Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

730167342193

Colour

Colour details

Translucent red and yellow vinyl

Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: Yes

Format detail

Format Music US

Limited edition

2000

Release date

2024-04-20

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Think­ Indi­e

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

Total Cap

Red LP

Artist

Memphis Slim

Genre US

Blues / Gospel

Label US

Red Lightnin' Records

American blues pianist, singer, and composer, Memphis Slim was born John Len Chatman in Memphis on September 3, 1915. He adopted his father's name Peter, who was a blues musician. In the 1930s, he moved to Chicago where he was mentored by *Big Bill Broonzy*. It was in 1939 that he began recording as a leader for various record labels including *Bluebird* and *Okeh*. Although known as Memphis Slim, he also published songs under the name *Peter Chatman*. Throughout his prolific career, he recorded for numerous labels such as *Chess*, *Vee-Jay*, and *Columbia*. In 1961, Memphis Slim relocated to Paris where he resided until his passing on February 24, 1988.

Memphis Slim's music is often compared to other influential blues artists such as Sonny Boy Williamson II, Magic Sam, Otis Spann, and Champion Jack Dupree. His unique style of blues piano playing combined with his soulful vocals made him a highly respected figure in the genre.

With a discography spanning decades and collaborations with notable musicians like Willie Dixon and T-Bone Walker, Memphis Slim left an indelible mark on the blues scene. His contributions continue to inspire aspiring musicians today.

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Limited Edition (2,000 COPIES) Transparent Blue Vinyl
These incredible blues recordings celebrate their 60th anniversary. Recorded live at the Blues Festival in Oberhausen, West Germany 1963, this is the first vinyl reissue since its original pressing on the UK blues label Red Lightnin' in 1986. These 11 songs feature Memphis Slim and Sonny Boy Williamson backed by Matt "Guitar" Murphy (the original blues brother). They are also joined by bassist Willie Dixon and drummer Bill Stepney. This particular show is rare, and captures some truly smoking performances, particularly Memphis Slim's rarely-heard "I Wrote This Song", and Sonny Boy Williamson's "All My Love In Vain''. This record has been remastered and pressed on heavyweight opaque blue vinyl.

The Reissued 1963 Blues Festival - RSD 2024

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Discover The Reissued 1963 Blues Festival - RSD 2024 by Memphis Slim on limited edition transparent blue vinyl from Red Lightnin' Records. Celebrating 60 years of incredible blues recordings.