It is an early example of inter-racial blues recordings, although far from the first as such had been made at least since c. 1921.

James's 1931 work is considered idiosyncratic among pre-war blues recordings, and formed the basis of his reputation as a musician.

Highway 61, mentioned in numerous blues recordings, runs through the town and gives its name to the community's blues museum.

It has been described (along with the single's B-side) as "the first important blues recordings on the electric guitar".

The album was innovative for its time, especially by the standards of blues recordings.

The earliest jazz and blues recordings were made in the 1920s.

This allowed them to release vintage jazz and blues recordings.

American Music: An almost comprehensive collection of historical blues recordings.

The company produced several important jazz and blues recordings during a pivotal time period for African-American music.

Each album features 14 hit rhythm and blues recordings, said to have been featured on Soul Train, from a specific year of the 1970s.