{"title":"Melvin Carter","description":"\u003cp\u003eMelvin Carter is a relatively obscure figure in the music world, with minimal recorded work available for study. His style, based on the limited information available, appears to be rooted in traditional American blues, with a raw, emotional vocal delivery and a stripped-down instrumental arrangement. His most notable contribution to music history appears to be his influence on the early work of his nephew, Grammy-winning blues artist Robert Cray, who cites Carter as a key figure in his musical development. Despite his limited discography, Carter's influence in the blues genre remains significant through his familial connections.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"midnight-brew","title":"Midnight Brew","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginally released on Trip Universal 126 in 1971. I'm not sure if this is the same recording, but I believe this single was  released in 1975. (The Trip Universal single fetches over $200 if you can find a copy!) The B side of this release bears no relation to the A side — it's good ol' Rock'n'Roll by \"The Lonnie Mack No Shuck and Jive Road Band from Friendship, Ind.,\" doing a fine rendition of \"Rock N' Roll Music\" by Chuck Berry. From a warehouse find, this is a new, unplayed stock copy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Melvin Carter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48516055138537,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/8508\/9001\/files\/Classic45s-Generic-Record_c3543806-ac5d-47a1-a86f-a36e943fc87d.webp?v=1752212798"},{"product_id":"ill-be-true-to-you-tired-of-being-fooled-by-you","title":"I'll Be True To You\/ Tired Of Being Fooled By You","description":"This is a new, unplayed promo copy from the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.classic45s.com\/textpage.php?page=neal\" target=\"_new\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"http:\/\/www.classic45s.com\/images\/louiseneal_box_sm.png\" title=\"From the Louise Neal Collection\" alt=\"Louise Neal\" style=\"height:15px;width:15px;margin-bottom:-4px;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e collection. The promo release makes clear that RnB track \"I'll Be True...\" was the plug side of this single, but Soul fans have agreed over the years that the true gem here is the uptempo, horn-infused Deep Soul number on the flip — a definite keeper! Note: This beautiful promo has Mint labels, and the vinyl would grade Mint as well but for a faint warp that has no effect on playback or audio. The vinyl has typical inherent vinyl surface noise, but the audio itself is pristine; I'm grading the audio Near Mint to reflect occasionally audible light surface noise on the \"plug\" side.","brand":"Melvin Carter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48516121723113,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/8508\/9001\/files\/melvincarter1.jpg?v=1752214712"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.classic45s.com\/collections\/melvin-carter\/jadepuma-box_set-false.oembed","provider":"Classic 45's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}