#1 · 1964
A key album capturing Muddy Waters' acoustic Delta blues roots with a focus on raw, minimalistic arrangements.
9 tracksMono pressingChess labelOriginal US promo available
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Muddy Waters
Muddy Waters, born McKinley Morganfield in 1913 in Mississippi, shaped the Chicago blues sound with his electric guitar and harmonica band from the 1940s to the 1980s.
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About
Muddy Waters, The voice of Chicago blues, born in Mississippi Delta.
Over 45 vinyl releases, including original promo pressings and record store day exclusives.
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, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Eagle Rock Entertainment Ltd. · 2012Checkerboard Lounge, Live Chicago 1981
Studio
Chess · 2009Live / Fillmore Auditorium - San Francisco 11/04-06/1966
Studio
Weton-Wesgram · 2007Mannish Boy
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Epic · 2007Breakin' It Up, Breakin' It Down
Studio
Capitol Records · 2004Carnegie Hall Live & More
Studio
Blind Pig Records · 1999The Lost Tapes
Studio
Wolf Records · 1999Live Recordings (1965-1973)
Studio
Just A Memory · 1999Hoochie Coochie Man
Studio
Classic Blues · 1995In Concert
Live
Prestige Records Ltd. · 1994In Concert
Live
Charly Records · 1994Live at Newport
Live
Charly Blues · 1994Chicago 1979
Studio
Fan Club · 1992Goin' Home (Live In Paris 1970)
Live
Jazz Helvet · 1990Switzerland 1976
Studio
France's Concert · 1988Live In Paris, 1968
Live
France's Concert · 1988Live In Antibes, 1974
Live
Blue Sky · 1981King Bee
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Blue Sky · 1979Muddy "Mississippi" Waters Live
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Blue Sky · 1978I'm Ready
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Blue Sky · 1977Hard Again
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PolJazz · 1976The Warsaw Session
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Chess · 1975The Muddy Waters Woodstock Album
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Chess · 1974"Unk" In Funk
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Chess · 1974London Revisited
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Chess · 1973Can't Get No Grindin'
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Chess · 1972The London Muddy Waters Sessions
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Chess · 1971Live
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Cadet Concept · 1969After The Rain
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Chess · 1969Fathers And Sons
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Cadet Concept · 1968Electric Mud
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Checker · 1967Super Blues
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Chess · 1967More Real Folk Blues
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Checker · 1967The Super Super Blues Band
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Chess · 1966Muddy, Brass & The Blues
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Testament Records · 1966Down On Stovall's Plantation
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Chess · 1964Folk Singer
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Argo · 1963Folk Festival Of The Blues
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Chess · 1960Muddy Waters At Newport 1960
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Chess · 1960Muddy Waters Sings "Big Bill"
Studio
Chess · One More Mile (Chess Collectibles, Vol. 1)
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Live / EP
Playlist
Signature tracks
The tracks that sum up Muddy Waters's career.
01
Mannish Boy
Checkerboard Lounge, Live Chicago 1981 · 2012
02
Rollin' Stone
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03
Got My Mojo Working
Live / Fillmore Auditorium - San Francisco 11/04-06/1966 · 2009
04
I'm Your Hoochie Coochie Man
Electric Mud · 1968
05
I Can't Be Satisfied
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06
Hoochie Coochie Man
Checkerboard Lounge, Live Chicago 1981 · 2012
07
I'm Ready
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08
Long Distance Call
Live / Fillmore Auditorium - San Francisco 11/04-06/1966 · 2009
The essentials
The 3 Muddy Waters albums you absolutely need
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
#2 · 1973
This 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 · 1968
Known 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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Collectors
For vinyl die-hards
The hidden side of the catalogue: rare pressings, sought-after matrices, Discogs values.
Market values (source: Discogs)
For each reference edition, these cards summarise the state of the global Discogs market. Market position places the average price of a copy between the observed min and max prices. Average price is the price seen for a mint-condition copy. Copies available counts listings currently for sale. Collectors who want it is the number of Discogs users who added it to their wantlist without owning it — a good signal of upcoming demand.
Hoochie Coochie Man
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Min price 16 €Max price 16 €
Average price
15,66 €
Only 20 copies for sale on Discogs
23 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Can't Get No Grindin'
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Min price 4 €Max price 25 €
Average price
14,34 €
Only 34 copies for sale on Discogs
204 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Electric Mud
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Min price 3 €Max price 35 €
Average price
17,57 €
Only 43 copies for sale on Discogs
1 832 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Folk Singer
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Min price 58 €Max price 811 €
Average price
77,43 €
Only 12 copies for sale on Discogs
1 437 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Checkerboard Lounge, Live Chicago 1981
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Min price 27 €Max price 132 €
Average price
42,39 €
Only 130 copies for sale on Discogs
65 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Notable pressings & editions
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Face B
Side B: the hidden stories of Muddy Waters
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
Muddy Waters signed with Chess after three auditions to Leonard Chess, marking a major breakthrough.— Career anecdote
01Recording
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.
02Live Performance
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.
03Vinyl Pressing
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.
04Catalog rarity
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.
Songs like 'I'm Ready' and 'Hoochie Coochie Man' were often written by Willie Dixon, contributing heavily to Waters' signature sound.— Historical notes
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FAQ
FAQ: Muddy Waters on physical formats
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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- Discographic data from MusicBrainz (dates, countries, activity period).
- Tracklists, artwork and genres retrieved via Discogs Masters.
- Values (low / median / high) and stock from the Discogs Marketplace.
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Last updated: 04/07/2026