Taj Mahal – Giant Step / De Ole Folks At Home

Year/Genre: 1969 Blues
Matrix #: CS 9919 / CS 9924
Condition: VG+ light marks, plays Clean, last side  has a couple pops. 

Santa Maria pressing, gatefold 2xLp

Description:
Taj Mahal—born Henry Saint Clair Fredericks in Harlem and deeply rooted in Southern blues traditions—crafted this double LP as a brilliant showcase of contrasts: the electric Giant Step paired with the fully acoustic De Ole Folks At Home. Released in 1969, it stands as a cultural crossroads—melding urban musicianship with country blues heritage and Cajun-tinged folk. With tracks like “Take a Giant Step” and “Light Rain Blues,” it captures both evolving blues revivalism and personal musical pilgrimage. This pressing offers collectors a vibrant, context-rich artifact of American roots music exploration.

Price Suggestions based on Matrix #:
NM: $30–$45
VG+: $12–$20
VG: $8–$12

9/1/25 sc