Skip James - Today! [180G/ Remastered/ OBI Strip] (Craft Recordings Bluesville Series)

Skip James' Second Album Today! Reissued as Part of the Bluesville Series on 180g LP. (AAA) Lacquers Cut from the Original Master Tapes by Matthew Lutthans at The Mastering Lab, Blue Heaven Studios. Pressed at QRP.

Today! is Skip James’ second album, originally released in 1966. The album features James solo on all but one track, “How Long,” which includes Russ Savakus on bass. This 180-gram LP pressed at QRP includes an obi with notes by Scott Billington, a paper-wrapped jacket and (AAA) lacquers cut from the original master tapes by Matthew Lutthans at The Mastering Lab, Blue Heaven Studios. AllMusic asserts, “wonderful vocals, superb guitar and a couple of tunes with tasty piano make this essential."

Craft Recordings is releasing Today! as part of the Bluesville Series. Bluesville is a brand-new hub for all things blues, including vinyl reissues, curated playlists, and more! Inspired by the original label imprint established under Prestige Records in 1959, the Bluesville Series will highlight the many trailblazing musicians who contributed to the rich tradition of the blues, including titles from legendary artists on labels such as Vee-Jay, Riverside, Vanguard, Stax, and Rounder Records.

Hard Times Killing Floor Blues
Crow Jane
Washington D.C. Hospital Center Blues
Special Rider Blues
Drunken Spree
Cherryball
How Long
All Night Long
Cypress Grove
Look Down The Road
My Gal
I'm So Glad