Blues A-List

Billy Boy Arnold (1935– )

• I Wish You Would [1955–57, Charly], A–

Kokomo Arnold (1901–68)

• Original Kokomo Blues 1934–1938 [1934–38, EPM], A–

Etta Baker (1913–2006)

• Railroad Bill [1999, Music Maker], A–

Marcia Ball (1950– )

• Soulful Dress [1984, Rounder], A–
• w/Angela Strehli, Lou Ann Barton: Dreams Come True [1990, Antone's], A

Barbecue Bob (1902–31)

• Chocolate to the Bone [1927–30, Yazoo], A–

Blue Lu Barker (1913–98)

• Blue Lu Barker 1946–1949 [1946–49, Classics], A–

Lurrie Bell (1958– )

• Blues in My Soul [2013, Delmark], A–

Eric Bibb (1951– )

• Deeper in the Well [2011, Stony Plain], A–

Elvin Bishop (1942– )

• Struttin' My Stuff [1976, Capricorn], A–
• Raisin' Hell: Live! [1976, Capricorn], A–
• Sure Feels Good: The Best of Elvin Bishop [1974–78, Polydor], A–

Bobby "Blue" Bland (1930–2013)

• The "3B" Blues Boy (1952–1959) [1952–59, Ace], A–
• Two Steps From the Blues [1956–60, MCA], A–
• I Pity the Fool: The Duke Recordings, Vol. 1 [1952–60, MCA, 2 CD], A–
• The Voice: Duke Recordings 1959–69 [1959–69, Ace], A
• Greatest Hits Vol. One: The Duke Recordings [1957–69, MCA], A
• 20th Century Masters – The Millennium Collection: The Best of Bobby Bland [1961–74, MCA], A–
• Greatest Hits Vol. Two: The ABC-Dunhill/MCA Recordings [1973–84, MCA], A–

Lucille Bogan (1897–1948)

• Shave 'Em Dry: The Best of Lucille Bogan [1933–35, Columbia/Legacy], A–

Roy Book Binder (1941– )

• Live Book . . . Don't Start Me Talkin' [1994, Rounder], A–

James Booker (1939–83)

• Gonzo: Live 1976 [1976, Rockbeat, 2CD], A–
• New Orleans Piano Wizard, Live! [1977, Rounder], A–

Big Bill Broonzy (1893–1958)

• The Young Big Bill Broonzy 1928–1935 [1928–35, Yazoo], A
• Do That Guitar Rag 1928–1935 [1928–35, Yazoo], A–
• Good Time Tonight [1930–40, Columbia/Legacy], A–
• Big Bill's Blues [1937–41, Epic], A–
• Warm, Witty and Wise [1930–41, Columbia/Legacy], A–
• The Essential [1930–42, Classic Blues, 2CD], A
• w/Washboard Sam: Big Bill Broonzy and Washboard Sam [1953, Chess], A–
• Big Bill Broonzy Sings Folk Songs [1956, Smithsonian/Folkways], A–
• Trouble in Mind [1956–57, Smithsonian/Folkways], A–

Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown (1924– )

• The Original Peacock Recordings [1948–59, Rounder], A–

Precious Bryant (1942–2013)

• The Truth [2004, Terminus], A–

Leroy Carr (1905–35)

• Hurry Down Sunshine [1928–35, Indigo], A–
• Sloppy Drunk [1928–35, Catfish, 2 CD], A–
• Whiskey Is My Habit, Cool Women Is All I Crave: The Best of Leroy Carr [1928–35, Columbia/Legacy, 2 CD], A–

Cephas and Wiggins [1984– ]

• Richmond Blues [2008, Smithsonian/Folkways], A–

Albert Collins (1932–93)

• Ice Pickin' [1978, Alligator], A–

James Cotton (1935– )

• Deep in the Blues [1996, Verve], A–

Clarence "Bluesman" Davis (1945– )

• Shake It for Me [2023, Music Maker], A–

Reverend Gary Davis (1896–1972)

• The Complete Early Recordings of Rev. Gary Davis [1935–49, Yazoo], A–
• Pure Religion and Bad Company [1957, Smithsonian/Folkways], A–
• Blues and Ragtime [1962–66, Shanachie], A–
• Demons and Angels [1958–66, Shanachie, 3 CD], A–
• Heroes of the Blues: The Very Best of Rev. Gary Davis [1935–71, Shout! Factory], A–

Guy Davis (1952– )

• You Don't Know My Mind [1998, Red House], A–
• Butt Naked Free [2000, Red House], A–
• Give in Kind [2002, Red House], A–

Floyd Dixon (1929–2006)

• Wake Up and Live! [1996, Alligator], A–

K.C. Douglas (1913–75)

• K.C.'s Blues [1961, Bluesville OBC], A–

Champion Jack Dupree (1910–92)

• The Sonet Blues Story [1971, Verve], A–
• Forever and Ever [1991, Bullseye], A
• A Portrait of Champion Jack Dupree [1990–93, Rounder], A–

Sleepy John Estes (1899–1977)

• I Ain't Gonna Be Worried No More: 1929–1940 [1929–40, Yazoo], A–
• Brownsville Blues: His 23 Greatest Songs [1929–41, Wolf], A–
• The Legend of Sleepy John Estes [1962, Delmark], A–

Sue Foley (1968– )

• Without a Warning [1993, Antone's], A
• Big City Blues [1995, Antone's], A–
• Ten Days in November [1998, Shanachie], A–
• Love Comin' Down [2000, Shanachie], A–
• Pinky's Blues [2021, Stony Plain], A–

Lowell Fulson (1921–99)

• The Complete Chess Masters [1954–63, Chess, 2 CD], A–

Al Gold

• Al Gold's Paradise [2019, self-released], A–

Lil Green (1919–54)

• Romance in the Dark: 1940–1946 [1940–46, RCA], A–

Guitar Gabriel (1925–96)

• Toot Blues [1991, Music Maker], A–

Buddy Guy (1936– )

• The Very Best of Buddy Guy [1958–82, Rhino], A–
• The Definitive Buddy Guy [1958–2001, Shout! Factory], A–
• Can't Quit the Blues [1957–2005, Silvertone/Legacy, 3CD], A–

Corey Harris (1969– )

• Fish Ain't Bitin' [1997, Alligator], A–

Alvin Youngblood Hart (1963– )

• Big Mama's Door [1996, Okeh/550 Music], A–

Jeff Healey (1966–2008)

• It's Tight Like That [2005, Stony Plain], A–

Z.Z. Hill (1935–84)

• Down Home [1982, Malaco], A–
• Bluesmaster [1984, Malaco], A–
• In Memoriam 1935–1984 [1981–84, Malaco], A–
• Greatest Hits [1981–84, Malaco], A

Earl Hooker (1930–70)

• Blue Guitar [(1981), Paula/Flyright], A–

John Lee Hooker (1917–2001)

• The Legendary Modern Recordings 1948–1954 [1948–54, Flair/Virgin], A–
• Blues Kingpins [1948–55, Virgin/The Right Stuff], A–
• John Lee Hooker on Vee-Jay, 1955–1958 [1955–58, Vee-Jay], A–
• Don't Turn Me From Your Door: John Lee Hooker Sings His Blues [1953–61, Atco], A–
• More Real Folk Blues: The Missing Album [1966, Chess], A–
• The Real Folk Blues / More Real Folk Blues [1966, MCA/Chess], A–
• His Best Chess Sides [1950–66, MCA/Chess], A–
• The Ultimate Collection (1948–1990) [1948–90, Rhino, 2 CD], A
• The Best of Friends [1987–98, Shout! Factory], A–
• Hooker [1949–98, Shout! Factory, 4 CD], A

Lightnin' Hopkins (1912–82)

• The Complete Aladdin Recordings [1946–48, EMI, 2 CD], A–
• Jake Head Boogie [1951–54, Ace], A
• Blues Kingpins [1946–54, Virgin/The Right Stuff], A–
• Lightnin' and the Blues: The Herald Sessions [1954, Buddha], A–
• Country Blues [1959, Tradition], A–
• Drinkin' in the Blues: Golden Classics, Part 1 [1959–60, Collectables], A–
• Blues Masters: The Very Best of Lightnin' Hopkins [1947–61, Rhino], A
• Mojo Hand: The Lightnin' Hopkins Anthology [1947–74, Rhino, 2 CD], A–

Big Walter Horton (1917–81)

• In Session: From Memphis to Chicago 1951–1955 [1951–55, Jasmine], A–

Son House (1902–88)

• Delta Blues [1941–42, Biograph], A–
• Forever on My Mind [1964, Easy Eye Sound], A–
• Father of the Delta Blues: The Complete 1965 Sessions [1965, Columbia/Legacy, 2CD], A–

Camille Howard (1914–93)

• Vol. 1: Rock Me Daddy [1947–52, Specialty], A–

Howlin' Wolf (1910–78)

• Moanin' at Midnight: The Memphis Recordings [1951–52, Fuel 2000], A–
• More Real Folk Blues [1953–56, Chess], A–
• Howlin' Wolf / Moanin' in the Moonlight [1951–61, Chess], A+
• His Best [1951–64, MCA/Chess], A+
• The Definitive Collection [1951–64, Geffen/Chess], A+
• The Real Folk Blues [1957–65, Chess], A
• The Real Folk Blues / More Real Folk Blues [1953–65, MCA/Chess], A
• Change My Way [1959–66, Chess], A
• Ain't Gonna Be Your Dog [1951–69, Chess, 2CD], A–
• His Best, Vol. 2 [1951–70, MCA/Chess], A–
• The London Howlin' Wolf Sessions [1971, Chess], A–
• The Back Door Wolf [1973, Chess], A–
• The Chess Box [1951–73, Chess, 3CD], A

Alberta Hunter (1895–1984)

• Amtrak Blues [1980, Columbia], A

Mississippi John Hurt (1893–1966)

• Avalon Blues: The Complete 1928 Okeh Recordings [1928, Columbia/Legacy], A
• Avalon Blues [1963, Rounder], A
• Worried Blues 1963 [1963, Rounder], A–
• D.C. Blues: The Library of Congress Recordings, Vol. 1 [1963, Fuel 2000, 2 CD], A–
• The Best of Mississippi John Hurt [1965, Vanguard], A
• Today! [1966, Vanguard], A–
• Last Sessions [1966, Vanguard], A–
• The Immortal Mississippi John Hurt [1965–66, Vanguard], A
• Rediscovered [1965–66, Vanguard], A+

John Jackson (1924–2002)

• Don't Let Your Deal Go Down [1965–69, Arhoolie], A–

Lil' Son Jackson (1915–76)

• Blues Come to Texas [(1981), Arhoolie], A–

Little Willie Jackson (1912–2001)

• Little Willie Jackson & the Original Honeydrippers: Jazz Me Blues [The Legendary Modern Recordings] [1947–48, Ace], A–

Elmore James (1918–63)

• Blues Kingpins [1952–55, Virgin/The Right Stuff], A–
• Let's Cut It: The Very Best of Elmore James [1953–56, Flair], A–
• The Classic Early Recordings 1951–1956 [1951–56, Virgin, 3CD], A–
• The Sky Is Crying: The History of Elmore James [1951–61, Rhino], A+
• Shake Your Money Maker: The Best of the Fire Sessions [1959–61, Buddha], A
• King of the Slide Guitar [1959–63, Capricorn, 2CD], A
• The Complete Fire and Enjoy Recordings [1959–63, Collectables, 3CD], A–

Etta James (1938–2012)

• R&B Dynamite [1954–57, Flair/Virgin], A–
• The Second Time Around [1961, Argo], A–
• Rocks the House [1963, Argo], A–
• Tell Mama: The Complete Muscle Shoals Sessions [1968, MCA/Chess], A–
• Her Best: The Chess 50th Anniversary Collection [1960–70, Chess], A
• The Essential Etta James [1960–70, Chess, 2 CD], A–
• w/Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson: Blues in the Night Volume 2: The Late Show [1987, Fantasy], A–
• Blue Gardenia [2001, Private Music], A–
• The Definitive Collection [1954–2004, Geffen/Chronicles], A

Skip James (1902–69)

• Devil Got My Woman [1967, Vanguard], A–

Frankie "Half-Pint" Jaxon (1895–1970)

• Complete Recorded Works in Chronological Order, Volume 1 (1926–1929) [1926–29, Document], A–

Blind Lemon Jefferson (1897–1929)

• King of the Country Blues [1926–29, Yazoo], A
• The Rough Guide to Blues Legends: Blind Lemon Jefferson [1926–29, World Music Network, 2CD], A–

Blind Willie Johnson

• Sweeter as the Years Go By [1927–30, Yazoo], A–
• The Complete Blind Willie Johnson [1927–30, Columbia/Legacy, 2 CD], A–

Lonnie Johnson (1889–1970)

• Steppin' on the Blues [1925–32, Columbia/Legacy], A

Robert Johnson (1911–38)

• King of the Delta Blues Singers [1936–37, Columbia/Legacy], A–
• King of the Delta Blues [1936–37, Columbia/Legacy], A
• The Complete Recordings [1936–37, Columbia/Legacy, 2 CD], A–
• The Complete Recordings [The Centennial Collection] [1936–37, Columbia/Legacy, 2CD], A–

EG Kight (1966– )

• Southern Comfort [2003, Blue South], A–

Albert King (1923–92)

• Born Under a Bad Sign [1966–67, Stax], A–
• King of the Blues Guitar [1967–69, Atlantic], A–
• The Very Best of Albert King [Blues Masters: The Essential Blues Collection] [1960–73, Rhino], A–
• The Ultimate Collection [1953–84, Rhino, 2CD], A–

B.B. King (1925–2015)

• Do the Boogie: Early 50s Classics [1952–56, Flair], A–
• The Best of B.B. King, Volume One [1950–62, Flair], A–
• Blues Kingpins [1951–62, Virgin/The Right Stuff], A
• Live at the Regal [1964, MCA], A–
• His Definitive Greatest Hits [1963–93, Polygram, 2CD], A–
• Blues on the Bayou [1998, MCA], A–

Earl King (1934– )

• The Sonet Blues Story [1977, Verve], A–

Freddie King (1934–76)

• Freddy King Sings [1960–61, Modern Blues], A–
• Just Pickin' [1960–64, Modern Blues], A–
• Hide Away: The Best of Freddie King [1956–70, Rhino], A–

Leadbelly (1888–1949)

• Where Did You Sleep Last Night (Leadbelly Legacy, Vol. 1) [1941–47, Smithsonian/Folkways], A–

J.B. Lenoir (1929–67)

• Vietnam Blues: The Complete L&R Recordings [1965–66, Evidence], A–

Furry Lewis (1893–1981)

• Heroes of the Blues: The Very Best of Furry Lewis [1927–70, Shout Factory], A–

Mance Lipscomb (1895–1976)

• Texas Songster [1960, Arhoolie], A–

Little Walter (1930–68)

• His Best: The Chess 50th Anniversary Collection [1952–60, Chess], A
• Hate to See You Go [1952–60, Chess/MCA], A
• Blues With a Feeling [1952–66, Chess, 2 CD], A–
• The Essential Little Walter [(1993), Chess, 2 CD], A

Robert Lockwood Jr. (1915– )

• I Got to Find Me a Woman [1998, Verve], A–

Louisiana Red (1932–2012)

• When My Mama Was Living [1975, Labor], A–

Magic Sam (1937–69)

• West Side Soul [1967, Delmark], A–

Taj Mahal (1942– )

• Giant Step / De Ole Folks at Home [1969, Columbia], A–
• The Real Thing [1971, Columbia/Legacy], A–
• The Taj Mahal Anthology: Volume 1 [1968–71, Columbia], A
• Ooh So Good 'N Blues [1973, Columbia], A–
• Taj's Blues [1967–73, Columbia/Legacy], A–
• The Best of Taj Mahal [1967–74, Columbia/Legacy], A
• In Progress and in Motion 1965–1998 [1965–98, Columbia/Legacy, 3 CD], A–
• The Essential Taj Mahal [1967–99, Columbia/Legacy, 2 CD], A–
• Maestro [2008, Heads Up], A–
• Savoy [2023, Stony Plain], A–

Tommy McClennan (1908– )

• The Bluebird Recordings 1939–1942 [1939–42, RCA, 2 CD], A–

Mississippi Fred McDowell (1904–72)

• You Gotta Move [1964–65, Arhoolie], A–
• Amazing Grace [1966, Shout!/Testament], A–
• I Do Not Play No Rock 'n' Roll [1969, Capitol, 2 CD], A–
• Heroes of the Blues: The Very Best of Mississippi Fred McDowell [1960–71, Shout Factory], A–

Brownie McGhee (1915–96)

• The Complete Brownie McGhee [1940, Columbia/Legacy, 2 CD], A–
• w/Sonny Terry: Brownie McGhee and Sonny Terry Sing [1958, Smithsonian/Folkways], A–

Blind Willie McTell (1901–59)

• The Best of Blind Willie McTell [1927–35, Yazoo], A–

Memphis Jug Band [1927–1934]

• The Best of the Memphis Jug Band [1927–34, Yazoo], A–

Memphis Minnie (1897–1973)

• Hoodoo Lady (1933–1937) [1933–37, Columbia/Legacy], A–
• Bumble Bee: The Essential Recordings of Memphis Minnie [1930–41, Indigo], A–
• Me and My Chauffeur [1929–44, Proper, 2CD], A–

Memphis Slim (1915–88)

• Boogie Woogie [1971, Sunnyside], A–

Big Maceo Merriweather (1905–53)

• Big Maceo: The Bluebird Recordings 1941–1942 [1941–42, RCA], A–
• Big Maceo: The Victor/Bluebird Recordings 1945–1947 [1945–47, RCA], A–

Roy Milton (1907–83)

• Roy Milton and His Solid Senders [1945–51, Specialty], A–

Gatemouth Moore (1913–2004)

• Cryin' and Singin' the Blues [1945–46, Savoy Jazz], A–

Big Bill Morganfield

• Rising Son [1999, Blind Pig], A–

Mud Morganfield (1954– )

• Portrait [2022, Delmark], A–

Charlie Musselwhite (1944– )

• Stand Back! Here Comes Charley Musselwhite's South Side Band [1966, Vanguard], A–

Nat Myers

• Yellow Peril [2023, Easy Eye Sound], A–

Kenny Neal (1957– )

• Deluxe Edition [(1997), Alligator], A–

Tracy Nelson (1947– )

• Mother Earth Presents Tracy Nelson Country [1969, Mercury], A–

Robert Nighthawk (1909–67)

• Live on Maxwell Street 1964 [1964, Rounder], A–

Johnny Otis (1921–2012)

• Cold Shot / Snatch and the Poontangs [1969, Ace], A–
• Great Rhythm and Blues Oldies, Vol. 3: Johnny Otis [(1973), Blues Spectrum], A–

Charley Patton (1887–1934)

• King of the Delta Blues [1929–34, Yazoo], A–
• Founder of the Delta Blues [1929–34, Yazoo], A–

Reverend Jayme Peyton (1981– )

• Rev. Peyton's Big Damn Band: Dance Songs for Hard Times [2021, Family Owned], A–

Gene Phillips (1915– )

• Swinging the Blues [1947–51, Ace], A–

John Primer (1945– )

• w/Bob Corritore: The Gypsy Woman Told Me [2020, SWMAF/VizzTone], A–

Professor Longhair (1918–80)

• New Orleans Piano [1949–53, Atlantic], A–
• House Party New Orleans Style [1971–72, Rounder], A–
• Mardi Gras in Baton Rouge [1971–72, Rhino], A–
• Rock 'n' Roll Gumbo [1974, Dancing Cat], A–
• 'Fess: The Professor Longhair Anthology [1949–78, Rhino, 2 CD], A
• Crawfish Fiesta [1980, Alligator], A

Queen Esther

• Gild the Black Lily [2021, EL], A–
• Things Are Looking Up [2024, EL], A–

Ma Rainey (1886–1939)

• Ma Rainey's Black Bottom [1924–28, Yazoo], A–
• Ma Rainey [1924–28, Milestone], A–
• Heroes of the Blues: The Very Best of Ma Rainey [1923–28, Shout Factory], A–

Jimmy Reed (1925–76)

• Blues Masters: The Very Best of Jimmy Reed [1953–63, Rhino], A
• The Best of the Vee-Jay Years [1953–63, Shout! Factory], A
• The Best of Jimmy Reed [1953–64, GNP/Crescendo], A
• The Vee-Jay Years [1953–65], A–
• Jimmy Reed [1966–71, Paula], A–

Duke Robillard (1948– )

• A Swingin' Session With Duke Robillard [2008, Stony Plain], A–

Fenton Robinson (1935–97)

• Somebody Loan Me a Dime [1974, Alligator], A–

Bobby Rush (1933– )

• Chicken Heads: A 50-Year History of Bobby Rush [1964–2014, Omnivore, 4CD], A–

Otis Rush (1934– )

• Cobra Recordings 1956–1958 [1956–58, Paula], A–

Bill Sheffield

• Journal on a Shelf [2006, American Roots], A–

Johnny Shines (1915–92)

• Traditional Delta Blues [1972–74, Biograph], A–

Bessie Smith (1894–1937)

• 1925–1933 [1925–33, Hermes], A–
• The Collection [1923–33, Columbia], A–
• The Essential Bessie Smith [1923–33, Columbia/Legacy, 2 CD], A–
• Martin Scorsese Presents the Blues [1923–33, Columbia/Legacy], A–

Otis Spann (1930–70)

• Walking the Blues [1960, Candid], A–

Wild Jimmy Spruill (1934–96)

• Scratchin': The Wild Jimmy Spruill Story [1956–63, GVC, 2CD], A

Angela Strehli (1945– )

• Ace of Blues [2022, Antone's/New West], A–

Tampa Red (1904–81)

• The Guitar Wizard [1928–34, Columbia/Legacy], A–
• The Bluebird Recordings 1934–1936 [1934–36, RCA, 2CD], A
• The Bluebird Recordings 1936–1938 [1936–38, RCA, 2CD], A–

Eddie Taylor (1923–85)

• In Session: Diary of a Chicago Bluesman 1953–1957 [1953–57, Jasmine], A–

Hound Dog Taylor (1915–75)

• Hound Dog Taylor and the Houserockers [1971, Alligator], A–
• Beware of the Dog [1974, Alligator], A–
• Deluxe Edition [1971–74, Alligator], A–
• Release the Hound [1971–75, Alligator], A–

Koko Taylor (1935–2009)

• What It Takes [1964–71, Chess], A–
• I Got What It Takes [1975, Alligator], A–
• Deluxe Edition [1975–99, Alligator], A–
• Old School [2007, Alligator], A–

Sonny Terry (1911–86)

• w/Brownie McGhee: Hometown Blues [1948–51, Mainstream/Legacy], A–
• w/Brownie McGhee: Just a Closer Walk With Thee [1960, Fantasy OBC], A–
• w/Brownie McGhee: Backwater Blues [(1999), Fantasy], A–

Henry Thomas (1874–1930)

• Texas Worried Blues: Complete Recorded Works 1927–1929 [1927–29, Yazoo], A–

Jesse Thomas (1911–95)

• Lookin' for That Woman [1995, Black Top], A–

Big Mama Thornton (1926–84)

• Hound Dog: The Peacock Recordings [1952–57, MCA], A–
• Ball N' Chain [1965–68, Arhoolie], A–

Treme Brass Band [1993– ]

• Gimme My Money Back [1993–95, Arhoolie], A–

Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson (1917–88)

• Cleanhead's Back in Town [1957, Bethlehem], A–
• w/Cannonball Adderley: Cleanhead and Cannonball [1961–62, Milestone], A–
• Kidney Stew Is Fine [1969, Delmark], A–
• The Original Cleanhead [1970, Blues Time], A–
• Kidney Stew [The Definitive Black & Blue Sessions] [1969–78, Black & Blue], A–

T-Bone Walker (1910–75)

• The Complete Imperial Recordings, 1950–1954 [1950–54, EMI, 2 CD], A–
• Blues Masters: The Very Best of T-Bone Walker [1945–57, Rhino], A–

Muddy Waters (1915–83)

• Rollin' Stone: The Golden Anniversary Collection [1947–52, MCA, 2 CD], A–
• The Best of Muddy Waters [1948–54, Chess], A
• Trouble No More: Singles (1955–1959) [1955–59, Chess], A+
• Muddy Waters at Newport 1960 [1960, MCA/Chess], A–
• Sings Big Bill Broonzy / Folk Singer [1960–64, Chess], A–
• The Chess Box [1947–72, Chess, 3 CD], A
• The Definitive Collection [1948–76, Geffen/Chess/Chronicles], A
• Hard Again [1977, Blue Sky], A
• King Bee [1980, Epic/Legacy], A–
• Blues Sky [1976–80, Columbia/Legacy], A–

Leo Welch (1932–2017)

• Sabougla Voices [2014, Big Legal Mess], A–

Junior Wells (1934–98)

• Hoodoo Man Blues [1965, Delmark], A–
• It's My Life, Baby [1965, Vanguard], A–
• Best of the Vanguard Years [1965–68, Vanguard], A–

Andre Williams (1936– )

• w/The Sadies: Night and Day [2008–2010, Yep Roc], A–

Big Joe Williams (1903–82)

• The Sonet Blues Story [1972, Verve], A–

Jody Williams (1935–2018)

• In Session: Diary of a Chicago Bluesman 1954–1962 [1954–62, Jasmine], A–

Sonny Boy Williamson (1914–48)

• The Bluebird Recordings 1937–1938 [1937–38, RCA], A–
• When the Sun Goes Down, Vol. 8: Blue Bird Blues [1937–47, Bluebird], A–

Sonny Boy Williamson (1899–1965)

• King Biscuit Time [1951, Arhoolie], A
• Keep It to Ourselves [1963, Alligator], A–
• The Real Folk Blues [1957–63, Chess], A
• More Real Folk Blues [1960–64, Chess], A
• The Real Folk Blues / More Real Folk Blues [1957–64, MCA/Chess], A
• His Best [1955–64, MCA/Chess], A
• The Essential Sonny Boy Williamson [1955–64, Chess, 2CD], A+

Various Artists

• American Epic: The Collection [1916–36, Columbia/Third Man/Legacy, 5CD], A
• American Epic: The Soundtrack [(2017), Columbia/Third Man/Legacy], A–
• Antone's Women: Bringing You the Best in Blues [1992, Antone's], A–
• Back to the Crossroads: The Roots of Robert Johnson [1926–36, Yazoo], A
• Best of Blues Records Presents: The Prewar Blues Story [La Grande Époque du Blues 1926–1943] [1926–43, Best of Blues, 2 CD], A–
• The Best There Ever Was: The Legendary Early Blues Performers [1927–35, Yazoo], A
• The Blues: A Smithsonian Collection of Classic Blues Singers [1923–85, Smithsonian, 4 CD], A
• Blues From Dolphin's of Hollywood [1953–55, Specialty], A–
• Blues Masters Volume 5: Jump Blues Classics [(1992), Rhino], A
• Blues Masters Volume 6: Blues Originals [1928–69, Rhino], A–
• Blues Masters Volume 13: New York City Blues [(1993), Rhino], A–
• Blues Masters Volume 14: More Jump Blues [(1993), Rhino], A
• Blues Masters Volume 18: More Slide Guitar Classics [(1998), Rhino], A–
• Blues Story [1920–84, Shout, 2 CD], A
• Chicago / The Blues / Today! Vol. 1 [1966, Vanguard], A–
• Chicago / The Blues / Today! Vol. 2 [1966, Vanguard], A–
• Chicago / The Blues / Today! Vol. 3 [1966, Vanguard], A–
• Duke-Peacock's Greatest Hits [(1993), MCA], A–
• God Don't Never Change: The Songs of Blind Willie Johnson [2016, Alligator], A–
• Good Time Blues: Harmonicas, Kazoos, Washboards and Cow-Bells [1930–41, Columbia/Legacy], A–
• Great Blues Guitarists: String Dazzlers [1924–40, Columbia/Legacy], A–
• Guitar Player Presents Legends of Guitar: Electric Blues, Vol. 1 [(1990), Rhino], A
• Hanging Tree Guitars [1991, Music Maker Relief Foundation], A–
• Hard Times Come Again No More, Vol. 1: Early American Rural Songs of Hard Times and Hardships [1924–37, Yazoo], A–
• Hard Times Come Again No More, Vol. 2 [(1998), Yazoo], A–
• I Can't Be Satisfied: Early American Women Blues Singers, Vol. 2: Town [1920–25, Yazoo], A–
• Juke Joint Jump: A Boogie Woogie Celebration [1938–61, (1996), Columbia/Legacy], A–
• Jumpin' Like Mad [1942–54, Capitol, 2 CD], A–
• Kansas City Blues [1944–49, Capitol, 3 CD], A–
• The R&B No. 1s of the '40s [1942–50, Acrobat, 4CD], A–
• The R&B No. 1s of the '50s [1950–59, Acrobat, 6CD], A–
• Roots N' Blues: The Retrospective 1925–1950 [1925–50, Columbia/Legacy, 4CD], A–
• Roots of Rhythm and Blues [1939–45, Fremeaux, 2 CD], A–
• The Rough Guide to Blues Women [Reborn and Remastered] [1920–35, World Music Network], A–
• The Rough Guide to Delta Blues [Reborn and Remastered] [1928–40, World Music Network], A–
• The Rough Guide to the Blues Songsters: Reborn and Remastered [1926–35, World Music Network], A–
• The Rough Guide to Jug Band Blues [1920, World Music Network], A–
• Ruckus Juice and Chittlins: The Great Jug Bands Vol. 2 [1927–35, Yazoo], A–
• Texas Music, Vol. 1: Postwar Blues Combos [1994, Rhino], A–
• Till the Night Is Gone: A Tribute to Doc Pomus [1995, Rhino], A–
• Violin, Sing the Blues for Me: African-American Fiddlers 1926–1949 [1926–49, Old Hat], A–
• When the Sun Goes Down, Vol. 3: That's Chicago South Side [1931–42, Bluebird], A–
• When the Sun Goes Down, Vol. 4: That's All Right [1939–55, Bluebird], A–
• When the Sun Goes Down, Vol. 6: Poor Man's Heaven [1928–40, Bluebird], A
• White Country Blues 1926–1938: A Lighter Shade of Blue [1926–38, Columbia, 2 CD], A–
• Wild About My Lovin', Beale Street Blues [1928–30, RCA], A