I realize that some of this has been covered in the Essential Folk Recordings thread, but I thought a blues thread was called for. Here are some CD's that I have that I would consider important to any Blues collection. I would welcome any additions as I am trying to expand my collection and respect the opinions of 'Catters.

Robert Johnson, The Complete Recordings Mississippi John Hurt, Avalon Blues, Complete 1928 Okeh Recordings Son House, Delta Blues The Chess Blues Box Set Muddy Waters, His Best '47-'55, Chess 50th Ann. Muddy Waters, His Best '56-'64, Chess 50th Ann. Muddy Waters, Hard Again Little Walter, His Best, Chess 50th Ann. Sonny Boy Williamson, His Best, Chess 50th Johnny Winter, The Progressive Blues Experiment Johnny Winter, Self titled, Columbia The Slide Guitar, Bottles, Knives and Steel