75 YEAR ANNIVERSARY EDITION
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3 CDs & 1 DVD. Compilation of 60 tracks, spotlighting his influences, contemporaries, and songs from Charley himself. Featuring Son House, Robert Johnson, Tommy Johnson, Howlin' Wolf, Ma Rainey, Blind Lemon Jefferson, others. The DVD, "Talkin' Patton", features interviews with musicians, musicologists, historians, and others. Also, shows new footage of Dockery's plantation where he was raised.
PROPER-CDBX151
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$24.95
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35 x 35: 35 SONGS, 35 YEARS OF GENUINE HOUSEROCKIN' MUSIC
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Budget-priced double CD in celebration of Alligator Records' 35th anniversary. Includes a chronological track listing of songs from the best debut releases in the history of the label, with no repeats from Alligator's previous compilations or their "Crucial Blues" series. Featuring Hound Dog Taylor, Albert Collins, Roy Buchanan, Charlie Musselwhite, Marcia Ball, Roomful of Blues, and many others.
ALLIG-CD120
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$14.95
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A RICHER TRADITION: COUNTRY BLUES AND STRING BAND MUSIC 1923 - 1942
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4 CD set, 100 remastered cuts featuring an array of performers: John Lee "Sonny Boy" Williamson, Papa Charlie Jackson, Daddy Stovepipe, Jaybird Coleman, The Blue Boys, Richard "Rabbit" Brown, many others.
JSP-CD7798
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$26.95
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A TRIBUTE TO THE LEGENDARY BLUES MANDOLIN MAN: JAMES "YANK" RACHELL 1910-97
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All new recordings! in tribute to the legendary Indianapolis bluesman and longtime mandolinist with Sleepy John Estes. Featuring Peter Rowan, David Grisman, John Sebastian, Mike Seeger, Tim O'Brien, Rich DelGrosso, Curtis Buckhannon, David Grier and more.
YR-CD012708
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$14.95
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AIN'T TIMES HARD: POLITICAL AND SOCIAL COMMENT IN THE BLUES
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4-CD, 100 tracks, a musical document of hardships encountered by black people across the country by politics and social programs from the late 1920s through the '30s. Featuring Blind Blake, Barbeque Bob, Tampa Red, Lucille Bogan, Scrapper Blackwell, and more.
JSP-CD77109
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$26.95
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AMERICAN PRIMITIVE VOL. II: PRE-WAR REVENANTS 1897-1939
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2 CDs, 50 tracks with a deluxe booklet -- another amazing collection of the most obscure commercial recordings of early Americana: the NuGrape Twins, Bayless Rose, the Salty Dog Four, Geeshie Wiley, the Mississippi Moaner, Blues Birdhead, the Bubbling Over Five, Pigmeat Terry, Mattie May Thomas and many others!
RVN-CD214
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$28.95
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BEST OF CHESS RECORDS - ORIGINAL VERSIONS OF SONGS IN "CADILLAC RECORDS"
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The 1940s, '50s and '60s original-artist versions of the songs re-recorded for the movie! Chuck Berry "Maybellene, " Muddy Waters "I'm Your Hoochie Coochie Man," Etta James "I'd Rather Go Blind, "Little Walter "Last Night," Bo Diddley, more!
GEF-CD124180
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$12.95
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BLIND PIG RECORDS 30TH ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION
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2 CD + 1 DVD set. 33 classic audio tracks, plus six videos spanning the label's history. Smokin' Joe Kubek & Bnois King's "I Saw It Coming," Albert Cummings' "You Say You Love Me," Elvin Bishop's "What The Hell Is Going On," Nick Curran and the Nitelifes' "Beautiful Girl," and more. The DVD spotlights videos from Tommy Castro, Rod Piazza & the Mighty Flyers, Popa Chubby, and others.
BLI-CD2003
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$13.95
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BLUES CARAVAN: GUITARS and FEATHERS
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Candye Kane, Deborah Coleman & British newcomer Dani Wilde. All three play solo sets as well as a jam session finale.
RUF-CD1140
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$14.95
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BLUES GUITAR GREATS
Features a previously unreleased live Magic Sam tune, plus tunes from Buddy Guy, Otis Rush, Luther Allison, Sleepy John Estes, Lonnie Brooks, Lurrie Bell and Jimmy Johnson among others.
DELM-CD697
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$16.95
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BLUES HARP MELTDOWN
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2 CD set, recorded live at Moe's Alley in Santa Cruz, CA. at the Blues Harp Blowout 2000, hosted by Mark Hummel. Includes James Harman, Rick Estrin, Kim Wilson, Billy Branch with Junior Watson, Gary Smith, and RJ Misho.
MNT-CD101
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$16.95
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BLUES MASTERS, VOL. 16: MORE HARMONICA CLASSICS
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1946-97. Sonny Boy Williamson, Little Walter, Junior Wells, Paul Butterfield, James Cotton, Howlin' Wolf, Sonny Terry, Gary Primich, more.
RHINO-CD75346
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$9.95
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CADILLAC RECORDS: MUSIC FROM THE MOTION PICTURE
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Beyonce, Mos Def, Nas, Rafael Saadiq, Jeffery Wright and others; music from the original soundtrack of the film based on the groundbreaking blues, R&B and rock-n-roll label Chess Records.
COLU-CD36936
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$13.95
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CADILLAC RECORDS: MUSIC FROM THE MOTION PICTURE
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Special 2-CD deluxe edition! Beyonce, Mos Def, Nas, Rafael Saadiq, Jeffery Wright and others; music from the original soundtrack of the film based on the groundbreaking blues, R&B and rock-n-roll label Chess Records.
COLU-CD41352
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$19.95
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CLASSIC AFRICAN-AMERICAN BALLADS FROM SMITHSONIAN FOLKWAYS
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22 songs created from the history of the English ballad, social issues, and blues ballads. Includes Leadbelly, Big Bill Broonzy, Cephas & Wiggins, Snooks Eaglin, and more. "Frankie and Johnny," "Boll Weevil," "Staggerlee," "Stewball," 18 more tracks.
FOLKW-CD40191
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$11.95
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CLASSIC BLUES FROM SMITHSONIAN FOLKWAYS
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Sonny & Brownie, Bill Broonzy, Son House, Lonnie Johnson, Leadbelly, Libba Cotten, Rev. Gary Davis and many others.
FOLKW-CD40134
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$11.95
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CLASSIC BLUES VOL. 2
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With Leadbelly, Son House, Big Big Broonzy, Sonny Terry, Brownie McGhee, more.
FOLKW-CD40148
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$11.95
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CLASSIC PIANO BLUES
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Folkways founder Moses Asch's finest blues piano recordings from the likes of Memphis Slim, Speckled Red, Leadbelly, Willie Dixon, Roosevelt Sykes, Little Brother Montgomery, and others. Includes "Pinetop's Boogie Woogie," "How Long Blues," "Early In The Morning," 20 cuts in all.
FOLKW-CD40196
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$11.95
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COAL DIGGING BLUES: SONGS OF WEST VIRGINIA MINERS
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Songs collected by George Korson when he traveled to mining communities in northern and eastern West Virginia in the 1940s, that bring together gospel, country, and blues influences, and offer background into the life of the coal miner. Includes booklet of detailed notes on the performers, their songs, and the history of coal-camp songs in West Virginia.
WVU-CD08
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$13.95
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CRUCIAL ROCKIN' BLUES
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Budget-priced release spotlights artists such as Coco Montoya, Johnny Winter, The Holmes Brothers, Shemekia Copeland, Lil' Ed & the Blues Imperials, and others. Contains no repeat tracks from other Alligator budget releases.
ALLIG-CD122
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$7.95
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DELMARK - 55 YEARS OF BLUES
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CD & DVD set commemorating the blues and jazz label based in Chicago. The CD features Junior Wells, Magic Sam, Otis Rush, Speckled Red, others. The DVD spotlights Tail Dragger, Byther Smith, Jimmy Burns' performance from the 55th anniversary bash at Buddy Guy's Legends in March 2008, and more. NTSC all region code. 60 min.
out-of-stock, more coming soon -- normally ships within 20 days
DELM-CD915
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$13.95
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DESPERATE MAN BLUES: DISCOVERING THE ROOTS OF AMERICAN MUSIC
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18 classics of American roots music from the 78 RPM era, as featured in the documentary film of the same name, concerning the notorious record collector Joe Bussard. Blind Willie Johnson "Dark Was The Night," Willie McTell "Statesboro Blues," Carter Family "John Hardy," Robert Johnson "Cross Roads," Clarence Ashley "Coo Coo Bird," Lewis Brothers, Uncle Dave Macon, Lonnie Johnson and more!
DTD-CD005
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$14.95
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hot platter!FOLKS, HE SURE DO PULL SOME BOW!
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Anthology of classic fiddle music. Ragtime, hot jazz, breakdowns, and more with Bo Carter, Lonnie Johnson, and many others. Includes 32-page book with historic notes and rare photos!
OLDHAT-CD1003
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$16.95
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HARMONICA MASTERS -- CLASSIC RECORDINGS FROM THE 1920'S AND 30'S
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Featuring Kyle Wooten, Bullett Williams and more.
YAZ-CD2019
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$15.95
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HONEYDRIPPER SOUNDTRACK
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The soundtrack to John Sayles' music-themed '50s-era period film features tracks by Ruth Brown, Keb' Mo', Mable John, and explosive newcomer Gary Clark, Jr., whose talent has been compared to that of Stevie Ray Vaughn.
RHINO-CD424316
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$16.95
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JOHN WORK III: RECORDING BLACK CULTURE
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The unveiling of Work's private fieldwork collection from the late 1930s and early 1940s is a selection of string bands, quartets, Sacred Harp singing, blues and gospel. 14 tracks, with extensive liner notes by Bruce Nemerov. Including the Fairfield Four, Frank Patterson, Nathan Frazier, an interview with Muddy Waters and more.
SFR-CD104
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$13.25
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LITTLE WALTER & THE KINGS OF THE BLUES HARMONICA: BLOWIN' & SUCKIN'
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4 CD, comprehensive set of early harmonica masters, presented in both solo and accompanied settings. Featuring a whole slew of harp greats such as Sonny Boy Williamson, Sonny Terry, Billy Boy Arnold, Walter Horton, Slim Harpo, Junior Wells, others--with 2 whole CDs spotlighting the genius of Little Walter. 108 cuts, including "Decoration Blues," "I Wish You Would," "I'm A King Bee," "Hoodoo Man," "Boom, Boom, Out Go The Lights," "Mellow Down Easy," more.
PROPER-CDBX145
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MARK HUMMEL'S BLUES HARMONICA BLOWOUTS: "STILL HERE AND GONE" 1993-2007
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2-CD set compilation celebrating a number of contemporary harp greats like Lee Oskar, Rick Estrin, James Harman, Johnny Dyer, Sam Myers, Magic Dick, Mark Hummel himself, and others - all previously unreleased. With special guests Anson Funderburgh, Rusty Zinn, Junior Watson, and Charles Wheal.
EFI-CD3410
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PUTUMAYO PRESENTS A JAZZ & BLUES CHRISTMAS
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A swingin' collection of holiday tracks featuring songs from Ray Charles, B.B. King, The Dukes of Dixieland, Charles Brown, Mighty Blue Kings, others.
PUTU-CD285
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PUTUMAYO PRESENTS BLUES AROUND THE WORLD
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The fifth installment in the label's Blues series: Bonnie Raitt with Habib Koite, Taj Mahal with the Culture Musical Club of Zanzibar, Blues Etilicos, Otis Spann, Big Mama with Victor Uris, and other musicians influenced by the blues the world over.
PUTU-CD253
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REV. GARY DAVIS AND THE GUITAR EVANGELISTS, VOL. 2
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4 CDs, 101 tracks, including cuts from Rev. Davis as well as Blind Willie Davis, Sister O.M. Terrell, Mother McCollum, Elizabeth Phillips, Blind Gussie Nesbit, Blind Joe Taggart, Two Gospel Keys, and others. Includes "Motherless Children," "You Got To Go Down," "I'm Throwing Up My Hands," "Stand By Me," "I Don't Feel At Home In This World Anymore," and more.
JSP-CD7759
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ROCKIN' MEMPHIS
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4 CDs, 118 classic late 1950s tracks from proto-rockers B.B. King, Elvis Presley, Howlin' Wolf, Slim Rhodes, Eddie Bond & The Stompers, the Johnny Burnette Trio, others. Including "She's Dynamite," "Rocket 88," "Juiced," "Tiger Man," "Mystery Train," "Got Love If You Want It," more.
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ROUGH GUIDE TO AFRICAN BLUES
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Exploring the connections of the blues to Africa with Corey Harris & Ali Farka Toure, Bob Brozman & Djeli Moussa Diawara, Baaba Maal & Mansour Seck, and many others.
WMNW-CD1186
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ROUGH GUIDE TO BLUES REVIVAL
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Highlights modern acts that infuse vibrant energy into the blues: Robben Ford, Irma Thomas, Shemekia Copeland, Eric Bibb, Doyle Bramhall, Deborah Coleman, Kelly Jo Phelps, others. Includes a free bonus CD by Samba Toure, a Malian blues artist.
WMNW-CD1204
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$13.95
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ROUGH GUIDE TO BOTTLENECK BLUES
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Explores the expanding use of this guitar style, from the original blues legends like Muddy Waters and Robert Johnson, to the gospel playing of Blind Willie Johnson, to the Hawaiian-influenced stylings of Casey Bill Weldon and beyond. Also features Bob Brozman, Martin Simpson and others.
on order, expected arrival date 12/09/09
WMNW-CD1151
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STORYVILLE - THE BLUES BOX
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7-CD/DVD box set. This unique collection contains memorable performances by some of the most celebrated blues artists of the post-war years. From songs of dispossession to upbeat tracks. Features 29 artists: Sonny Boy Williamson, Memphis Slim, Otis Spann, Brownie McGhee, Speckled Red, more! No additional discount
MRI-CD108860
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THE BEST OF COUNTRY BLUES
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Definitive and rare recordings, capturing the regional styles of the genre. Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee, Mississippi John Hurt, Blind Blake, Skip James, Big Bill Broonzy, more. 14 tracks, good price!
FUEL-CD61717
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$9.95
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THE HISTORY OF RHYTHM & BLUES VOL. 1 1925-42
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4 CDs in a DVD-size box, complete with a 32-page booklet including a comprehensive track-by-track analysis of all 97 songs! "This collection will attempt to trace the accidental synthesis of jazz, gospel, blues, country and pop into a definable form of black popular music and will demonstrate the breadth of new forms which grew out of the fusion of these styles."
RNB-CD001
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$41.95
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THE ROOTS OF LED ZEPPELIN
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3 CDs + 1 DVD. Chronicling the artists that influenced not only Led Zeppelin, but rock-n-roll itself: Howlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters, Robert Johnson, Memphis Minnie, Elvis, Gene Vincent, Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis, Bo Diddley, and others. The DVD, "Talkin' Led Zeppelin," presents tales about the band and its beginnings, consisting of interviews with Charles Shaar Murray, Nigel Williamson, Sid Griffin, and the curator of Sun Studios in Memphis as well as Delta historian Robert Birdsong. The DVD is NTSC Region 0 format, good to play on either PAL/SECAM, or NTSC players in any region.
out-of-stock, more coming soon -- normally ships within 30 days
PROPER-CDBX149
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$24.95
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THE STUFF THAT DREAMS ARE MADE OF: SUPER RARITIES & UNISSUED GEMS OF THE 1920s & '30s
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A double CD packaged in a DVD digipak; 46 country and blues gems, including many never heard before! Two previously unknown Son House sides, a newly discovered Georgia Pot Lickers, a completely unknown track from Louis Jordan, Tommy Johnson, Dock Boggs, Memphis Jug Band, Sweet Brothers, Andrew and Jim Baxter, and many others -- cover art by uber-collector Robert Crumb! Yow!
YAZ-CD2202
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THINGS ABOUT COMIN' MY WAY: A TRIBUTE TO THE MUSIC OF THE MISSISSIPPI SHEIKS
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2009 -- A generous 17 tracks, songs from the repertoire of this unique southern blues string band from the 78 RPM era and original composers of "Sittin' On Top of the World!" With the North Mississippi All Stars, Geoff Muldaur and the Texas Sheiks, Madeleine Peyroux, Bob Brozman, Kelly Joe Phelps, Bruce Cockburn, Bill Frisell, the Carolina Chocolate Drops, Danny Barnes, John Hammond, producer Steve Dawson and more.
BHM-CD0055
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THIS IS THE BLUES HARMONICA VOL. TWO
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More hot stuff from the best harp players from the Delmark label: Big Walter Horton, Little Walter, previously unissued tracks by Junior Wells, Shakey Jake with Magic Sam, lots more!
DELM-CD780
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$13.95
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VEE-JAY: THE DEFINITIVE COLLECTION
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4 CDs, 86 classic and historic sides 1953-66 from the first nationally successful African-American-owned record company! Seminal tracks from John Lee Hooker, Jimmy Reed, Betty Everett, Gene Chandler, the Four Seasons, the Swan Silvertones, Little Richard and many more. A long-overdue, essential collection!
SHOUT-CD10485
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$49.95
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hot platter!VIOLIN, SING THE BLUES FOR ME: AFRICAN-AMERICAN FIDDLERS 1926-49
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Remastered 78 RPM recordings. With Tommy Bradley, Mississippi Mud Steppers, Peg Leg Howell & His Gang, Johnson Boys, Bo Chatman, others.
OLDHAT-CD1002
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WE GOT A LIVE ONE HERE! COWPIE BLUES FESTIVAL 2007
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"Recorded absolutely live at Shagbark Farm August 11, 2007" near Grand Rapids, MI. 14 smokin' tracks featuring Those Delta Rhythm Kings, The Jimmie Stagger Band, Blue Lunch, Joanna Connor, The Detroit Women, Motorcity Josh & the Big Three, and C.J. Chenier & the Red Hot Louisiana Band.
MHM-CD036
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$11.95
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Waters, Muddy
STEPPING STONES
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3 CDs & 1 DVD. Featuring 64 cuts of Muddy's covers of Robert Johnson, Son House, others, along with the original versions. The DVD, "Talkin' Muddy", contains interviews with Sid Griffin, Charlie Musselwhite, Nigel Williamson, along with historians, musicologists, and blues scholars.
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$24.95
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