Various – Feelin' Right Saturday Night: The Ric & Ron Anthology (2×Vinyl LP, 2018, Craft Recordings CR00150, Record Store Day Black Friday Limited Edition)

Why This Record Matters
This anthology surveys the New Orleans R&B recorded for Joe Ruffino’s Ric and Ron labels, which operated from 1958 to 1962. Its 28 tracks include recordings by Professor Longhair, Irma Thomas, Eddie Bo, Johnny Adams, Al Johnson, and other figures from the city’s R&B scene, along with two previously unreleased selections.

Collector Note
This 2018 Craft Recordings CR00150 double-LP compilation was issued for Record Store Day Black Friday on November 23, 2018. The edition was limited to 1,750 copies, mastered by Paul Blakemore at CMG Mastering, with lacquers cut by Clint Holley at Well Made Music.

Availability
Single copy available—once it's gone, it's gone.

Condition & Details
Media: M
Sleeve: NM

Technical Details
Format: 2 x Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Record Store Day, Limited Edition
Label: Craft Recordings – CR00150
Country: North America (inc Mexico)
Released: November 23, 2018
Genre: Funk / Soul
Style: Bayou Funk

Matrix / Runout
Not specified

Tracklist
Side A
A1 Professor Longhair – Go To the Mardi Gras
A2 Chris Kenner – Rocket to the Moon
A3 Eddie Bo – Every Dog Got His Day
A4 Irma Thomas – I May Be Wrong
A5 Robert Parker – Walkin’
A6 Johnny Adams – A Losing Battle
A7 Martha Carter – You Can If You Think You Can

Side B
B1 Irma Thomas – Don’t Mess with My Man
B2 Al Johnson – You Done Me Wrong
B3 Johnny Adams – Life Is Just a Struggle
B4 Edgar Blanchard – Lonesome Guitar
B5 Eddie Bo – Tell It Like It Is
B6 Professor Longhair – Tipitina (demo)
B7 Lenny Capello & The Dots – Tootles

Side C
C1 Al Johnson – Carnival Time
C2 Tommy Ridgley – Double Eye Whammy
C3 Eddie Bo – Good Enough for Me
C4 Johnny Adams – (Oh Why) I Won’t Cry
C5 Professor Longhair – Cuttin’ Out
C6 Joe Jones – You Talk Too Much
C7 Martha Nelson – I Don’t Talk Too Much

Side D
D1 Eddie Bo – Check Mr. Popeye (Part 1)
D2 Mercy Baby – Pleadin’
D3 Lee Tillman & Bud Stewart's Top Notchers – Will Travel
D4 Barbara Lynn – Found My Good Thing
D5 Tommy Ridgley – In the Same Old Way
D6 Eddie Bo – Dinky Doo
D7 The Velvetiers – Feelin’ Right Saturday Night

Shipping & Handling
Ultrasonically cleaned using a Degritter Mark II prior to shipping.
Stored in protective inner and outer sleeves.
Shipped with vinyl protection and cardboard reinforcement.
Packed securely for safe delivery.

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