Taj Mahal Self-Titled Debut Vinyl LP Columbia CS 9579 Statesboro Blues Ry Cooder

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Taj Mahal
Self-Titled Debut Album
Vinyl LP - Columbia CS 9579 VG+ First Edition
Condition: VG+ Vinyl and VG+ Cover. Vinyl was play-tested on both sides and plays very well throughout. Original cover has good color and minor shelf wear, with no splits or writing.
Taj Mahal is the debut album by Taj Mahal. Recorded in 1967, it contains blues songs by Sleepy John Estes, Robert Johnson, and Sonny Boy Williamson II reworked in contemporary blues- and folk-rock styles. Also included is Taj Mahal's adaptation of Blind Willie McTell's "Statesboro Blues", which inspired the popular Allman Brothers Band recording. Taj is backed by guitarists Jesse Ed Davis and Ry Cooder. Columbia Records released the album in February 1968 to favorable reviews.
Music critic Bruce Eder gave the album five out of five stars. In his review for AllMusic, Eder described it as "as hard and exciting a mix of old and new blues sounds as surfaced on record … in what had to be one of the most quietly, defiantly iconoclastic records of 1968."
In a music review of Taj Mahal reissues for Entertainment Weekly, Tony Scherman gave the album an "A" and wrote that the album "explodes with high spirits; of Taj’s 30-plus albums, it might be the best."
Track listing
A1 Leaving Trunk A2 Statesboro Blues A3 Checkin' Up On My Baby A4 Everybody's Got To Change Sometime
B1 E Z Rider B2 Dust My Broom B3 Diving Duck Blues B4 The Celebrated Walkin' Blues
Personnel Taj Mahal – vocals, harmonica, slide guitar Jesse Ed Davis – lead guitar, slide guitar Ry Cooder – rhythm guitar, mandolin Bill Boatman – rhythm guitar James Thomas – bass Gary Gilmore – bass Sanford Konikoff – drums Chuck "Brother" Blackwell – drums
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I use the Goldmine Grading System, and play-test all records. I note any differences between vinyl and cover, and make note of any inserts, special sleeves, or potential defects.

MINT (M) - Absolutely perfect in every way. Most often this is a still sealed record, records that have been opened are rarely if ever marked as Mint.

NEAR MINT (NM) - A good description is that it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time. In other words, it?s nearly perfect, with no visible defects. 

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) - Except for a couple minor things, this could be Near Mint. Most collectors will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if on the high end (VG++). VG+ records may show slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Covers should have only minor wear. 

VERY GOOD (VG) - VG records are among the biggest bargains, and for many, will be worth the money. They can lack the original gloss, may have surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages. But the noise will not overpower the music. VG covers will have signs of handling, and may have minor splits. 

GOOD PLUS (G+) - Good+ does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, but it has significant surface noise and groove wear. Cover may have significant ring wear, noticeable writing, or obvious damage.

GOOD (G) - Record may have some skipping, but is otherwise listenable. I generally avoid selling Good (G) rated records unless they are highly collectible or desirable, in order to enjoy until something better comes along. Cover has major wear or seam splits that need repair, or heavy writing like radio station call letters to prevent theft.

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