ALAN BEMIS AND PETER KILHAM – Caused By Rum/The Casket Sinkers (1960) 12" Vinyl
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Description
ALAN BEMIS AND PETER KILHAM – Caused By Rum/The Casket Sinkers (1960) 12" Vinyl RARE! VERY COOL ARTWORK!
CONDITION: Pre-owned
DESCRIPTION:
The image shows the album cover for "Caused by Rum / The Casket Sinkers" by Alan Bemis and Peter Kilham, released on the Droll Yankees label.
● Album Content:
The album features two pieces: "Caused by Rum" and "The Casket Sinkers." "The Casket Sinkers" is described as a "gravediggers' dialogue," known for its gruesome and humorous nature.
● Label's Purpose:
Droll Yankees was a record label founded in 1960 by Peter Kilham and Alan Bemis, initially with the goal of preserving the disappearing Yankee dialect.
● Album Art:
The cover image is "Drunkard's Progress" by W.L. Sheppard, which appeared in Harper's Weekly in 1870.
● Historical Context:
This record is part of a collection of phonograph records belonging to Harold Edgerton, reflecting his interest in traditional folk music.
Pre-owned Vinyl Disclaimer:
Pre-owned vinyls have been cleaned & tested. Some vinyls may contain normal play wear (such as light scratches) but do not have any major defects (cracks, chips, heavy warping, etc). Album covers are as shown. Photos are part of the description. Goldmine standard grading or additional photographs can be provided upon request.
Every album sold includes an inner sleeve (typically original) and new outer clear protective cover, along with the pictured items.
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