Bidspirit auction | Bless This House – Mahalia

Bless This House – Mahalia Jackson (Columbia Records, CL 899, Mono, 1956) - This 1956 release, Bless This House, features the legendary gospel singer Mahalia Jackson, backed by The Falls-Jones Ensemble. The album showcases Jackson’s powerful voice in a collection of traditional and sacred gospel songs, emphasizing themes of faith, devotion, and resilience. Known as the ”Queen of Gospel, ” Jackson's influence transcended religious music, impacting the civil rights movement and American music as a whole. Key tracks include: Bless This House The Lord’s Prayer Didn’t It Rain It Don’t Cost Very Much Standing Here Wondering Which Way to Go The cover features a striking black-and-white photograph of a family in prayer at a dinner table, reinforcing the album's spiritual themes. Condition (Based on Visual Inspection of Photos): Cover: Significant wear, particularly on the top edge and corners. Heavy discoloration, foxing, and scuffing due to age. Moderate seam splitting visible on the spine and edges. Structurally intact but heavily worn. Inner Sleeve: Original Columbia Records sleeve included. Noticeable tears, creases, and discoloration. Vinyl Record: Appears in Good (G) to Very Good (VG) condition with visible surface marks. No deep cracks or warping visible. A playtest would determine audio quality and potential surface noise. Labels: Columbia “360 Sound” red label intact with some wear. Overall Condition Rating: Cover: Fair (F) to Good (G) (heavy wear, discoloration, and seam splitting) Vinyl: Good (G) to Very Good (VG) (surface marks, but playable) Inner Sleeve: Fair (F) (tears, aging, and creases) Despite the worn condition, this remains a historic and collectible album due to Mahalia Jackson’s enduring influence in gospel and civil rights history. It would be best suited for a collector who values content over condition or someone looking for a playable copy with a legendary performance.