Robert Johnson – Me and the Devil Blues (1938)
Here we have the quintessential blues record by the godfather of the movement, Robert Johnson. They say that you need to sell your soul to the devil if you want to play the blues, and Me and the Devil Blues is a song all about that. Well, some people believe that Johnson was not being poetic when he sang about this diabolical transaction. Let’s hope that whoever buys one of these pricey copies does not start suffering from paranormal activity!
Robert Johnson
The White Stripes – Lafayette Blues (1998)
We now return to a time closer to the 21st century when Dave Buick was busying himself in 1998 painting the 15 special versions of The White Stripes’ Lafayette Blues single. Buick was also the Italy Records founder. This was a promotional effort done to support The White Stripes’ new album being released, along with a concert. Those lucky enough to buy one of these records did so for just $6, and can now ask for $12,700 for one!
The White Stripes
