Magic Sam Blues Band - Black Magic (Vinyl LP | UK Original | 1971)

Magic Sam Blues Band – Black Magic is the second Delmark album by Chicago guitarist and singer Magic Sam, recorded in October and November 1968 and released in November 1969 – shortly before his early death in December 1969. With his stinging guitar and soulful vocals he is one of the defining figures of West Side Chicago blues. On offer is the UK edition on Delmark (DS-620) from 1971.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Delmark Records – DS-620
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: UK Original
• Country: UK
• Year: 1971 (original: 1969)
• Genre: Blues, Chicago Blues

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Sleeve: VG+

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

Tracklist

Side A

1. I Just Want A Little Bit
2. What Have I Done Wrong
3. Easy Baby
4. You Belong To Me
5. It's All Your Fault

Side B

1. I Have The Same Old Blues
2. You Don't Love Me Baby
3. San-Ho-Zay
4. Stop! You're Hurting Me
5. Keep Loving Me Baby

Personnel

Magic Sam (vocals, guitar), Mighty Joe Young (guitar), Eddie Shaw (tenor saxophone), Lafayette Leake (piano), Mack Thompson (bass), Odie Payne Jr. (drums). Produced by Robert G. Koester.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
This is the 1971 UK edition. The US first pressing was released by Delmark in Chicago in 1969.

Was Black Magic released posthumously?
No. The album came out in November 1969, shortly before Magic Sam died in December 1969 at just 32.

What does Media NM- / sleeve VG+ mean?
NM- means close to new with at most minimal signs of use, VG+ light wear and very good overall. More at Vinyl Grading.

Do you have more rare records?
Yes – browse our Rare & Collectable Vinyl collection.