Muddy Waters Folk Singer

I agree with you, Vicks. I've listened to Folk Singer hundreds of times. One of my favorite blues albums.

FWIW, some of my other blues favorites that are just one man and his instrument...

John Lee Hooker, The Country Blues
Fred McDowell, The First Recordings
Son House, Original Delta Blues
Lightnin Hopkins, Country Blues
Robert Pete Williams, Robert Pete Williams
Big Bill Broonzy, Trouble in Mind

Bryon

Thanks Bryon - I will check these out. Can these all be obtained on vinyl? Any particularly good pressings?
Another blues album I strongly recommend is Alone and Acoustic - Buddy Guy and Junior Wells. The final track of the album is a particular favourite. I only have this on CD.

Vicks - I have Alone and Acoustic and you're right, it's great. I can't tell you whether the albums I mentioned are available on vinyl, since I'm digital only (gasp). :-) Even if you can't find them on vinyl, if you love Folk Singer and Alone and Acoustic, I think you'll really enjoy them.

bc

I listen to CD only. Which version sounds best?

Any vinyl recording at 45 RPM will sound much better than the 33-1/3 version. The CD version is out of absolute phase so depending on ones system I would suggest switching the phase and listening for the huge improvement for this recording. Sounds excellent on CD also, folks it all starts with the mastering.