Artist page · 04/07/2026

Howlin’ Wolf

White StationBorn in 1910Blues11 vinyl albums
Howlin’ Wolf, born Chester Arthur Burnett in 1910 Mississippi, was a seminal Chicago blues singer, guitarist, and songwriter active mid-20th century US blues scene.
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About

14 vinyl titles in blues and jazz/blues; original 'Moanin’ In The Moonlight' LP fetches up to €783.

Howlin’ Wolf shaped the Chicago blues sound with a gritty vocal style and commanding stage presence. Originating from White Station, Mississippi, he forged a path in electric blues from the 1940s through the 1970s. His recorded output includes studio albums, live sessions, and compilations capturing the evolution of blues music. Key works often appear on vinyl as LPs and audiophile pressings, prized for their authentic sound and historic value.

His discography includes 14 vinyl releases available on Vinyles.com, such as rare original Chess label LPs from 1959 and 1973, and live albums documenting his powerful performances. His music consistently charts as influential in blues culture, evidenced by enduring top track plays and frequent collector interest.

Discography

Howlin’ Wolf discography

Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.

LiveMasterTone · 1996
1996
Live
CD, Album
Studio
Live In Cambridge, MA., 1966Fan Club · 1991
1991
Live In Cambridge, MA., 1966
Vinyl, LP, Album
Live
London RevisitedChess · 1974
1974
London Revisited
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
The Back Door WolfChess · 1973
1973
The Back Door Wolf
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Live And Cookin' At Alice's RevisitedChess · 1972
1972
Live And Cookin' At Alice's Revisited
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
The London Howlin’ Wolf SessionsChess · 1971
1971
The London Howlin’ Wolf Sessions
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Message To The YoungChess · 1971
1971
Message To The Young
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
The Howlin' Wolf AlbumCadet Concept · 1969
1969
The Howlin' Wolf Album
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
The Super Super Blues BandChecker · 1967
1967
The Super Super Blues Band
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
The Real Folk BluesChess · 1966
1966
The Real Folk Blues
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
Folk Festival Of The BluesArgo · 1963
1963
Folk Festival Of The Blues
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
Howlin' WolfChess · 1962
1962
Howlin' Wolf
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
Moanin' In The MoonlightChess · 1959
1959
Moanin' In The Moonlight
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
Studio album Live / EP

Playlist

Signature tracks

The tracks that sum up Howlin’ Wolf's career.

01
Spoonful
·
02
Smokestack Lightning
·
03
Little Red Rooster
Little Red Rooster
Live · 1996
04
Smokestack Lightnin'
Smokestack Lightnin'
Moanin' In The Moonlight · 1959
05
How Many More Years
How Many More Years
Moanin' In The Moonlight · 1959
06
The Red Rooster
·
07
Killing Floor
·
08
Back Door Man
·

The essentials

The 3 Howlin’ Wolf albums you absolutely need

Our pick, validated by the editorial team.

#1 · 1959
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Moanin' In The Moonlight

The debut LP that defined Howlin’ Wolf’s Chicago blues style, featuring 12 tracks including 'Smokestack Lightnin'' and 'Evil'. Original US Chess pressing highly sought after.

12 tracksMonoChess labelOriginal 1959 US pressing
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#2 · 1973
Vinyl, LP, Album
The Back Door Wolf

A 1973 studio album presenting powerful Chicago blues cuts over 10 tracks, including 'Moving' and 'The Back Door Wolf'. Well documented original Chess pressings available.

10 tracksStereoChess labelMultiple original pressings
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#3 · 1972
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Live And Cookin' At Alice's Revisited

Live album capturing Howlin’ Wolf’s vibrant onstage energy with extended blues jams and crowd interaction in stereo sound.

8 tracksStereoChess labelPromo editions exist
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Face B

Side B: the hidden stories of Howlin’ Wolf

Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.

I wanted to sound like the wolf, the real wild animal that howls at night.
— Chester Burnett (Howlin’ Wolf)
01Original Pressing

Original 1959 US pressing of 'Moanin' In The Moonlight'

The original Chess label LP from 1959 (catno LP 1434) has a high demand-to-supply ratio of approximately 5.1 to 1, reflecting strong collector interest at prices up to €783 per copy.

1959United States
02Studio Album

'The Back Door Wolf' Netherlands pressing

The 1973 Netherlands stereo pressing on Chess (catno 9283 008) is an original release with a current lowest price around €15 and multiple copies available for collectors.

1973Netherlands
03Live Recording

'Live In Cambridge, MA., 1966' French LP pressing

The 1991 release of a 1966 Howlin’ Wolf live performance captured in France on Fan Club label (catno FC 082) is available on vinyl at consistent prices near €20.45.

1991France
04Live Album

'Live And Cookin' At Alice's Revisited' US promo pressing

This 1972 Chess promo stereo LP (catno CH50015) captures Howlin’ Wolf's dynamic live show, with prices ranging from €18 to over €39 depending on pressing condition and rarity.

1972United States

Records by Howlin’ Wolf

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Best Of The Sun Records Sessions - Front Cover

Best Of The Sun Records Sessions

Howlin’ Wolf
Blues Jazz/Blues
Org Music
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Moanin’ in the Moonlight - Front Cover

Moanin’ in the Moonlight

Howlin’ Wolf
Blues Jazz/Blues
Verve
From $36.60 2 offers
Moanin' In The Moonlight + 4 Bonus Tracks (Limited Crystal Clear Vinyl) - Front Cover

Moanin' In The Moonlight + 4 Bonus Tracks (Limited Crystal Clear Vinyl)

Howlin' Wolf
Blues Jazz/Blues
Intermusic
From $24.43 1 offer
Rockin' Chair - Front Cover

Rockin' Chair

Howlin' Wolf
Gospel Jazz/Blues
Intermusic
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Moanin' In The Moonlight - Front Cover

Moanin' In The Moonlight

Howlin' Wolf
Blues Jazz/Blues
Intermusic
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Little Red Rooster - aka The Rockin' Chair Album - Front Cover

Little Red Rooster - aka The Rockin' Chair Album

Howlin' Wolf
Blues Jazz/Blues
Intermusic
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Howlin' Wolf (The Rocking Chair) - Front Cover

Howlin' Wolf (The Rocking Chair)

Howlin' Wolf
Blues Jazz/Blues
Pain
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BOY YOU GOT MORE BLUES HERE/THE WOLF S WEST MEMPHIS BLUES VOL 2 - Front Cover

BOY YOU GOT MORE BLUES HERE/THE WOLF S WEST MEMPHIS BLUES VOL 2

Howlin’ Wolf
Blues Jazz/Blues
BEAR FAMILY
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MOANIN IN THE MOONLIGHT/VINYLE NOIR AUDIOPHILE 180GR - Front Cover

MOANIN IN THE MOONLIGHT/180g Audiophile Black Vinyl

Howlin’ Wolf
Jazz Rock / Fusion / Funk Jazz/Blues
20TH CENTURY MASTERWORKS
From $24.47 1 offer
HOWLIN BLUES SELECTED A AND B SIDES 1951/1962 /VINYLE 180GR - Front Cover

HOWLIN BLUES SELECTED A AND B SIDES 1951/1962 /180g Vinyl

Howlin’ Wolf
Blues Jazz/Blues
ACROBAT
From $17.54 1 offer
BOY YOU GOT THE THERE 1/WOLF S WEST MEMPHIS BLUES/LIVRET 12 PAGES - Front Cover

BOY YOU GOT THE THERE 1/WOLF S WEST MEMPHIS BLUES/12-Page Booklet

Howlin’ Wolf
Blues Jazz/Blues
BEAR FAMILY
From $38.56 1 offer
ROCKIN CHAIR ALBUM/VINYLE NOIR AUDIOPHILE 180GR - Front Cover

ROCKIN CHAIR ALBUM/180g Audiophile Black Vinyl

Howlin’ Wolf
Blues Jazz/Blues
MUSIC ON VINYL
From $28.90 1 offer
Moanin' In The Moonlight + 4 Bonus Tracks + CD Digipack Containing Moanin' In The Moonlight + 15 Bonus Tracks. - Front Cover

Moanin' In The Moonlight + 4 Bonus Tracks + CD Digipack Containing Moanin' In The Moonlight + 15 Bonus Tracks.

Howlin' Wolf
Blues Jazz/Blues
Intermusic
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SOUL OF THE BLUES - Front Cover

SOUL OF THE BLUES

Howlin’ Wolf
Blues Jazz/Blues
THE MAGIC OF VINYL
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Rockin Chair - Front Cover

Rockin Chair

Howlin' Wolf
Blues Jazz/Blues
Intermusic
From $24.99 1 offer
Moanin' in the Moonlight - Front Cover

Moanin' in the Moonlight

Howlin' Wolf
Gospel Jazz/Blues
Intermusic
From $22.99 2 offers
Howlin' Wolf / Moanin' in the Moonlight - Front Cover

Howlin' Wolf / Moanin' in the Moonlight

Howlin' Wolf
Blues Jazz/Blues
Intermusic
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Howlin' Wolf / Rockin' Chair - Front Cover

Howlin' Wolf / Rockin' Chair

Howlin' Wolf
Gospel Jazz/Blues
Intermusic
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The Back Door Wolf (180 Gram) - Front Cover

The Back Door Wolf (180 Gram)

Howlin’ Wolf
Gospel Jazz/Blues
SCORPIO
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Moanin' In The Moonlight (180 Gram) - Front Cover

Moanin' In The Moonlight (180 Gram)

Howlin’ Wolf
Blues Jazz/Blues
SCORPIO
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Evil (180 Gram) - Front Cover

Evil (180 Gram)

Howlin’ Wolf
Gospel Jazz/Blues
SCORPIO
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The Back Door Wolf - Front Cover

The Back Door Wolf

Howlin’ Wolf
Gospel Jazz/Blues
SCORPIO US
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Moanin' In The Moonlight - Front Cover

Moanin' In The Moonlight

Howlin’ Wolf
Gospel Jazz/Blues
SCORPIO US
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Evil (180 Gram)

Howlin’ Wolf
Blues Jazz/Blues
SCORPIO US
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FAQ

FAQ

The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.

When and where was Howlin' Wolf born?

Howlin’ Wolf was born Chester Arthur Burnett in 1910 in White Station near West Point, Mississippi, USA.

What is Howlin' Wolf known for in blues music?

He is known for pioneering Chicago blues with a powerful voice and electric guitar playing influential in rhythm & blues.

Which Howlin' Wolf album is notable for its original 1959 US vinyl pressing?

'Moanin' In The Moonlight' on Chess Records, released in 1959, is a landmark album with highly valued original vinyl editions.

Are there audiophile vinyl editions of Howlin' Wolf's albums?

Yes, several albums including 'Evil' and 'Moanin In The Moonlight' have 180g audiophile vinyl editions available.

Where was the 1973 original vinyl pressing of 'The Back Door Wolf' released?

The original 1973 stereo pressing of 'The Back Door Wolf' was released in the Netherlands on the Chess label.

What are some recommended Howlin' Wolf albums available on vinyl in France?

French collectors can find 'Live In Cambridge, MA., 1966' on Fan Club label as a vinyl LP pressing from 1991 widely available.

How many vinyl records by Howlin' Wolf are listed on Vinyles.com?

There are 14 vinyl titles by Howlin’ Wolf available, covering blues and jazz/blues genres.

What tracks are among Howlin' Wolf's most played songs on vinyl?

Top tracks include 'Spoonful', 'Smokestack Lightning', 'Little Red Rooster', and 'How Many More Years'.

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Last updated: 04/07/2026