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1.) Robert Johnson - The Complete Recordings 
The most influential master of the Blues. This collection of all his songs is a Blues must.
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2.) B.B. King - Greatest Hits
The "King" of the Blues, B. B. King. What else can you say.
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3.) Muddy Waters - His Best: 1956-1964
Muddy Waters Muddy came from Missisippi to Chicago and change American Music. Here are the recordings that launched thousands of modern electric bands.
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4.) Howlin' Wolf - His Best (Chess 50th Anniversary Collection) the "Wolf" was one of the most dynamic performers in the Blues. These famous recordings are from the Chess years.
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5.) Stevie Ray Vaughan - Greatest Hits
This Texan got the Blues out to the people in the later part of the century. His playing was as intense as the Blues gets.
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