From the classic sounds of the jug band heyday to the earthy blues straight from the Mississippi Delta, Memphis was at the very epicentre of the 1920s country blues explosion. This Rough Guide charts the city’s huge influence with classic tracks by blues legends Memphis Minnie, Furry Lewis, Sleepy John Estes and many more.
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Recommended equipment and accessories
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Pro-Ject Debut Carbon EVO
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Nagaoka MP-110H Cartridge
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Turntables - Top Picks
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Denon DP-400
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Edifier R1280DB Powered Speakers
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Featured Upcoming Vinyl
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Grateful Dead Blues For Allah (50th Anniversary)
Grateful Dead Production
September 12, 2025 -
Sydney Minsky Sargeant Lunga [2xLP]
Domino Record Co
September 12, 2025 -
Mappe Of Afterglades
Paper Bag Records
September 19, 2025 -
Yusuf/Cat Stevens On The Road To Findout: Greatest Hits [2xLP]
A&M
September 5, 2025 -
Sam Ryder Heartland
Artist Theory
October 17, 2025 -
Gatlin The Eldest Daughter
Dualtone Music Group
October 3, 2025 -
Phil Manzanera & Andy Mackay AM PM Soho Live [2xLP]
Bfd
September 19, 2025 -
Conjurer Unself (Petrol / Black Smoke)
Nuclear Blast
October 24, 2025 -
Lucrecia Dalt A Danger to Ourselves
Rvng Int'l
September 5, 2025 -
The Beths Straight Line Was a Lie
Anti
August 29, 2025 -
Die Spitz Something to Consume
Third Man Records
September 12, 2025 -
Priscilla Block Things You Didn't See Light (Gold)
InDent Records
October 10, 2025 -
Chris Young I DIDN'T COME HERE TO LEAVE
Black River Entertainment
October 17, 2025 -
The Boojums The Boojums
Having Fun
October 31, 2025