Browse by Label: MISSISSIPPI RECORDS

Artist:	DOG FACED HERMANS
Title:	Mental Blocks For All Ages
Label:	MISSISSIPPI RECORDS
Format:	LP
Price:	$11.00
Catalog #:	MR 015LP

Repressed. "Dog Faced Hermans was a five-piece band whose style could be described as anarcho-artpunk incorporating folk and noise influences as well as unorthodox instrumentation. Hailing from Scotland, DFH came out of the herky-jerky Glasgow scene with bands like Stretchheads, Dawson and Archbishop Kebab. Mental Blocks was their 2nd full length LP, released in 1991 on the band's own Demon Radge label. They had 3 LPs, 1 12" EP and a collection of EPs, comp tracks and splits before signing on with Alternative Tentacles for their last two LPs. Guitarist Andy Moor has been a part of The Ex for about 12 years now, and bassist Colin McLean is now playing as part of The Ex's live set. DFH has influenced bands such as Erase Errata, Veronica Lipgloss, God Is My Co-Pilot, and many more. Mental Blocks is considered one of their (if not the) best and hardest to find albums. Remastered by members of the band for improved clarity over the original release."

Artist:	ANIMALS + MEN
Title:	Never Bought Never Sold: Singles + Demos 1979-83
Label:	MISSISSIPPI RECORDS
Format:	LP
Price:	$12.00
Catalog #:	MR 024LP

2011 repress, originally released 2008. "Animals + Men -- named after a song by Adam and the Ants -- started life around the winter of 1978-1979 when Susan Wells took over vocal duties in what was a three piece called Psychotic Reaction. Based in Frome Somerset, their first release Don't Misbehave in the New Age (1980) was an indie hit. When the band split in '81, Susan and Ralph formed the Terraplanes. A & M/Terraplanes released three vinyl 45s. A few years ago, demos by the band surfaced on the Messthetics/Hyped 2 Death label. Recently, the band have reformed and performed the odd gig and are releasing an EP of new songs soon on Convulsive Records. Mississippi Records is proud to be the first to release an entire LP containing the three 45s and early demos, all recorded between 1979-1983. For fans of early UK DIY."

Artist:	DE KIFT
Title:	Yverzucht
Label:	MISSISSIPPI RECORDS
Format:	LP
Price:	$12.00
Catalog #:	MR 042LP

"De Kift emerged from a Dutch squatters' movement and the punk waves of the late '70s and early '80s. Their debut vinyl LP Yverzucht was released in 1989. Ferry: guitar & brass (Svatsox); Wim: drums (Rondos, the Ex); Jacco (GRRR): bass; Maarten: vocals (Pistache B.V.). De Kift were a tremendous and original force at the time. Sparse, rhythmic, angular, yet energetic music. Staccato punk with fanfare elements. Maarten's lyrics were recited, spat out and crooned, bleak reflective explorations of the Dutch mental state of the times. Maarten (as well as Jacco) departed the band after debuting Yverzucht. Out of the ashes, emerged a new conceptual, literary De Kift that would play on for 20 years. De Kift were part of the squatter movement. Playing benefits, raising funds, eyebrows and soundtracking a lifestyle on its last legs." Includes insert with Dutch/English lyrics. Last copies.

Artist:	PAPAGIKA, MARIKA
Title:	The Further The Flame, The Worse It Burns Me
Label:	MISSISSIPPI RECORDS
Format:	LP
Price:	$11.00
Catalog #:	MR 051LP

"Marika Papagika was one of Greek music's greatest vocalists. She recorded 225 performances between 1918 & 1929. This LP features some of her most mystical & moving. Instrumental accompaniment is provided by various combinations of cymbalon, cello, violin & clarinet. Includes a booklet featuring all known photographs of Marika & extensive liner notes by Ian Nagoski, which shed much deserved light on one of the deepest artists of the Rembetika & Greek folk music scene. Record is housed in an old school tip on sleeve." Includes 12-page booklet.

Artist:	CHIN CHIN
Title:	Sound Of The Westway
Label:	MISSISSIPPI RECORDS
Format:	LP
Price:	$12.00
Catalog #:	MR 053LP

"In 1985, Sound Of The Westway was released on Chin Chin's own Farmer Records. As a progression from their first 7", SOTW proved to be a brilliant mix of post punk and pop sensibility. The band's fierce DIY stance and girl-positive ethics have echoed down through the indie scene. Mississippi and Slumberland are excited to collaborate on this classic reissue. On vinyl only, remastered by Tim Stollenwerk and new original artwork by Alec Icky Dunn. Includes free download card."

Artist:	RANGE RATS
Title:	Range Rats
Label:	MISSISSIPPI RECORDS
Format:	LP
Price:	$14.00
Catalog #:	MR 063LP

"Recorded in 1986 & completely unreleased until now - this is Fred & Toody Cole's (Weeds, Lollipop Shoppe, Zipper, Torpedoes, Rats, Western Front, Desperate Edge, Dead Moon, Pierced Arrows, & so on) great lost country LP! All original compositions...some sad lilting ballads & some punk as hell. Two songs feature Fred & Toddy playing with 'Rollie', a janky Roland drum machine that didn't keep a consistent meter very well. The rest of the songs were recorded with a lean mean band. We are very proud to bring this LP into the world for the first time - another facet of the genius of Fred & Toody Cole & low-fi as can be. Housed in an oldschool tip-on sleeve."

Artist:	VA
Title:	Fanajana
Label:	MISSISSIPPI RECORDS
Format:	LP
Price:	$14.00
Catalog #:	MR 067LP

A Collection Of Recordings And Photography From Madagasikara. "Over a three year period in the late 1990s, Charlie Brooks embarked on two long field recording trips in Madagasikara. Brooks primarily concentrated on the more remote north and west regions of the island. Upon his return in 1999 he pressed 200 copies of a triple record and stored them under his bed for the last ten years. The three themed LPs: Vocal, Valiha Marovany and Miscellaneous Instruments were released as the now out-of-print MR-061 Fihavanana. This single LP collection compiles seventeen tracks from Fihavanana. Comes with a twelve page booklet of photography and notes."

Artist:	MIRAH
Title:	Don't/The Tears That Fall
Label:	MISSISSIPPI RECORDS
Format:	7"
Price:	$5.50
Catalog #:	MR 071EP

"Mirah (K Records) has gratiously blessed the Mississippi label with a beautiful 45. This piece of wax contains two original Mirah songs, celebrating the classic girl group era of the '60s. Loosely following this format, and with the accompaniment of some individualistic musicians, something unique was born. Backing musicians from Evolutionary Jass Band, Pink Widower and Golden Bears. Recorded at The Pool Recording Studio in Portland, OR with Alex Yusimov. Co-produced by Tara Jane Oneil and Christopher Doulgeris (Hooliganship, Mirah). Old-style full color tip-on sleeve."

Artist:	MCDOWELL, FRED
Title:	The Alan Lomax Recordings
Label:	MISSISSIPPI RECORDS
Format:	LP
Price:	$14.00
Catalog #:	MR 074LP

Repressed. "The first ever recordings of Fred McDowell! Recorded by Alan Lomax in 1959. The first vinyl release dedicated entirely to this phenomenal recording session. 12 songs that highlight the depth of his repertoire - from droning & hypnotic versions of songs that later became blues standards such as 'Shake Em On Down' & 'Good Morning Little Schoolgirl' to his deeply felt renditions of spirituals like 'Keep Your Lamp Trimmed & Burning' . Accompanied at times by some amazing hair comb playing & beautiful backup vocals. Comes in an old school 'tip on' sleeve with liner notes by Nathan Salsburg. A co-release with our friends Domino Sound. The stuff of dreams."

Artist:	ORCHESTRE REGIONAL DE MOPTI
Title:	Les Meilleurs Souvenirs De La 1ere Biennale Artistique..
Label:	MISSISSIPPI RECORDS
Format:	LP
Price:	$14.00
Catalog #:	MR 075LP

..Et Culturelle De La Jeunesse. "Recorded in 1970 as part of the First Biennale of Arts and Culture for the Young in Mali. The Regional Orchestra of Mopti was a state funded orchestra that participated in country wide music festivals and competitions. A hypnotic band featuring electric guitars & a large horn section. This is the first in a series of six Mali music LPs we will be reissuing this summer from Sterns. A serene and droning record that is both sorrowful & celebratory."

Artist:	L'ORCHESTRE NATIONAL A DE LA REPUBLIQUE DU MALI
Title:	L'Orchestre National A de la Republique du Mali
Label:	MISSISSIPPI RECORDS
Format:	LP
Price:	$11.00
Catalog #:	MR 076LP

"The National A Orchestra was founded by the new government at Mali's independence. They later divided into A and B formations. The A Orchestra was led by Keletigui Diabate, a multi-instrumental virtuoso. An album of incredible Malian music reissued for the first time since the 1970s. Eight tracks with beautiful vocals and guitar work. This is the second in a series of six Mali music LPs we will be reissuing from Sterns."

Artist:	ANDERSON, MARISA
Title:	The Golden Hour
Label:	MISSISSIPPI RECORDS
Format:	LP
Price:	$11.00
Catalog #:	MR 082LP

"Portland guitar wizard Marisa Anderson's long-awaited solo guitar record. Marisa has been a fixture on many a music scene for years & years playing with everyone from the Evolutionary Jass Band to Tara Jane O'Neil to The Dolly Ranchers. In any context, she can't escape her rag/blues/folk roots no matter how hard she tries. On this LP featuring only guitar - no vocals & no overdubs - we are treated to a very intimate sounding home recording filled with delicate grace. Comparisons to John Fahey & his ilk who do their hoodoo mystical rewrite of folk music is bound to occur, but close listening reveals a very original & yet truly rooted in the old style record that we hope will stand the test of time nicely. "

Artist:	KLEENEX/LILIPUT
Title:	Kleenex/LiLiPUT 1977-1983
Label:	MISSISSIPPI RECORDS
Format:	4LP BOX
Price:	$50.00
Catalog #:	MR 084LP

2nd pressing. "One of the most unique punk bands of our time, hailed from Zurich, Switzerland. From 1978-80 Kleenex gigged around, recorded 2 7"'s and toured the UK with such acts as Gang Of Four, Subway Sect, The Swell Maps and The Raincoats. In 1980, the group changed their name to LiLiPUT (due to pressures from the Kleenex tissue company) and continued under that moniker until their demise in 1983. As LiLiPUT, 3 more 7"'s and 2 LP were released as the band evolved through numerous personnel changes. Finally the entire contents of the ever-popular Kill Rock Stars double CD is now available as a 4 LP set. Housed in a sturdy tip-on sleeve slipcase and includes a full-color 12-page booklet."

Artist:	VA
Title:	Street Musicians Of Yogyakarta
Label:	MISSISSIPPI RECORDS
Format:	LP + 7"
Price:	$15.00
Catalog #:	MR 087LP

"In 1978 Jack Body recorded an amazing amount of street musicians in Java. His ear was geared not just towards traditional folk forms of music but also to all the new hybrids of pop street music. Here we find a mix of his recordings that really cannot be classified easily. Influences on the music include Bollywood soundtracks, American rock & pop, Javanese traditional songs & modern gamelan music. All these recordings were made in the street so you can hear babies crying, car horns & food frying throughout. Raw folk music by & for the people, this is the real deal. There was too much good music to fit on an LP, so we've included a free bonus 7" 33 RPM EP of material. Comes in an old school 'tip on' sleeve. Includes a booklet with liner notes by Jack Brody. A truly unique record filled with beautiful & stirring sounds."

Artist:	DEAD MOON
Title:	In The Graveyard
Label:	MISSISSIPPI RECORDS
Format:	LP
Price:	$14.00
Catalog #:	MR 089LP

Repressed. "Reissued for the first time - Dead Moon's first record! Originally released in 1988. Dead Moon were a band that existed outside of the constraints that time & style usually impose on artists. An authentic mix of psychedelic rock, punk, blues, country, & every other American music worth a damn. This LP features all time classics such as 'Graveyard' (A 13th Floor Elevators type vibrating psychedelic song), 'Don't Burn The Fires' & 'I Hate The Blues'. Lo-fi as hell. Remastered from the original tapes. We are very proud to make this LP available on vinyl once more."

Artist:	AHMED, MAHMOUD
Title:	Jeguol Naw Betwa
Label:	MISSISSIPPI RECORDS
Format:	LP
Price:	$14.00
Catalog #:	MR 093LP

"Reissue of a 1978 self released LP by one of the greatest Ethiopian vocalists of all time. This material has not been reissued in any form since its original release digitally or analog! Recorded at the end of the 'golden age' of Ethiopian urban music, Mahmoud is in top form belting out transcendent intense vocals over the Ibex Bands' hypnotic soulful horns, organs, guitars, bass & percussion. As good as it gets & as close to universally perfect music as ever has been made. Old school thick 'tip on' sleeve. Beautifully remastered by Timothy Stollenwerk."

Artist:	HURLEY, MICHAEL
Title:	Fatboy Spring
Label:	MISSISSIPPI RECORDS
Format:	LP
Price:	$13.00
Catalog #:	MR 094LP

"A full LP of never before released Hurley recordings from 1972-73! Great early versions of classic Hurley songs such as 'Automatic Slim & the Fatboys,' 'Drivin' Wheel,' 'Ghost woman Blues,' 'Watchin' the Show,' and 'The Portland Water' that come off for the most part better than later releases of these songs. Hurley is backed up by The Fatboys - not the rotund hip hop crew from the film Disorderlies, but rather a bunch of not so fat nice guys in Vermont who played mostly for the local dairy farmers. (Later they were known as Sheriff Mocus & the Deranged Cowboys) A laid back countryish album sure to please the hardcore Hurley fan and casual listener too. Deep and breezy. Cover painting by Michael. A co-release with our friends label in San Francisco - Secret Seven."

Artist:	HAGAR THE WOMB
Title:	A Brighter Shade Of Black
Label:	MISSISSIPPI RECORDS
Format:	LP
Price:	$14.00
Catalog #:	MR 095LP

"Hagar The Womb is for many, the missing piece of the UK anarcho punk scene. Formed in 1981, Hagar The Womb was not a typical example of that scene, for they refused to conform to the dress codes and dour seriousness of their peers. What first started as a sextet sporting three female vocalists, soon experienced a healthy bit of turnover. Circulating through at least a dozen band members, Hagar The Womb was often identified by bright colored artwork and outfits, as well as bringing an original and upbeat sound to an otherwise homogenous scene. A week after their inception, they were sharing a bill with The Mob and Zounds. Hagar The Womb would go on to play with the likes of The Apostles, Poison Girls and Rubella Ballet before breaking up in 1985. A Brighter Shade Of Black puts together both of their 12" EP's Word Of The Womb and Funnery in the Nunnery as well as a common compilation favorite called For The Ferrymen. The latter recorded by Poison Girls sometimes bassist, Pete Fender in the Poison Girl's own X-N-Trix Studios. Reissued for the first time and limited to 1000 copies."

Artist:	VA
Title:	Last Time Around
Label:	MISSISSIPPI RECORDS
Format:	LP
Price:	$14.00
Catalog #:	MRP 002LP

"Part three in Mississippi Records series exploring the rawest side of gospel music (Part one being the Life Is A Problem compilation & part two being the Oh Graveyard, You Can't Hold Me Always compilation) Moving ballads sit side by side with incredibly rocking crunchy guitar workouts. The recordings span the 1950s through to the '80s, but the sound is timeless & consistently soulful like you won't believe. Artists include Precious Bryant, Isaiah Owens, The Hickory Bottom Harmoneers, Boyd Rivers, The Straight Street Holiness Group & many more. We are very proud of this one. Housed in an old school 'tip on' sleeve."

Artist:	GEORGIA SEA ISLAND SINGERS
Title:	Join The Band
Label:	MISSISSIPPI RECORDS
Format:	LP
Price:	$15.00
Catalog #:	MRP 003LP

"The latest in our series featuring music from the Alan Lomax archives. The Georgia Sea Island Singers were a vocal group of unparalleled depth. Some beautiful sorrowful accapella songs, some raucous stompin' & shoutin' sessions & even a couple tracks accompanied by a drum & fife band along with a banjo player. Altogether a nice mix of material recorded in the homes & churches of this small community by Alan Lomax between 1959 & 1962. This LP features three never before released tracks, an insert with liner notes by Nathan Salsburg & photographs & it's all housed in an old school 'tip on' sleeve."

Artist:	THOMAS, URAL
Title:	Push Em' Up/ Deep Within My Heart
Label:	MISSISSIPPI RECORDS
Format:	7"
Price:	$7.00
Catalog #:	MRP 004EP

"The third volume in our North Portland Music Series, two great soul songs by local legend Ural Thomas recorded in 1960. 'Push em, Up' is an upbeat soul stomper for the dance floor. 'Deep Within' My Heart' is a pretty ballad with tight harmonies & lots of groove. Ural is an underappreciated musician who toured opening for Otis Redding back in the day, had James Brown plagiarize his style, played in countless bands in Portland & Seattle, built a house out of debris salvaged from the Willamette river, mentored countless kids in the neighborhood, & probably wrestled an alligator or two. Proof that unsung heroes live right in our backyard. Housed in a thick old school 'tip on' sleeve."

Artist:	THOMAS, URAL
Title:	Fade Away/Smile
Label:	MISSISSIPPI RECORDS
Format:	7"
Price:	$7.00
Catalog #:	MRP 005EP

"The fourth volume in our North Portland Music Series -- a most unusual record. Ural recorded this in his house with a bunch of neighborhood kids back in 1970. 'Fade Away' is reminiscent of the 'bad trip' portion of Sly & the family Stones' 'There's A Riot Goin' On.' A lazy funk riff is accompanied by drony vocal incantations & kids blowing into sawed off bed posts as if they were trumpets! It really happened. 'Smile' is a more straightforward simple ballad wherein Ural sends a positive message out to the world. Ural self pressed 300 copies of this way back when just to prove to the kids accompanying him on it that they can do anything they want if they put their minds to it. Its message rings true today. Housed in a thick old school 'tip on' sleeve."

Artist:	JOHNSON, BLIND WILLIE
Title:	Dark Was The Night Cold Was The Ground
Label:	MISSISSIPPI RECORDS
Format:	2LP
Price:	$15.00
Catalog #:	MRP 006LP

"The complete works of Blind Willie Johnson (minus alternate takes of two songs) on one album for the first time! The most powerful gospel blues musician of all time growls & moans through twenty-nine amazing songs. Great duets, ballads & rockers. At times tough & at times tender slide guitar playing that makes the hairs on the back of your neck stand up. Not for the faint of heart. Beautiful clear transfers heard for the first time on vinyl. A onetime pressing not to be missed. Housed in a gatefold old school 'tip on' sleeve."

Artist:	JONES & FAMILY, EDDIE LEE
Title:	Yonder Go That Old Black Dog
Label:	MISSISSIPPI RECORDS
Format:	LP
Price:	$13.00
Catalog #:	MRP 008LP

Subtitled: Blues, Spirituals And Folksongs From Rural Georgia. "Stunning little known blues and spirituals session recorded in Eddie Lee Jones' home in Lexington, Georgia in 1965. This is the only known recording by Eddie Lee and is as heavy as blues can get. Atmospheric recordings with plenty of stomping and whooping and singing along by Eddie Lees family and neighbors and recorded by Bill Koon. A real stunner from start to finish. For fans of Fred Mcdowell and Blind Willie Johnson. Old school 'tip on' cover. Co-release with Sutro Park records."

Artist:	HAACK & MS. NELSON, BRUCE
Title:	The Way Out Record For Children
Label:	MISSISSIPPI RECORDS
Format:	LP
Price:	$15.00
Catalog #:	MRP 009LP

"Recorded in 1968, a true psychedelic masterpiece for the kids. Ms. Nelson (a child educator) and Bruce Haack (an early electronic music pioneer) designed this record to open the minds and hearts of children to deeper levels of insight and culture. Not condescending in the least and with a childlike sense of wonder, Bruce and Ms. Nelson lay into some heavy songs about everything from Robots to Indian Mysticism to Motorcycle riding fantasies. It's all in here. The music is all generated by Bruces' homemade electronic instruments which churn out proto hip hop beats and straight up avante garde moments left and right. The kids in Ms. Nelson's community chime in with their voices here and there and the record ends with a haunting existential twist that'll leave you screamin' for more. A great record for children and adults of all ages. Old school tip on cover."

Artist:	HAACK & MS. NELSON, BRUCE
Title:	The Electronic Record For Children
Label:	MISSISSIPPI RECORDS
Format:	LP
Price:	$15.00
Catalog #:	MRP 010LP

"Recorded in 1969 , early electronic music pioneer Bruce Haack and child educator Ms. Nelson go bravely and deeply into psychedelic music compositions designed to open the minds and hearts of the young. Truly far out electronic music that evokes a space age alternate universe. Bruce and Ms. Nelson are joined by pianist Praxietellis Pandit and their relaxed sounding friend Chris to bring you songs about everything from ancient folk tales to outerspace to what the world sounds like when you listen with your inner self. Real great stuff, not for the faint of heart. Avante garde music by and for the people. Old school tip on cover."

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Artist:	VA
Title:	Mata la Pena
Label:	MISSISSIPPI RECORDS
Format:	LP
Price:	$14.00
Catalog #:	MR 029LP

Artist:	VA
Title:	In The Storm So Long
Label:	MISSISSIPPI RECORDS
Format:	LP
Price:	$14.00
Catalog #:	MR 066LP

Artist:	RAIL BAND
Title:	Orchestre Rail-Band de Bamako
Label:	MISSISSIPPI RECORDS
Format:	LP
Price:	$14.00
Catalog #:	MR 077LP

Artist:	VA
Title:	Brass Pins And Match Heads: International 78s
Label:	MISSISSIPPI RECORDS
Format:	LP
Price:	$14.00
Catalog #:	MR 083LP

Artist:	KHAN, ABDUL KARIM
Title:	Abdul Karim Khan
Label:	MISSISSIPPI RECORDS
Format:	LP
Price:	$14.00
Catalog #:	MR 085LP

Artist:	VA
Title:	Fanafody
Label:	MISSISSIPPI RECORDS
Format:	LP
Price:	$12.00
Catalog #:	MR 092LP

Artist:	ALI AG AMOUMINE
Title:	Takamba
Label:	MISSISSIPPI RECORDS
Format:	LP + 7"
Price:	$15.00
Catalog #:	MRP 007LP