Mississippi’s Big Joe Williams and his Nine String Guitar – Delta Blues Vinyl LP

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This legendary Blues Hall Of Fame bluesman was one of the most unique and powerful singers and guitarists you will hear.  He was one of the few guitarists to master his unusual nine-string guitar. This is one of his most famous recordings, and it’s a fabulous way to hear this guitar master.  It’s a fabulous collection!  The album was released on Folkways in 1962, number FS 3820.  This is the original mono release of the album. The eight page booklet with the history of the artist and lyrics to the tracks is included and is in like new condition.  The vinyl is in beautiful condition with its bright original luster and just a couple of very light paper scuffs that barely impact play.  It plays with just very light sporadic background noise.  The vinyl grades VG+.  The album cover still has its original shrink wrap.  It shows no ring wear and just very light corner wear on the open side. All seams are clean, sharp, tight, and intact. The cover grades NM.

Track List: 
Whistlin’ Pines
Bluebird Blues
She’ll Be Comin’ Round The Mountain
Elevate Me, Baby
Mama Don’t Allow Me To Fool Around All Night Long
Kingshighway Blues
Somebody’s Been Foolin’

T. B. Blues
King Biscuit Stomp
Delta Blues
Somebody’s Been Foolin’
Rootin’ Ground Hog
Don’t Leave Me Here

Grading Information

I use four grades in my grading:  NM, VG+, VG, and G.  The only exception is a sealed album which is presumed to have vinyl in mint condition.  My NM grading means that the vinyl looks and plays as though it is the first time out of the sleeve.  The VG+ rating is used on any album that plays great but has one or two small defects.  It may have a pop here and there or some occasional background static.  On a VG album you can expect that, typically, this album will play great, but you’ll see more defects on this than your VG+ rated album.   Most often the VG rated album may even play well enough to be graded VG+, but the color or blemishes drop the grading.  Likewise, you may occasionally find an album that looks almost NM but the sound quality just isn’t there.  That’s why I play every album first, because this does happen.  In this case the vinyl will be graded VG.  Occasionally I will list an album with a grade of G. This is one where I consider the collectible value of the album to be great enough that the copy being presented is worth having as a filler copy.

Shipping Information – Combined Shipping

As of January 26, 2020, all international shipping rates have gone up 25%.  Canada shipping is calculated based on weight using US Postal Service rates.  Combined shipping is also welcomed here and does result in significant per-album cost savings.  The first album will be shipped for $19.  Additional albums will be shipped for $6 per album, with up to five albums able to be shipped before we need to use International Priority shipping.  At that point we will work together on final determination of shipping cost. 

The Canada cost determination also applies for all other International shipping, except that the first album is shipped for $24 and each subsequent is just an additional $10. 

All albums will be shipped in specially designed album hard cardboard mailers with a cardboard insert to prevent damage upon opening.  The vinyl is removed from the cover and presented in a new poly sleeve.  I am committed to one day turnaround on shipments.  If I receive payment before 7:00 AM Central Time I will package and ship that same day.  Payment by PayPal is preferred. 

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