What is the best Robert Johnson album or collection?

Robert Johnson recorded only 29 songs in the 1930s, yet his visionary Delta blues created the foundation for almost all of rock and roll. His limited but mythological recordings have been compiled and remastered multiple times, each presenting his genius in a different light.

King of the Delta Blues Singers

1961 Columbia LP that introduced Robert Johnson's 1930s recordings to the modern world, igniting the British blues boom and influencing countless rock musicians.

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King of the Delta Blues Singers, Vol. II

1970 follow-up compilation presenting the remaining Johnson recordings not included in the first volume, completing the picture of his legendary sessions.

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The Complete Recordings

1990 Grammy-winning double album containing all 29 songs Robert Johnson ever recorded, selling over a million copies and introducing him to a new generation.

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The Complete Recordings (2011 Remaster)

2011 centennial remaster of the complete sessions with improved audio quality, reordering alternate takes and adding previously unissued material.

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The Centennial Collection

2017 three-disc box set celebrating the 100th anniversary of Johnson's birth, presenting the complete recordings in their original context with extensive liner notes.

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Cross Road Blues: The Alternate Takes

Collection presenting the alternate takes of Johnson's legendary sessions, revealing the creative process behind his timeless recordings.

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