Description: BLIND BLAKE (Blake Alphonso Higgs) & HIS ROYAL VICTORIA CALYPSOS featuring BLIND BLAKE lead vocals, banjo, FREDDIE LEWIS acoustic guitar (solos), CHATFIELD WARD acoustic guitar, GEORGE WILSON acoustic bass, DUDLET BUTLER acoustic guitar, maracas "No. 1 of Songs of the Islands" Recorded in the Bahamas NOTE: Some of the songs from this release were released in 1951 on 10-inch LP and 78rpm. This LP includes those songs plus additional songs recorded in 1952 and features the lyrics for all songs on a folded paper insert. This was just the 3rd release from ART Records. 1952 First Press Mono 33rpm LP Silver/Black Labels ART RECORDS ALP-3 Vinyl: VG+ condition; glossy vinyl; both sides have a number of sleeve scuffs & surface handling marks, but no deep scratches; it plays very very nicely with minimal background (hear sample video above). Cover: VG+ condition; thick cardboard jacket; rub-wear, light corner wear; a bit of splitting on the spine; some dirt marks (see photos). + Original Folded Paper Insert with Lyrics & Rice Paper Inner Sleeve. Also comes with a new poly-vinyl dust cover & white paper sleeve. My Grading Scale: NM / EX / VG+ / VG / G SHIPPING NOTE: I do not profit from shipping charges! I provide new poly-vinyl dust covers & paper sleeves for every item, and pack in strong cruciform mailers (or a waterproof padded bubble-lined envelope for 7-inches) with both cardboard & bubble wrap protective inserts. This costs me close to an additional $2 for each item. I also purchase tracking for every location where the USPS offers it. **ASK ABOUT DrZAJJ COMBINED SHIPPING DISCOUNTS (Maximum Limit of 4 LPs per shipment outside USA)
Price: 50 USD
Location: Monroeville, Pennsylvania
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Artist: Blind Blake and His Royal Victoria Calypsos, Blake Alphonso Higgs
Record Label: ART Records
Case Type: Cardboard Sleeve
Inlay Condition: Very Good Plus (VG+)
Format: Record
Record Grading: Very Good Plus (VG+)
Release Year: 1952
Record Size: 12"
Style: 1950s, Calypso, Caribbean Music, Caribbean Folk, Bahamian Music
Features: Original Inner Sleeve, Record in the Bahamas, Original rice paper inner sleeve, Original large paper insert with lyrics, Early silver-on-black ART labels
Performer Orchestra: Blind Blake and His Royal Victoria Calypsos
Number of Audio Channels: Mono
Speed: 33 RPM
Composer: Blake Alphonso Higgs
Release Title: No. 1 of Songs From the Islands - Recorded in the Bahamas
Color: Black
Duration: LP
Material: Vinyl
Catalog Number: ART ALP-3
Edition: First Pressing
Type: LP
Sleeve Grading: Very Good Plus (VG+)
Era: 1950s
Instrument: Acoustic Guitar, Banjo, Double Bass, Percussion
Conductor: Blind Blake
Genre: Folk, Reggae, Ska & Dub, World Music
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
