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The Smithsonian Anthology of Hip-Hop and Rap is a first-of-it's-kind multimedia collection chronicling the growth of the music and culture from the parks of the Bronx to solidifying a reach that... more

What a dazzlingly diverse time the early '60s was, with rock 'n' roll, pop, R&B, country and folk all contributing classic hits to the era. You'll encounter all that plus some nutty novelties that... more

"Surf Age Nuggets" is a four-disc box set featuring the unsung heroes of the surf instrumental genre, "Surf Age Nuggets" traces the attitude of surf instrumental music from 1959 through it's demise... more

You'll encounter lots of big names and killer cuts among these independent-label blues gems—and also 20 tracks that have never been released 'til now! You get 100 sides in all: Little Mary; Cheatin'... more

Every fan of blues and roots music should own these vintage sides by these looming giants of country blues. Among the 104 pieces of history here: Walkin' Blues; Special Rider Blues Son House; Devil... more

How cool is this?! Housed in a mini-replica of the original Hitsville Motown building, this 11-CD set brings together the Motown hits that raced up the charts to #1—and greatly inspired countless... more

Three CD set spotlighting the pioneering movement that brought the world The Beatles but has been overshadowed by their success. Hits include The Searchers' 'Sweets For My Sweet' (UK #1) and 'When... more

This grizzly of a Bear Family box packs 307 tracks into 10 CDs, bringing together their best (and rarest) blues, R&B and gospel sides plus Sam Phillips productions that were issued by Chess, RPM,... more

Compiler Billy Vera and remastering expert Jerry Peterson—the same team that brought you the previous three Doo Wop Boxes—delved as deeply as humanly possible into the vaults to put together this... more

Volumes one and two were big hits—and we weren't surprised. This series doesn't pick and choose; it brings you every instrumental hit from the golden decade of the instrumental, from rock 'n' roll to... more

This low-priced 84-track set celebrates the 60 years since 1957, the year Atlantic first rolled out their "Rock & Roll" series of hits collections. These hits are vintage but will never grow old:... more

Resentment and despair leavened with wit and humor…isn't that the blues? It is here as you encounter 103 tracks that vent even as they entertain with dazzling musicianship: "Last Fair Deal Gone Down"... more

Dependent on residencies for income, early blues pianists had to be adaptable to whatever instrument—in whatever condition—they happened upon in their travels. Ergo St. Louis, Memphis, New Orleans... more

Personality, humor and fantastic fiddling jump from these 101 sides from the golden age of the string bands. Detailed annotation joins a heap of hillbilly delights by Earl Johnson (Leather Breeches;... more

Limited 12 CD set. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the iconic WATTSTAX event that took place at the L.A. Memorial Coliseum in 1972, Stax Records presents the most comprehensive collection of... more

The Nashville Sound took hold, TV turned stars into superstars and scores of timeless songs were born in the '60s, a magical time in country music that's celebrated in comprehensive fashion across... more

4 CDs full of the greatest swing-era jazz foursomes! Includes Coal Cart Blues Louis Armstrong; My Fightin' Gal Hot Lips Page; Ain't Misbehavin' Teddy Wilson; Moon Glow Benny Goodman; Dedication... more

One of the sparks that ignited the British blues boom was Paul Oliver's 1960 book Blues Fell This Morning. It's been cited as a catalyst by countless UK artists; here are 4 CDs of seminal tracks... more

Blues is everywhere, not just in the Delta or in Chicago, these vintage East Coast blues records have been overlooked again and again. Now's their time to shine: Bad Love; Cold Mama; Mean Old Blues... more

WATTSTAX: THE COMPLETE CONCERT / VARIOUS - 10xLP - Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the iconic WATTSTAX concert that took place at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in 1972, Stax Records presents... more

Philly soul turns 50! Yes, the label that started it all—Gamble and Huff's Philadelphia International Records—was founded in '71 and is the subject of a limited-edition series that begins with this... more