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Artist:	PHILLIPS, WASHINGTON
Title:	What Are They Doing in Heaven Today?
Label:	MISSISSIPPI RECORDS
Format:	LP
Price:	$11.00
Catalog #:	MR 006LP

2nd edition with regular printed jacket. Original recordings from 1927-1929, with Phillips perhaps accompanied on the Dolceola (miniature piano-like instrument). "Beautifully haunting music from Phillips. His sweetly-sung Christian blues, bathed in a celestial haze of notes from an instrument that sounds like a child's music box, stand out amongst the work of guitar evangelists and street corner Scripture-ites of the era. Phillips' sacred porch songs provide evidence of a higher power, for how could man alone create music for the angels? These recordings sound remarkable from being from the 1920s."

Artist:	VA
Title:	I Don't Feel at Home in this World Anymore 1927-1948
Label:	MISSISSIPPI RECORDS
Format:	LP
Price:	$11.00
Catalog #:	MR 013LP

2nd edition with regular printed jacket. "This compilation is our tribute to the music made in the U.S. between 1927 and 1948. We decided not only to focus on traditional genres (blues, old-time, Cajun), but to also show the music that was brought by the boatloads of immigrants coming to these shores. Their music influenced and still affects our culture today. The album starts off with a heavenly example of Greek rebetica from Marika Papagika. Also featured is early Tex-Mex pioneer Lydia Mendoza and gospel duo Two Gospel Keys. The latter gives us our title track. Louisiana Cajun music is beautifully executed by artists Cleoma Falcon and Blind Uncle Gaspard with Dela Lachney. The Blue Sky Boys may be considered old-time, but their haunting, melancholic harmonies belong in their own genre. The Caresser and Wilmouth Houdini bring on the Calypso with that New York jazz flavor. Hawaiian slack key guitar is demonstrated by Mike Hanapi's Ilima Islanders and Mme. Riviere's Hawaiians. Aside from Calypso, NY was also a big hub for Jewish klezmer, as shown by Jacob Hoffman playing with Henry Kandel's Orchestra. Sexteto Bolona is a great example of the roots of salsa and there's even a mystery track by an unknown Indonesian folk singer of the time. The comp ends with blues performer Big Boy Cleveland with his oddly original 'Quill Blues.' A beautiful record from beginning to end."

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

"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:	COHRAN AND THE ARTISTIC HERITAGE ENSEMBLE, PHILIP
Title:	Malcolm X Memorial
Label:	MISSISSIPPI RECORDS
Format:	LP
Price:	$16.00
Catalog #:	MR 016LP

"An early member of the Sun Ra Arkestra, Philip Cohran went on to record & self-release this LP in 1968, originally in an edition of 1,000. Cohran was a personal friend of Malcolm X, & this is a concept album musically telling the story of Malcolm's political & spiritual journey. It features a tight groove-oriented band (which later evolved into the Pharoahs, & then Earth, Wind, & Fire!) who explore soul, jazz, & Middle Eastern rhythms. A politically radical & intense recording not to be missed. Philip Cohran is a much under-appreciated musical genius, & we are proud to reissue this album for the first time on vinyl. Gatefold LP with archival photos & liner notes."

Artist:	JAMES, SKIP
Title:	1931 Sessions
Label:	MISSISSIPPI RECORDS
Format:	LP
Price:	$12.00
Catalog #:	MR 020LP

"Twelve songs from Skip's first recording session including 'Devil Got My Woman,' 'I'm So Glad,' 'Hard Time Killing Floor Blues' and 'Illinois Blues.' Better sound quality than any reissue we've heard. It is Skip James though, so expect pops and crackles. A rarely-seen photo of Skip is hand-glued to each cover. Arguably one of the greatest blues musicians of all time in all his misanthropic glory. This record is equally sad as it is beautiful."

Artist:	VA
Title:	'70s Thai Orchestra
Label:	MISSISSIPPI RECORDS
Format:	LP
Price:	$11.00
Catalog #:	MR 009LP

Repressed, full color printed jackets this time. "A stunning LP of hypnotic country molam from Thailand. A rich tapestry of heavy percussion, xylophone, khaen & phin (more or less the Thai electric guitar). A strong groove behind an inherently psychedelic music." Not mentioned anywhere on this record, but this is actually a copy of the legendary Siamese Temple Ball CD that came out back at the dawn of time (I mean, year 2000); one mystery meats another mystery.

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Artist:	VA
Title:	Last Kind Words (1926-1953)
Label:	MISSISSIPPI RECORDS
Format:	LP
Price:	$11.00
Catalog #:	MR 005LP

Artist:	VA
Title:	Life Is A Problem
Label:	MISSISSIPPI RECORDS
Format:	LP
Price:	$11.00
Catalog #:	MR 017LP