Sounds Of The South (Vinyl LP)

Sounds Of The South is a collection of traditional music from the American South – blues, folk, gospel and old-time music, compiled and produced by Alan Lomax. Artists include Fred McDowell, Vera Hall, Neil Morris and the Alabama Sacred Harp Singers. On offer is the US original edition on Atlantic (1346) from 1960 with insert.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Atlantic – 1346
• Format: Vinyl LP, album
• Pressing: US – original
• Country: USA
• Year: 1960
• Genre: Blues, Folk, World & Country
• Extras: insert

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+, the sleeve has a very small cut out hole in front

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

Tracklist

1. Neil Morris – The Banks Of The Arkansas
2. Neil Morris & Charley Everidge – Wave The Ocean
3. Lonnie Young, Ed Young & Lonnie Young Jr. – Hen Duck
4. Estil C. Ball – The Farmer's Curst Wife
5. Vera Hall – Boll Weevil Holler
6. The Mountain Ramblers – Jesse James
7. Neil Morris – Jesse James
8. Bob Carpenter – Kenny Wagner
9. Vera Hall – Trouble So Hard
10. Rev. W. A. Donaldson – Baptizing Scene
11. Viola James & Congregation – Is There Anybody Here That Love My Jesus
12. Alabama Sacred Harp Singers – Windham
13. Fred McDowell – Keep Your Lamps Trimmed And Burning
14. Sid Hemphill & Lucius Smith – Come On, Boys, Let's Go To The Ball
15. Wade Ward, Charley Higgins & Charley Poe – Paddy On The Turnpike
16. John Davis & Group – Join The Band
17. Floyd Batts – Lucky Holler
18. Ed Lewis & Group – I Be So Glad When The Sun Goes Down

Personnel

Various artists. Produced, compiled and edited by Alan Lomax, assisted by Shirley Collins. Liner notes: Alan Lomax, Gary Kramer.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes – US original on Atlantic (1346), released in 1960.

What does the cut-out hole mean?
In the US a small hole in the sleeve marked deleted or remaindered stock. On this copy it is very small and on the front.

What does Media NM- / Cover VG+ mean?
The record is near mint, the sleeve is in good shape with light wear. More on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more folk?
Yes – browse our Folk collection.