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The essential Howlin' Wolf records, ranked — where to start and what to reach for next.
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1Moanin' in the MoonlightHowlin' WolfStart here
Moanin' in the Moonlight
A foundational compilation of Wolf's early Chicago-blues power. Raw and historic. Essential blues.
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2Howlin' WolfHowlin' WolfEssential
Howlin' Wolf
The 'rocking chair' album of foundational Chicago blues classics, Wolf's voice an elemental force. Raw and essential. A blues cornerstone.
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3The London Howlin' Wolf SessionsHowlin' WolfClassic
The London Howlin' Wolf Sessions
A star-studded London session pairing Wolf with British rockers. Loose and beloved. A crossover record.
Essential Howlin' Wolf tracks
- Smokestack Lightnin' from Moanin' in the Moonlight · on Best Blues Songs of All Time
- Back Door Man from Howlin' Wolf · on Best 1960s Blues Songs
- Wang Dang Doodle from Howlin' Wolf · on Best 1960s Blues Songs
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