HARRY SMITH'S ANTHOLOGY OF AMERICAN FOLK MUSIC Vol4 2LP

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	$		68

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HARRY SMITH'S ANTHOLOGY OF AMERICAN FOLK MUSIC VOL. 4 2LP

REVENANT / 2000  / CATALOGUE NO.  REV 6002

SLEEVE CONDITION VG+ / VINYL CONDITION EX

Tri-fold sleeve with 20-page booklet and poster

“Smithsonian Folkways' influential "Anthology of American Folk Music" was a massive three volume set compiled by the eccentric artist and archivist Harry Smith. Originally released in 1952 and reissued on CD in 1997, it stands as a pioneering look into the earliest recordings of awe-inspiring folk music of the '20s and '30s. This fourth volume of the series had been collected around the same time, but had never been released until 2000. Like the CD version, this double LP set is lavishly packaged. It includes a 20 page booklet, a poster and the LPs come pressed on clear vinyl. Like the original Folkways Anthology, this smaller collection features the work of some of our country's most important musical figures from the turn of the 20th century including Lead Belly, The Carter Family, Robert Johnson, The Monroe Brothers, Uncle Dave Macon, the Memphis Jug Band, and many more. It also features in depth narratives on Smith and his work from Greil Marcus, Ed Sanders, John Cohen, Dick Spottswood, and Fahey. Simply outstanding.” – Aquarius

Track List

A1 Memphis Jug Band - “Memphis Shakedown”(3:04)

A2 Bradley Kincaid - “Dog And Gun (An Old English Ballad)”(3:25)

A3 Carter Family, The - “Black Jack David”(2:41)

A4 Blue Sky Boys - “Down On The Banks Of The Ohio”(3:20)

A5 Arthur Smith Trio - “Adieu False Heart”(2:51)

A6 J.E. Mainer's Mountaineers - “John Henry Was A Little Boy”(3:13)

A7 Monroe Brothers - “Nine Pound Hammer Is Too Heavy”(2:14)

B1 Jesse James - “Southern Casey Jones”(2:56)

B2 Jack Kelly And His South Memphis Jug Band - “Cold Iron Bed”(3:07)

B3 Leadbelly - “Packin' Trunk”(2:57)

B4 Joe Williams' Washboard Blues Singers - “Baby Please Don't Go”(3:25)

B5 Robert Johnson - “Last Fair Deal Gone Down”(2:42)

B6 Bukka White - “Parchman Farm Blues”(2:40)

B7 Heavenly Gospel Singers - “Mean Old World”(2:48)

C1 Carter Family - “Hello Stranger”(2:46)

C2 Sister Clara Hudmon - “Stand By Me”(3:13)

C3 Al Hopkins And His Buckle Busters - “West Virginia Gals”(3:05)

C4 Blind Alfred Reed - “How Can A Poor Man Stand Such Times And Live?”(3:16)

C5 Uncle Dave Macon - “Wreck Of The Tennessee Gravy Train”(3:11)

C6 Uncle Dave Macon - “Governor Al Smith”(3:08)

C7 John Estes - “Milk Cow Blues”(3:05)

D1 Carter Family - “No Depression In Heaven”(2:57)

D2 Rosevelt Graves and Brother - “I'll Be Rested (When The Roll Is Called)”(2:32)

D3 Memphis Minnie - “He's In The Ring (Doing The Same Old Thing)”(2:59)

D4 Minnie Wallace - “The Cockeyed World”(3:02)

D5 Mississippi Jook Band - “Barbecue Bust”(2:41)

D6 Hackberry Ramblers - “Dans Le Grand Bois (In The Forest)”(2:35)

D7 Four Aces - “Aces' Breakdown” (2:54)

Grading

I've done my best to grade by the Record Collector grading standard as follows:

MINT (M) The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition.

EXCELLENT (EX) The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and/or creasing.

VERY GOOD (VG) The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable.

GOOD (G) The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discoloration, etc.

FAIR (F) The record is still just playable but has not been cared for properly and displays considerable surface noise; it may even jump. The cover and contents will be torn, stained and/or defaced.

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Postage & Packing

Records will be removed from the outer sleeve to avoid seam splits and packed carefully in new cruciform-style mailers with stiffeners. Rates as follows:

UK by 1st Class post - GBP2.50 for 1st LP or 12" plus GBP1.00 each additional.

Europe by Air - GBP3.50 for 1st LP or 12" plus GBP1.50 each additional.

Rest of World by Air - GBP6.00 for 1st LP or 12" plus GBP2.50 each additional.

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