May 8, 2011, marks the 100th birthday of Mississippi Delta bluesman Robert Johnson, who, according to legend, sold his soul down at the crossroads of Highway 61 and Highway 49 in a midnight bargain that has haunted the music world for three-quarters of a century. The deal brought forth Johnson s incandescent guitar technique and a run of 10-inch 78 rpm singles for the Vocalion, Oriole, Conqueror and Perfect labels recorded in San Antonio in 1936 and Dallas in 1937. Those songs have become a cornerstone of Columbia Records identity, and will be celebrated on two CENTENNIAL releases from Columbia/Legacy, a division of SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT.

THE CENTENNIAL COLLECTION double-disc set shares the same genealogy as 1990 s Robert Johnson - The Complete Recordings, but that package has now been updated for a new generation. The set includes a new essay by Ted Gioia alongside a new biography of Robert Johnson written by Stephen C. LaVere (completely different from his essay in the 1990 version). Also included are new illustrations, photo images, and a family tree of music originating from Robert Johnson.

UK pressing of this two CD collection from the Blues legend. This collection lives up to its title, containing every known recording by Johnson, including alternate takes. Though the 41 tracks in this double disc set were recorded in a span of only eight months (November 1936-June 1937), Johnson left behind a musical legacy that continues to influence and inspire. Features tracks like 'Sweet Home Chicago', 'Love In Vain' and 'Hellhound On My Trail', which are now considered Blues standards. Camden.

One of the most important and influential blues albums of all time has been digitally remastered and includes a newly-discoverd, previously unreleased alternate version of "Traveling Riverside Blues." version of
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Media Type: CD
Artist: JOHNSON,ROBERT
Title: KING OF DELTA BLUES SINGERS
Street Release Date: 09/15/1998
Domestic
Genre: BLUES TRADITIONAL

UK pressing of this two CD collection from the Blues legend. This collection lives up to its title, containing every known recording by Johnson, including alternate takes. Though the 41 tracks in this double disc set were recorded in a span of only eight months (November 1936-June 1937), Johnson left behind a musical legacy that continues to influence and inspire. Features tracks like 'Sweet Home Chicago', 'Love In Vain' and 'Hellhound On My Trail', which are now considered Blues standards. Camden.

UK pressing of this two CD collection from the Blues legend. This collection lives up to its title, containing every known recording by Johnson, including alternate takes. Though the 41 tracks in this double disc set were recorded in a span of only eight months (November 1936-June 1937), Johnson left behind a musical legacy that continues to influence and inspire. Features tracks like 'Sweet Home Chicago', 'Love In Vain' and 'Hellhound On My Trail', which are now considered Blues standards. Camden.

Despite his untimely death, the man managed to squeeze in a lot in his 27 short years on this earth, enough to earn him the title of 'King of the Delta Blues'. Pretty impressive, given the competition! Johnson's style has influenced everyone from Muddy Waters to Eric Clapton and he is widely considered to be one of the greatest guitar players to have ever lived! A widely reported legend of Johnson selling his soul to the Devil in order to gain prowess on the guitar seems likely given the talent the man possessed. This triple LP box set chronicles his short but legendary career, featuring everything Johnson ever recorded, including the many songs that made him famous and have long since become blues standards. Absolutely essential in any collection!Tracklisting:1) Kindhearted Woman Blues2) Kindhearted Woman Blues (Alternate Take)3) I Believe I'll Dust My Broom4) Sweet Home Chicago5) Ramblin' On My Mind6) Ramblin' On My Mind (Alternate Take)7) When You Got A Good Friend8) When You Got A Good Friend (Alternate Take)9) Come In My Kitchen10) Come In My Kitchen (Alternate Take)11) Terraplane Blues12) Phonograph Blues13) Phonograph Blues (Alternate Take)14) 32-20 Blues15) They're Red Hot16) Dead Shrimp Blues17) Cross Road Blues18) Cross Road Blues (Alternate Take)19) Walking Blues20) Last Fair Deal Gone Down21) Preaching Blues (Up Jumped The Devil)22) If I Had Possession Over Judgement Day23) Stones In My Passway24) I'm A Steady Rollin' Man25) From Four Till Late26) Hellhound On My Trait27) Little Queen Of Spades28) Little Queen Of Spades (Alternate Take)29) Malted Milk30) Drunken Hearted Man31) Drunken Hearted Man (Alternate Take)32) Me And The Devil Blues33) Me And The Devil Blues (Alternate Take)34) Stop Breakin' Down Blues35) Stop Breakin' Down Blues (Alternate Take)36) Traveling Riverside Blues37) Honeymoon Blues38) Love In Vain Blues39) Love In Vain Blues (Alternate Take) 40) Milkcow's Calf Blues41) Milkcow's Calf Blues (A

Digitally remastered anthology presented in a digipak with an 8 booklet. Includes rare photos, session details and biographical notes of the artist. Proper. 2006