Name: The Delta Sweete
Brand: Bobbie Gentry

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

5390477

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Colour

Black

Colour details

Discogs ID

[r15623295]

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: Yes

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Double 180 Gram Vinyl. Housed in Gatefold Sleeve.

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2020-07-31

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Universal

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

0600753904770

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Total Cap

2 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

Artist

Bobbie Gentry

Genre GB

Country / Americana

Label GB

Virgin

Bobbie Gentry is an American singer-songwriter born on July 27, 1942, in Chickasaw County, Mississippi, USA. Her iconic 1967 song "Ode To Billie Joe" became a massive pop and country hit and has been covered by numerous artists. Throughout her career, she released six albums under her own name and collaborated with Glen Campbell on a 1968 album. Although she retired from music in the late 1970s, Bobbie Gentry's legacy continues to captivate audiences.
Discover the timeless melodies and heartfelt lyrics of this influential artist whose unique sound transcends genres.
Experience the magic of Bobbie Gentry's music as you explore her extensive discography filled with unforgettable hits that have left an indelible mark on the world of music.

The Delta Sweete is the second studio album by Bobbie Gentry: A concept album inspired by her Mississippi childhood, it was originally released on February 5th, 1968 by Capitol Records and recorded at Capitol Recording Studio (Hollywood).

This 2CD / 2LP release features the original album remixed and mastered from multi-tracks by Andrew Batt, and is supplemented by outtakes and demos, featuring two previously unleased tracks. The CD edition also features the original mono release of the album which has not appeared on CD before. Sleevenotes are supplied by Andrew, and are illustrated with unseen images from the Capitol archive.

The Delta Sweete is Bobbie Gentry’s most critically acclaimed album and has not been pressed in the UK or US since 1972. Uncut recently placed it 4th in their ‘Ultimate Genre Guide’ to the top 40 singer-songwriter albums of all time, and in February 2019, Mercury Rev released their tribute album The Delta Sweete Revisited (chartered 32 in UK Albums chart and 1 in UK independent chart), with guest vocalists, Norah Jones, Beth Orton and Lucinda Williams to name a few).

2CD - The expanded CD edition features for the first time, the original mono mix alongside a new stereo mix of the album (sourced directly from the surviving four-track and eight-track tapes) by Producer / Compiler Andrew Batt. There are a total of 10 bonus tracks to treasure, including a previously unreleased original demo The Way I Do and a special instrumental version of Okolona River Bottom Band featuring the great Shorty Rogers on bass trumpet.

2LP - The limited-edition deluxe vinyl is the first official repress of the album since 1972 and features the new stereo mix on disc 1 and the 10 bonus tracks on disc 2.

The Delta Sweete

Music GB

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