Willie Mae “Big Mama” Thornton - Hound Dog / Night Mare - Peacock Records
  $   80

 


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Description

BIG MAMA THORNTON ORIGINAL HOUND DOG / NIGHT MARE 78 RPM 1953 R&B Peacock 1612 Johnny Otis

Item Details

  • Artist: Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton with Kansas City Bill & Orchestra

    • Writers: J. Leiber, M. Stoller, J. Otis (for both sides)

  • Record Label: Peacock Records (Red Label)

  • Catalog Number: 1612

  • Matrix / Take Number (if visible): 2258 (A-Side: Hound Dog) / 2260 (B-Side: Night Mare)

  • Songs:

    • A-Side: Hound Dog

    • B-Side: Night Mare

  • Approx. Year: 1953

  • Genre: Rhythm & Blues (R&B) / Blues / Jump Blues

✨ Artist Spotlight

Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton was a towering figure in post-war R&B and Blues, known for her immense, powerful voice and commanding stage presence. This record is home to the definitive original recording of "Hound Dog," which was a massive R&B hit and is considered a foundational piece of Rock & Roll history.

Condition & Disclosure

Record Grade (Visual): G+ (Good Plus)

  • Notes - The shellac shows overall visible wear, scuffing, and numerous light surface scratches across the playing surface on both sides. The surface lacks a high sheen due to wear, and some handling marks are visible, which will likely result in heavy surface noise if played.
  • Labels - The Peacock red labels are generally clean but show some minor rubbing/ring wear and slight loss of color, particularly around the spindle hole. All text is fully legible.
  • CRITICAL FLAW - No chips or cracks are visible on the edge.
  • IMPORTANT: This record has not been tested for playability. It is sold strictly VISUALLY GRADED and is UNTESTED. Due to the vintage nature and lack of testing equipment, this item is sold AS-IS.

The Gene Walker Collection 


Historic jazz and rhythm & blues recordings from the personal archive of saxophonist Gene Walker, a Columbus music legend whose five-decade career included performances with Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Sam Cooke, Curtis Mayfield, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, and Steve Winwood.

The Gene Walker Collection - Historic jazz and rhythm & blues recordings from the personal archive of saxophonist Gene Walker, a Columbus music legend whose five-decade career included performances with Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Sam Cooke, Curtis Mayfield, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, and Steve Winwood.

The Gene Walker Collection - Historic jazz and rhythm & blues recordings from the personal archive of saxophonist Gene Walker, a Columbus music legend whose five-decade career included performances with Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Sam Cooke, Curtis Mayfield, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, and Steve Winwood.


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