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Singer Supreme, Josh White- 2 Track Reel to Reel Tape, 3 3/4 IPS
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Description

Classic early-1960s era reel featuring Josh White at his expressive best. Singer Supreme captures White’s warm baritone, precise guitar work, and intimate delivery across a program of folk, blues, and traditional material. His style bridges pre-war blues, spirituals, and the emerging folk revival, making this a strong example of mid-century American roots music on tape.

This is a 4-track consumer reel at 3¾ IPS, offering the smooth, natural presentation typical of early pre-recorded tapes. Vocals sit forward and clear, with acoustic guitar rendered with warmth and body. A solid addition for collectors of folk, blues, and traditional American music on reel-to-reel.

Details

Album: Singer Supreme

Artist:

Label: World Record Club

Year of Release: 1961

Duplicator: World Record Club

Country: UK

Genre:

  • Folk
  • Rock

Reel: 3 3/4 IPS 5 Inch Tape, 2 Track Tape

Condition Notes:

  • Box: Good, some tape on edges
  • Sound Quality: Very Good
Track List

Side One:
1. St. James Infirmary
2. Trouble
3. Nobody Knows You When You’re Down and Out
4. Frankie and Johnny
5. Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho

Side Two
1. John Henry
2. Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child
3. House of the Rising Sun
4. Cotton Eyed Joe
5. The Lass from the Low Country



















Tape Review
About Two Track Tapes

Two-track stereo reels grew out of early post-war tape, when consumer releases were mostly mono (often with a “flip the reel” second side). Once in-line two-track (half-track) became standard, big tracks at 7.5 ips made great jazz and classical sound incredibly real. The industry eventually moved to 4-track because it was cheaper and offered more playing time- learn more here.

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