Rhythm & Blues – Where the Beat Began

Rhythm & Blues – Where the Beat Began

Looking for the real-deal R&B that laid the foundation for rock, soul and funk? This is the place. From horn-driven jump blues to gospel-tinged ballads, street-corner soul and dancefloor shakers – our R&B collection covers it all, straight from the source.

The Sound of the Streets

Explore CDs and vinyls featuring legends like Ray Charles, Ruth Brown, Wynonie Harris & more – alongside lesser-known gems. This is rhythm with roots, perfect for crate-diggers, DJs and true music lovers.

Rhythm & Blues – Where the Beat Began Looking for the real-deal R&B that laid the foundation for rock, soul and funk? This is the place. From horn-driven jump blues to gospel-tinged... read more »
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Rhythm & Blues – Where the Beat Began

Rhythm & Blues – Where the Beat Began

Looking for the real-deal R&B that laid the foundation for rock, soul and funk? This is the place. From horn-driven jump blues to gospel-tinged ballads, street-corner soul and dancefloor shakers – our R&B collection covers it all, straight from the source.

The Sound of the Streets

Explore CDs and vinyls featuring legends like Ray Charles, Ruth Brown, Wynonie Harris & more – alongside lesser-known gems. This is rhythm with roots, perfect for crate-diggers, DJs and true music lovers.

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Nice 'n' Rough - The Later Greater Hits Of Ike & Tina Turner & The Ikettes (CD)
 Ike & Tina Turner: Nice 'n' Rough - The Later Greater Hits Of Ike... Art-Nr.: LPLBR26

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(Liberty Records) 16 tracks 1969-1974. Re-mastering by Bob Jones for Top Sound (written in deadwax) Linernotes by Cliff White
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Holy Cow! - The Best Of Lee Dorsey (LP)
 Lee Dorsey: Holy Cow! - The Best Of Lee Dorsey (LP) Art-Nr.: LPALB68387-C

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(Arista) 12 tracks - Origina l'Fury' and 'Amy' recordings - New, originally sealed cut-out LP with minimal cut in cover (see photo)
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Let's Go, Let's Go, Let's Go - The Twist - The Twist (12inch EP, 45rpm)
 Hank Ballard And The Midnighters: Let's Go, Let's Go, Let's Go - The Twist - The... Art-Nr.: LCYZ118

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(Charly Records) 3 tracks Contains the original demo version of “The Twist” (Vee Jay) from 1958, an “extended version” of “Let's Go, Let's Go, Let's Go” and an “extended version” of “The Twist”, recorded in 1958 for “King”.
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Doggett Beat For Dancing Feet (LP)
 Bill Doggett: Doggett Beat For Dancing Feet (LP) Art-Nr.: LPSING557

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(CP) 12 tracks - reissue of KLP557 from 1958
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Various – A History Of New Orleans Rhythm & Blues Vol.2 - 1959-1962 (LP)
 Various: Various – A History Of New Orleans Rhythm &... Art-Nr.: LPRN70077

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(Rhino Records) 14 tracks This collection of New Orleans songs is mainly from the early 1960s and mainly from Joe Banashak's Minit and Instant labels (founded in 1959 and 1961 respectively) The recordings on this Rhino collection show a...
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A History Of New Orleans Rhythm & Blues Vol.1 - 1950-1958 (LP)
 Various: A History Of New Orleans Rhythm & Blues Vol.1... Art-Nr.: LPRN70076

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(Rhino Records) 14 tracks Compilation with Shirley & Lee, Earl King, Guitar Slim and many other gems from New Orleans.
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I Hear You Knocking (LP, 180g Vinyl)
 Smiley Lewis: I Hear You Knocking (LP, 180g Vinyl) Art-Nr.: LPPPA9141

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(Pure Pleasure Records) 12 tracks, 180g vinyl Dave Bartholomew has often been quoted as saying that Smiley Lewis was “a singer with a lot of bad luck” because he never sold more than 100,000 copies of his singles for Imperial. In fact,...
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Domino After Hours (LP)
 Fats Domino: Domino After Hours (LP) Art-Nr.: LPR140

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(Redita Records) 21 tracks - “Live” recorded 1970 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Shoutin' Swingin' & Makin' Love (LP)
 Various: Shoutin' Swingin' & Makin' Love (LP) Art-Nr.: LPGCH8106

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(Green Line Records) 14 tracks - rare vintage Chess recordings 1951 - 1964
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The Man Who Invented Soul (4-CD)
 Sam Cooke: The Man Who Invented Soul (4-CD) Art-Nr.: CDMOC14519

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(Music On CD) 94 tracks This 4CD book set is essential for fans of Sam Cooke, even if it doesn't include any of his gospel recordings or the work from the last year of his career. Every few minutes, this collection is a reminder of how...
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Trust in Me (LP, 180g colored Vinyl + CD, Ltd.)
 Etta James: Trust in Me (LP, 180g colored Vinyl + CD, Ltd.) Art-Nr.: LP783878

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(Rat Pack Records) 18 tracks, 180g colored vinyl in purple, + CD, limited edition of 500 copies “Trust In Me” by Etta James is an essential compilation of her greatest songs, enhanced by stunning remastering. Showcasing her mesmerizing...
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Let's Rock And Roll - My Little Baby (7inch, 45rpm)
 Little Shy Guy And The Hot Rods: Let's Rock And Roll - My Little Baby (7inch,... Art-Nr.: 45CALV107

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(Repro) 2 tracks 1956 Harmonica-driven black R'n'R two-tracker
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Your Reason (CD)
 Leroy Fullylove And The Tads: Your Reason (CD) Art-Nr.: CDSSM414

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(SewSiouxMee Records) 30 tracks of Arizona R&B, Doo Wops and Rockers from the Rev, Liberty Bell, Porter, and Viv labels, many masters are unreleased. Full color booklet of pictures and notes by John P. Dixon. Re-mastered audio sound.
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Headin' For The Poorhouse - What To Do When Money is Through? (CD)
 Various - Bear Family Records: Headin' For The Poorhouse - What To Do When... Art-Nr.: BCD17763

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1-CD (Digipak) with 36 page booklet, 30 tracks. Total playing time approx. 78 min. We all know the situation where money is tight, barely enough for rent or a decent life. But it gets even worse! The moving 30 songs on this Bear Family...
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Alacazam (LP)
 Larry Williams: Alacazam (LP) Art-Nr.: LPCH203

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(Ace) 16 tracks, original Specialty recordings! Alacazam delivers 16 explosive original recordings from Larry Williams’ groundbreaking years with Specialty Records — a defining voice in 1950s rock’n’roll. This LP showcases his signature...
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Down And Out - Ike Turner Recordings 1951-1959 (LP)
 Ike Turner: Down And Out - Ike Turner Recordings 1951-1959... Art-Nr.: LPJR3

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(Jerome Records) 14 tracks - Limited repress of 250 copies! His is not an easy life and the world has not always welcomed Ike Turner with a kiss. Neither his late and absurd induction into the Hall of Fame, nor the release of...
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Rhythm'n'Bluesin' By The Bayou - Rompin' & Stompin' (CD)
 Various: Rhythm'n'Bluesin' By The Bayou - Rompin' &... Art-Nr.: CDCHD1388

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(Ace Records) 28 tracks, Letting the good times roll again, with this second visit to the dynamic South Louisiana R&B scene there is no waver in the quality of music. We’ve added the work of another Louisiana record man, Sam Montel from...
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Ask The Girl Who Knows - The Best Of 1958-69 (CD)
 Claudine Clark: Ask The Girl Who Knows - The Best Of 1958-69 (CD) Art-Nr.: CDCHD1189

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(Ace Records) 24 tracks with 16 page booklet. Everything you wanted to hear by Philadelphia's mulit-talented and mysterious Claudine Clark, including some alternate takes, pseudonymous recordings, great previously unissued tracks and...
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Rhythm 'n' Bluesin' By The Bayou - Nights Of Sin, Dirty Deals And Love Sick Souls (CD)
 Various: Rhythm 'n' Bluesin' By The Bayou - Nights Of... Art-Nr.: CDCHD1478

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(Ace Records) 28 tracks A spicy mix of rarities, alternates and previously unissued R&B goodies from South Louisiana and S.E. Texas, where you are never too far from a bayou and some good rockin’ music. This 15th compilation in the 'By...
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The Monument Years (CD)
 Arthur Alexander: The Monument Years (CD) Art-Nr.: CDCHD805

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(1965-72 'Monument') (77:39/28) 28 long-lost treasures by the stylish country-soul artist whose songs were recorded by the Beatles and the Rolling Stones. These tracks come from the vaults of Nashville's Monument and Sound Stage 7...
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Wow-Wow Baby - Ooo-Wee (7inch, 45rpm)
 The Searchers: Wow-Wow Baby - Ooo-Wee (7inch, 45rpm) Art-Nr.: 45REPCLASS223

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(Repro) 2 tracks Two classic vocal harmony RnB numbers in jive tempo.
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A Song Called Soul (LP)
 Gene Chandler: A Song Called Soul (LP) Art-Nr.: LPCHARLY722

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(Charly Records) 16 tracks A Song Called Soul by Gene Chandler is an album that celebrates the power of soul and rhythm and blues. With his distinctive voice, Chandler interprets emotionally charged and groovy songs that exemplify the...
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Come On and Dance - Try Your Love (7inch, 45rpm)
 Clarence Henry / Johnnie Cook: Come On and Dance - Try Your Love (7inch, 45rpm) Art-Nr.: 45JUMPIN5426

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(CP) 2 tracks R&B legend from New Orleans, Clarence “Frogman” Henry, with his 1962 dancer on the Argo, accompanied by a straight-ahead black R'n'B stomper from New York.
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Dance On Little Girl - Fever (7inch, 45rpm)
 Dee Clark: Dance On Little Girl - Fever (7inch, 45rpm) Art-Nr.: 45REPVJ443

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(Repro) 2 tracks - limited pressing (100) This long-overlooked gem, from 1962 showcases perfectly Dee Clark's amazing vocal versatility, 'Dance on Little Girl' an out and out guitar led rocker, probably not best suited to early 60s...
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Late Date With Ruth Brown (CD, Japan)
 Ruth Brown: Late Date With Ruth Brown (CD, Japan) Art-Nr.: CDAMCY1055

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(Atlantic-MMG Japan) 12 Tracks - Rare Japan CD reissue of the original easy listening Jazz album Atlantic SD 1308 from 1959! All in Stereo! With 14 page booklet containing original album notes, some liner notes in Japanese language plus...
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