Get Right With God - Hot Gospel 1947-1953 Vinyl

Artist: Various Artists

Title: Get Right With God: Hot Gospel 1947–1953

Label: Krazy Kat Records

Catalogue Number: KK 7417

Country: United Kingdom

Original Release Year: 1983

Pressing Year: 1983 UK Original Pressing

Format: Vinyl LP (Mono)

Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

Get Right With God: Hot Gospel 1947–1953 is an outstanding compilation of rare and influential American gospel recordings from the post-war era. Released by Krazy Kat Records in 1983, the album gathers together hard-to-find performances originally recorded between 1947 and 1953, documenting a golden age of traditional gospel music.

Featuring artists including Prophet Powers & The Holy Mount Singers, Radio Four, The Five Blind Boys of Mississippi, National Independent Gospel Singers, Sister O. M. Terrell and Southern Harmonaires, the collection captures the raw emotion, harmony and spiritual intensity that shaped modern gospel, rhythm & blues and soul music. An essential compilation for collectors of early gospel and American roots music.

Pressing Notes

Original 1983 UK pressing on Krazy Kat Records, catalogue number KK 7417.

Compiled from rare original recordings dating between 1947 and 1953, this mono LP was carefully curated by Bob Laughton and includes informative liner notes detailing the artists and historical significance of each recording. Original UK Krazy Kat pressings have become increasingly collectible thanks to their excellent sound quality and thoughtfully compiled archival releases.

Track Listing

Side One

The Tree Of Life (Is Waiting For Me) – Prophet Powers & The Holy Mount Singers
Blood Done Signed My Name – Radio Four
Me And The Devil – Rev. Chambers
God Don't Like It – Rev. Anderson Johnson
I Met My Elder This Morning – National Independent Gospel Singers
I Got Good Religion – National Independent Gospel Singers
Tell Me Why You Like Roosevelt (Part 1) – Otis Jackson with National Clouds Of Joy
Tell Me Why You Like Roosevelt (Part 2) – Otis Jackson with National Clouds Of Joy

Side Two

Sweepin' Thru The Gate – Rev. B. C. Campbell
When God Dips His Pen Of Love – Five Blind Boys Of Mississippi
Never Turn Back – Five Blind Boys Of Mississippi
I'm Going To That City – Sister O. M. Terrell
What'cha Gonna Do – Radio Four
Atlanta's Tragic Monday – Echoes Of Zion
Who Will Your Captain Be – Southern Harmonaires
I'm So Glad – Southern Harmonaires
Additional Information
Original 1983 UK pressing
Krazy Kat Records
Catalogue number KK 7417
Mono LP
33⅓ RPM
Compiled by Bob Laughton
Features Five Blind Boys Of Mississippi
Includes Prophet Powers & The Holy Mount Singers
Features Radio Four
Includes Southern Harmonaires
Rare gospel recordings from 1947–1953
Essential American gospel collection
Highly collectible UK compilation
Condition

Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Record: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Inner Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Rockabuy Records Grading Guide

Near Mint (NM)

Virtually flawless condition. Played only a handful of times with no visible marks or signs of wear.

Excellent (EX)

Lightly played and exceptionally well cared for. May show only minimal signs of handling with no significant marks affecting playback.

Very Good Plus (VG+)

A well-preserved copy with only light signs of use. The sleeve remains clean and structurally sound, while the vinyl shows minimal surface marks that do not significantly affect playback.

Very Good (VG)

Noticeable signs of use with light surface marks and handling wear, though the record plays well throughout without major faults.

Good (G)

Visible wear with more pronounced marks. Playback remains enjoyable with some background noise.

Poor / Fair (P/F)

Heavy wear and significant scratches affecting playback quality.

Shipping

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