Leroy Carr – Blues Before Sunrise (LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono, 1971, Columbia C 30496)

Why This Record Matters
Blues Before Sunrise collects influential recordings by Leroy Carr, one of the most important pre-war-era blues pianists. Carr's smooth vocal style and sophisticated piano playing helped shape generations of blues, jazz, and rhythm & blues musicians.

Collector Note
1971 US Mono compilation on Columbia Records, catalog number C 30496. This release preserves a selection of Carr's classic recordings and remains a respected entry point into early piano blues history.

Availability
Single copy available—once it’s gone, it’s gone.

Condition & Details
Media: VG+ with clean surfaces and light signs of handling
Sleeve: VG with moderate shelf wear and original inner sleeve included

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono
Label: Columbia – C 30496
Country: US
Released: 1971
Genre: Blues
Style: Piano Blues

Matrix / Runout
Not specified

Tracklist
Side A
A1 Midnight Hour Blues 3:05
A2 Mean Mistreater Mama 2:50
A3 Hurry Down Sunshine (See What Tomorrow Bring) 3:35
A4 Corn Likker Blues 3:45
A5 Shady Lane Blues 3:42
A6 Blues Before Sunrise 3:13
A7 Take A Walk Around The Corner 3:03
A8 My Woman's Gone Wrong 2:27

Side B
B1 Southbound Blues 2:48
B2 Barrelhouse Woman 2:51
B3 I Believe I'll Make A Change 2:56
B4 Bobo Stomp 2:46
B5 Big Four Blues 3:53
B6 Hustler's Blues 2:35
B7 Shining Pistol 3:54
B8 It's Too Short 2:55

Shipping & Handling
Ultrasonically cleaned using a Degritter Mark II prior to shipping.
Stored in protective inner and outer sleeves.
Shipped with vinyl protection and cardboard reinforcement.
Packed securely for safe delivery.

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