CURTIS JONES: Reefer Hound Blues (Rare Pre-War Blues 78 RPM) Conqueror 1938
$
35
Favourite Auctions
To save auctions to your favourites, please login
If you don't have an account, please register
Description
TITLE: CURTIS JONES: Reefer Hound Blues (Rare Pre-War Blues 78 RPM) Conqueror 1938
LABEL/YEAR: Conqueror #9161 / 1938
FORMAT: 78 RPM Shellac Disc
COUNTRY: US
CONDITION: Rough condition discs, with heavy scratches, play wear, graying; no chips cracks or edge bites - plays through without hissing or stopping/sticking. HEAR
SPECIFICS: Conqueror Records label saw $$$ signs in race, blues recordings and jumped in and recorded Vocalion's blues hits. This is an example.
ADDITIONAL SPECIFICS: This "Reefer" song was probably the inspiration for Muddy Waters cover of similar song. https://youtu.be/UlgUCNbNtvg
Jones was born in Naples, Texas, United States, and played guitar whilst young but switched to piano after a move to Dallas. He often played guitar on one or two songs on his albums and at live performances.[2][2] In 1936 he relocated to Chicago, where he recorded between 1937 and 1941 on Vocalion, Bluebird, and OKeh. Among his best-known tunes from these recordings were the hit "Lonesome Bedroom Blues" and the song "Tin Pan Alley".[2] His "Decoration Blues" though unissued at the time, was recorded by Sonny Boy Williamson I in 1938. World War II interrupted his recording career, which he did not resume until 1953, when a single of his, "Wrong Blues"/"Cool Playing Blues", was released on Parrot, featuring L. C. McKinley on guitar.
Jones's first full-length album appeared in 1960 on Bluesville, by which time he had become a noted performer on the Chicago folk music scene.[2] A solo album was released in 1962, by which time Jones had moved to Europe. He lived there and in Morocco for the rest of his life.[2] He made further albums in the UK, including one in 1968 that featured Alexis Korner on guitar.[2]
One of Jones' songs, "Highway 51", was included on Bob Dylan's 1962 debut album, Bob Dylan.
Jones died of heart failure in Munich in 1971, at the age of 65.[3]
TRACK LISTING: See photo in gallery.
BEST OFFERS: All are considered.
SHIPPING/PACKING: 78s are packed like fine china, sandwiched between plywood squares and other packing material. Insurance added to domestic shipments - international, if buyer want, and is offered by USPS.
Grading - Goldmine Record Grading StandardsGrades:
NM - A near perfect record - new/unplayed
VG+ Clean record, free of major flaws
VG Record with physical flaws, but plays without incidents such as skipping or overpowering noise; but some surface noise [intermittent pops, etc.] may be present.
VG - More visible flaws than a VG record; but, still plays, with some noise; though, not overpowering
G+/G/Fair - Records with more flaws than a VG- record [historical, collection fillers of DJ's, with noise reducing equipment]
NOTE: All listings, including records, come with a money back guarantee. However, items must be returned in the same condition received. Record customers are encouraged to consider listings carefully, as record grading is not an exact science. Please note that I make every effort to grade records based on the above standards. When I make a mistake, I will make corrections under eBay's Money Back Guarantee Program upon return of unwanted record, in same condition received. Most of the older, more rare records I find are dirty, not always in the best condition, and require a lot of pre-sale work. Therefore, I strongly recommended that buyers know exactly what they are getting before bidding. Returns are counter-productive and costly, in every aspect; particularly, international sales. Record listings are a special service I provide to record collectors, which I enjoy; but, I don't want to do it for free. Thank you.
________________________________________________________________________
CUSTOMER SERVICE GUARANTEE: 100% satisfaction is our goal.When we please you, tell the world with positive feedback; when we don't, tell us with a message - allow us to make amends. Thank you.
- INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: Please keep in mind that additional custom/import charges might apply upon receipt of your purchase. Registered tracking required on 'high dollar" items. Buyer must absorbs these additional charges.
- BUYER CONFIDENCE:Although we are primarly a vinyl records dealer, we also sell collectibles and books, and know how to grade, price, pack and ship them. Buy/Bid with condifence.
- SHIPPING DISCOUNTS: When purchasing multiple items, please wait for an invoice to receive a shipping discount. Domestic and International Buyers alike can take advantage of shipping discounts when buying more than one item.
- SHIPPING/PACKING: All items are packed with care, to arrive as described.
- Check out my other items! Books And Collectibles
- Be sure to add me to your favorites list! Sign up for PayPal; the fast, easy, and secure way to pay online. My Stores Logo
- From collectibles to electronics, buy and sell all kinds of items on eBay Stores.
Thoughts From Seller: A person who reads lives a 1000 lives - one who doesn't lives one.
Music is a life necessity. Mankind needs music to soothe his aching heart, to calm his quick temper, to lift his falling arches and drooping eyelids.
____________________________ Blues Music Tidbits: Long live the Blues! Blues music is one of the most effective means of communication of all times. No matter how modernized the world becomes, there will always be an appreciation for the blues.....now a precious antique in the world of changing music fads. Blues music communicates and projects emotions of sadness, bitterness, discontentment, etc., and to the surprise of many, overwhelming joy. Blues offers a freedom of expression, that knows no boundaries. Many thanks to the blues pioneers, that taught us freedom of expression, through music.
price rating
