Taj Mahal – Mo' Roots (Vinyl LP)

Taj Mahal – Mo' Roots was released in 1974 on Columbia and blends blues with reggae, Cajun and Caribbean sounds. It includes the reggae numbers "Johnny Too Bad" and "Slave Driver", plus "Blackjack Davey" and "Cajun Waltz" – with Merry Clayton and Claudia Lennear among the backing singers.

On offer is a US reissue of the 1974 album on Columbia (KC 33051).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Columbia – KC 33051
• Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
• Pressing: US Reissue
• Country: USA
• Released: 1974
• Genre: Blues, Blues Rock, Reggae, Folk, World – 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. Johnny Too Bad (3:15)
2. Blackjack Davey (3:45)
3. Big Mama (4:40)
4. Cajun Waltz (6:03)

Side B

1. Slave Driver (2:41)
2. Why Did You Have To Desert Me? (5:53)
3. Desperate Lover (2:44)
4. Clara (St. Kitts Woman) (4:34)

Personnel

Bill Rich (Bass), Kester Smith (Drums, Timbales, Percussion), Hoshal Wright (Electric Guitar), Rocki Dzidzornu (Congas, Percussion), Claudia Lennear (Backing Vocals), Merry Clayton (Backing Vocals).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
No, this is a US reissue on Columbia (KC 33051).

What does the album sound like?
Blues meets reggae, Cajun and Caribbean rhythms – relaxed and rootsy.

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.