Down Home Blues - Chicago: The Beautiful Stuff is the latest blue vinyl release of Chicago post-war Down Home Blues music from Wienerworld.This vinyl highlights 15 artists who recorded definitive tracks of blues recorded in Chicago from 1941 through to 1961 and who were almost all prevalent in the Chicago blues scene during its golden age.It includes a seminal recording from Jimmy Rogers plus early down home blues classic recordings from Muddy Waters, Elmore James, J.B. Lenoir and Little Johnny Jones as well as later tracks of established pre-war artist Robert Lockwood Jr. Also included are rare blues sides by Blue Smitty and female pianist Mata Roy.The concept idea for this vinyl album release follows on from the critical acclaim of Wienerworld's three box sets of Chicago blues released over the past seven years, given even more credence by the award of the Best Historical Post-War Blues Compilation release of 2023 by Living Blues magazine for the third Chicago box series, the 'Special Stuff' and with high critical praise from RNR, MOJO, Blues & Rhythm, DownBeat, Record Collector and Shindig.Aimed at existing blues fans and those music fans and vinyl collectors wanting to find out more about post war Chicago blues. The Beautiful Stuff is pressed on blue vinyl and is housed in a 1960's style album sleeve with a stunning period photo. It includes an outstanding 4000 word, 4 page detailed insert with period pictures and graphics by renowned blues historian Chris Bentley detailing each performer's origins and their impact on the wider music scene, as well as full sessionography and discography detailing the where, when and who of the recordings, expertly compiled by blues music authority and author Mike Rowe.This vinyl album is dedicated to the memory of the much-loved and missed Peter Moody, who created the Down Home Blues series together with Wienerworld.A wonderful opportunity to discover the very cream of Chicago Blues - The Beautiful Stuff.
Release date:
November 29, 2024
Label:
Install our app to receive notifications when new upcoming releases are added.

Recommended equipment and accessories
-
Vevor Ultrasonic Cleaner
Thoroughly clean and restore your vinyl records, removing dust, dirt, and grime from every groove without damaging the surface
-
Nagaoka MP-110H Cartridge
Features a high-quality elliptical stylus that provides excellent tracking and minimizes distortion, delivering a detailed sound reproduction with an output voltage of 5.0 mV
-
Ortofon 2M Blue Premounted
Mounted on the SH-4 Black Headshell, this setup delivers exceptional clarity, dynamic range, and accurate sound reproduction.
-
Nobsound Little Bear T7 Tube Preamp
Delivers rich, warm audio through its high-quality vacuum tubes, featuring multiple inputs and adjustable gain
-
Phono Preamps - Top Picks
A selection of the best phono preamps for your turntable setup
Featured Upcoming Vinyl
-
Mister Romantic What's Not to Love? (Blue Marble)
Eternal Magic Rec.
June 13, 2025 -
Late Night Drive Home As I Watch My Life Online (Opaque White) [2xLP]
Epitaph
June 27, 2025 -
Ted Olsen Violette
Shifting Paradigm
June 6, 2025 -
Bruiserweight Still Standing
Unbeaten Records
May 16, 2025 -
The Budos Band VII (Purple)
Diamond West Records
June 13, 2025 -
Shamir Ten (Tangerine)
Kill Rock Stars
May 16, 2025 -
INXS Listen Like Thieves: 40th Anniversary (Deluxe)
Universal UK
May 16, 2025 -
I'm With Her WIld And (Clear And Blue Blue Eco-Mix)
Rounder
May 9, 2025 -
Mojave Phone Booth Blood Doctor Volume One
Label 51 Recordings
June 6, 2025 -
Quinie Forefowk, Mind Me
Upset The Rhythm
June 6, 2025 -
Pulp More
Rough Trade
June 6, 2025 -
Knosis Genknosis (Translucent Crystal)
Sharptone Records
August 1, 2025 -
Wolfgang Haffner Life Rhythm Live
Act Music
May 30, 2025 -
Far Caspian Autofiction
UK Dance To The Radio
July 25, 2025