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Electric Memphis Blues

The later, post-World War II version of Electric Memphis Blues featured explosive, distorted electric guitar work, thunderous drumming, and fierce, declamatory vocals. This wonderfully animated music was largely captured for posterity by Sam Phillips at the Memphis Recording Service studio, later issuing much of it on his Sun Records label.

Electric Memphis Blues Album Highlights

Cadillac Daddy: Memphis Recordings, 1952
Howlin' Wolf Cadillac Daddy: Memphis Recordings, 1952
The Vintage Years
B.B. King The Vintage Years
The Best of the Early Years
B.B. King The Best of the Early Years
Junior's Blues: The Duke Recordings, Vol. 1
Junior Parker Junior's Blues: The Duke Recordings, Vol. 1
Complete Works in Chronological Order, Vol. 3: 1939
Golden Gate Quartet Complete Works in Chronological Order, Vol. 3: 1939
Memphis Days: Definitive Edition, Vol. 1
Howlin' Wolf Memphis Days: Definitive Edition, Vol. 1
Chicago Boss Guitars
Buddy Guy / Magic Sam / Otis Rush Chicago Boss Guitars
Memphis Days: The Definitive Edition, Vol. 2
Howlin' Wolf Memphis Days: The Definitive Edition, Vol. 2
1951-1952
Howlin' Wolf 1951-1952
Complete Works in Chronological Order, Vol. 1: 1937-1938
Golden Gate Quartet Complete Works in Chronological Order, Vol. 1: 1937-1938
Memphis Recordings: 1951
Big Walter Horton Memphis Recordings: 1951
Bluesmaster
Howlin' Wolf Bluesmaster
The Best of Rufus Thomas: Do the Funky Somethin'
Rufus Thomas The Best of Rufus Thomas: Do the Funky Somethin'
Sings the Blues [UK]
Howlin' Wolf Sings the Blues [UK]
Wolf at Your Door [Arpeggio]
Howlin' Wolf Wolf at Your Door [Arpeggio]
The Definitive Collection
Howlin' Wolf The Definitive Collection
The Wolf Is at Your Door
Howlin' Wolf The Wolf Is at Your Door
Howlin' at the Sun
Howlin' Wolf Howlin' at the Sun
The Complete RPM & Chess Singles As & Bs: 1951-1962
Howlin' Wolf The Complete RPM & Chess Singles As & Bs: 1951-1962
I Like Ike! The Best of Ike Turner
Ike Turner I Like Ike! The Best of Ike Turner
Mystery Train
Junior Parker Mystery Train
Ann Arbor Blues & Jazz Festival, Vol. 4
Big Walter Horton Ann Arbor Blues & Jazz Festival, Vol. 4
Walking the Dog
Rufus Thomas Walking the Dog
Did You Heard Me?/The Crown Prince of Dance
Rufus Thomas Did You Heard Me?/The Crown Prince of Dance
1958-1959
Ike Turner 1958-1959
Trailblazer
Ike Turner Trailblazer
Driving Wheel
Junior Parker / Little Junior Parker Driving Wheel
Tiger Man: Earliest Recordings 1950-1957
Rufus Thomas Tiger Man: Earliest Recordings 1950-1957
Before Stax: The Complete 50's Recordings
Rufus Thomas Before Stax: The Complete 50's Recordings
The Platinum Collection
Rufus Thomas The Platinum Collection
The Big Bear Sessions
Homesick James Williamson The Big Bear Sessions
Webco Classic, Vol. 1
Bill Emerson Webco Classic, Vol. 1
The Mistreater
Jackie Brenston The Mistreater
The Be-Bop Boy with Walter Horton and Mose Vinson
Joe Hill Louis The Be-Bop Boy with Walter Horton and Mose Vinson
Blues Masters, Vol. 5: Jump Blues Classics
Various Artists Blues Masters, Vol. 5: Jump Blues Classics
The Sun Records Collection [Rhino]
Various Artists The Sun Records Collection [Rhino]
The Sun Records Story
Various Artists The Sun Records Story
Chicago/The Blues/Today!, Vol. 3
Various Artists Chicago/The Blues/Today!, Vol. 3
The Sun Story [Rhino]
Various Artists The Sun Story [Rhino]
Harp Blues
Various Artists Harp Blues
Blues Masters, Vol. 16: More Harmonica Classics
Various Artists Blues Masters, Vol. 16: More Harmonica Classics
Busted
The Blues Busters Busted
Blues Masters, Vol. 6: Blues Originals
Various Artists Blues Masters, Vol. 6: Blues Originals
The Sun Blues Box: Blues, R&B and Gospel Music in Memphis
Various Artists The Sun Blues Box: Blues, R&B and Gospel Music in Memphis
Sam Phillips: The Man Who Invented Rock 'n' Roll
Various Artists Sam Phillips: The Man Who Invented Rock 'n' Roll
Chicago Blues: The Chance Era
Various Artists Chicago Blues: The Chance Era
Sun Records: 25 More Blues Classics
Various Artists Sun Records: 25 More Blues Classics
The Fifties: Juke Joint Blues
Various Artists The Fifties: Juke Joint Blues
The Blues Came Down from Memphis [CD]
Various Artists The Blues Came Down from Memphis [CD]
Swagger
Ian Siegal Swagger
Guitar Player Presents Legends of Guitar: Electric Blues, Vol. 1
Various Artists Guitar Player Presents Legends of Guitar: Electric Blues, Vol. 1
The Best Blues Money Can Buy
Willie Lomax The Best Blues Money Can Buy
The Minit Records Story
Various Artists The Minit Records Story
The Blues, Vol. 3 [Chess/MCA]
Various Artists The Blues, Vol. 3 [Chess/MCA]
Sun Records Harmonica Classics
Various Artists Sun Records Harmonica Classics
Chess Blues Classics: 1957-1967
Various Artists Chess Blues Classics: 1957-1967
Blues Masters, Vol. 12: Memphis Blues
Various Artists Blues Masters, Vol. 12: Memphis Blues
Sun Records: 25 Blues Classics
Various Artists Sun Records: 25 Blues Classics
Blow It 'Till You Like It: Memphis Harmonica 1951-1954
Various Artists Blow It 'Till You Like It: Memphis Harmonica 1951-1954
Plug It In! Turn It Up! Electric Blues - The Definitive Collection, Pt. 4: 1970-2005
Various Artists Plug It In! Turn It Up! Electric Blues - The Definitive Collection, Pt. 4: 1970-2005
Plug It In! Turn It Up! Electric Blues - The Definitive Collection, Pt. 2: 1954-1967
Various Artists Plug It In! Turn It Up! Electric Blues - The Definitive Collection, Pt. 2: 1954-1967
Boogie in the Park
Joe Hill Louis Boogie in the Park
Key Postwar Cuts: 1949-54
Joe Hill Louis Key Postwar Cuts: 1949-54
Soul of the Blues
Arthur Adams Soul of the Blues
Broadside
Ian Siegal Broadside
The Best of Chess Blues, Vol. 1
Various Artists The Best of Chess Blues, Vol. 1
The Blues, Vol. 6 [Chess/MCA]
Various Artists The Blues, Vol. 6 [Chess/MCA]
The Best of Chess Rock & Roll, Vol. 1
Various Artists The Best of Chess Rock & Roll, Vol. 1
A Bigger Plate of Meat & Potatoes
Ian Siegal A Bigger Plate of Meat & Potatoes
The Complete Sun Singles, Vol. 1
Various Artists The Complete Sun Singles, Vol. 1
Guitar Player Presents Legends of Guitar - Rock: The '50s, Vol. 2
Various Artists Guitar Player Presents Legends of Guitar - Rock: The '50s, Vol. 2
Ain't Times Hard: Political and Social Comment In The Blues
Various Artists Ain't Times Hard: Political and Social Comment In The Blues
Jump, Jive & Swing [Rhino]
Various Artists Jump, Jive & Swing [Rhino]
Sun Records: 25 Rare Blues Classics
Various Artists Sun Records: 25 Rare Blues Classics
Blue Ridge Mountain Banjo
Various Artists Blue Ridge Mountain Banjo
Boppin' the Blues [Charly]
Various Artists Boppin' the Blues [Charly]
Plug It In! Turn It Up! Electric Blues - The Definitive Collection, Pt. 3: 1960-1969
Various Artists Plug It In! Turn It Up! Electric Blues - The Definitive Collection, Pt. 3: 1960-1969
Blues in Chedigny
Big Joe Turner Blues in Chedigny