Chicago - The Blues - Today - RSD 2021 - 3X LP - SEALED - Craft Recordings - 3K

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Chicago/ The Blue/ Today - 2021 RSD

SEALED

In 1965, musician, author, historian and producer Samuel Charters enlisted nine of the Midwest’s best blues artists to record a short set each for a Vanguard Records sampler, showcasing the electric sound of Chicago Blues. The distinct style, known for its use of electric guitars, amplified harmonicas, a rhythm section and often a piano, was exemplified by artists like Junior Wells, Buddy Guy, Willie Dixon, Jonny Young, Otis Spann and Big Walter Horton—all of whom appear in the three-volume set.

Released in 1966, the groundbreaking Chicago/The Blues/Today! trilogy introduced countless listeners to the blues—helping to popularize the genre in the US, the UK and beyond. These recordings also influenced a host of up-and-coming rock artists, including The Animals, Eric Clapton and The Yardbirds, The Rolling Stones and, later, The Allman Brothers Band. As AllMusic notes, “It’s fair to assume that most blues-influenced artists had all three volumes in their respective collections, and the songs on them ended up in the repertoires of everyone from Jimi Hendrix…to Led Zeppelin…to Steppenwolf.”

This deluxe, 3-LP reissue is limited to 3,000 units worldwide and features all-analog mastering from the original stereo tapes by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio. Pressed on 180-gram black vinyl at MPO and housed in a triple gatefold jacket, Chicago/The Blues/Today! includes Charters’ original liner notes from 1966, as well as an essay which he wrote for a 1999 CD reissue. The triple gatefold jacket also includes a 1999 essay from acclaimed journalist, NPR “rock ’n’ roll historian” and SXSW Festival co-founder Ed Ward.

Volume 1

Side A

A Tribute to Sonny Boy Williamson – The Junior Wells Chicago Blues Band

It Hurts Me Too – The Junior Wells Chicago Blues Band

Messin’ With The Kid – The Junior Wells Chicago Blues Band

Vietcong Blues – The Junior Wells Chicago Blues Band

All Night Long – The Junior Wells Chicago Blues Band

Going Ahead – J. B. Hutto And His Hawks

Please Help – J.B. Hutto And His Hawks

Side B

Too Much Alcohol – J. B. Hutto And His Hawks

Married Woman Blues – J. B. Hutto And His Hawks

That's The Truth – J. B. Hutto And His Hawks

Marie – Otis Spann’s South Side Piano

Burning Fire – Otis Spann’s South Side Piano

P. Blues – Otis Spann’s South Side Piano

Sometimes I Wonder – Otis Spann’s South Side Piano

Spann’s Stomp – Otis Spann’s South Side Piano

Volume 2

Side A

Cotton Crop Blues – The Jimmy Cotton Blues Quartet

The Blues Keep Falling – The Jimmy Cotton Blues Quartet

Love Me Or Leave Me – The Jimmy Cotton Blues Quartet

Rocket 88 – The Jimmy Cotton Blues Quartet

West Helena Blues – The Jimmy Cotton Blues Quartet

Everything’s Going To Turn Out Alright – The Otis Rush Blues Band

It’s A Mean Old World – The Otis Rush Blues Band

Side B

I Can’t Quit You Baby – The Otis Rush Blues Band

Rock – The Otis Rush Blues Band

It’s My Own Fault – The Otis Rush Blues Band

Dust My Broom – Homesick James And His Dusters

Somebody Been Talkin’ – Homesick James And His Dusters

Set A Date – Homesick James And His Dusters

So Mean To Me – Homesick James And His Dusters

Volume 3

Side A

One More Time – Johnny Young’s South Side Blues Band

Kid Man Blues – Johnny Young’s South Side Blues Band

My Black Mare – Johnny Young’s South Side Blues Band

Stealin’ Back – Johnny Young’s South Side Blues Band

I Got Mine In Time – Johnny Young’s South Side Blues Band

Tighten Up On It – Johnny Young’s South Side Blues Band 

Side B

Dynaflow Blues – The Johnny Shines Blues Band

Black Spider Blues – The Johnny Shines Blues Band

Layin’ Down My Shoes And Clothes – The Johnny Shines Blues Band

If I Get Lucky – The Johnny Shines Blues Band

Rockin’ My Boogie – Big Walter Horton’s Blues Harp Band With Memphis Charlie

Boweevil – The Johnny Shines Blues Band

Hey, Hey – The Johnny Shines Blues Band

LP Condition:  SEALED  

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