$19.43 $22.04
Sound sample
The Future (CD)
Nathaniel Ratecliff: The Future (CD) Art-Nr.: CDFANSTX00476

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

(Fantasy) 11 tracks 2021 release. Nathaniel Rateliff once again demonstrates that he is a writer and performer of the highest order. The third album from Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats showcases his unique observations of our...
$23.33
Sound sample
Legendary Grooves (CD)
Jan Gerfast: Legendary Grooves (CD) Art-Nr.: CDMM006

Item has to be restocked

(Magic Music) 8 tracks, Digipack Jan Gerfast, guitarist, singer, composer and lyricist has been on the road in the international blues and rock scene for a long time. He has developed his own distinctive style and sound: Groovy Blues. If...
$25.93
more details
Sound sample
9 of 41