Recorded (with vol. 2) over 3 nights in September/October 1948 in the NYC apartment of Frederic Ramsey Jr. Apart for a few minor edits, the sessions are presented as recorded, including Leadbelly's often illuminating introductions and general between-song chat. Printed on box cover: © 1954 Folkways Records & Service Corp. On booklet: © 1953, 1962 Folkways Records & Service Corp. 701 Seventh Ave. address printed on box, booklet, and side A and B labels. 121 W. 47th St. address on side C and D labels. Includes an eight-page boolet (8,5 x 11") with technical notes, a reprinted article by Frederic Ramsey Jr., a session protocol, and a Folkways 'numerical listing-order form'. Booklet is identical for vols. 1 and 2.
