King of the Delta Blues: The Complete Recordings [Columbia/Legacy]

by Robert Johnson

Overview

This 16-track single-disc compilation gathers up the best-known tracks from the two original volumes of King of the Delta Blues Singers for a nice entry-level collection of Robert's best. Utilizing the latest in remastering technology, these recordings have never sounded quite this clear and full-bodied before, and the difference between this and the first pressing of the Complete Recordings box set is quite noticeable. While sweating down Johnson's best to a 16-track selection is an arbitrary choice at best, it's hard to fault the selection here. It's also a focused set that isn't hampered by the inclusion of the more collector-oriented alternate takes that bog down much of the box set's listenability. ~ Cub Koda

Product Details

Release Date:	10/07/1997
Label:	Legacy / Columbia/Legacy / Sony Music Distribution
UPC:	0074646521120

Tracks

1. Cross Road Blues
2. Traveling Riverside Blues
3. Walking Blues
4. I Believe I'll Dust My Broom
5. Hellhound on My Trail
6. Kindhearted Woman Blues
7. Rambling on My Mind
8. Stop Breakin' Down Blues
9. Come on in My Kitchen
10. 32-20 Blues
11. From Four Till Late
12. I'm a Steady Rollin' Man
13. Love in Vain
14. Terraplane Blues
15. When You Got a Good Friend
16. Sweet Home Chicago

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Robert Johnson   Primary Artist,Guitar,Vocals
Adam Sieff   Director
Adam Block   Director

Technical Credits

Lawrence Cohn   Compilation Producer,Producer
Elmore James   Composer
Janet Boye   Art Direction
Jas Obrecht   Liner Notes
David Mitson   Mastering,Restoration
Traditional   Composer
Robert Johnson   Composer