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vinyl treasures

The cover of the Roy Brown compilation 'Laughing but Crying'
Trace the Roots of Rock and Roll with a Spin of Roy Brown’s 'Laughing But Crying' This compilation of material by the original singer of “Good Rocking Tonight" showcases a number of fleet-fingered guitarists, such as Bill Jones, Bill Jennings, and Jimmy Davis.
Hubert Sumlin (left) and Howlin' Wolf perform onstage
Why Howlin’ Wolf's Landmark 'Rockin’ Chair Album' Remains One of the Greatest Blues Records of All Time Featuring Hubert Sumlin, Buddy Guy, and a host of other legendary musicians, this 1962 Chess compilation is a reminder of what real blues is all about.
The cover of Mary Osborne's 'A Girl and Her Guitar'
Vinyl Treasures: Mary Osborne – A Girl & Her Guitar This is an essential work from an essential jazz swing guitarist whose bad-ass Charlie Christian-esque style is ripe for rediscovery.

Latest vinyl treasures

Kenny Burrell

Vinyl Treasures: Kenny Burrell’s 'Midnight Blue'

By Jim Campilongo published 12 February 21

Burrell and his band work the power of nuance on his 1963 jazz guitar tour de force.

The Yardbirds

Vinyl Treasures: The Yardbirds' 'Having a Rave Up With the Yardbirds'

By Jim Campilongo published 7 January 21

Two sides of the Yardbirds’ unique personality come to the fore with a Clapton and Beck guitar tag team.

Mark Knopfler/Chet Atkins

Vinyl Treasures: Mark Knopfler and Chet Atkins — Neck and Neck

By Jim Campilongo published 7 December 20

When the Country Gentleman and the Dire Straits legend hit the studio, guitar magic started happening.

Fleetwood Mac

Why Fleetwood Mac's 'Then Play On' is One of the Greatest Blues-Rock Albums Ever Made

By Jim Campilongo published 27 October 20

In this month's Vinyl Treasures, Green, Kirwan et al find their groove and take their sound to new heights.

Fats Hollywood

Hollywood Fats and the Fine Art of Playing Blues at 90 MPH

By Jim Campilongo published 4 September 20

Hollywood Fats took the genre at his own speed and left everyone eating dust.

The Revolutionary Genius of the Beatles' White Album

By Jim Campilongo published 25 June 20

From its guitar tones to John Lennon’s songs, the White Album rocks like no other.

Curtis Mayfield

Curtis Mayfield and the Power of a Deceptively Simple Groove

By Jim Campilongo published 12 June 20

Curtis Mayfield’s 'Super Fly' is a masterpiece that has lessons for us all.

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