Mississippi John Hurt’s 1966 Album Today! Reissued as Part of the Bluesville Series on 180g LP. (AAA) Lacquers Cut from the Original Master Tapes by Matthew Lutthans at The Mastering Lab, Blue Heaven Studios. Pressed at QRP.

Today! is Mississippi John Hurt’s third album, originally released in 1966. The album encompasses some of the first commercial recordings since his comeback from a 35-year career hiatus. It was added to The Library of Congress National Recording Registry in 2009. According to Rolling Stone, Hurt is “the rare Delta blues legend who bowls you over with grace, generosity, and warmth.” (AAA) lacquers cut from the original tapes and pressed on 180-gram vinyl at QRP complete with a tip-on jacket.

Craft Recordings is releasing Today! as part of the Bluesville Series. Bluesville is a brand-new hub for all things blues, including vinyl reissues, curated playlists, and more! Inspired by the original label imprint established under Prestige Records in 1959, the Bluesville Series will highlight the many trailblazing musicians who contributed to the rich tradition of the blues, including titles from legendary artists on labels such as Vee-Jay, Riverside, Vanguard, Stax, and Rounder Records.

Side A:

1. Pay Day
2. I’m Satisfied
3. Candy Man
4. Make Me a Pallet on the Floor
5. Talking Casey
6. Corrinna, Corrinna

Side B:

1. Coffee Blues
2. Louis Collins
3. Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight
4. If You Don’t Want Me, Baby
5. Spike Driver’s Blues
6. Beulah Land