Bluesway Records was an American subsidiary label of ABC-Paramount Records, begun by Bob Thiele in 1966. The label was known for its blues and R&B releases, and it signed some of the biggest names in the genre, including John Lee Hooker, Jimmy Reed, B.B. King, and Otis Spann.
Bluesway released a wide variety of albums, from classic blues recordings to more experimental releases. The label was also known for its innovative marketing campaigns, which helped to introduce blues music to a wider audience.
Bluesway ceased operations in 1970, but the label's legacy lives on. Its recordings are still highly regarded by fans and critics alike, and they continue to be reissued on CD and digital formats.
Some of the most notable albums released by Bluesway Records included
John Lee Hooker's The Big Blues (1967), Jimmy Reed's Got My Mojo Working (1966), B.B. King's Live & Well (1969), Otis Spann's The Blues Never Die (1968)
