Robert Johnson The Complete Recordings Vinyl

This two cd box contains all 41 recordings johnson made including 12 alternate takes and each cut remains a classic.

Robert johnson the complete recordings vinyl. And that s what i like. Referencing the complete recordings 2xcd comp mono box c2k 46222 robert johnson is the foundation to which all other blues artists have built their career on. 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. Shop for vinyl cds and more from robert johnson at the discogs marketplace.

The set includes a new essay by ted gioia alongside a new biography of robert johnson written by stephen c. These are old recordings on new vinyl of course and sound like it with the original recording flaws pops scratches and all. Includes a cd sized 48 page booklet with lyrics credits and some biographical notes about robert johnson alongside essays by eric clapton and keith richards. This set s release in 1990 caused quite a stir selling more than 500 000 copies and on the basis of endorsements from eric clapton and keith richards introduced a great number of rock fans to delta blues.

The rolling stones cream jimi hendrix and led zeppelin. Johnson did his recording sessions on two different dates both in hotel rooms facing into the corners of the rooms so his music would bounce back for a fuller sounding recording. He was re packaged and sold back to america in many versions including. Robert johnson the complete recordings 1990 gold vinyl record first press label 39 00 robert johnson king of the delta blues lp white gold platinum toned record rare.

This is a gatefold set of 2 records on 180 gram vinyl and is a beautiful addition to any blues collection. This album has the relatively tinny sound produced by 1930 s era portable recording equipment. Lavere completely different from his essay in the 1990 version. The centen nial collection is the ultimate document of these groundbreaking sessions.

First of you have to like robert johnson and or be a fan of old blues recordings. Explore releases from robert johnson at discogs. 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.