An exceptional, "one-of-one" historical document from the 1957 London post-war Caribbean Jazz and Windrush-era calypso scene. This is an original 10-inch, 33 ⅓ RPM one-off studio reference lacquer/acetate featuring Guyanese vocal titan and percussionist Frank Holder backed by Kenny Graham and His Orchestra.

This historic session carries the unmistakable, hot, high-reverb production footprint of a young Joe Meek.

Physical Layout & Tracks:
The disc features a plain studio label with the tracks handwritten in ink. Notably, Track 1 was originally handwritten as "Spinach" before being verified as the rare Decca single master "Caterpillar Bush". The layout features a distinctive wide visual marker/production separator band carved into the lacquer after Track 2 to isolate the planned single couplet from the final track.

Side A Tracklist (Side B is blank):
1. Caterpillar Bush (Handwritten as "Spinach")
2. Red Beans and Rice
[Wide Visual Marker Band]
3. Johnny Gone (Featuring the distinct "Johnny Brown" vocal narrative hook)

Condition Report:
• Visual Grading: Very Good (VG). The black lacquer surface displays standard age-appropriate dulling and a minor lamination ring/exudation haze around the paper label perimeter. No deep gouges.
• Audio Playback: Fully tested on a vintage 1970s Garrard deck using a light, high-compliance microgroove cartridge. The audio tracks are exceptionally loud, punchy, clear, and bright, offering a brilliant, raw window into the studio session.

⚠️ IMPORTANT TECHNICAL PLAYBACK NOTE FOR BIDDERS:
This is a microgroove 33 ⅓ RPM nitrocellulose lacquer acetate, NOT a standard 78 RPM shellac record. Do NOT attempt to play this with a 3-mil 78 RPM stylus, as it will destroy the soft lacquer grooves. It requires a standard lightweight LP/stereo microgroove stylus setup.

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