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Format: LP
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Catalogue No: R 2006
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Label: Arhoolie Records
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Genre: Blues
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Style: Texas Blues
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Released: 1963 US
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Media Condition: Very Good Plus (VG+)
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Sleeve Condition: Very Good Plus (VG+)
Product Review:
Superb NM/EX condition. From a beautifully preserved collection on the Arhoolie label.
Texas Blues Volume 1 is a 1963 Arhoolie compilation gathering Houston blues recordings originally issued on Gold Star 78rpm singles between 1948 and 1952. This first pressing carries the large-logo label design and Berkeley address. Artists include figures from the Texas country blues scene, with tracks like Blue, Black, And Evil and Rock Island Blues representing the regional style of the era.
Release ID: 9928605
Track List:
A1. Lil' Son Jackson - Gambling Blues
A2. Lil' Son Jackson - Homeless Blues
A3. Lee Hunter (2) - Back To Santa Fe
A4. L.C. Williams - Strike Blues
A5. Leroy Ervin - Blue, Black, And Evil
A6. Leroy Ervin - Rock Island Blues
A7. Lightnin' Hopkins - Grievance Blues
B1. L.C. Williams - You Never Miss The Water
B2. Wilson "Thunder" Smith - Santa Fe Blues
B3. Wilson "Thunder" Smith - Big Stars Are Falling
B4. Lightnin' Hopkins - Big Mama Jump
B5. L.C. Williams - I Wonder
B6. Lightnin' Hopkins - Death Bells
B7. L.C. Williams - I Won't Be Here Long
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