Original 2018 USA limited edition 28-track 2LP vinyl-set, exclusively released for Record Store Day "Black Friday" 2018, gatefold cover. On CRAFT RECORDINGS label. Catalogue No: CR00150. Barcode: 0888072074859.
A 2LP set celebrating the 60th anniversary of Ric Records, the legendary New Orleans R&B label, and its sister label Ron Records (launched in 1959). Featuring music from Professor Longhair, Irma Thomas, Eddie Bo, and Al Johnson. Lacquers cut at Well Made Music under the supervision of Clint Holley with new liner notes by Grammy-winning producer Scott Billington.
Side A 1. Professor Longhair – GO TO THE MARDI GRAS 2. Chris Kenner – ROCKET TO THE MOON 3. Eddie Bo – EVERY DOG GOT HIS DAY 4. Irma Thomas – I MAY BE WRONG 5. Robert Parker – WALKIN’ 6. Johnny Adams – A LOSING BATTLE 7. Martha Carter – YOU CAN IF YOU THINK YOU CAN
Side B 1. Irma Thomas – DON’T MESS WITH MY MAN 2. Al Johnson – YOU DONE ME WRONG 3. Johnny Adams – LIFE IS JUST A STRUGGLE 4. Edgar Blanchard – LONESOME GUITAR 5. Eddie Bo – TELL IT LIKE IT IS 6. Professor Longhair – TIPITINA (demo) 7. Lenny Capello and the Dots – TOOTLES
Side C 1. Al Johnson – CARNIVAL TIME 2. Tommy Ridgley – DOUBLE EYE WHAMMY 3. Eddie Bo – GOOD ENOUGH FOR ME 4. Johnny Adams – (OH WHY) I WON’T CRY 5. Professor Longhair – CUTTIN’ OUT 6. Joe Jones – YOU TALK TOO MUCH 7. Martha Nelson – I DON’T TALK TOO MUCH
Side D 1. Eddie Bo – CHECK MR. POPEYE (PART I) 2. Mercy Baby – PLEADIN’ 3. Lee Tillman & Bud Stewart's Top Notchers – WILL TRAVEL 4. Barbara Lynn – FOUND MY GOOD THING (demo)5. Tommy Ridgley – IN THE SAME OLD WAY 6. Eddie Bo – DINKY DOO 7. The Velvetiers – FEELIN’ RIGHT SATURDAY NIGHT
