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Bluebird, RCA, BMG
compiled by, producer Vince Caro
reissue producer [project manager] Dalita Keumurian
research [metal part (disc research)] Vince Caro
research [vault research] Edward Eddings
research [vault research] Vince Caro
sequenced by [repertoire selection & sequence] Vince Caro
transferred by [audio restoration] Dennis Ferrante
transferred by [digital restoration], assemblage [assembly] Paul Brizzi
Phonographic Copyright (p) BMG Entertainment
Copyright (c) BMG Entertainment
Pressed By Sonopress
℗ © 1997
Made in Germany.
Not for sale.

These tracks were taken from the forthcoming RCA albums:
1 & 9 Big Maceo 07863-66715-2
2 & 10 Sonny Boy Williamson 07863-66723-2
3, 8 & 12 Tampa Red 07863-66721-2
4, 7, 11 & 15 Four Women Blues 07863-66719-2
5 & 13 Memphis Slim 07863-66720-2
6 & 14 Bill 'Jazz' Gillum 07863-66717-2

At the time of this re-issue, composer and publisher information could not be found through any of the usual channels, i.e,: The Library of Congress, BMI, ASCAP or Harry Fox. However, where composer and or publisher is listed, this information was obtained from the original Victor/Bluebird recording logs located in the BMG/RCA/Victor archives. Though this information may or may not be current or correct, it is all that exists.

Audio restoration: metal part & commercially released 78 transfers (except where noted): Dennis Ferrante.
Tracks 4 & 15 - Ruth Edge EMI Archive.
Track 14 - 78 rpm source: Don Kent

Track 14 misprinted as Good Old 51 Higway.
Individual track artists are not credited on release.
There is no credit for track 5.
Matrix / Runout: SONOPRESS S-3230/4321457242 A
Mastering SID Code: IFPI L030
Mould SID Code: IFPI 0754



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