BLIND BLAKE & Royal Victoria Calypsos 1ST PRESS 1952 ART LP Lyrics Insert HEAR!

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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BLIND BLAKE & Royal Victoria Calypsos 1ST PRESS 1952 ART LP Lyrics Insert HEAR!

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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer

All returns accepted: Returns Accepted

Item must be returned within: 30 Days

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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+)