R.L. Burnside – Mississippi Delta Blues-NM Delta Blues Vinyl LP-First Recordings

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This is the first known set of recordings from the legendary artist.  This blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter worked at his craft for almost fifty years with little recognition.  In the early years he recorded with such legends as Mississippi Fred McDowell, John Lee Hooker, and Lightnin’ Hopkins.  But it wasn’t until the mid-90’s, with a chance meeting with Jon Spencer, that he started to gain the long deserved notoriety he deserved.  Interestingly, his style attracted not only blues fans, but hard rock and punk fans as well.  This is his first recording, and it is country blues / delta blues done with incredible passion and power.   This is an all acoustic set and Burnside’s playing, storytelling, and singing is scintillating.  He shares the spotlight here with another legend, Joe Callicott.  Callicott recorded four sides in the 1930’s, and then disappeared.  He was rediscovered in the late 60’s by George Mitchell, who ended up putting together this incredible and historic collection.  After this record was released the two began to enjoy the success they both long deserved.  There is even a bonus track from a wonderfully talented but unknown female blues guitarist and singer named Rosa Lee Hill.  This incredible album was released on Arhoolie in 1969, number 1042.  This is the original release of the album.  Note that Callicott’s name is misspelled on the track list on the back of the cover and also on the side two label.  The insert liner notes are included.  The vinyl is in pristine condition with its bright original luster and no scratches or scuffs.  It plays with virtually no background noise.  The vinyl grades NM.  The album cover still has its original shrink wrap.  It shows a tiny hint of ring wear on the back and no corner or edge wear.  All seams are clean, sharp, tight, and intact.  The cover grades NM. 

Track List: 
Poor Black Mattie (Burnside)
Long Hired Doney (Burnside)
Going Down South (Burnside)
Skinny Woman (Burnside)
I’s Be Troubled (Burnside)
Catfish Blues (Burnside)
Pork And Beas (Hill)

Lonesome Katy Blues (Callicott)
Come Home To Me Baby (Callicott)
Fare You Well Baby Blues (Callicott)
Country Blues (Callicott)
Laughing To Keep From Crying (Callicott)
Love Me Baby Blues (Callicott)

Grading Information

I only use four grades in my grading:  NM, VG+, VG, and G.  The only exception is a sealed album which is presumed to have vinyl in mint condition.  My NM grading means that the vinyl looks and plays as though it is the first time out of the sleeve.  The VG+ rating is used on any album that plays great but has one or two small defects.  It may have a pop here and there or some occasional background static.  On a VG album you can expect that, typically, this album will play great, but you’ll see more defects on this than your VG+ rated album.   Most often the VG rated album may even play well enough to be graded VG+, but the color or blemishes drop the grading.  Likewise, you may occasionally find an album that looks almost NM but the sound quality just isn’t there.  That’s why I play every album first, because this does happen.  In this case the vinyl will be graded VG.  Very occasionally I will list an album with a grade of G.  This is one where I consider the collectible value of the album to be great enough that the copy being presented is worth having as a filler copy. 

Shipping Information – Combined Shipping

Canada shipping is calculated based on weight using US Postal Service rates.  Combined shipping is also welcomed here and does result in significant per-album cost savings. Canada shipping rates have gone up dramatically. The first album will be shipped for $15.  Additional albums will be shipped for $4 per album, with up to five albums able to be shipped before we need to use International Priority shipping.  At that point we will work together on final determination of shipping cost. 

The Canada cost determination also applies for all other International shipping, except that the first album is shipped for $21 and each subsequent is just an additional $5.00. 

All albums will be shipped in specially designed album hard cardboard mailers with a cardboard insert to prevent damage upon opening.  The vinyl is removed from the cover and presented in a new poly sleeve.  I am committed to one day turnaround on shipments.  If I receive payment before 7:00 AM Central Time I will package and ship that same day.  Payment by PayPal is preferred. 

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