Dinah Washington ~ Drinking Again

1966 original, 1st pressing.
Roulette Records - R25183 Mono
Vinyl is EX++
Vinyl looks EX++ to Mint-: some light marks and faint, visual imperfections.
Vinyl plays EX+ to Mint-, mostly EX++ : occasional, light clicks and faint background-crackle in some quiet passages and a few, moderate clicks.
Labels are EX++ to Mint- : light marks and faint imperfections.
Cover is EX++ : minor edge and corner imperfections; intact seams; shrink is mostly attached.
Includes a HQ inner-sleeve (pictured) which the vinyl is stored in after being machine-cleaned and thoroughly graded.
Out of print original pressing ~

was at once one of the most beloved and controversial singers of the mid-20th century -- beloved to her fans, devotees, and fellow singers; controversial to critics who still accuse her of selling out her art to commerce and bad taste. Her principal sin, apparently, was to cultivate a distinctive vocal style that was at home in all kinds of music, be it R&B, blues, jazz, middle of the road pop -- and she probably would have made a fine gospel or country singer had she the time. Hers was a gritty, salty, high-pitched voice, marked by absolute clarity of diction and clipped, bluesy phrasing. 's personal life was turbulent, with seven marriages behind her, and her interpretations showed it, for she displayed a tough, totally unsentimental, yet still gripping hold on the universal subject of lost love. She has had a huge influence on R&B and jazz singers who have followed in her wake, notably , , and , and her music is abundantly available nowadays via the huge seven-volume series .

-allmusic

There may be some camera-glare on the cover and other surfaces from the lighting.

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