A foundational compilation of Wolf's early Chicago-blues power. Raw and historic. Essential blues. Released in 1959, it's an early landmark for Howlin' Wolf.
On vinyl: Original pressings are collector's territory now, so most listeners reach for a well-reviewed reissue.
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Tracks from this album on our lists
- Smokestack Lightnin' on Best Blues Songs of All Time
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If you have Moanin' in the Moonlight, these are the Howlin' Wolf records worth reaching for next.
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Howlin' Wolf1962 · BluesEssential
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The London Howlin' Wolf Sessions1971 · BluesClassic
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