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Description:

White Mansions: A Tale from the American Civil War (1861–1865)
Label: A&M Records – SP-6003
Released: 1978
Format: Vinyl LP, Gatefold Sleeve with 28-page Illustrated Booklet
Condition: Vinyl, sleeve, and inserts are all in mint condition. A truly well-preserved collector’s copy!

About This Album

White Mansions is a concept album written by Paul Kennerley, telling a story set during the American Civil War. It features a cast of legendary musicians performing as different characters in the tale.

Featured Artists & Characters:

• Waylon Jennings as The Drifter

• Jessi Colter as Polly Ann Stafford

• John Dillon (Ozark Mountain Daredevils) as Matthew J. Fuller

• Steve Cash (Ozark Mountain Daredevils) as Caleb Stone

Supporting Musicians:

• Eric Clapton – electric & slide guitar, dobro

• Bernie Leadon (Eagles) – acoustic/electric guitar, banjo, mandolin, dobro, pedal steel

• Dave Markee – bass

• Henry Spinetti – drums

• Tim Hinkley – piano & organ

Produced & Engineered by: Glyn Johns (renowned for work with The Rolling Stones, The Who, and Led Zeppelin).

Track Listing

Part One

1. Story to Tell (The Preface) – Polly

2. Dixie, Hold On – The Drifter

3. Join Around the Flag – Matthew

4. White Trash – Caleb

5. The Last Dance & The Kentucky Racehorse – Matthew & Polly

6. Southern Boys – Caleb

7. The Union Mare and the Confederate Grey – The Drifter & Polly

Part Two

1. No One Would Believe – Matthew

2. The Southland’s Bleeding – The Drifter

3. Bring Up the Twelve Pounders – Matthew

4. They Laid Waste to Our Land – Caleb, Matthew & The Drifter

5. Praise the Lord – The Slaves

6. The King Has Called Me Home – Caleb

7. Bad Man – Matthew

8. Dixie, Now You’ve Done It – The Drifter

Why Collectors Love This Album

• A highly regarded country-rock concept album blending history and music.

• Features a rare collaboration between Waylon Jennings, Jessi Colter, Eric Clapton, and Bernie Leadon.

• Original gatefold packaging includes a 28-page booklet with detailed Civil War-inspired illustrations, song lyrics, and background text.

• Produced by one of the most respected engineers in rock history.

• A perfect piece for fans of outlaw country, Eric Clapton collectors, Civil War enthusiasts, and vinyl audiophiles.

Condition

• Vinyl: Mint – clean, glossy, plays flawlessly.

• Sleeve: Mint – crisp edges, minimal handling wear.

• Booklet: Mint – complete and clean.

Don’t miss the chance to own a well-preserved original pressing of this historic concept album.

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