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Gil Scott-Heron - Free Will
Flying Dutchman - FD 10153 - U.S Issue
Condition EX/EX
Everything on Bob Thiele's Flying Dutchman label is very collectable - including the dreadful Wally Whyton LP (how did that get there?!). This 1972 album, with the usual support from Brian Jackson, confirms Gil's position as one of the most important and influential black artists. Funky and political.
£50.00
Big Joe Williams - And His Nine String Guitar
Folkways - FS 3820 - U.S
Condition - VG/EX - with booklet
The Folkway's issues are truly important social documents as well as containing some great Americana. This 1962 issue contains stirring Mississippi blues from Big Joe Williams and an informative biographical insert with lyrics.
£40.00
Various - Switched On Blues
Soul - SS 720 - U.S.
Condition - NEX/EX
One of the rarest collections issued by the Motown oranisation. This has tracks by Sammy Ward, Gino Parks, Stevie Wonder, Mable John and Amos Milburn
£100.00
Various - Have a Good Time ...Chicago Blues
Sunnyland - KS 101
Condition - VG/EX
Only 99 copies were issued of this fantastic blues collection and it comes with the biographical inserts and photos.
The artists are Homesick James, Walter Horton, Prez Kenneth, Smokey Smothers, Poor Bob Woodfork, L.C.McKinley & Snooky Pryor.
An historical document you can listen to!
£60.00
J.B.'s - Pass the Peas
Mojo - 2918 004
Condition - EX/EX
The JB's were James Brown's backing band and this 1972 album of storming funk was produced by the man himself.
Only a few albums were issued on the Mojo label and they're all sought after and tricky to find.
£60.00
John Hammond - Big City Blues
Fontana - TFL 6046 (mono)
Condition - NEX/EX
A seriously underestimated pioneering white bluesman who had loads of credibility amongst the black blues community. This rare 1964 album of country blues is just wonderful. He's backed by a four piece electric band and tackles songs by Willie Dixon, Leroy Carr and Chuck Berry amongst others.
The son of famous producer John Hammond Snr, I guess he could have had an easier life but he stuck to his calling and remains a respected blues-man.
£60.00
Revolutionary Blues Band - Revolutionary Blues Ban
RCA - RCA SF 8351
Condition - NEX/EX
Now here's an odd one. A Bob Thiele production, which is a guarantee of quality, the band features Tom Scott, David Cohen and even a vocal by Lightnin' Rod. The jazzy nature of the players makes for a thrilling take on the blues.
Issued in 1970 it must have escaped rather than be released because copies are very scarce indeed
£50.00
Brenda & Tabulations - Dry Your Eyes
Action - ACLP 6003
Condition - NEX/NEX
Everything on the Action label is collectable and this 1968 album is one of the rarest items in the catalogue. Brenda & the Tabs were part of the Philly Sound and had a minor hit in the UK with "Dry Your Eyes" which is probably why they got to release this scarce album.
£75.00
John Mayall/Eric Clapton - Raw Blues
Ace Of Clubs - SCL 1220
Condition - EX/EX
A Mike Vernon production from 1967 featuring a mean and moody Clapton alongside Jon Mayall, Peter Green, Curtis Jones, Otis Spann and Steve Anglo (who is actually Steve Winwood working under an alias). Mayall is featured on 8 of the tracks and Clapton on 4 tracks.
Difficult to find in decent shape but this a real nice copy