Recorded by
Tharpe, Sister Rosetta, American, 1915 - 1973
Published by
Decca Records, British, founded 1929
Distributed by
Decca Records, British, founded 1929
Date
1952
Medium
vinyl, ink on paper
Dimensions
Diameter: 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm)
Description
A 45 rpm record album with the songs “When I First Sought the Lord “and “Tell Him You Saw Me” recorded by Sister Rosetta Tharpe. The vinyl record has a black label at center with white text reading [DECCA] in large block letters at the top center. The album was recorded in Nashville, Tennessee on January 10, 1952.
Place captured
Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Media Arts-Audio Recordings
Type
45 rpm records
Topic
Gospel (Music)
Instrumentalists (Musicians)
Mass media
Rock and roll (Music)
Singers (Musicians)
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Gayle Wald
Object number
2014.98.5
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown - Restrictions Possible
Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd58de5d183-0e52-4076-bb94-b812b227a6b7

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