Otis Spann - The Blues Never Die! (Vinyl LP | DE Reissue)

Otis Spann – The Blues Never Die! was recorded in 1965 and is one of the finest records by the great Chicago blues pianist. Spann's rolling piano and warm voice take centre stage, with James Cotton on harmonica and Muddy Waters on guitar under the pseudonym “Dirty Rivers”. It includes the title track, “Dust My Broom” and “I'm Ready”, among others.

On offer is a German reissue on Bellaphon (BJS 4053).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Bellaphon – BJS 4053
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo
• Pressing: DE Reissue
• Country: Germany
• Genre: Blues, Chicago Blues – more in Blues

Condition

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

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

Tracklist

Side A

1. The Blues Never Die (3:40)
2. I Got A Feeling (2:50)
3. One More Mile To Go (3:45)
4. Feelin' Good (3:30)
5. After Awhile (4:05)

Side B

1. Dust My Broom (2:35)
2. Straighten Up, Baby (2:30)
3. Come On (2:40)
4. Must Have Been The Devil (2:40)
5. Lightnin' (2:50)
6. I'm Ready (3:05)

Personnel

Otis Spann (Piano, Vocals), James Cotton (Harmonica, Vocals), Dirty Rivers (Guitar), S.P. Leary (Drums), Samuel B. Charters (Producer).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
No, this is a German reissue on Bellaphon (BJS 4053). The recordings date from 1965.

Who plays on it?
Among others James Cotton (harmonica, vocals) and Muddy Waters as “Dirty Rivers” on guitar.

What do the condition grades mean?
We grade record and cover to the Goldmine standard, from M (Mint) through NM (Near Mint) and VG+ to G. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Where can I find more like this?
Browse our Blues collection.

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

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