VARIOUS-50S/ROCK & ROLL The Roots Of Rock 'N Roll (1977 US 32-track double vinyl LP compilation, the first disc concentrating on early R&B sides from Wild Bill Moore, Paul Williams and Hal Singer dating back to the late forties. Vocal groups likeThe Ravens are documented plus a healthy number of female vocalists from Little Esther, Varetta Dillard to Big Maybelle. Gatefold picture sleeve with extensive album notes on the history of rock 'n roll courtesy of Bob Porter. The sleeve shows light wear with a little paper loss within and the vinyl appears barely played SJL2221)