Vanguard  SVRL 19011

Condition  NEX/EX

It reflects the year it was issued, 1968, with a suitably psychedelic sleeve but this is Chicago blues at its best. The line up has Wells on vocals and harp, Buddy Guy on lead guitar and Walter Williams on rhythm guitar and the material is inspired - Five Long Years, Mystery Train, Tobacco Road, Hoochie Coochie Man. The British blues-boomers must have heard this stuff and wept! 

Flying Dutchman - FD 10153 - U.S Issue

Condition EX/EX

Everything on Bob Thiele's Flying Dutchman label is very collectable - including the dreadful Wally Whyton LP (how did that get there?!). This 1972 album, with the usual support from Brian Jackson, confirms Gil's position as one of the most important and influential black artists. Funky and political.

Folkways - FS 3820 - U.S

Condition - VG/EX - with booklet

The Folkway's issues are truly important social documents as well as containing some great Americana. This 1962 issue contains stirring Mississippi blues from Big Joe Williams and an informative biographical insert with lyrics. 

Soul - SS 720 - U.S.

Condition - NEX/EX

One of the rarest collections issued by the Motown oranisation. This has tracks by Sammy Ward, Gino Parks, Stevie Wonder, Mable John and Amos Milburn

Sunnyland - KS 101

Condition - VG/EX

Only 99 copies were issued of this fantastic blues collection and it comes with the biographical inserts and photos.

The artists are Homesick James, Walter Horton, Prez Kenneth, Smokey Smothers, Poor Bob Woodfork, L.C.McKinley & Snooky Pryor.

An historical document you can listen to!

Chess - CRLS 4546 stereo

Condition - VG/EX

Another late 60's blues album stuck with a fashionable, but inappropriate, psychedelic cover. This is true Chicago blues recorded in Chicago with all tracks composed by Guy and/or Willie Dixon. This stuff doesn't come any better.

Mojo - 2918 004

Condition - EX/EX

The JB's were James Brown's backing band and this 1972 album of storming funk was produced by the man himself.

Only a few albums were issued on the Mojo label and they're all sought after and tricky to find.

CBS - 62456 (orange label)

Condition - VG/EX

It's difficult to overestimate Johnson's influence on British & American rock - the Stones & Clapton still regularly cover his songs - and so much has been built on his legacy. In 1965, when this was issued, few had heard of him let alone heard him and this album sold next to nothing. Hence its' rarity today. The material is, of course, peerless.

Fontana - TFL 6046 (mono)

Condition - NEX/EX

A seriously underestimated pioneering white bluesman who had loads of credibility amongst the black blues community. This rare 1964 album of country blues is just wonderful. He's backed by a four piece electric band and tackles songs by Willie Dixon, Leroy Carr and Chuck Berry amongst others.

The son of famous producer John Hammond Snr, I guess he could have had an easier life but he stuck to his calling and remains a respected blues-man.

RCA - RCA  SF 8351

Condition - NEX/EX

Now here's an odd one. A Bob Thiele production, which is a guarantee of quality, the band features Tom Scott, David Cohen and even a vocal by Lightnin' Rod. The jazzy nature of the players makes for a thrilling take on the blues.

Issued in 1970 it must have escaped rather than be released because copies are very scarce indeed

Action - ACLP 6003

Condition - NEX/NEX

Everything on the Action label is collectable and this 1968 album is one of the rarest items in the catalogue. Brenda & the Tabs were part of the Philly Sound and had a minor hit in the UK with "Dry Your Eyes" which is probably why they got to release this scarce album.

Stax - SXATS 1019 - stereo

Condition - NEX/EX

This is an original issue of this great album issued in 1969 and featuring the usual array of great Memphis session men. Southern Soul at its' best.

Ace Of Clubs - SCL 1220

Condition - EX/EX

A Mike Vernon production from 1967 featuring a mean and moody Clapton alongside Jon Mayall, Peter Green, Curtis Jones, Otis Spann and Steve Anglo (who is actually Steve Winwood working under an alias). Mayall is featured on 8 of the tracks and Clapton on 4 tracks.

Difficult to find in decent shape but this a real nice copy

Saga - EROS 8132

Condition - EX/EX

Second album from this blues band formed by the nearly man of British blues, Bob Brunning. It's a pretty tasty set made even tastier by the involvement of Peter Green on 5 of the tracks and some nice sleeve notes from blues deejay Mike Raven.