Up for sale is an incredibly clean, authentic original 1970 pressing of the legendary outsider country-blues masterpiece, Swaunee Water and Cocaine Blues, by the incomparable one-man-band master, Abner Jay. Released in very limited numbers on his own custom Brandie Records label, original copies in this condition are exceptionally scarce and highly sought after by serious collectors.

CONDITION & GRADING SPECIFICS
VINYL MEDIA: VG+ (Very Good Plus)
Visual: The vinyl retains a beautiful, deep, high-gloss luster. It shows only a few incredibly faint, non-feeling hairline paper scuffs/sleeve marks under direct light. Very clean labels with bold black print against the classic green background; minimal spindle trails.
Audio: Plays beautifully with excellent fidelity, presence, and punch. True to the lo-fi nature of this historic private-press recording, there are minor background crackles audible during the run-ins and occasional quiet passages, but it never overpowers the music. No skips, no loud pops, and no repeating tics. A wonderful listening experience from start to finish.
JACKET / SLEEVE: VG+ (Very Good Plus)
The original matte-finish monochrome jacket is remarkably sharp.
Front/Back: Clean imagery with strong, vibrant blacks. Very minimal surface/shelf wear or ring rub.
Edges & Seams: Fully intact. No seam splits, no heavy fraying, and no glue failure. Corners are square with just a touch of minor corner bumping typical for a 50+ year-old private press jacket.
Spine: Solid and un-split.
Please see the high-resolution photos for exact cosmetic detail.
TRACKLISTING
Side A: 1. The Royal Palm (7:15) / 2. Cocaine Blues (6:50) / 3. Swaunee (3:35)
Side B: 1. The Reason Young People Use Drugs (2:40) / 2. The College Crowd (2:10) / 3. I'm A Hard Working Man (2:25) / 4. I'm So Depressed (3:40) / 5. Scrop Tobacco (2:20) / 6. Ol Man River (5:50)

Runout Matrix
Side A: SON-89741
Side B: SON-89742
Both Sides: Stamp “Music City”; a B inside a
circle


PACKAGING & SHIPPING SPECIFICS
As collectors ourselves, we treat high-value vinyl with the utmost respect. This record will be shipped using best practice defensive packing techniques to ensure it arrives in the exact condition described:
1 With the exception of sealed records, the vinyl (inside its sleeve) will be removed completely from the outer jacket prior to packing. This eliminates the risk of "spine splits" or seam blown-outs occurring during transit.
2 Both jacket and vinyl will be placed side-by-side inside a brand new, archival-quality protective clear poly outer sleeve.
3 The package will be securely sandwiched between heavy corrugated cardboard stiffeners.
4 Shipped inside a dedicated, rigid, premium heavy-duty LP record mailer.
5 Fully insured shipping with tracking included.

Buy with confidence. Please feel free to reach out with any technical questions or if you require specific additional photographs before purchasing.

RETURN POLICY:
We want you to be completely satisfied with your purchase. With the exception of sealed vinyl (see below), returns are accepted within 10 days of delivery under the following strict conditions to protect the integrity of our high-value inventory:

* Condition Match: The item must be returned in the exact cosmetic and structural condition in which it was received.
* No Alterations: The vinyl must not have been cleaned with chemical solutions, played on a damaged stylus, or altered in any way after delivery.
* Serial/Matrix Verification: All returns are thoroughly inspected upon receipt. The unique matrix/runout inscriptions, label identifiers, and jacket flaws documented in the listing photos must match the returned item perfectly before a refund is issued.
* Return Shipping: The buyer is responsible for return shipping costs, and the item must be packaged defensively using the same professional method (vinyl removed from the jacket, padded with cardboard stiffeners, and shipped in a dedicated LP mailer) to prevent transit damage.

If an item arrives damaged or there is a genuine issue with the description, please contact us immediately so we can resolve it safely and quickly.

Opening a vintage sealed vinyl is at the risk of the buyer and there is no return or compensation if buyer elects to unseal the vinyl. Sealed vinyl is assumed mint and seller is not responsible for factory flaws including, but not limited to the playback quality, warps, chips, discoloration etc.

We video record all of the packing and labeling for any item that sells for $75
or more.