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Blues · 1960s

West Side Soul

Released 1967Blues
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A landmark of the West Side Chicago-blues sound. Soulful and acclaimed. A genre classic. Released in 1967, it's a standout in Magic Sam's catalogue.

On vinyl: Original pressings are collector's territory now, so most listeners reach for a well-reviewed reissue.

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