Skip James - Before and After the Rediscovery: 1931 and 1964 Recordings (2025)

This compilation focuses on the work of Delta Blues legend Skip James, who significantly influenced artists such as Bob Dylan and Eric Clapton. The release combines early 1931 recordings (Paramount), which initially remained obscure due to the Great Depression, with 1964 works (Melodeon) created following his rediscovery during the blues revival era. Juxtaposing these two periods clearly demonstrates the musician's evolution and includes original versions of songs that later gained fame through covers by the band Cream.

Tracklist:
1-1 Skip James - HARD TIME KILLIN’ FLOOR BLUES (1964 MELODEON RECORDINGS) [3:29]
1-2 Skip James - SICK BED BLUES (1964 MELODEON RECORDINGS) [3:42]
1-3 Skip James - WASHINGTON D.C. HOSPITAL CENTER BLUES (1964 MELODEON RECORDINGS) [4:21]
1-4 Skip James - DEVIL GOT MY WOMAN (1964 MELODEON RECORDINGS) [6:22]
1-5 Skip James - ILLINOIS BLUES (1964 MELODEON RECORDINGS) [3:43]
1-6 Skip James - I DON’T WANT A WOMAN TO STAY OUT ALL NIGHT LONG (1964 MELODEON RECORDINGS) [4:47]
1-7 Skip James - CHERRY BALL BLUES (1964 MELODEON RECORDINGS) [3:56]
1-8 Skip James - ALL NIGHT LONG (1964 MELODEON RECORDINGS) [4:58]
1-9 Skip James - HARD TIME KILLIN’ FLOOR BLUES (1931 PARAMOUNT RECORDINGS) [2:52]
1-10 Skip James - DEVIL GOT MY WOMAN (1931 PARAMOUNT RECORDINGS) [3:02]
1-11 Skip James - ILLINOIS BLUES (1931 PARAMOUNT RECORDINGS) [3:07]
1-12 Skip James - CHERRY BALL BLUES (1931 PARAMOUNT RECORDINGS) [2:52]
1-13 Skip James - 22-20 BLUES (1931 PARAMOUNT RECORDINGS) [2:54]
1-14 Skip James - IF YOU HAVEN’T ANY HAY GET ON DOWN THE ROAD (1931 PARAMOUNT RECORDINGS) [2:56]
1-15 Skip James - HOW LONG ”BUCK” (1931 PARAMOUNT RECORDINGS) [2:55]
1-16 Skip James - LITTLE COW AND CALF IS GONNA DIE BLUES (1931 PARAMOUNT RECORDINGS) [2:56]
1-17 Skip James - CYPRESS GROVE BLUES (1931 PARAMOUNT RECORDINGS) [3:16]
1-18 Skip James - I’M SO GLAD (1931 PARAMOUNT RECORDINGS) [2:52]
1-19 Skip James - SPECIAL RIDER BLUES (1931 PARAMOUNT RECORDINGS) [3:04]
1-20 Skip James - 4 O’CLOCK BLUES (1931 PARAMOUNT RECORDINGS) [2:55]
1-21 Skip James - BE READY WHEN HE COMES (1931 PARAMOUNT RECORDINGS) [2:58]
1-22 Skip James - DRUNKEN SPREE (1931 PARAMOUNT RECORDINGS) [2:41]