Muddy Waters - Folk Singer (Analogue Productions) Vinyl LP

Few albums in blues history hold the stature of Muddy Waters’ Folk Singer, a landmark recording that has long been an audiophile favorite. Released in 1964, it remains the only acoustic album Waters ever made—an intentional return to his Delta roots at a time when the American folk revival was in full swing. More than just a stripped-down session, the record stands as one of the first true blues concept albums, showcasing Muddy’s raw power in a format that emphasized intimacy and authenticity.

The supporting cast added to its timeless quality: a young Buddy Guy on guitar, Willie Dixon on upright bass, and Clifton James on drums. Together, they created a setting where Waters’ booming voice could resonate with unmatched presence, every note hanging in the air with clarity and force. Decades later, Folk Singer is still celebrated not only as a high-water mark in Muddy Waters’ career, but as one of the definitive recordings in the blues canon.

• Mastered by Bernie Grundman from the original 1964 Chess analog masters
• 180-gram vinyl pressed at Quality Record Pressings
• Gatefold jacket with extra photos