Robert Johnson The Complete Recordings The Centennial Collection Vinyl

In practical terms there s not much need for robert johnson s the complete recordings.

Robert johnson the complete recordings the centennial collection vinyl. In 1936 and 1937 robert johnson recorded two sessions of delta blues that would profoundly shape the course of rock music over the 20th century. I have this same set. The centen nial collection is the ultimate document of these. The centennial collection the complete recordings vinyl 3lp record store day by robert johnson.

Robert johnson king. The centennial collection double disc set shares the same genealogy as 1990 s robert johnson the complete recordings but that package has now been updated for a new generation. The speed of the guitar playing obviously inspired the myth about johnson s deal with the devil at the crossroads. The set includes a new essay by ted gioia alongside a new biography of robert johnson written by stephen c.

King of the delta blues the complete recording vinyl 3lp boxset. It is the full collection of singles and outtakes that was recorded by the blues artist. Columbia 88985374761 legacy 88985374761 format. The centennial collection is the ultimate document of these groundbreaking sessions.

This is a gatefold set of 2 records on 180 gram vinyl and is a beautiful addition to any blues collection. After buying this compilation i listened to what might be the complete discography of robert johnson. These are old recordings on new vinyl of course and sound like it with the original recording flaws pops scratches and all. The centennial collection there are no undiscovered master or alternate takes new remastering can only improve the original acetates and 78s so much and apart from the sequencing of alternate takes after the masters a debatable merit for listenability the original 1990 box set the complete.

Robert johnson might not have necessarily been the greatest of blues men of all time but his songs were remarkably catchy and featured the kind of beat and structure that would help re structure rock n roll to this day. View credits reviews tracks and shop for the 2017 vinyl release of the centennial collection on discogs. 3x vinyl lp compilation limited edition numbered remastered country. The centennial collection 3lp 12 vinyl numbered in 1936 and 1937 robert johnson recorded two sessions of delta blues that would profoundly shape the course of rock music over the 20th century.

And that s what i like. I found his voice somewhat shrill for a blues singer and his guitar playing while ground breaking a bit high pitched. Robert johnson the complete recordings. The centennial collection is an impressive collection of robert johnson s work.

Those who already own the cd know that the music by comparison to previous releases are quite impressive and easily the best. By robert johnson jan 1 2017.