A landmark celebration of National Album Day 2026. This curated single-LP collection traces the blues from its acoustic roots to electric revolution across thirteen essential tracks.
Side A anchors the foundational acoustic tradition with Charlie Patton, Blind Willie McTell, Blind Blake, Leadbelly, Big Bill Broonzy, and Robert Johnson—the visionary architects of rural catharsis.
Side B charts the post-war electric transformation through T-Bone Walker, Elmore James, B.B. King, Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Jimmy Reed, and John Lee Hooker—the trailblazers who electrified the genre and shaped modern music.
From dusty Mississippi porches to neon-lit Chicago clubs, this authoritative survey captures the enduring DNA of modern culture. Essential listening for understanding how the blues birthed rock 'n' roll, R&B, and popular music itself.
180g misted blue marble vinyl.
- 1Pony Blues
- 2Statesboro' Blues
- 3Police Dog Blues
- 4Goodnight Irene
- 5Friendless Blues
- 6Cross Road Blues
- 7Call It Stormy Monday (But Tuesday Is Just As Bad)
- 8Dust My Broom
- 9Three O'clock Blues
- 10I'm Your Hoochie Coochie Man
- 11Smokestack Lightnin'
- 12Baby What You Want Me to Do
- 13Boom Boom