Label: Yazoo

Reissued 2013, Originally released 1974

180 gram double vinyl reissue of this 1989 collection; housed in a gatefold sleeve with extensive liner notes by Stephen Calt and Mack McCormick. "Representing the oldest style captured on record, Henry Thomas was a singular and important figure. Coming out of Texas at the turn of the century, he left behind a total of 23 issued selections that represent one of the richest contributions to our musical culture. Playing panpipes and guitar with a thrusting drive that evokes a country dance, he gives us a glimpse of black music as it existed late in the 19th century."

Track listing:

1. John Henry
   
2. Cottonfield Blues
   
3. Arkansas
   
4. The Fox And The Hounds
   
5. Red River Blues
   
6. The Little Red Caboose
   
7. Bob McKinney
   
8. Honey, Won't You Allow Me One More Chance?
   
9. Run, Mollie, Run
   
10. Shanty Blues
    
11. Woodhouse Blues
    
12. Jonah And The Wilderness
    
13. When The Rain Comes Along
    
14. Bull Doze Blues
    
15. Don't Ease Me In
    
16. Texas Easy Street
    
17. Texas Worried Blues
    
18. Fishing Blues
    
19. Old Country Stomp
    
20. Charmin' Betsy
    
21. Lovin' Babe
    
22. Railroadin' Some
    
23. Don't Leave Me Here