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The essential B.B. King records, ranked — where to start and what to reach for next.
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1Live at the RegalB.B. KingStart here
Live at the Regal
Widely held to be the greatest live blues album, capturing King's call-and-response mastery and impeccable phrasing. Joyful and electric. A blues essential.
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2Completely WellB.B. KingEssential
Completely Well
A peak that produced the immortal 'The Thrill Is Gone'. Smooth and powerful. An essential record.
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3Indianola Mississippi SeedsB.B. KingClassic
Indianola Mississippi Seeds
A polished, soulful peak King himself prized. Smooth and acclaimed. A high point.
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4Live in Cook County JailB.B. KingClassic
Live in Cook County Jail
A fiery prison live peak, home to a definitive 'The Thrill Is Gone'. Electric and beloved. A great live record.
Essential B.B. King tracks
Tracks we've featured in our best-of lists — tap a title to find it on Amazon Music.