MOUND CITY BLUE BLOWERS – Arkansaw Blues / Blue Blues – 78 RPM – Brunswick 2581
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Description
MOUND CITY BLUE BLOWERS Arkansaw Blues / Blue Blues 78 RPM Brunswick 2581 RARE 1924 Debut Jazz
78 RPM Record: Mound City Blue Blowers - Debut Recording
🎶 Item Details
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Artist: Mound City Blue Blowers (Novelty Jazz Ensemble)
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Record Label: Brunswick (Black/Gold Label - "For Dancing")
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Catalog Number: 2581
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Matrix / Take Number (if visible): 13491 (Arkansaw Blues) / 13493 (Blue Blues) (Based on typical master list)
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Songs:
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A-Side: Arkansaw Blues (Williams) - Fox Trot
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B-Side: Blue Blues (McKenzie-Slevin) - Fox Trot
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Approx. Year: 1924 (The group's debut recording)
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Genre: Early Jazz / Novelty Jazz / Dixieland
✨ Artist Spotlight
The Mound City Blue Blowers, co-founded by Red McKenzie, were instrumental in popularizing novelty jazz in the 1920s, often featuring unusual instruments like the kazoo and comb-and-paper. This record, their 1924 debut on the Brunswick label, is an essential historical piece that later featured legendary sidemen like Frankie Trumbauer and Eddie Lang.
💿 Condition & Disclosure
Record Grade (Visual): G (Good)
Feature Description Notes The shellac shows overall visible wear, scuffing, and numerous scratches across both playing surfaces. The surface is duller than average due to heavy use, and surface noise should be expected if played. Labels The Brunswick black and gold labels are legible, showing some minor wear and spindle hole discoloration. 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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