Legendary imprint Chess Data is celebrating a serious anniversary with a sequence of particular reissues. Starting in October, Chess Data will launch a complete audiophile sequence specializing in a few of the most iconic rhythm and blues from the label’s historical past. The sequence will kick off on October 17 with Muddy Waters’ The Better of Muddy Waters and Howlin’ Wolf’s Moanin’ within the Moonlight. Each albums shall be obtainable on vinyl, and each have been newly remastered from the unique analog tapes. On November 21, the sequence will have fun Chuck Berry’s Berry Is on High and Etta James’ At Final, and on December 12, Chess Data will re-release Little Walter’s The Better of Little Walter and Sonny Boy Williamson II’s The Actual Folks Blues. The October releases can be found for pre-order now.
“Chess Records didn’t just help birth rock & roll—it gave voice to the legends who defined it,” says Steve Berman, Vice Chairman at Interscope Capitol, in a press assertion. “This 75th anniversary series honors that legacy by bringing these foundational recordings back to life, cut with extraordinary care directly from the original masters. These releases are a gift to lifelong fans and a revelation for new listeners discovering the roots of modern music.” Provides Bruce Resnikoff, President & CEO of UMe, “Chess Records electrified the sound of American music. The legendary rhythm and blues label released albums from Muddy Waters to Howlin’ Wolf to Etta James, becoming one of the most influential labels in history. These new albums showcase incredible artists and their legacy on peerless audiophile quality vinyl releases.”
Based in 1950 in Chicago, Chess Data was the brainchild of Polish immigrant brothers Leonard and Phil Chess and helped rhythm and blues music cross racial limitations. The music of the label usually existed on the intersection of R&B and folks music and gave platforms to artists like John Lee Hooker, Buddy Man, Willie Dixon, and Massive Invoice Broonzy—artists who later influenced everybody from The Beatles to Beyoncé. For 75 years, artists have been impressed by Chess Data, and shall be for a lot of extra to come back.
Order the primary batch of Chess seventy fifth anniversary titles now.
