Mountain Music Of Kentucky – Country-Folk-Bluegrass Vinyl LP w/Booklet –Folkways

$

30

This is a brilliant and historical collection of beautiful music from Eastern Kentucky.  The compiler, John Cohen, traveled to the area and visited with the people there, researching the culture and the impact of the music.  All the music, with the exception of one track, was recorded within 20 miles of the tiny town of Hazard.  This is a truly timeless compilation.  The album was released on Folkways in 1960, number FA 23217.  This is the original release of the album.  The insert eight page booklet sharing the story and photos of the people and music is included and is in like new condition.  There are more than a dozen performers on this collection of 29 recordings, and each brings a distinctive touch to the music they love.  The vinyl is in absolutely beautiful – almost pristine – condition with its bright original luster and just a couple of very light surface scratches that barely impact play.  It plays with almost no background noise.  The vinyl grades a strong VG+.  The album cover shows very light ring wear and no corner or edge wear.  All seams are clean, sharp, tight, and intact.  The cover grades VG+. 

Track List:
Amazing Grace
Foreign Lander
Charlie’s Neat
Little Birdie
Fox Chase
East Virginia Blues
The Spring Of ’65
Death Of The Blue Eagle
Old Age Pension Blues
Lost Indian, Soldier’s Joy
Cotton Eyed Joe, Little Sunshine
John Henry
Jaw Bone
St. Louis Blues
Wayfaring Stranger

Across The Rocky Mountain
Stingy Woman Blues
Blackeyed Susie
I Wish I Were A Single Girl Again
Young And Tender Ladies
Kitty Alone
Barbara Allen
Sweet Willie
Buck Creek Girls
Cluck Old Hen
Rocky Island
No Letter In The Mail
Give The Fiddler A Dram
Old Joe Clark

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.  Very 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 $27 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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