Browse by Label: YAZOO

Artist:	PATTON, CHARLEY
Title:	Founder Of The Delta Blues
Label:	YAZOO
Format:	2LP
Price:	$29.00
Catalog #:	YAZ 1020HLP

"Charley (a.k.a. Charlie) Patton was the most powerful blues recording artist of all time, considered by many to be the single most important figure in the history of traditional blues. He was a profound shaper and a giant figure in early Mississippi Delta music. The combined power of his vocal and guitar dynamics is unparalleled and he was the Delta's first blues celebrity." This reissue reproduces the front and back cover of Yazoo's original 1970 release. Pressed on 180 gram vinyl.

Artist:	VA
Title:	Country Blues Bottleneck Guitar Classics 1926-1937
Label:	YAZOO
Format:	CD
Price:	$16.00
Catalog #:	YAZ 1026CD

1991 release. "Bottleneck blues came from every region of the South; from Memphis (Memphis Minnie) to Texas (Black Ace) to Mississippi (Robert Johnson) to Georgia (Barbecue Bob), startling and imaginative creations were produced by a wealth of top-drawer bluesmen. Powerful, driving performances that utilize both clear single-note and barred chords will delight any listener." 1991 release of essential bottleneck classics from Barbecue Bob, Weaver & Beasley, Ruth Willis, Bukka White, Shreveport Home Wreckers, Robert Johnson, Black Ace, Jim & Bob (The Genial Hawaiians), Irene Scruggs, Kansas Joe & Memphis Minnie, Oscar Woods, Bo Weavil Jackson, King Solomon Hill, and Ramblin' Thomas.

Artist:	VA
Title:	Please Warm My Weiner (Old Time Hokum Blues)
Label:	YAZOO
Format:	LP
Price:	$17.00
Catalog #:	YAZ 1043HLP

180 gram reissue of Yazoo's scholarly 1974 collection of "bawdy and vaudeville-inspired" songs from the '20s and '30s. Classic Robert Crumb cover art. Artists: Whistling Bob Howe & Frankie Griggs, Tommie Bradley & James Cole, Buddie Burton, Georgia Tom & Tampa Red, Rufus & Ben Quillian, Hokum Boys, Papa Charlie Jackson, Butterbeans & Susie, Robert & Charlie Hicks, Yazoo All Stars, Memphis Minnie, Leola B. Wilson & Kid Wesley Wilson and Bo Carter.

Artist:	WELDON/KOKOMO ARNOLD, CASEY BILL
Title:	Bottleneck Guitar Trendsetters Of The 1930's
Label:	YAZOO
Format:	LP
Price:	$17.00
Catalog #:	YAZ 1049HLP

180 gram exact repro reissue of this Yazoo's collection of these two blues guitarists, originally released in 1975. "Kokomo Arnold and Casey Bill Weldon were two of the most popular and original-sounding bottleneck guitarists of the Thirties, a generally dismal period for blues recording. In terms of contemporary appeal (the only yardstick that mattered to blues men themselves) they far outstripped Robert Johnson, Bukka White, and other bottleneck artists of the era.... Arnold, a left-handed guitarist, confronts the listener as one of the zaniest, most manic guitarists ever recorded; Weldon's work is an outright rejection of traditional blues harmony, and invites comparison to Western swing."

Artist:	VA
Title:	Masters Of The Delta Blues: The Friends Of Charlie Patton
Label:	YAZOO
Format:	CD
Price:	$16.00
Catalog #:	YAZ 2002CD

1991 release. "The artists represented on this album -- Son House, Tommy Johnson, Bukka White, Ishmon Bracey and others -- are masters of the Delta blues; all recorded in the vintage period of the 1920s and early 1930s. Their work stands today as some of the finest blues ever documented and many of the musicians here are recognized as giant figures in blues history. This is perhaps the finest compilation of historical blues ever assembled by the most brilliant artists of their day. This compilations represents the high point of Delta blues." Includes 16-page booklet.

Artist:	VA
Title:	Mississippi Masters: Early American Blues Classics 1927-35
Label:	YAZOO
Format:	CD
Price:	$16.00
Catalog #:	YAZ 2007CD

1994 release. "The early Mississippi artists featured here represent traditional blues at the height of its power. Possessing a drive and eloquence rarely matched, the selections presented here rank among the all-time classic performances in blues history." "Typifies some of the most urgent, yet transcendent rural black music ever created." -- Blues Revue Artists include William Harris, Otto Virgial, Garfield Akers, Geeshie Wiley, Joe Calicott, Blind Joe Reynolds and Mattie Delaney.

Artist:	VA
Title:	Memphis Masters: Early American Blues Classics 1927-34
Label:	YAZOO
Format:	CD
Price:	$16.00
Catalog #:	YAZ 2008CD

1994 release. "Preserves a period of Memphis music that flourishes at a musical crossroads." -- Dirty Linen. "A marelous aurel snapshot - a great place to start a pre-war collection." -- Upper Mississippi Blues Society. Artists include Will Batts, Tom Dickson, Furry Lewis, Joe McCoy, Frank Stokes, Pearl Dickson, Jed Davenport, Memphis Minnie, Gus Cannon, Jack Kelly, Cannon's Jug Stompers, Will Shade, Hattie Hart, Will Batts, Memphis Jug Band, Mooch Richardson, Hattie Hart And Frank Stokes.

Artist:	GARY DAVIS, REV.
Title:	The Complete Early Recordings Of Reverend Gary Davis
Label:	YAZOO
Format:	CD
Price:	$16.00
Catalog #:	YAZ 2011CD

1994 release. Remastered from 78s, originally recorded in mostly 1935 (with a few tracks from 1949). "Reverend Gary Davis was one of the greatest guitar players of the 20th century, regardless of genre. His range of styles and repertoire encompassed the spectrum of black music from the early part of the century. His faultless and complex picking techniques gave his 'holy blues' an inimitable richness, complemented by his impassioned religious singing."

Artist:	NAWAHI, KING BENNIE
Title:	Hawaiian String Virtuoso: Acoustic Steel Guitar Classics
Label:	YAZOO
Format:	CD
Price:	$16.00
Catalog #:	YAZ 2055CD

..From The 1920's. 2000 release. "Bennie Nawahi was one of the true masters of the Hawaiian steel guitar, ukulele and just about any instrument with strings on it. Not only does his work rank as some of the greatest Hawaiian music ever recorded, the imaginative, accomplished phrasing in his solos make him one of the unheralded giants of 1920s string jazz. This overview covers Bennie's singing and instrumental work on native Hawaiian melodies, the blues, jazz, pop and rural music he heard on the mainland, and some of his own dazzling instrumental compositions."

Artist:	VA
Title:	Times Ain't Like They Used To Be: Early American Rural Music
Label:	YAZOO
Format:	CD
Price:	$16.00
Catalog #:	YAZ 2067CD

"A collection of classic recordings from the 1920s and '30s featuring many all-time great performances of early American traditional music. These two volumes are a fascinating overview of traditional American musical styles from the Civil War to the 1920s including all phases of both white and black genres, fiddle tunes, rags, banjo songs, religious selections, old ballads, blues, etc. Both volumes abound with rarities never appearing before on any reissues. Yazoo's usual high standards of sound quality, graphics, and note are apparent through out."

Artist:	PATTON, CHARLEY
Title:	The Best of Charlie Patton
Label:	YAZOO
Format:	CD
Price:	$16.00
Catalog #:	YAZ 2069CD

"Charlie Patton is considered by many to be the single most important figure in the history of traditional blues as performer, influence and inspiration. The combined power of his vocal and guitar dynamics is unparalleled, and his legacy is an imposing body of powerful and eloquent music. The Mississippi Delta is at the heart of the blues and Charlie Patton is the essence of Mississippi Delta blues. For this release YaZoo has re-mastered these classic recordings in the finest sound reproduction ever, far surpassing anything done before. Features his 20 greatest performances."

Artist:	MCTELL, BLIND WILLIE
Title:	The Best of Blind Willie McTell
Label:	YAZOO
Format:	CD
Price:	$16.00
Catalog #:	YAZ 2071CD

Classic recordings of the 1920's & 30's, transferred from 78s. "Blind Willie McTell was one of the giant figures in early blues history. He was a brilliant technician as well as an especially expressive musician and singer. And he had a rhythmic sense second to no one. His repertoire cover the whole spectrum of early rural music: blues, rags, breakdowns, religious songs and more. Assembled here are his 23 best performances reproduced in, far and away, the best sound quality they have ever been heard in. This new level of fidelity intimately brings to the fore the genius of this wonderful artist."

Artist:	PHILLIPS, WASHINGTON
Title:	The Key To The Kingdom
Label:	YAZOO
Format:	CD
Price:	$16.00
Catalog #:	YAZ 2073CD

Compiled from extremely rare 78s originally recorded between 1927-1929, remastered; originally released in 2005. "Washington Phillips is one of the most intriguing and delightful figures in American music history. His style is completely unique, both in his warm, plaintive singing and his use of zither for accompaniment. His treatments of early religious material is poignant and expressive and his zither playing backup is absolutely captivating. His complete output of 16 selections is presented here with brand new remastering that heightens all the irresistible characteristics of his performances. Included also are 4 bonus tracks of similarly touching early religious music by Mamie and A.C. Forehand."

Artist:	PATTON, CHARLEY
Title:	Primeval Blues, Rags, and Gospel Songs
Label:	YAZOO
Format:	CD
Price:	$16.00
Catalog #:	YAZ 2074CD

"Charley Patton is considered by many to be the single most important figure in the history of traditional blues as performer, influence and inspiration. The combined power of his vocal and guitar dynamics is unparalleled, and his legacy is an imposing body of powerful and eloquent music. This collection focuses on the wide breadth and scope of Patton's repertoire -- in addition to his unparalleled primitive blues, there are powerful early back-country rags, gospel songs and more. These performances are the Dead Sea scrolls of early black rural music. For this release Yazoo has re-mastered these classic recordings in the finest sound reproduction ever, far surpassing anything done before."

Artist:	JAMES, SKIP
Title:	Hard Time Killin' Floor
Label:	YAZOO
Format:	CD
Price:	$16.00
Catalog #:	YAZ 2075CD

"Skip James is one of the 'Mount Rushmore' historical blues figures, ranking right at the very top of the blues pyramid with the likes of Charlie Patton. His guitar playing is the most innovative and complex of all the early blues greats and his unique piano stylings have also fascinated fans for over seven decades. His singing, too, is totally unique in its high eerie delivery and haunting effect. Skip's complete total early recordings (18 selections) are presented here in dramatically improved new fidelity that offer even more testimony to his greatness. A bonus 4 tracks by fellow Mississippian blues legend Son House are also included in stunning and exciting new fidelity."

Artist:	VA
Title:	Kentucky Mountain Music: Classic Recording of the 20s & 30s
Label:	YAZOO
Format:	7CD BOX
Price:	$80.00
Catalog #:	YAZ 2200CD

"As the Mississippi Delta is to blues, Kentucky is to fiddle music, banjo playing, and classic old ballads and songs. No other state comes even close in both terms of amazing diversity of styles and just pure prodigious amounts of great classic performances. This 7 CD box set contains almost 200 all-time great performances by some of the finest country musicians who ever lived. It is a treasure trove of Americana, and one of the most important roots projects ever assembled. Since all the recordings are from the 1920s and 1930s, its as close to ultimate sources as anything can be."

Artist:	VA
Title:	The Stuff That Dreams Are Made Of
Label:	YAZOO
Format:	2CD
Price:	$26.00
Catalog #:	YAZ 2202CD

"A double CD packaged in a beautiful DVD-size digi-pac containing 46 of the rarest and greatest blues and country 78s from the 1920s and early '30s. Included are two newly discovered masterpieces by legendary blues figure Son House, 'Mississippi Country Farm Blues' and 'Clarksdale Moan.' These have never been heard before and will generate tremendous interest among all blues fans. Likewise, country enthusiasts will be excited to hear the long lost, often believed never issue Georgia Pot Lickers record, both sides featuring duet fiddling by all time greats Lowe Stokes and A.A. Gray. And these are just the beginning of a lineup of super rarities and unissued gems. Many of the tracks, like Luke Jordan's 'If I Call You,' have never been heard even by the most advanced collectors, thus imbuing this release with loads of charisma and cachet. Striking cover art by legendary cartoonist Robert Crumb. Inside the larger format package is a booklet insert with extensive graphics and notes, including a hilarious expos� on the lunacy of collecting. Features super rarities, many never before heard, by giant figures in early American rural music like Andrew and Jim Baxter, Sweet Brothers, Jay Bird Coleman, Clarence Ashley, Tommy Johnson, Dock Boggs, Memphis Jug Band, Allen Brothers and many many more."

Artist:	VA
Title:	The Best There Ever Was: Legendary Early...
Label:	YAZOO
Format:	CD
Price:	$16.00
Catalog #:	YAZ 3002CD

...Blue Performers. "Features the 20 greatest blues performers of the earliest period of blues recording, the 1920's into the early 1930's, including Charlie Patton, Skip James, Son House, Blind Willie McTell, etc., etc. For 35 years now Yazoo has been recognized as the leading historical blues label, and its credibility and extremely high standards add to the sales potential for this album featuring many of the greatest blues performances of all time. Cover photo is a newly discovered photo of Charlie Patton which will cause great excitement among blues fans everywhere."

Artist:	VA
Title:	Mysteries Of The Sabbath
Label:	YAZOO
Format:	CD
Price:	$16.00
Catalog #:	YAZ 7002CD

..Classic Cantorial Recordings 1907-47 1994 release. "This compilation of historical masterpieces by renowned Jewish cantors eloquently communicate the rare beauty and power of one of the world's strongest and most moving musical traditions. These selections represent the finest work by many of the greatest cantors of the 20th century. There is a 36-page booklet included offering in-depth background and biographical information as well as countless rare historical photos."

Artist:	VA
Title:	The Music Of Madagascar
Label:	YAZOO
Format:	CD
Price:	$16.00
Catalog #:	YAZ 7003CD

...Classic Traditional Recordings Of The 1930s. 1995 release. "With all the attention currently being given to the music of Madagascar, this release opens a new window into the subject, offering the earliest recordings (1930s) of this powerful and moving music from this remote and mystical island. Featuring: Hiran'ny Tanoran'ny Ntao Lo, Choeur Malgache, Hirand-d Razafimahefa, Hira Malaza Taloha, Hiran-d Razafimahefa, Mpilalao Malgache." "Possesses a mannered beauty unlike anything else...all the tracks are of comparable splendor... consistently enchanting." --The Beat

Artist:	VA
Title:	The Secret Museum Of Mankind Vol. 1
Label:	YAZOO
Format:	CD
Price:	$16.00
Catalog #:	YAZ 7004CD

...Ethnic Music Classics: 1925-48. This series of archival 78 transfers originally came out in 1995. "Compiled here are many of the greatest performances of world and ethnic music ever recorded. This volume represents a trip around the world, stopping at each port to sample one of that country's finest recordings of its indigenous music. Each of these recordings was captured at a period during the golden age of recording when traditional styles were at their peak of power and emotion. Included inside are extensive notes and beautiful period photographs that work together with the music to communicate an exciting sense of discovery." "One of the most consistently rewarding world music compilations in years, the cuts range from Macedonian fiddle jaunts to Puerto Rican Christmas tunes, from Abyssinian religious chants to ominous Japanese court music. The instruments include Ukrainian sleigh bells, Sardinian triple pipes, Vietnamese moon lutes and Ethiopian one-string violins...a profound artistry lurks beneath the alien vernaculars." -- Village Voice; Vol. 1 contains music from Nigeria, Sardinia, Russia, Ceylon, Rajahstan, Cuba, Rumania, Vietnam, Macedonia, Morocco, and more. Includes a 15-page booklet with liner notes on each track and photos.

Artist:	VA
Title:	The Secret Museum Of Mankind Vol. 2
Label:	YAZOO
Format:	CD
Price:	$16.00
Catalog #:	YAZ 7005CD

...Ethnic Music Classics: 1925-48. 1995 release. Early 20th century recordings from Bulgaria, Puerto Rico, India, Mozambique, Ukraine, Trinidad, Kazakhstan, Ceylon, Tibet and elsewhere, compiled by archivist Pat Conte. "Contains some of the most simply beautiful performances you'll ever hear ... the material here is almost entirely unself-conscious, culturally uncompromised and solely concerned with being the best version of itself that it can be ... this album is designed to dazzle and delight." --Vibes; Includes a 15-page booklet with liner notes on each track and photos.

Artist:	VA
Title:	The Secret Museum Of Mankind: Central Asia
Label:	YAZOO
Format:	CD
Price:	$16.00
Catalog #:	YAZ 7007CD

...Ethnic Music Classics: 1925-48. 1996 release. "One of the most important re-issues of vintage ethnic music ever to appear. The rarity of the original recordings is staggering. There really is nothing else like this available anywhere, nor has there ever been. There is astonishing Mongolian throat singing, stunning virtuoso instrumentals, and heroic vocals." --Folk Roots. "Wistful and haunting." --Jazz Times. Includes 12-page booklet.

Artist:	VA
Title:	The Wheels Of The World Vol. 1: Early Irish-American Music
Label:	YAZOO
Format:	CD
Price:	$16.00
Catalog #:	YAZ 7008CD

1997 release. Subtitled: Classic Recordings From The 1920's & 30's. "A collection of all-time great performances of Irish traditional music, including selections by such legendary artists as Michael Coleman, James Morrison, Patrick Touhey, Mullaney and Stack, Flannagan Brothers, Packie Dolan, and many, many more. These recordings were made primarily in the 1920s when the pure power of this wonderful tradition was at its peak, and were all made in America, to which a great many of the master Irish musicians had immigrated. Many of these very recordings played a huge role in establishing the basic repertoire of tunes played by Irish musicians for the rest of the 20th century." "Chronicles some of the seminal performers of the first generation of Irish-Americans to record. Among the fiddlers, two stand out in particular - Michael Coleman for the depth and subtlety of his interpretations and James Morrison for his brilliants technique. And Patrick J. Touhey's uillean pipes are a revelation." -- Newark Star Ledger

Artist:	VA
Title:	The Wheels Of The World Vol. 2: Early Irish-American Music
Label:	YAZOO
Format:	CD
Price:	$16.00
Catalog #:	YAZ 7009CD

1997 release. Subtitled: Classic Recordings From The 1920's & 30's. "There is no shortage today of talented, even virtuosic, Irish traditional musicians. The 'world music' bins of record stores overflow with Irish discs that have the kind of clean digital sound and sophisticated modern arrangements that the old 78s cannot match. Try as they might, however, today's musicians cannot match the expressive emotion, earthy humor or propulsive rhythmic energy displayed so abundantly on these classic Irish-American recordings from the 1920s and '30s." Artists include Packie Dolan, John McKenna, Michael Gaffney, Michael Coleman, Peter Conlon, Frank Quinn, James Morrison, Edward Mullaney & Patrick Stack, Paddy Sweeney & Paddy Killoran, The Flanagan Brothers, Dan Sullivan and William J. Mullaly. "A preservationist's dream...yields an intimacy not found today." -- Time Out New York

Artist:	VA
Title:	The Secret Museum Of Mankind Vol. 4
Label:	YAZOO
Format:	CD
Price:	$16.00
Catalog #:	YAZ 7010CD

...Ethnic Music Classics: 1925-48. 1997 release. Music from Sweden, Bolivia, Crete, Italy, Madagascar, Pakistan, Kuwait, Albania, Serbia, Hungary and more. "Some of the most intense musical experiences available come from outside the Western musical sphere, and from a time of our ancestors ... one of the most fascinating world music series ... something akin to a revelation." --Jazz Times; Includes a 15-page booklet with liner notes on each track and photos.

Artist:	VA
Title:	The Secret Museum Of Mankind: Music Of East Africa
Label:	YAZOO
Format:	CD
Price:	$16.00
Catalog #:	YAZ 7015CD

...Ethnic Music Classics: 1925-48. 1998 release. "The musical heritage of East Africa as presented on this CD is astoundingly rich and diverse... the breadth of the music is overwhelming." --The Beat. "Compiled here are many of the greatest performances of world and ethnic music ever recorded. This volume represents a trip around the world, stopping at each port to sample one of that country's finest recordings of its indigenous music. Each of these recordings was captured at a period during the golden age of recording when traditional styles were at their peak of power and emotion. Included inside are extensive notes a beautiful period photographs that work together with the music to communicate an exciting sense of discovery." Includes 12-page booklet.

Artist:	LOS JARDINEROS
Title:	The Best of Los Jardineros
Label:	YAZOO
Format:	CD
Price:	$17.00
Catalog #:	YAZ 7018CD

...Classic Recordings By Puerto Rico's Most Legendary String Band 1929-1932. "Los Jardineros is the greatest traditional Puerto Rican band that ever recorded. Legendary for their brilliant musicianship, their classic records from 1929 capture this great body of music in its heyday when it was most strong and vibrant. Their original recordings, which are extreme rarities and collectors items, are available here for the first time. Fans of early Latin music and other traditional genres will find this release a revelation containing a gold mine of exceptional performances. Drawn from an extensive body of work that reveals the diversity of the early Puerto Rican music scene on the island and in New York, The Best of Los Jardineros features plenas, fox trots, boleros, danzas, decimas, aguinaldos and more -- a fascinating array of vocal and instrumental performances in the traditional styles from which salsa emerged. The Best of Los Jardineros is released in a special DVD-sized digi-pak with 23 tracks from newly restored 78s that feature the top Puerto Rican guitar and mandolin players of the day including the 'king of the cuatro' Heriberto Torres."

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Artist:	VA
Title:	Mississippi Blues 1927-1941
Label:	YAZOO
Format:	LP
Price:	$17.00
Catalog #:	YAZ 1001HLP

Artist:	VA
Title:	Frank Stokes' Dream... 1927-1931
Label:	YAZOO
Format:	LP
Price:	$17.00
Catalog #:	YAZ 1008HLP

Artist:	BLACKWELL, SCRAPPER
Title:	The Virtuoso Guitar Of Scrapper Blackwell
Label:	YAZOO
Format:	CD
Price:	$16.00
Catalog #:	YAZ 1019CD

Artist:	LEWIS, FURRY
Title:	In His Prime 1927-1928
Label:	YAZOO
Format:	CD
Price:	$15.00
Catalog #:	YAZ 1050CD

Artist:	HOKUM BOYS, THE
Title:	You Can't Get Enough Of That Stuff
Label:	YAZOO
Format:	LP
Price:	$17.00
Catalog #:	YAZ 1051HLP

Artist:	SMECK, ROY
Title:	Plays Hawaiian Guitar, Banjo, Ukulele and Guitar 1926-1949
Label:	YAZOO
Format:	CD
Price:	$16.00
Catalog #:	YAZ 1052CD

Artist:	MISSISSIPPI JOHN HURT
Title:	1928 Sessions
Label:	YAZOO
Format:	CD
Price:	$16.00
Catalog #:	YAZ 1065CD

Artist:	BARBECUE BOB
Title:	Chocolate To The Bone
Label:	YAZOO
Format:	CD
Price:	$16.00
Catalog #:	YAZ 2005CD

Artist:	TARRAS, DAVE
Title:	Yiddish-American Klezmer Music: 1925-1956
Label:	YAZOO
Format:	CD
Price:	$16.00
Catalog #:	YAZ 7001CD

Artist:	VA
Title:	The Secret Museum Of Mankind Vol. 3
Label:	YAZOO
Format:	CD
Price:	$16.00
Catalog #:	YAZ 7006CD

Artist:	VA
Title:	The Secret Museum Of Mankind: Music Of North Africa
Label:	YAZOO
Format:	CD
Price:	$16.00
Catalog #:	YAZ 7011CD

Artist:	VA
Title:	The Secret Museum Of Mankind Vol. 5
Label:	YAZOO
Format:	CD
Price:	$16.00
Catalog #:	YAZ 7014CD

Artist:	VA
Title:	Song Of The Crooked Dance: Early Bulgarian Traditional Music
Label:	YAZOO
Format:	CD
Price:	$16.00
Catalog #:	YAZ 7016CD

Artist:	VA
Title:	Klezmer! Jewish Music From Old World To Our World
Label:	YAZOO
Format:	CD
Price:	$16.00
Catalog #:	YAZ 7017CD