Beautiful One-of-a- Kind 78 acetate field recording by Rosanne Cash w/ John Leventhal "The Wayfaring Stranger"

This unique record was recorded by The 78 Project on a Presto Direct-to-Disc recording device on April 26, 2012 in New York City

Plays on any modern turntable at 78 speed!

A must-have for the serious 78 collector, the appreciator of field recordings, or Rosanne Cash's biggest fan!

This is the only copy of this recording.  It is the original, live, one-take field recording cut in New York, NY with Rosanne Cash & John Leventhal.

About The 78 Project

The 78 Project is a documentary and recording journey inspired by Alan Lomax and his quest to capture music where it lived throughout the early 20th century. Our project brings the spirit of his work into the present as we pair breakthrough musicians with the songs and the fascinating recording technology of the past. With just one microphone, one authentic 1930?s PRESTO direct-to-disc recorder, and one blank lacquer disk, musicians are given the opportunity to make a recording anywhere they choose. What we have found is that the film, music and feelings that result defy space and time, living music inspired by ghosts.

About this unique acetate

This is a new 78 rpm acetate recorded live in one take on a 1940 Presto Direct-to-Disc recorder.  It was cut using a microgroove stylus, which means it can be played on any modern turntable that plays at 78 speed.  Think yours doesn't? It might! Just try pressing down 45 and 33 at the same time. Sometimes that makes the turntable play at 78 speed!

This acetate was recorded as part of an ongoing documentary project to capture modern musicians on the recording technology of the past.  There is a short video of the making of the acetate you can watch below.  You can also hear digitized audio versions of both sides of the acetate by clicking the links below.

Watch a short video teaser of Rosanne Cash w/ John Leventhal for The 78 Project: http://the78project.com/?p=763
Hear the digitized version of Side A: "The Wayfaring Stranger" here: http://the78project.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/01-The-Wayfaring-Stranger.mp3
Here the digitized version of Side B: "Etta's Song" here: http://the78project.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/01-Ettas-Song-1.mp3

This acetate contains:
Side A: "The Wayfaring Stranger"
Side B: "Etta's Song" (Rosanne Cash original song)

It comes in a brown paper sleeve.

Side A of this acetate shows a very consistent and good-sounding groove.
Side B of this acetate shows a very consistent and good-sounding groove.

This acetate has been played only four times ever, and only for digitizing purposes.

This record is for personal listening and collecting only.  The 78 Project reserves all rights to the recording.  Unauthorized duplication is a violation of applicable laws.
 

100% of the proceeds from the auction of this acetate will benefit the Music Maker Relief Foundation

This purchase is a charitable donation.  All sales are final.  No returns or refunds accepted.

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Live in New York City? Join Us May 20th for a Live Music Revue and Charity Auction at City Winery!

We are excited to invite you to join us on May 20th at City Winery in New York City to share in an evening of music celebrating the artists of The 78 Project New York series and the beautiful one-of-a-kind acetates they’ve created. It’s an opportunity to experience the momentous feeling of field recording, to hear the songs from the project performed live by they musicians who recorded them, and to take home an original acetate from The 78 Project to benefit the Music Maker Relief Foundation.