Dr. John – Gris-Gris (Vinyl LP | US Original | 1972)

Dr. John – Gris-Gris was first released in 1968 on ATCO Records and blends New Orleans R&B, voodoo atmosphere, blues and jazz into a sound all its own. The album was produced and arranged by Harold Battiste; among its best-known tracks are "Gris-Gris Gumbo Ya Ya" and "I Walk On Guilded Splinters". On offer is a US pressing on ATCO with cat. no. SD 33-234.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: ATCO Records – SD 33-234
• Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
• Pressing: US
• Country: USA
• Year: 1972 as listed (album first released: 1968)
• Genre: Blues, Funk / Soul, Jazz, Psychedelic Rock, New Orleans

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+ (side 1: VG+ / side 2: NM-)
• Sleeve: VG+ (wear)

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Gris-Gris Gumbo Ya Ya
2. Danse Kalinda Ba Doom
3. Mama Roux
4. Danse Fambeaux

Side B

1. Croker Courtbullion
2. Jump Sturdy
3. I Walk On Guilded Splinters

Personnel

Dr. John (Mac Rebennack), backed by musicians credited on the sleeve only under "Dr." pseudonyms. Produced and arranged by Harold Battiste. Album design: Marvin Israel.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
The album was first released in 1968 on ATCO with the same cat. no. SD 33-234. This copy is listed as a 1972 US pressing; first pressings from 1968 have a pink and mustard ATCO label – compare with the label scans.

Why are side 1 and side 2 graded differently?
Side 1 shows a few more marks (VG+), side 2 is almost like new (NM-). The overall grade follows the weaker side.

What does media VG+ / sleeve VG+ mean?
VG+ (Very Good Plus) means light signs of use that barely affect playback. Full details at Vinyl Grading.

Do you have more funk & soul?
Yes, browse our Soul & Funk collection.

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+ (side 1: VG+ / side 2: NM-)
• Sleeve: VG+ (wear)

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.