Big Mama Thornton – Jail – Live Chicago Blues Vinyl LP – OG WL in Shrink

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Big Mama Thornton was a powerful blues singer in the 1950’s.  She had two significant hits:  “Hound Dog” and “Ball And Chain”.  Of course, the notoriety she realized from these hits pales in comparison to the artists who made these songs even more famous years after she wrote and released them.  But she continued into the 1980’s, recording several terrific albums.  And in my opinion, Janis must have learned from watching and listening to her, because there’s no question Big Mama put every ounce of her body and soul into every song.  Just as Janis did later.  This is a spectacular collection that includes her take on both her classics.  It was compiled from live performances at two prisons in Washington and Oregon.  The album was released on Vanguard, number VSD 79351.  I have to confess to not being certain about whether this is an original or not. It is a white label copy with a design similar to the original release in 1975. But there is no indication on the label or the cover that this is a promotional release, other than the white label.  No such copy is noted in discogs, so if you have information about this please share. The vinyl is in absolutely beautiful – almost pristine - condition with its bright original luster and just a couple of very light paper scuffs that barely impact play.  It plays with almost no background noise.  The vinyl grades VG+.  The album cover still has its original shrink wrap. It shows no ring wear and no corner or edge wear.  All seams are clean, tight, sharp, and intact. There is a crese near the bottom right corner. The cover grades VG+.

Track List: 

Little Red Rooster

Ball ‘N’ Chain

Jail

Hound Dog

Rock Me Baby

Sheriff O.E. & Me

Oh Happy Day

Grading Information:

I always clean and listen to every record I list on eBay. I do this to make sure I can give as accurate a description of each record as possible.  I do both a visual check and an audio check. I always attempt to give as objective a grading as I can.

I use four grades in grading:  NM, VG+, VG, and G.  The only exception is a sealed album which is presumed to have vinyl in mint condition. Sealed albums may not be returned. My NM grading means that the vinyl looks and plays as though it is the first time out of the sleeve. The VG+ rating is used on any album that plays great but has one or two small defects. It may have a pop here and there or some occasional background noise. On a VG album you can expect that, typically, this album will play great, but you’ll see more defects than your VG+ rated album.  Most often the VG rated album may even play well enough to be graded VG+, but the color or blemishes drop the grading. Likewise, you may occasionally find an album that looks almost NM but the sound quality just isn’t there. That’s why I play every album first.  In this case the vinyl will be graded VG. 

Occasionally I will list an album with a grade of G. This is one where I consider the collectible value of the album to be great enough that the copy being presented is worth owning as a filler copy. Albums graded G are not returnable.

Shipping Information – Combined Shipping:

The shipping cost will be based on the weight of your package. For Media Mail, shipping is $7.00 in the continental U.S. I will happily combine records from multiple auctions to reduce total shipping cost. In fact, I welcome it! Shipping will be $7.00 in the U.S regardless of the number of auctions won in any 5-day period. Also, please keep in mind that if your entire transaction totals $50 or more, I will pay the entire shipping cost.

Canada shipping is calculated based on weight using US Postal Service rates.  Combined shipping is also welcomed here and does result in significant per-album cost savings. The first album will typically cost approximately $28. Additional albums will be shipped for $6 per album, with up to four pounds able to be shipped before we need to use International Priority shipping.

Shipments to outside the US and Canada will vary depending on your country. Typically, the cost per album will be no more than $30.  Combined shipping is welcome here as well, at a cost of $10 per additional album up to the maximum of four pounds.

All albums will be shipped in specially designed album hard cardboard mailers with a cardboard insert to prevent damage upon opening.  The vinyl is removed from the cover and presented in a new poly sleeve.  I am committed to one day turnaround on shipments.  If I receive payment before 7:00 AM Central Time I will package and ship that same day.

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