Robert Johnson『Cross Road Blues / Ramblin' On My Mind』10inch

★First press limited edition

Robert Johnson, a pre-war blues superman who had a profound influence on both blues and rock music, is famous for his legendary story of making a pact with the devil at a crossroads to gain his exceptional technique. He is also known for his legendary contributions to beloved classics like "Cross Road Blues" and "Sweet Home Chicago," making him the originator and pinnacle of modern blues. P-Vine, which has been promoting the appeal of blues for half a century since its founding, is reissuing the 12 SP records he left behind for Vocalion, using masters transcribed by P-Vine from the original SP records owned by one of the company's founders, Akira Kouchi! Compare these recordings to anything previously released on LP or CD, and experience the vivid, powerful sound of Johnson, as if you were playing right in front of him. This monumental project will go down in blues history!

"This is the original analog sound, with absolutely no digital correction processing. Listening to it with streaming headphones is strictly prohibited! The number of surviving original SP records, especially those in good condition, varies depending on the work, but there is a world of Robert Johnson where there are at most around 10 copies, and in some cases fewer than 5 copies. P-Vine has just dropped the needle on this 78 rpm master, and this is the original sound of Robert Johnson, giving us a taste of the Delta Blues era - Akira Kouchi."

When discussing the "Crossroads Legend," it's impossible to avoid mentioning Robert Johnson and the blues genre's iconic masterpiece, "Cross Road Blues." The legend supposedly began when Son House, astonished by Robert's sudden improvement in guitar playing, assumed it was true. His performance, in which he moves freely between the high and low strings of his guitar and sings intensely in a shrill voice, pleading for mercy, is powerful enough to convince many people of this seemingly absurd story. Covers of this song by various musicians, including Eric Clapton (Cream), have had a profound impact not only on the blues scene but also on rock music. The B-side, "Ramblin' On My Mind," is a memorable boogie with a triplet phrase on the high strings, also seen in "I Believe I'll Dust My Broom." Its influence on Elmore James is likely profound. This is another classic covered by many musicians. First of all, we hope you will enjoy this album, which contains Robert Johnson's signature songs, and experience the quality of the sound and the attention to detail shown in the mastering.