Artist profile · 04/07/2026
Muddy Waters
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About
Muddy Waters, The voice of Chicago blues, born in Mississippi Delta.
Muddy Waters began recording in 1940 on acoustic guitar in the Mississippi Delta and transitioned to Chicago, where he pioneered electric blues. His work features hallmark Chicago blues elements including amplified guitar, harmonica, and rhythmic backing. Signed to Chess Records after multiple auditions, Waters influenced blues, rhythm and blues, rock, folk, jazz, and country genres. His band included prominent harmonica players, and his songs became foundations for rock music legends and bands. Waters passed away in 1983 and remains buried near Chicago.
Vinyl collectors will find extensive editions of his work on various labels, including Chess, Scorpiо, and Music On Vinyl, with a heavy concentration of important live recordings and studio albums both reissued and on original pr…
Discography
Muddy Waters discography
Studio albums, live records, compilations and radio recordings. Each album groups all its editions.
Down on Stovall’s Plantation
Muddy Waters
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- CD 1
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After the Rain
Muddy Waters
- Vinyl 4
- CD 3
- Cassette
Fathers and Sons
Muddy Waters
- Vinyl 5
- CD 4
- Cassette 1
“Unk” in Funk
Muddy Waters
- Vinyl 1
- CD 2
- Cassette 1
The Muddy Waters Woodstock Album
Muddy Waters
- Vinyl 2
- CD 3
- Cassette 1
King Bee
Muddy Waters
- Vinyl 5
- CD 2
- Cassette 1
Live in Paris, 1968
Muddy Waters
- Vinyl 1
- CD 1
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Trouble No More: Singles (1955–1959)
Muddy Waters
- Vinyl 1
- CD 2
- Cassette 1
Live
Muddy Waters
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Live in Switzerland 1976
Muddy Waters
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Chicago Blues
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Goin' Home (live in Paris 1970)
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- Vinyl 1
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Live (At Mr. Kelly's)
Muddy Waters
- Vinyl 2
- CD 1
- Cassette 1
Chicago 1979
Muddy Waters
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Charly Blues Legends Live, Volume 2: Chicago 1979
Muddy Waters
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I'm Ready Live!
Muddy Waters
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Muddy Waters in concert
Muddy Waters
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- CD 2
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Master of the Blues
Muddy Waters
- Vinyl
- CD 1
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Paris, 1972
Muddy Waters
- Vinyl 1
- CD 1
- Cassette
Windy City Blues
Muddy Waters
- Vinyl
- CD 1
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The Lost Tapes
Muddy Waters
- Vinyl 1
- CD 1
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Journeyman Blues
Muddy Waters
- Vinyl 1
- CD 1
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Screamin’ and Cryin’: Live in Warsaw 1976
Muddy Waters
- Vinyl 1
- CD 2
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Authorized Bootleg: Live at the Fillmore Auditorium, San Francisco, Ca Nov 04-06 1966
Muddy Waters
- Vinyl
- CD 1
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Walkin’ Blues (Live)
Muddy Waters
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Hoochie Coochie Man (Live at The Rising Sun Celebrity Jazz Club)
Muddy Waters
- Vinyl 1
- CD 1
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Hollywood Blues Summit 1971
Muddy Waters
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A Night in Boston
Muddy Waters
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Goodbye Newport Blues
Muddy Waters
- Vinyl 2
- CD 2
- Cassette
Live in Antibes 1974
Muddy Waters
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Live in Switzerland 1976
Muddy Waters
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Live-1971
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Muddy Waters
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Live At Checkerboard Lounge Chicago 1981 Vinyle Rouge Et Blanc
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- Vinyl 1
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Signature songs
- 01
Mannish BoyCheckerboard Lounge, Live Chicago 1981 · 2012 - 02Rollin' Stone
- 03
Got My Mojo WorkingLive / Fillmore Auditorium - San Francisco 11/04-06/1966 · 2009 - 04
I'm Your Hoochie Coochie ManElectric Mud · 1968 - 05I Can't Be Satisfied
- 06Hoochie Coochie ManCheckerboard Lounge, Live Chicago 1981 · 2012
- 07I'm Ready
- 08Long Distance CallLive / Fillmore Auditorium - San Francisco 11/04-06/1966 · 2009
Essentials
3 Muddy Waters albums you need to own
Our picks, approved by the editors.
#1 · 1964A key album capturing Muddy Waters' acoustic Delta blues roots with a focus on raw, minimalistic arrangements.
9 tracksMono pressingChess labelOriginal US promo available
#2 · 1973This album blends electric blues with Chicago blues style across ten tracks including the title cut and 'Love Weapon'.
10 tracksChess labelMultiple pressings worldwideStill actively traded on vinyl
#3 · 1968Known for its psychedelic and funk influences mixed with Muddy's blues vocals and guitar, broadening the blues genre.
8 tracksStereo pressingChess labelWide international release
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B-side
B-side: the hidden stories of Muddy Waters
Studio secrets, tour stories and B-sides worth the whole album.
Original 1964 mono promo pressing of Folk Singer
The original US promo pressing of Folk Singer shows a high want to have ratio of 6.2:1 with just 3 copies for sale, making it rare among collectors.
Muddy Waters Live at Newport, 1960
The 1960 Newport performance was recorded in Chicago style and remains a crucial live document of Waters' early electric blues show.
Record Store Day limited edition of Hoochie Coochie Man
Released in 2016 on Justin Time label, this LP edition from USA & Canada is limited and fetches around 15.66€ on the secondary market with 20 copies available.
Can't Get No Grindin' German original pressing
The original 1973 German pressing on Bellaphon label holds the catalog number BLPS 19168, priced at 25€ with only one copy currently for sale.
Muddy Waters signed with Chess after three auditions to Leonard Chess, marking a major breakthrough.— Career anecdote
Songs like 'I'm Ready' and 'Hoochie Coochie Man' were often written by Willie Dixon, contributing heavily to Waters' signature sound.— Historical notes
Muddy Waters vinyl discography
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FAQ
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Who was Muddy Waters and what was his real name?
Muddy Waters was a pioneering American blues musician born McKinley Morganfield in 1913 in Mississippi.
What genres are associated with Muddy Waters' music?
His music spans Chicago blues, delta blues, electric blues, blues rock, and influenced rhythm and blues, rock, folk, jazz, and country.
Which Muddy Waters album is best known for its acoustic Delta blues style?
Folk Singer, recorded and released in 1964, focuses on acoustic Delta blues and is notable for its minimalistic production.
What are common vinyl pressing formats for Muddy Waters albums in France?
French vinyl pressings often include 180g audiophile black vinyl and colored limited editions, frequently released by labels such as Acrobat and Music On Vinyl.
Why is the 2016 Hoochie Coochie Man Record Store Day vinyl notable?
It is a limited edition LP recorded live at The Rising Sun Celebrity Jazz Club, with only 20 copies currently for sale, making it sought-after among collectors.
Where can Muddy Waters recordings on vinyl commonly be found in France?
His vinyl records, including live performances and studio albums, are often available in French record stores specializing in blues and vintage genres.
How many tracks does the album Can't Get No Grindin' contain and what is its style?
The album has 10 tracks blending electric blues and Chicago blues styles, originally released in 1973 on Chess Records.
What impact did Muddy Waters have on other musical artists?
He significantly influenced rock and blues musicians including Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, and Chuck Berry through his songs and style.
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- Discography data from MusicBrainz (dates, country, active years).
- Tracklists, covers and genres from Discogs Masters.
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