B.b. King

Early Memphis Years - From B.B.'s 78s Treasures To 45s B.b. King Japan Import edition

In the early 1950s, B.B. King, who had just begun his career as a bluesman in Memphis, made his official debut with the prestigious RPM Records.Now, P-VINE proudly presents to dedicated blues fans around the world an unprecedented and innovative box set that compiles King’s very first six records originally released only as 78rpm discs on RPM — now reissued together as 45rpm 7-inch singles, including recordings made at Sam Phillips’ legendary Sun Studio.Strongly influenced by T-Bone Walker and Roy Brown, yet heralding the dawn of a new blues era, the young and rugged “Blues Boy” B.B. King bursts forth with raw energy and talent.Here lies the very beginning of the “King of the Blues,” the great giant himself — B.B. King!