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Memphis Days: Definitive Edition, Vol. 1Memphis Days: Definitive Edition, Vol. 1 by Howlin' Wolf
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Here is everything you need from the mighty Howlin' Wolf, starting with his incredibly rough early-50s sides for Sam Phillips...
The Memphis Days: Definitive Edition, Vol. 2The Memphis Days: Definitive Edition, Vol. 2 by Howlin' Wolf
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...collected on two discs by the Bear Family label
Howlin' Wolf/Moanin' in the MoonlightHowlin' Wolf/Moanin' in the Moonlight by Howlin' Wolf
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Howlin' Wolf's first two LPs on one CD. A great place to start...
Howlin Wolf: The Chess BoxHowlin Wolf: The Chess Box by Howlin' Wolf
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...but the magnificent Chess box remains the best collection of Wolf's Chess sides
Rockin' the BluesRockin' the Blues by Howlin' Wolf
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Here's Wolf on tour in Europe in 1964
The London Howlin' Wolf SessionsThe London Howlin' Wolf Sessions by Howlin' Wolf
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He was brought to London to record the "London Sessions" in 1970. His health was failing, and his voice is not quite as powerful as it used to be, but there are several fine moments here nevertheless
Live and Cookin' at Alice's RevisitedLive and Cookin' at Alice's Revisited by Howlin' Wolf
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Wolf's only official live album, recorded for Chess Records in the early 70s. Great performance by the band, and you can tell that the Wolf still had a lot of power left when the spirit moved him
The Back Door WolfThe Back Door Wolf by Howlin' Wolf
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This is Howlin' Wolf's last album, recorded about 2 1/2 years before his death. A lot of good stuff here...
Devil Got My WomanDevil Got My Woman
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...and you owe yourself a look this excellent documentary which features the Wolf in all his glory, playing live in 1966 with a tight little combo which includes Hubert Sumlin (of course). Awesome!
The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1966, Vol. 2The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1966, Vol. 2
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More live Wolf, recorded during the mid-60s folk blues tours in Europe