These 103 tracks chronicle the fascinating nexus of urban and rural blues that started gathering steam in the '20s. From the sophisticated to the raw, these recordings capture an extraordinary... more

This low-priced 84-track set celebrates the 60 years since 1957, the year Atlantic first rolled out their "Rock & Roll" series of hits collections. These hits are vintage but will never grow old:... more

You'll encounter lots of big names and killer cuts among these independent-label blues gems—and also 20 tracks that have never been released 'til now! You get 100 sides in all: Little Mary; Cheatin'... more

The Smithsonian Anthology of Hip-Hop and Rap is a first-of-it's-kind multimedia collection chronicling the growth of the music and culture from the parks of the Bronx to solidifying a reach that... more

That price might seem steep if you ever had the good fortune to attend a Louisiana Hayride show at the Municipal Auditorium in Shreveport, Louisiana; after all, it only cost 60 cents for adults (30... more

Limited 12 CD set. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the iconic WATTSTAX event that took place at the L.A. Memorial Coliseum in 1972, Stax Records presents the most comprehensive collection of... more

What a dazzlingly diverse time the early '60s was, with rock 'n' roll, pop, R&B, country and folk all contributing classic hits to the era. You'll encounter all that plus some nutty novelties that... more

Studio owner, label head, talent scout…Bob was a crucial figure in Bay Area blues in the '40s and '50s. Here's the first comprehensive look at his legacy: 107 sides including Jelly, Jelly; Tell Me... more

Blues is everywhere, not just in the Delta or in Chicago, these vintage East Coast blues records have been overlooked again and again. Now's their time to shine: Bad Love; Cold Mama; Mean Old Blues... more

Limited six CD set. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the iconic WATTSTAX concert that took place at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in 1972, Stax Records presents "Wattstax: The Complete... more

This grizzly of a Bear Family box packs 307 tracks into 10 CDs, bringing together their best (and rarest) blues, R&B and gospel sides plus Sam Phillips productions that were issued by Chess, RPM,... more

Richmond, Indiana's Gennett label didn't have the clout of Victor or Columbia—but a tour through this track list will tell you that they were a key player in early jazz recording. Check it out: Just... more

Every fan of blues and roots music should own these vintage sides by these looming giants of country blues. Among the 104 pieces of history here: Walkin' Blues; Special Rider Blues Son House; Devil... more

The Nashville Sound took hold, TV turned stars into superstars and scores of timeless songs were born in the '60s, a magical time in country music that's celebrated in comprehensive fashion across... more

One of the sparks that ignited the British blues boom was Paul Oliver's 1960 book Blues Fell This Morning. It's been cited as a catalyst by countless UK artists; here are 4 CDs of seminal tracks... more

WATTSTAX: THE COMPLETE CONCERT / VARIOUS - 10xLP - Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the iconic WATTSTAX concert that took place at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in 1972, Stax Records presents... more

"The single most important event in the history of country music." That's not us or Bear Family talking—that's what Johnny Cash called this matchless storehouse of traditional American music. Victor... more

4 CDs full of the greatest swing-era jazz foursomes! Includes Coal Cart Blues Louis Armstrong; My Fightin' Gal Hot Lips Page; Ain't Misbehavin' Teddy Wilson; Moon Glow Benny Goodman; Dedication... more

Bear Family already wowed collectors with "The Bristol Sessions" and "The Johnson City Sessions." Now, the venerable German label completes its sweeping survey of '20s/early-'30s East Tennessee... more

Bear Family already earned a Grammy nod for their Bristol Sessions set (the 1927 Victor Records sessions in Bristol, Tennessee known as "The Big Bang of Country Music"). This new set—a 4-CD LP-sized... more

How cool is this?! Housed in a mini-replica of the original Hitsville Motown building, this 11-CD set brings together the Motown hits that raced up the charts to #1—and greatly inspired countless... more

Philly soul turns 50! Yes, the label that started it all—Gamble and Huff's Philadelphia International Records—was founded in '71 and is the subject of a limited-edition series that begins with this... more