I had this LP ready to go last Sunday, but I decided to do a last-minute replacement (The Oak Ridge Boys) because of some defects in this pressing--defects which create occasional distortion. But because Josh wants to hear this, and because the material is so superior... here it is. An online discography called Gloryland Jubilee places the year at "1962 or later," based on the presumption that this is a King pressing. That may very well be the case, as the matrix number seems to follow the King custom-pressing scheme, and the three-digit account number (979-LP-19000) would, in fact, make it 1962. So, if it's King, it's 1962.
This is fine country gospel, with a strong rockabilly/hillbilly boogie feel to some of the tracks. We have some real pros backing the delightful vocals, and there's a fine balance between medium-tempo and upbeat numbers. A good helping of standards--I'll Fly Away, Take My Hand Precious Lord, Glory to His Name, I'm a Pilgrim--and some others which sound awfully familiar. A superior program of country gospel--and I will eagerly grab any other Branham Family LPs which show up in the thrifts. This one has put me on the alert. Enjoy!
Oh, and the back cover is blank, so a scan would have been redundant.
DOWNLOAD: The Branham Family, 1962?
Do You Know My Jesus
King of Kings
Take My Hand Precious Lord
No One Knows What Jesus Suffered
How Can You Refuse Him Now
I'll Fly Away
I'm Moving up Home Some Day
You'd Better Live So
I'm Free From Sin's Heavy Load
I Am a Pilgrim
From the Manger to the Cross
Somebody Loves Me
Glory to His Name
The Branham Family (No label name, martix # 979-LP-1000; 1962, if King custom pressing)
Lee