Blind Boy Fuller, Mama Let Me Lay It On You, Piedmont Blues, Perfect Label

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Ladies and gents, this eBay auction is for a rare / “hard to find” copy of Blind Boy Fuller’s 78 RPM record of  “Mama Let Me Lay It On You” and “Black and Tan” on side B. This recording is on the “Perfect” label. Please examine the photos, as they give a good indication of this records true condition.

This auction will include “FREE USPS Priority Shipping” throughout the continental US, (lower 48 states). Also, the winning bidder will receive a tracking number and insurance for the entire sale price. No international bidders at this time please.

I promise to package this record to survive the “tender mercies” of the United States postal service. I am known for over-kill when packaging. I will give this record the care and attention that will get this piece of rare vinyl safely to your door. (Double-Boxed, etc.)

Blind Boy Fuller was a Piedmont Blues singer who was born named Fulton Allen in Wadesboro, North Carolina in 1907. While born fully sighted, he lost his sight as a young man and was completely blind by 1928. In 1935 Allen secured a recording contract, and over the next few years recorded over 100 sides. During this time he also changed his name to “Blind Boy Fuller.” Fuller became known for his blues style which often featured, “explicit and uninhibited lyrics”.

Fuller died in 1941 at the age of 33 and was buried in Durham, NC. His musical creativity was later recognized by some of rock music’s greats, such as the “Rolling Stones”, and the “Grateful Dead.” Blind Boy Fuller is considered by many blues musicologists to be the greatest of the Piedmont Bluesmen.

 “Mama Let Me Lay It on You,” was a song that had been attributed to the earlier singer Rev. Gary Davis’ songbook. Later, Eric Von Schmidt renamed Blind Boy Fuller’s version of the song to: “Baby, Let Me Follow You Down,” which Bob Dylan subsequently recorded on his debut album.

Fuller was famous for his National Duolian Resonator Guitar, (some people might call this a dobro or steel guitar). This powerful instrument was needed for a street musician to overcome traffic noise. (I am not sure if this instrument was used on this recording, or if it is recorded with a acoustic guitar.)

While I am a fairly serious collector of vinyl, I would not term myself an expert or an authority on vintage recordings. I am unsure when this album was produced, pre-WW II or post-WW II. (It could be as late as the 1950's I suppose).

Record Condition: All in all, this album is in “good” condition, especially for its age. There is one scratch, about two inches in length, on side A, “Mama, Let Me Lay It On You”, from the outer edge in, (beginning of the song). There is also a small flea bite on the reverse side, (“Black and Tan”) at the outer edge, (this does not affect any of the grooves or the records playablity) The album label is in also very good condition showing only a few spindle marks.

I have not cleaned this record…. in spite of having the correct equipment and chemicals, (I maintain my personal collection of over 1000 albums). I will let the new purchaser do a cleaning to his or her standards, (BTW, the record is pretty clean already).

All in all, this is a fantastic opportunity to pick up an original vintage recording from a recognized blues master. Please feel free to email me any questions or concerns that you may have concerning this auction.

Here is the Info from the front and back labels:

SIDE A: "PERFECT", "Full Range Recording", Not Licensed for Radio Broadcast, Made in USA, Label Copyright 1936 By American Record Corp. (19145), Vocal with Guitar Acc., "Mama Let Me Lay It On You", Blind Boy Fuller, 6-08-54

Pressed into the Vinyl by Label: "2-17", (top)..."D", (left)..."5", (right)...19145, (bottom)

SIDE B: "PERFECT", "Full Range Recording", Not Licensed for Radio Broadcast, Made in USA, Label Copyright 1936 By American Record Corp. (19131), Vocal with Guitar Acc., "Black and Tan", Blind Boy Fuller, 6-08-54

Pressed into the Vinyl by Label: "1-15", (top)...19131, (bottom)

Search Words: Blues, Piedmont Blues, Recording, Song, Vinyl, 78, 78rmp, Vintage, Black, Classic, Race Music

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