The Merle Travis crossover Number 1 hit song “Sixteen Tons” was written about the appalling conditions experienced by his coal miner brother and father. Covered by Bo Diddley, Johnny Cash, Johnnie Taylor, Stevie Wonder, B.B. King, Tom Morello, Big Bill Broonzy & dozens of others, the song has been featured in shows South Park, The Simpsons, Mad Men, and the post-apocalyptic Virginia-set video game Fallout 76.

Media Condition: Very Good (VG)

Sleeve Condition: Very Good (VG)

SUMMER SALE 10% off STOREWIDE 1 week only! Prices include discount! Vinyl has some hairline scratches and scuffs but is still very playable. Sleeve has moderate shelf wear, but is still solid. UltraSonic cleaned.

Notes:

1st US Mono Issue
Recorded February 6, 9, and 10, 1960 at Nola Studios, New York.
Cover photo taken at Nola Studios.
Some front covers have 'And Meet "Killer Joe"' sticker.

A1. Serenata 3:29
A2. It Ain't Necessarily So 4:27
A3. Avalon 3:27
A4. I Remember Clifford 3:08
A5. Blues March 5:16
B1. It's All Right With Me 3:52
B2. Park Avenue Petite 3:32
B3. Mox Nix 4:00
B4. Easy Living 3:32
B5. Killer Joe 3:32

Matrix / Runout CHESS LP 10053 P.P LS-02-3876-1
Matrix / Runout CHESS LP 10054 P.P LS-02-3877-1

Recorded At Nola Recording Studios

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Weight 0.51 lbs