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Robert Johnson - King of the Delta Blues Singers

Robert Johnson’s collection of recordings, released by Columbia Records in 1961, represents a vital link to the origins...

Pioneer Acoustic 1930S Columbia

9.6 Brilliant

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Charley Patton - Screamin' and Hollerin' the Blues

Charley Patton’s “Screamin’ and Hollerin’ the Blues” presents a foundational collection of his early recordings from the...

Archival Acoustic 1920S Paramount+

9.5 Brilliant

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Charley Patton - Founder of the Delta Blues

Charley Patton’s music represents a foundational pillar of American blues. This collection showcases his significant con...

Pioneer Acoustic 1920S Delta Blues

9.4 Excellent

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Son House - Father of the Delta Blues

Father of the Delta Blues is a 1965 album by the American blues musician Son House, released by Columbia Records. It was...

1960S Acoustic Slide Guitar Delta Blues

9.4 Excellent

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Robert Johnson - King of the Delta Blues Singers Vol. 2

This collection features previously unreleased acoustic recordings by Robert Johnson, a pivotal figure in delta blues mu...

Pioneer Acoustic Delta Blues 1930S Recordings

9.2 Excellent

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Son House - Death Letter

"Death Letter" is a posthumous or retrospective collection featuring Delta blues pioneer Son House, highlighting his int...

1965 Acoustic Slide Guitar Columbia

9.2 Excellent

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Rev. Gary Davis - Harlem Street Singer

*Harlem Street Singer* is a studio album by American blues and gospel musician Reverend Gary Davis, released in 1960 on...

1960S Acoustic Fingerpicking Piedmont Blues

9.1 Excellent

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Mississippi Fred McDowell - I Do Not Play No Rock 'N' Roll

Mississippi Fred McDowell’s “I Do Not Play No Rock ‘N’ Roll” showcases a pivotal moment in Delta blues history. Released...

1960S Acoustic Slide Guitar Capitol

9.0 Excellent

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Mississippi Fred McDowell - Delta Blues

Mississippi Fred McDowell’s 1960s recordings represent a vital link in the chain of Delta Blues tradition. These acousti...

1960S Acoustic Slide Guitar Delta Blues

8.9 Great

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Skip James - Devil Got My Woman

Skip James’ “Devil Got My Woman” is a collection of recordings from the 1960s showcasing the unique delta blues style of...

1960S Acoustic Vanguard Haunting

8.8 Great

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Fred McDowell - Delta Blues

Delta Blues is a collection of recordings by Mississippi blues singer and guitarist Fred McDowell. It presents his vocal...

1960S Acoustic Slide Guitar Delta Blues

8.8 Great

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Son House - Father of Folk Blues

Son House’s 1965 Columbia Records album represents a crucial moment in American music history. The collection showcases...

1960S Acoustic Columbia Delta Blues

8.7 Great

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Son House - Father of the Folk Blues

Son House’s 1965 Columbia Records album showcases the foundational work of this influential Delta blues guitarist. Recor...

1965 Acoustic Delta Blues Rediscovery

8.7 Great

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Bukka White - Sky Songs Vol. 1

"Sky Songs Vol. 1" is a compilation album collecting recordings by Booker T. Washington "Bukka" White, a Delta blues gui...

1960S Acoustic Delta Blues Arhoolie

8.6 Great

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David "Honeyboy" Edwards - Delta Bluesman

"Delta Bluesman" is an acoustic blues album by guitarist and singer David "Honeyboy" Edwards, released by Earwig Records...

1990S Acoustic Delta Blues Rediscovery

8.6 Great

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Mississippi John Hurt - Today!

"Today!" is a studio album by the American country blues singer and guitarist Mississippi John Hurt, released in 1966 by...

1960S Acoustic Vanguard Country Blues

8.4 Great

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John Hammond Jr. - Country Blues

"Country Blues" is a 1965 studio album by American blues musician John Hammond Jr., released by Vanguard Records. The al...

1960S Acoustic Vanguard Country Blues

8.3 Great

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Sleepy John Estes - Broke and Hungry

"Broke and Hungry" is a blues album by the American country blues musician Sleepy John Estes, released during the 1960s...

Tennessee 1960S Acoustic Delta Blues

8.2 Great

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Mississippi John Hurt - Last Sessions

Last Sessions is a posthumous album by the American country blues singer and guitarist Mississippi John Hurt, released b...

1960S Acoustic Vanguard Fingerpicking

7.8 Good

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John Hammond - So Many Roads

*So Many Roads* is a 1965 blues album by American singer and guitarist John Hammond Jr., released by Vanguard Records. A...

1960S 1965 Acoustic Vanguard

7.7 Good