Looking for Blues with High Fidelity


I recently listened to Eric Clapton’s “Me and Mr. Johnson” and really appreciated the guitar playing and the quality of the recording.  What are some of your favorite Blues recordings?

kentroller

Also, if you want to pursue Clapton in particular, there is the "Bluesbreakers with Eric Clapton" album.  The Amazon summary says: "Apart from being one of the most overall influential albums in Blues-Rock history, it was likely the first time anyone had heard a Gibson Les Paul guitar through an overdriven Marshall amplifier; this unique sound would become particularly influential."  An Amazon commenter says that the 2009 2-CD version is saturated, but that the 2001 reissue has great sound.

And there is also "Layla & Other Love Songs" by Derek & The Dominos, with the dream pairing of Clapton and Duane Allman.  This is one the rock end of the spectrum but there are several fine blues numbers on it.  There is a 40th Anniversary edition with additional tracks.

The  OP clearly asked for recommendations for Blues CDs with HIGH FIDELITY. 

Many here seem to be simply listing their favorite Blues CDs. 

I like Keb Mo's first album for acoustic guitar.  Also play Tommy Castro's Painkiller or  The devil you know.

@roxy54 

love that album

I would add Turning Point as well to the list for Mayall

Great fusion of Jazz and Blues. They were experimenting with the music by using no drums at all. So much talent and well recorded. One of my favorites.