This 4-CD, 82-track set provides a comprehensive overview of the first six years of pianist Mose Allison’s prolific recording career. Presented in chronological order—beginning with S-H-I-N-E and... more
36 rumblin’, tumblin’ tracks from the all-time great boogie woogie pianist, recorded between 1939–1949 and many featuring his son Gene on tenor sax! Includes Boogie Woogie Stomp; Buzz Me; Sweet... more
A killer deal for all the essentials from one of the great R&B divas of the rock ’n’ roll era: 71 tracks from Baker’s 1949 recording debut to her last big hits in ’62. Early gems like "Easy Baby" and... more
Almost two and a half hours of sensational swing led by this sax star and featuring Clark Terry, Barney Kessel, Doc Severinsen, Roy Eldridge, Charlie Shavers and more! Includes "Growlin’,"... more
Second only to Elvis, one of the biggest pop stars of the ’50s and early ’60s scored scores of hits. You’ll find all the prime-period ones here along with rarely compiled, oft-overlooked B-sides. 83... more
The big hits that put the names "Ruth Brown" and "Atlantic Records" on the map PLUS regional hits missing from other collections. Includes "Teardrops from My Eyes," "Oh What a Dream," "5-10-15... more
Danny & The Juniors emerged as a rock 'n' roll-influenced doo wop group in the mid-50s at their high school in the musical hotbed of Philadelphia, a city which also spawned the likes of Charlie... more
Many stars take a stab at rock ’n’ roll, R&B, country, jazz, folk…but who other than Darin could try and triumph every time? He was one of the most versatile, talented pop stars of his time, and... more
The Del-Vikings suffered serious label and contractual setbacks but still managed to create many of doo wop’s most sublime sides. This great-value collection brings you 60 A- and B-sides from their... more
This Canadian vocal group had great success on our side of the border, turning R&B, doo-wop, rock ’n’ roll and dance-craze hits into harmony-heavy pop-chart entries. Here are 64 hits, single sides... more
What a deal: three and a half hours of absolutely prime Bo Diddley comprising all the A- and B-sides from his 1955–62 singles—that means you get the hits that made him a star plus the deeper cuts... more
In addition to his smash "The Theme from A Summer Place" and more of the best-loved tracks by this star arranger and orchestra leader, this 4-CD set features a galaxy of singing stars: Frank Sinatra,... more
After singing on Johnnie Ray’s "Cry" and other hits, this Canadian quartet forged a successful career of their own. This low-priced 57-track set brings you all their golden-age pop hits and more:... more
He’s best known for his trio works in the ’50s, but Erroll Garner was also a dazzling solo pianist. These rare beauties date from early in his career: I Get a Kick Out of You; Take the "A" Train;... more
Every hit that Hamp scored on the R&B charts plus a whole lot more! Hits include "Flying Home," "On the Sunny Side of the Street," "Hamp’s Boogie Woogie," "Beulah’s Boogie," "Hey! Ba-Ba-Re-Bop,"... more
One of the greatest stories in the blues was Alberta Hunter’s amazing comeback in the 1970s. This low-priced 4-CD set, though, turns back the clock to the 1921–40 sides that built her legend in the... more
These 44 tracks from the recording heyday of this towering figure of the Texas school of tenor saxophonists feature Jacquet with the likes of Bill Doggett, Fats Navarro, Ben Webster, Dizzy Gillespie,... more
These rare sides were never issued anywhere until Mahalia’s death, and then only in France! So this low-priced 36-track collection is an essential addition to any gospel fan’s collection; includes... more
Country singer and guitarist Stonewall Jackson has enjoyed a career spanning six decades since making a huge impact in 1958 with his No. 1 country single "Waterloo", and was still performing at the... more
This rockabilly queen started hitting the country charts in ’56 and kept a steady streak going ’til ’73. This 58-track set comprehensively chronicles her early prime, bringing you her hits "I Gotta... more
Here it is: all of Elmore James’ classic singles in one massive volume. 52 tracks comprise the A- and B-sides of every single he released from his debut in 1951 to a few months before his death.... more
This live performance from 1980 proves that the undisputed Queen of the Blues entered a new decade with her status intact! These nine tracks find Etta in top form as she storms through a set of blues... more
Trumpeter and bandleader Harry James was one of the most important, successful and influential personalities of the swing and big band era, his unmistakeable bravura trumpet style providing an... more
Family friend Mario Lanza encouraged Al to become a singer after he completed his service in WWII. With that voice, Al’s time in the clubs didn’t last long; here are 54 Capitol and 20th Century Fox... more
Guy Mitchell’s versatile songs bridge the early-’50s doo-wop era and the birth of rock ’n’ roll a few years later. This set traces his complete chart career on both sides of the pond: "You’re Just in... more
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