SISTER ROSETTA THARPE - The Gospel Truth LP 1962 •RARE • Godmother Rock n Roll

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This rare LP from the legendary Sister Rosetta Tharpe is a must-have for any gospel music lover. With 12-inch vinyl and a cardboard sleeve, this first pressing record features the 33 RPM speed and the excellent record grading (EX). The release title, The Gospel Truth, perfectly captures the spirit of Tharpe's soulful Christian music, while the record label Verve ensures the high quality of the sound.

Sister Rosetta Tharpe was an American singer, songwriter and guitarist. She gained popularity in the 1930s and 1940s with her gospel recordings, characterized by a unique mixture of spiritual lyrics and electric guitar. She was the first great recording star of gospel music, and was among the first gospel musicians to appeal to rhythm and blues and rock and roll audiences, later being referred to as "the original soul sister" and "the Godmother of rock and roll. She influenced early rock-and-roll musicians including Little Richard, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Eric Clapton.

The sleeve grading is very good plus (VG+), and the release year is 1962, making this LP a true gem for collectors. The genre is gospel, and the artist, SISTER ROSETTA THARPE, is known as the godmother of rock n roll. Don't miss your chance to own a piece of music history with this incredible record.

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