RARE Special Label 1920s 78 RPM Ku Klux Klan Record KKK Rodeheaver
$
120
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Description
Homer Rodeheaver was a well-known evangelist preacher who released dozens of sacred songs and sermons. He also, quietly, on the side, produced a series of racially inflammatory records for the Ku Klux Klan. Now known as the “K-Series”, this KKK line would eventually be handled by the Gennett company of Richmond, Indiana, but the first few were produced in Rodeheaver’s Chicago studios.
This rare recording is on his Special record label, with fine print reading “Personal Recording”. There are no designated catalog numbers.
Matrix numbers can be seen scratched on before labels were affixed. I am not certain, but the one on the Casey Jones side appears to be 9029. The one under the reverse label is fainter, but appears to be 9031.
Vocal credit to Paul Stone Wight, of Scottdale, Pennsylvania. He is accompanied by the piano.
CASEY JONES -an old standard that was adapted with verses proclaiming the KKK's power, and designed to instill fear in "Negroes, Jews, and Catholics", proclaiming belief in "white supremacy", etc., etc.
GOD KNOWS WE'RE HERE TO STAY-A hymn adapted with verses that make it sort of a sentimental anthem to the Klan.
Still has plenty of shine, but has obviously been played a lot. No chips or cracks. To be on the safe side, VJM condition grading V, but it's probably better than that.
Record being sold as a collector's item and does not reflect the views of the seller.
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