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Release Date: 1993Label: Rhino Records
The Essential Blues CollectionRecorded 1928–1965:
Track 1 recorded Chicago, Jan. 11, 1963. Checker single #11 34, 1966.
Track 2 recorded Chicago, Oct. 12, 1962. Chess single #1839, 1962.
Track 3 recorded Houston, 1958. Duke single #192, June 1958.
Track 4 recorded New York City, Jan. 27, 1957. Baton single #237, April 1957.
Track 5 recorded Chicago, Dec. 1961. Chess single #1823, 1962.
Track 6 recorded Dallas, June 20, 1937. Vocalion single #04630, c. 1939.
Track 7 recorded Chicago, 1956. Cobra single #5000, Sept. 1956.
Track 8 recorded Chicago, June 13, 1928. Vocalion single #1230, 1928.
Track 9 recorded Chicago, April 1960. From the album Whose Muddy Shoes, Chess #1537, Oct. 1969.
Track 10 recorded Chicago, July 17, 1956. Vee Jay single #215, Nov. 1956.
Track 11 recorded Chicago, July 18, 1955. From the album Found Love, Vee Jay #1022, 1960.
Track 12 recorded Chicago, Sept. 6, 1946. Victor single #20-2205, March 1947.
Track 13 recorded Chicago, March 2, 1955. Checker single #814, April 1955.
Track 14 recorded Chicago, Dec. 1955. Checker single #867, July 1957.
Track 15 recorded Houston, Dec. 21, 1955. Peacock single #1666, Sept. 1956.
Track 16 recorded Crowley, LA, 1957. Excello single #21 13, June 1957.
Track 17 recorded Chicago, 1965. 4 Brothers single #445, 1965.
Track 18 recorded Chicago, June 1 960. Chess single #1777, 1960.
Tracks 4, 8, 10 and 11 are CD bonus tracks.
Photos : Michael Ochs Archives, Venice, CA / Showtime Music Productions, Toronto.
This Compilation ℗ & © 1993 Rhino Records Inc.
Track durations uncredited.
Regular jewel case with translucent blueish tray. 16-page booklet with liner notes, tracklist with detailed credits, release credits, pictures of some artists.