The beyond-legendary prime-period sides by the most towering of folk figures! Includes Take This Hammer; Midnight Special; Irene; John Hardy; C.C. Rider; Boll Weevil; The Gallis Pole; Rock Island... more

Originally released on Playboy's short-lived record label, this poignant Leadbelly performance recorded on June 15, 1949, at the University of Texas at Austin demonstrates his legendary ability to... more

The folk-blues icon's powerful voice and commanding 12-string-guitar playing are far clearer on these '40s cuts than on earlier ones. You'll hear him solo and with Woody Guthrie, Cisco Houston and... more

This definitive new 40-track collection (limited, numbered edition of just 3000 copies) not only brings you the iconic songs of this folk-blues giant, but also some previously unreleased tracks.... more

These '40s Leadbelly performances of kids' songs, work songs, spirituals and blues are essential listening for all ages. His musicianship shines, as well as his humor and humanity, on Skip to My Lou;... more

The press release calls this "The most famous and sought-after blues & folk recordings ever made"; these 96 tracks (two unissued) have inspired American artists as diverse as Neil Young and William... more

Recorded on then-state-of-the-art mobile recording equipment, these 73 Leadbelly performances remain precious documents for lovers of both blues and folk. Armed with his big 12-string guitar, he... more