On December 3, 1927, in a Dallas studio, Blind Willie Johnson recorded six amazing songs. Among them, “Dark Was the Night, Cold Was the Ground” is a slide - guitar classic. It's a haunting tribute to Christ's crucifixion and a masterpiece of American music. Ry Cooder said it's “the most soulful, transcendent piece in all American Music,” and Jack White called it “the greatest example of slide guitar ever recorded.” For RSD Black Friday 2019, Traffic Entertainment offers two of Johnson's iconic sides as a 78 RPM microgroove record. It comes in a beautiful reproduction of the Columbia sleeve with a full - color OBI and detailed liner notes. Only 2000 copies are available. The music label is Traffic Entertainment 2019. It's sold out, but sign up for restock emails. You can also view all Black Friday Record Store Day 2019 titles and in - stock Record Store Day titles.
To use this record, simply place it on your turntable. Make sure your turntable is set to the 78 RPM speed. Gently lower the needle onto the record to start playing the amazing music. When handling the record, hold it by the edges to avoid fingerprints on the playing surface. After each use, store the record in its sleeve to protect it from dust and scratches. Keep it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures. Since it's a limited - edition item, take extra care to preserve it for a long - time listening experience.
