78RPM Vocalion 1122 Edward W Clayborn “The Guitar Evangelist” Rare Blues
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Perform a search for this record on the vast Ebay universe and you will see just how rare this record is. Do a search on most recent auction prices and you may see that its value is growing. This rare record has grown in interest of late due to more interest in our musical past, driven by the present vinyl renaissance. Have not played the record as I have no player, but it appears ok, with the usual wear from vinyl this old. Posted multiple pics to offer forthright representation if rare record, thus as seen as is, which is rather nice.
Rev. Edward W. Clayborn (he is often listed as just Edward Clayborn, with the surname sometimes spelled Clayburn or Claeburn) billed himself as "the Guitar Evangelist," singing a kind of blues gospel not unlike the work of the better known Blind Willie Johnson. A brilliant guitarist and slide player, Clayborn recorded some 20 tracks for Vocalion Records between 1926 and 1930, successful in what they called the "race" market. Along with vaudeville, jazz and blues, there was an audience for sacred music including singing preachers recorded with their congregations and for a group of emerging singer/guitarists like Clayborn.
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