Topic: Blind Blake and Irene Scruggs -- "Married Man Blues"

[banjochris]

Anyone know the matrix number(s) for these two takes? I'm assuming somewhere in L-349 to L-352 based on B&GR but am curious. Also, does anyone know the story of where these came from? I seem to remember Tefteller's calendar just saying they were unreleased test pressings - it'd be interesting to know more.
Chris

[Blind Arthur]

I think I saw them in a Nauck?s VRA catalogue in ca. 2003 first, alongside the two Tommy Johnson test pressings and two of the "Hometown Skiffle" and others, blues and non blues related. I believe they are from a box of test pressings that was nearly abandonned in the Grafton area.

[banjochris]

Thanks -- always nice to know the story behind the find (or at least some of it)!

[Bed Bug Bill]

Hi Banjochris..... John T. has a "thing" about Irene. He snatched a copy of Itching Heel from me.Other known copy was cracked to the centre. Mine was just distressed somewhat.Ireland via England.