The Five Blind Boys – All I Have Is Gone 138, Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, 1st pressing, US, 1950

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Start of the sale:
Thursday, 27 November 2025 at 00:48
Item n°2427266502
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1. General information

Artist: The Five Blind Boys (The Five Blind Boys of Mississippi)
Title: All I Have Is Gone / Gonna Have A Good Time
Label: Gospel Records
Catalog Number: 138 (GO 138)
Format: 10" Shellac, 78 RPM, Mono
Country: USA
Released: 1950
Genre: Gospel, Religious, Doo-Wop

2. Description

This is an original 1950 shellac release by the legendary gospel group, The Five Blind Boys (featuring the powerful lead vocals of Archie Brownlee). The record features two distinct styles: "All I Have Is Gone," a slow, emotional ballad, and "Gonna Have A Good Time," an uptempo, rhythmic jubilee track.

A unique historical feature of this release is the text on the A-side label: "Dedicated to Negro Servicemen in Korea," marking this as a significant artifact released during the first year of the Korean War. Manufactured by the Palda Record Co. in Philadelphia, PA.

3. Condition

Media: Excellent Plus (E+)
Labels: Excellent (EX) The deep red labels with silver typography are striking and well-preserved. Text is crisp and legible. There is minor wear around the spindle hole, but no stickers, writing, or significant tears.

4. Notes for collectors

Edition: First Edition / Original US Pressing.
Historical Context: The specific dedication to servicemen in Korea dates this pressing precisely to the start of the conflict (1950). It holds significant historical value for collectors of African American history and military memorabilia, in addition to gospel collectors.
Label Info: "Cleared for Radio Broadcast" is printed at the top rim.

5. Matrix/labels

Side A Matrix (Etched): GO-138-A
Side B Matrix (Etched): GO-138-B
Label text: Gospel Records; Made in U.S.A. by Palda Record Co., Phila., PA.

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