Description: Original Analog: JEAN RITCHIE - COURTING SONGS, Harvey Cover Art in Near Mint Description The revival of Folk Music that began in the mid-20th Century ("Contemporary Folk Music") has had a profound and continuing effect on the Development and History of Recorded Music. It came at the same time (early 1950's) that the new innovation in recording technology began its transition to the 33 ⅓ RPM Vinyl "Long Play", and away from its earliest form of 78 RPM shellac. Much of the newer music forms that followed had "roots" in these poetic melodies. The emotions stirred with the tales telling of melancholy, folklore, custom, and cultural identity provide continuity to the lyrical processes of our nation's oral traditions. Stinson Records, Folkways Records and Elektra were among the standout organizations in the recording and manufacturing of these national treasures. Jean Ritchie / Oscar Brand Courting Songs Label : Elektra - EKL-22 / Original 1st Edition Release - Please See Below for the Deadwax Matrixes Format : 10" 33⅓ RPM Analog Mono Vinyl Record and Album Cover Country : United States Released : 1954 Genre : Contemporary Folk / Appalachian Music THE VINYL : NEAR MINT NM : This beautiful record is lightly played with some evidence of spindlewear (please see close up photos of the labels). Both sides of the LP surface retain all of their original gloss. Present is some light sleevewear from the original cardboard cover, and a few shallow hairline marks that are cosmetic and will likely produce no or minimal audio interference. Bright, undamaged, Blue and White Elektra Labels (please see photos). The Record shows exceptional care and handling. A Note About The Recording Technology: In the early 1950’s, the invention of Vinyl Records (33 1/3 RPM) was a new analog Mono technology that became more commercially popular than the existing 78 RPM shellac recordings. While these early Monos are Great Treasures, they can playback with what we modern music listeners call "background noise", and an occasional click or pop. Improved mono recording methods later pioneered by Rudy Van Gelder (and others), and then Stereo in late 1950, reduced this noise problem. Our grading evaluations examine the record condition as a result of use after it was manufactured. THE COVER : NEAR MINT NM : Please see photos / laminated / exceptionally well-stored / bright colors / sharp corners / no edgewear / no ringwear / all of the seams, including the spine, are intact / no writing, paper loss, stains or dirt. THE COVER ART : William S. Harvey designed this cover, and was an American Graphic Designer and the Art Director for Elektra Records. This is one of his earliest works. We have placed the record and the cover into separate, protective plastic sleeves. Tracklist And Musicians: Please see the photos in our Gallery. Dead Wax Run Out Matrix Identifiers (Actual) : Side A - (Etched) : JH 526 A DBH 14 A Side B - (Etched) : JH 526 B DBH 14 A Please Note : On both Sides, "DBH" is the mark of the Recording Engineer, David B. Hancock. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Be sure to check the records section in the Darbyncoates store for other great titles!! Visit My eBay Store Add me to your Favorite Sellers View My Other Items For Sale View My Feedback SHIPPING: We pack our records VERY CAREFULLY and will combine shipping for multiple purchases. Additional records sent through USPS Media Mail are always free. We have one day shipping service, and once into the hands of the transit providers, a tracking number will be added to the item in your purchases section on ebay. 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Price: 89.25 USD
Location: Scotts Valley, California
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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
Speed: 33 RPM
Record Size: 10"
Special Attributes: Sight Graded under a bright light, Deadwax Matrix Listed Below
Edition: First Edition, Deadwax Matrixes Listed Below
Run Time: Please See The Photos In Our Gallery
Fidelity Level: Analog
Format: Record
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Features: Original Cover, William S. Harvey, Cover Art
Genre: Contemporary Folk
Material: Vinyl
Number of Audio Channels: Mono
Style: American Folk, Appalachian Music
Type: LP
Vinyl Matrix Number: Listed Below
Artist: Jean Ritchie, Oscar Brand
Record Grading: Near Mint (NM or M-)
Record Label: Elektra White & Blue
Release Year: 1954
Sleeve Grading: Near Mint (NM or M-)
Release Title: Courting Songs