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

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

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

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

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

This precious link to a lost rural past takes us from Georgia and Alabama up to Indiana and New York, where all-day singing conventions were as much a social gathering as a musical event. Hauntingly... 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

This unique DVD/7 CD collection contains memorable performances by 29 blues artists including Sonny Boy Williamson, Champion Jack Dupree, Louisiana Red, Robert Lockwood Jr.., James Caroll Booker III,... 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

Doesn't matter how many juke joints you visit—you won't hear this many vintage blues classics for that price…104 on 4 CDs! Includes Jimmy's Boogie Jimmy Reed; I'm a King Bee Slim Harpo; Late Hours... more

New York attracted a number of blues musicians during the ‘40s and early ‘50s, and this wonderful, 113-track set collects the biggest names and the best sides to emerge from the scene! Sonny Terry... more

Houston had a vibrant music scene to match any city in the South in the years around 1950. Here are 103 compelling pieces of proof: My Best Wishes Little Willie Littlefield; All Right Baby Big Mama... more