The foundational Delta-blues recordings that influenced virtually everyone who followed, from the Stones to Clapton. Eerie and essential. Where the electric blues lineage begins. Released in 1961, it's a standout in Robert Johnson's catalogue.
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
- Cross Road Blues on Best Blues Songs of All Time, Best 1960s Blues Songs
We don't reproduce full tracklists — only the songs from this record we've featured in our best-of lists.
If you like King of the Delta Blues Singers, try
At Last!Etta James
Howlin' WolfHowlin' Wolf
At Newport 1960Muddy Waters
Folk SingerMuddy Waters
Live at the RegalB.B. King
Hoodoo Man BluesJunior Wells