Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings announce 10-CD ‘Ultimate Collection’ retrospective
Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings will release the new 10-CD retrospective Ultimate Collection on 16 October 2026, bringing together the complete story of the much-loved band that defined the next chapter of Bill’s musical career.
Available to pre-order now, Ultimate Collection spans the full Rhythm Kings catalogue, featuring all six studio albums, two acclaimed live recordings, the sought-after Studio Time outtakes collection and a brand-new compilation, Best Of The Bootleg Kings.
Formed after Bill left The Rolling Stones in 1991, Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings became one of the most celebrated live bands of their era, performing more than 600 shows over two decades and earning a reputation for their infectious love of blues, rock 'n' roll, jazz, rhythm and blues, and American roots music.
The new collection showcases the extraordinary musicians who helped shape the band, including Terry Taylor, Albert Lee, Georgie Fame, Andy Fairweather Low, Beverley Skeete, Dave Hartley, Nick Payn, Mike Sanchez, Graham Broad, Gary Brooker, Frank Mead and Martin Taylor. It also features appearances from a remarkable cast of special guests, including George Harrison, Eric Clapton, Mark Knopfler, Chris Rea and Peter Frampton.
Reflecting on the origins of the band, Bill says:
“I left the Stones in ’91, then I got married and settled, but a year later I was thinking of doing music again. So I just got a few people together. It was almost like doing solo albums with a lot of friends.”
That spirit of friendship and musical adventure runs throughout Ultimate Collection. From original songs and blues classics to live favourites and rare recordings, the set captures the energy, warmth and joy that made the Rhythm Kings such a unique band.
The collection includes:
- All six Rhythm Kings studio albums
- Live (recorded in Berlin, 2004)
- Live Communications (recorded in Dorking, 2008)
- Studio Time, featuring rare and unreleased recordings
- The brand-new compilation Best Of The Bootleg Kings
- A 24-page booklet featuring photographs from Bill’s personal archive
- A new interview with Bill Wyman and Beverley Skeete conducted by broadcaster and journalist Paul Sexton
A special limited-edition version also includes an exclusive art print signed by Bill Wyman.
Housed in deluxe 7-inch single-style packaging, Ultimate Collection is the definitive celebration of Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings and an essential addition for fans and collectors alike.
Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings – Ultimate Collection will be released on 9th October 2026 and is available to pre-order now.
Ultimate Collection track listing
Disc 1: Struttin' Our Stuff
- Green River (3.15)
- Walking On My Own (3.14)
- Melody (4.53)
- Stuff (Can't Get Enough) (3.44)
- Bad To Be Alone (3.21)
- I'm Mad (3.24)
- Down In The Bottom (2.57)
- Motorvatin' Mama (3.36)
- Jitterbug Boogie (3.10)
- Going Crazy Overnight (3.53)
- Hole In My Soul (4.03)
- Tobacco Road (4.33)
Disc 2: Anyway The Wind Blows
- Anyway The Wind Blows (3.27)
- Spooky (3.37)
- Walking One And Only (3.30)
- Mojo Boogie (3.39)
- Too Late (2.58)
- Every Sixty Seconds (3.08)
- Ring My Bell (2.54)
- Days Like This (2.52)
- He's A Real Gone Guy (3.21)
- A True Romance (3.04)
- Gee Baby Ain't I Good To You (4.04)
- When Hollywood Goes Black And Tan (3.09)
- Crazy He Calls Me (4.17)
- Struttin' Our Stuff (4.34)
Bonus tracks
- Sugar Babe (4.06)
- Gonna Find Me A New Love (2.55)
Disc 3: Groovin'
- Tell You A Secret (3.04)
- Groovin' (3.31)
- Rough Cut Diamond (4.05)
- Mood Swing (4.09)
- Hole In The Wall (3.10)
- Can't Get My Rest At Night (3.46)
- I Put A Spell On You (4.06)
- Tomorrow Night (5.00)
- I Want To Be Evil (2.32)
- Rhythm King (4.52)
- Daydream (4.10)
- Oh! Baby (3.56)
- Streamline Woman (2.53)
- Yesterdays (4.27)
Bonus track
- Gambler's Lament (3.36)
Disc 4: Double Bill (Part One)
- Long Walk To D.C. (4.05)
- Hot Foot Blues (5.16)
- Hit That Jive Jack (3.35)
- Love Letters (3.36)
- Love's Down The Drain (5.23)
- I Can't Dance (4.23)
- Medley: Snap Your Fingers / What A Friend We Have In Jesus (3.15)
- Get In The Kitchen (2.22)
- Boogie Woogie All Night Long (3.49)
- Medley: Do You Or Don't You / I Wanna Know (3.31)
- Trust In Me (4.12)
- Turn On Your Lovelight (4.43)
Disc 5: Double Bill (Part Two)
- The Joint Is Jumping (3.03)
- Brownskin Girl (3.57)
- Tired And Sleepy (3.22)
- Lonely Blue Boy (3.28)
- Bye Bye Blues (3.19)
- Where's The Money (3.50)
- Jellyroll Fool (3.21)
- Jealous Girl (3.29)
- My Handy Man (2.51)
- Rollin' And Stumblin'
- Keep On Truckin' (3.32)
- Breakin' Up The House (3.19)
Disc 6: Just For A Thrill
- Disappearing Nightly (3.47)
- Roll 'Em Pete (3.32)
- Down Home Girl (4.02)
- Mississippi Flyer (3.39)
- That's How Heartaches Are Made (3.16)
- Booty Ooty (4.44)
- Cadillac Woman (3.30)
- Town Living (3.56)
- This Ain't United Nations (5.02)
- Memphis Woman (3.20)
- Taxman (4.10)
- Just For A Thrill (3.16)
- Cry Baby (4.20)
- You Don't Know What You Mean To Me (2.50)
Bonus tracks
- I Know (You Don't Love Me No More) (4.36)
- Kiddio (Live in Salford 2004) (4.13)
- Down In The Bottom (Live in Salford, January 2004) (3.47)
- Comin' Home Baby (Live in Salford, January 2004) (4.31)
- Lights Out (Live in Salford, January 2004) (2.27)
- Tear It Up (Live in Salford, January 2004) (4.38)
Disc 7: Live
- I Got A Woman (Live in Berlin, June 2004) (4.50)
- Jump, Jive And Wail (Live in Berlin, June 2004) (4.17)
- Baby Workout (Live in Berlin, June 2004) (3.37)
- If I Can't Have You (Live in Berlin, June 2004) (4.30)
- Jitterbug Boogie (Live in Berlin, June 2004) (3.48)
- Bright Lights, Big City (Live in Berlin, June 2004) (5.41)
- Muleskinner Blues (Live in Berlin, June 2004) (5.32)
- You Never Can Tell (Live in Berlin, June 2004) (4.23)
- Taxman (Live in Berlin, June 2004) (4.04)
- Race With The Devil (Live in Berlin, June 2004) (2.45)
- I Shall Not Be Moved (Live in Berlin, June 2004) (6.06)
- Disappearing Nightly (Live in Berlin, June 2004) (4.24)
- Flatfoot Sam (Live in Berlin, June 2004) (4.15)
- I Will Be Satisfied (Live in Berlin, June 2004) (3.26)
- Let's Talk It Over (Live in Berlin, June 2004) (3.30)
- Wild One (Real Wild Child) (Live in Berlin, June 2004) (3.33)
- Roll 'Em Pete (Live in Berlin, June 2004) (4.31)
Disc 8: Live Communications
- She's Looking Good (Live in Dorking, March 2008) (3.29)
- Unchain My Heart (Live in Dorking, March 2008) (3.58)
- All Night Long (Live in Dorking, March 2008) (4.36)
- Drown In My Own Tears (Live in Dorking, March 2008) (3.51)
- That's Better For Me (Live in Dorking, March 2008) (4.18)
- Harlem Shuffle (Live in Dorking, March 2008) (3.41)
- Louisiana 1927 (Live in Dorking, March 2008) (4.35)
- Show Me (Live in Dorking, March 2008) (3.49)
- Too Late (Live in Dorking, March 2008) (4.23)
- I Don't Need No Doctor (Live in Dorking, March 2008) (3.12)
- Johnny B Goode (Live in Dorking, March 2008) (7.05)
- That Is Rock & Roll (Live in Dorking, March 2008) (2.48)
- Crying In The Rain (Live in Dorking, March 2008) (3.47)
Disc 9: Studio Time
- Beds Are Burning (4.23)
- Open The Door (3.20)
- You're The One (3.01)
- Going Up The Country (3.08)
- Long Comma Viper (2.47)
- My Wife Can't Cook (3.52)
- I'm Shorty (3.59)
- Got Love If You Want It (4.44)
- Shoes (3.52)
- Dr Watson Mr Holmes (3.08)
- These Kind Of Blues (4.21)
- Blue Light Boogie (3.44)
- Skiing Blues (4.37)
- Santa Baby (2.53)
- Jazz Walk (4.40)
Disc 10: Best Of The Bootleg Kings
- Let The Good Times Roll (Live at The Vega Club, Copenhagen, October 1998) (3.31)
- Mystery Train (Live at The Corn Exchange, Cambridge, June 2000) (6.42)
- Melody (Live at The Stables, Milton Keynes, June 2001) (4.46)
- Jitterbug Boogie (Live at The Mayflower, Southampton, June 2001) (3.23)
- Drown In My Own Tears (Live) (4.30)
- This Little Girl's Gone Rocking (Live at Colston Hall, Bristol, July 2001) (3.40)
- Kiddio (Live at The Music Hall, Aberdeen, July 2002) (4.07)
- Walking One And Only (Live at The Queen's Theatre, Barnstaple, June 2001) (3.29)
- Love Letters (Live at The Queen's Theatre, Barnstaple, June 2001) (3.52)
- Chantilly Lace (Live at The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester, May 2002) (4.30)
- I Put A Spell On You (Live at Colston Hall, Bristol, July 2001) (6.44)
- Tear It Up (Live at The Vega Club, Copenhagen, October 1998) (4.58)
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