Big Joe Williams - Tough Times Fontana Vinyl
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Big Joe Williams - Tough Times Fontana Vinyl
Big Joe Williams - Tough Times Fontana Vinyl is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Description
Description
Artist: Big Joe Williams
Title: Tough Times
Label: Fontana Records
Catalogue Number: 688 800 ZL
Country: United Kingdom
Original Release Year: 1960
Pressing Year: 1961
Format: 12" Vinyl LP – Mono
Speed: 33⅓ RPM
Description
Tough Times is a classic Delta blues album from the legendary American bluesman Big Joe Williams, renowned for his distinctive vocal style and his specially adapted nine-string guitar.
Originally issued in the United States by Arhoolie in 1960, the album was released in the UK by Fontana Records in 1961 as part of its Folk Blues USA series.
This sought-after UK edition features the textured black-and-silver Fontana label and original front-laminated picture sleeve, making it an excellent example of early British blues LP collecting.
The album features twelve performances including “Sloppy Drunk Blues,” “Yo Yo Blues,” “President Roosevelt,” “Forty-Four Blues,” “Greystone Blues,” “I Want My Crown” and “So Glad.”
Condition
Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)
Record: Very Good Plus (VG+)
Inner Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)
Pressing Notes
Rare 1961 UK Fontana first pressing, catalogue 688 800 ZL, issued in mono as part of the Folk Blues USA series.
Features the distinctive textured black-and-silver Fontana label and front-laminated picture sleeve with a US-style pasted reverse panel.
Track Listing
Side One
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Sloppy Drunk Blues
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Yo Yo Blues
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President Roosevelt
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Forty-Four Blues
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Greystone Blues
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I Want My Crown
Side Two
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Mean Stepfather
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Brother James
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Shake Your Boogie
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Vitamin A Blues
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She Left Me A Mule To Ride
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So Glad
Genre: Delta Blues / Blues
Year: 1960
Country of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Rockabuy Records Grading Guide
Mint (M): Perfect condition, generally unused or still sealed.
Near Mint (NM): Almost perfect with minimal or no signs of handling or play.
Very Good Plus (VG+): Excellent overall condition with only minor signs of use.
Very Good (VG): Some visible signs of wear and/or play, but still a good, enjoyable copy.
Good (G): Noticeable wear and play, but the record remains playable.
Poor (P): Significant damage or heavy wear; suitable primarily as a filler or collection piece.
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