CD American Folk Music 2CD Folkways Social Music FP252 Red Jacket

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Description

This lot consists of a double CD titled American Folk Music, published by Folkways Records (visible reference: FP 252). The front cover of the case features a predominantly red jacket, with the title in white letters and a detailed list of the tracks and artists appearing on the album. This is Volume Two: Social Music, as embossed in silver on the jacket, under the main title.

The jacket displays a clear layout: on the left, the song titles (examples: "Sail Away Lady", "Wake Up Jacob", "Georgia Stomp", "John the Revelator", "Shine on Me"), on the right, the list of performers (such as Bunt Stephens, Jim Jackson, The Carter Family, Rev. J. M. Gates). The publisher's name "Harry Smith" appears at the bottom, as well as the mention "Folkways Records Service Corp. N.Y.".

The case, a standard double CD type, is made of transparent and black plastic, allowing the full jacket to be seen on the front. The indication "2 CD" appears on the left spine, confirming the double CD format. No significant wear is visible on the front of the case, apart from slight traces of use consistent with a used item.

The graphic presentation of the jacket, with its plain red background, sober typography, and vertical arrangement of titles/artists, is in a restrained aesthetic, typical of Folkways reissues. No decorative elements other than text and a discreet drawing appear on this visible side.

This double CD offers a panorama of American folk music, with an emphasis on social and religious repertoire, as reflected by the selection of titles and the diversity of listed performers.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The front of the case shows slight signs of wear. No major apparent defects on the visible jacket.

Did you know? The "Anthology of American Folk Music" box set, edited by Harry Smith for Folkways Records in the early 1950s, is considered a major reference in the rediscovery of American folk. Its influence was decisive on the 1960s folk scene, particularly for artists like Bob Dylan and Joan Baez.

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