Robert Johnson ‘King Of The Delta Blues Singers’
1961 US Columbia CL 1654
Pitman pressing, first pressing
Hard to summarize the importance of Robert Johnson (1911-1938) to modern music and that of this first compilation (previously all only 78 singles) to future musical greats.
“Although his recording career spanned only seven months, he is recognized as a master of the blues, particularly the Delta blues style, and as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame describes him as perhaps "the first ever rock star".”
Ironically, also the inaugural member of the ‘27 Club’ before he gained any recognition. RIP