Rhythm & Blues – Where the Beat Began

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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.

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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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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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Occapella!
Jon Cleary: Occapella! Art-Nr.: CDFHC4

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One of the most important piano players in New Orleans, Jon Cleary has been re-working the songs of Allen Toussaint, legendary producer, songwriter, and recording artist. From a capella versions to funky grooves: his re-workings are...
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R&B Hipshakers Vol.4 - Bossa Nova And Grits (CD)
Various: R&B Hipshakers Vol.4 - Bossa Nova And Grits (CD) Art-Nr.: CDVAMPI164

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(Vampisoul) 20 tracks from the King/Federal vaults. Digipac with 12 page booklet.
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Vol.2, Heavy Sugar - Second Spoonful (3-CD)
Various: Vol.2, Heavy Sugar - Second Spoonful (3-CD) Art-Nr.: CDFV131

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Locked Down
Dr. John: Locked Down Art-Nr.: CD530395

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Produced by Dan Auerbach of Black Keys fame. Very cool record, probably one of Dr. John's best albums from the last twenty years or so. The rhythm section led by German drummer, Max Weissenfeld delivers the soil for special grooves....
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Game, Dame And Guitar Thangs (1977)
Eddie Hazel: Game, Dame And Guitar Thangs (1977) Art-Nr.: CDRGM0026

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(2012/REAL GONE) 7 tracks (34:26) ecopac. The cult classic solo album from the Parliament/Funkadelic guitar great!
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You Used Me (1959-67)
Amos Milburn: You Used Me (1959-67) Art-Nr.: RB1000

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-You Used Me (1959-67) Mr.R&B
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Soul Queen Of New Orleans (2-CD)
Irma Thomas: Soul Queen Of New Orleans (2-CD) Art-Nr.: CDSNAX635

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(2011/CHARLY) 20 Ron/Minit/Bandy masters 1960-63 plus 1976 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival recordings (10 tracks). Hardcover Digibook (12 pages).
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The Stomp b-w Don't Want No War 7inch, 45rpm
Prince Love: The Stomp b-w Don't Want No War 7inch, 45rpm Art-Nr.: REP16021

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Unknown R&B obscurity with great blues guitar and nice instro flip.
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That's Alright With Me b-w Lover 7inch, 45rpm
Louis Payne / Tony Middleton: That's Alright With Me b-w Lover 7inch, 45rpm Art-Nr.: REP16022

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Great 'unknown' R&B split 45rpm with femme flip. NICE!
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Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On - One Monkey Don't Stop No Show (7inch, 45rpm)
Big Maybelle: Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On - One Monkey Don't... Art-Nr.: 45REP7060

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(Repro) 2 tracks - Original R&B version of the all time classic with a great talkin' Blues shouter flip side!
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I've Got A Feeling - Ocean Of Tears (7inch, 45rpm)
Big Maybelle: I've Got A Feeling - Ocean Of Tears (7inch, 45rpm) Art-Nr.: 45REP7026

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(Repro) 2 tracks
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Jump Jack, Jump - Till The Well Runs Dry (7inch, 45rpm)
Wynona Carr: Jump Jack, Jump - Till The Well Runs Dry... Art-Nr.: 45REP03041

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(Repro) 2 tracks - Fantastic R&B female two sider. First time that you can find these top dancers on one 45rpm!!!
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Just Want To Make Love To You - Boogie Children (7inch, 45rpm)
John Fred & The Playboys: Just Want To Make Love To You - Boogie Children... Art-Nr.: 45REP06018

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(N-Joy Records) 2 tracks MONSTER 60s blues-bopper! A MUST FOR EVERYONE!
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Mr. Rhythm Is Movin' (Fortune 1955-60)
Andre Williams: Mr. Rhythm Is Movin' (Fortune 1955-60) Art-Nr.: CD263394

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(2011/HOODOO) 27 tracks (79:31)
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Soul + Jazz = Genius 1960-61 (2-CD)
Ray Charles: Soul + Jazz = Genius 1960-61 (2-CD) Art-Nr.: CDJAS191

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CD on JASMINE RECORDS by Ray Charles - Soul + Jazz = Genius 1960-61 (2-CD)
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Meet Me At Mardi Grass
Various: Meet Me At Mardi Grass Art-Nr.: CDROU9133

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CD Compilation on ROUNDER RECORDS by Various Artists - Meet Me At Mardi Grass
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Vol.5, Imperial Singles (CD)
Fats Domino: Vol.5, Imperial Singles (CD) Art-Nr.: CDCHD1323

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(1962-64 'Imperial') (54:46/26) The fifth and final volume in the Fats Domino Imperial singles series takes us up to 1964, and as usual covers all the A and B-sides and includes a couple of contemporary album tracks in stereo for good...
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King Of The New Orleans Keyboard
James Booker: King Of The New Orleans Keyboard Art-Nr.: CDJSP8836

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(1977(?) 'JSP Records') (74:51/19) 'Recorded live'. - JAMES BOOKER - pno/voc.
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Here Come The Girls! A History 1960-70 (2-CD)
Ernie K-Doe: Here Come The Girls! A History 1960-70 (2-CD) Art-Nr.: CDSNAX634

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(2011/CHARLY) 49 tracks of prime New Orleans gumbo, produced by the master Allen Toussaint. Includes the original monster hit "Mother In Law" and the classic tracks "Here Comes The Girls" from the Boots'TV campaign. Hardcover Digibook...
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Wild Sound Of New Orleans...plus - 180g EU
Allen Tousan: Wild Sound Of New Orleans...plus - 180g EU Art-Nr.: DOX651

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Jukebox Jam Vol.2 - Blues And Rhythm Revue (CD)
Various: Jukebox Jam Vol.2 - Blues And Rhythm Revue (CD) Art-Nr.: CDJAZZ062

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(Jazzman Records) 23 Tracks - 24 page booklet - Hand-picked compilation of R&B recordings of various labels of the 50s! After two years the London DJ and club night promoter Liam Large returns to Jazzman Records with "Jukebox Jam Vol....
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Knockin' Blues -The Train Kept A-Rollin' (7inch, 45rpm)
Tiny Bradshaw: Knockin' Blues -The Train Kept A-Rollin'... Art-Nr.: 45REP4497

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(Repro) 2 tracks -Original version from 1951. Great Jump Blues coverd by J. Burnette, The Yardbirds and many more. His best known recording. MUST HAVE!
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I'll Be Around (LP)
Johnny Copeland: I'll Be Around (LP) Art-Nr.: RB1001

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(Mr. R&B Records) 16 tracks, gatefold cover
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Savage Kings
Barrence Whitfield: Savage Kings Art-Nr.: LPMR306

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For True
TROMBONE SHORTY: For True Art-Nr.: CD1558602

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Crazy new sounds, a fusion of old-school New Orleans jazz, funk and soul, laced with hard-rock power chords and hip-hop beats, and they've added some tangy new ingredients, exploring new musical territory. TROY 'TROMBONE SHORTY' ANDREWS...
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