The Centennial Collection

The Centennial Collection

May 8, 2011, marks the 100th birthday of Mississippi Delta bluesman Robert Johnson, who, according to legend, sold his soul down at the crossroads of Highway 61 and Highway 49 in a midnight bargain that has haunted the music world for three-quarters of a century. The deal brought forth Johnson s incandescent guitar technique and a run of 10-inch 78 rpm singles for the Vocalion, Oriole, Conqueror and Perfect labels recorded in San Antonio in 1936 and Dallas in 1937. Those songs have become a cornerstone of Columbia Records identity, and will be celebrated on two CENTENNIAL releases from Columbia/Legacy, a division of SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT.

THE CENTENNIAL COLLECTION double-disc set shares the same genealogy as 1990 s Robert Johnson - The Complete Recordings, but that package has now been updated for a new generation. The set includes a new essay by Ted Gioia alongside a new biography of Robert Johnson written by Stephen C. LaVere (completely different from his essay in the 1990 version). Also included are new illustrations, photo images, and a family tree of music originating from Robert Johnson.
Country USA
Brand Legacy
Manufacturer Legacy Recordings
Binding Audio CD
ItemPartNumber 886978590725
ReleaseDate 2011-04-26
UnitCount 2
Format Original recording remastered
UPCs 732050110100
EANs 0886978590725

Country	USA
Brand	Legacy
Manufacturer	Legacy Recordings
Binding	Audio CD
ItemPartNumber	886978590725
ReleaseDate	2011-04-26
UnitCount	2
Format	Original recording remastered
UPCs	732050110100
EANs	0886978590725

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