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Chess is rightly synonymous with the blues, the music that made its reputation. Southern migrants like Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, Little Walter and others recording for Chess helped to shape electric blues/rhythm & blues and what would become rock & roll in the early 1950s with the unprecedented force and sheer unalloyed soul of their work. Muddy was the first of these bona fide legends to record for the Chess brothers, back in the late 40s, and this 40-track collection spans his whole career with the label.

It features influential classics, powerful rarities and enough certified blues standards to keep the Stones in business for their next three albums.

2CD set with comprehensive booklet (featuring authoritative notes and rare photos)