"These vinyl records are the first two installments of Allen Ruppersberg''s ongoing project that subjectively explores the documentary history of Post-War American popular music and music graphics. With album covers designed by the artist, each record features fifteen tracks culled from 78 and 45 rpm records found in flea markets, antique malls, and junk shops. Vol. 1 (dedicated to Little Richard) centers on R&B while Vol. 2 focuses on country and folk songs…in other words, the combination of the ‘Blues'' and the ‘High Lonesome Sound'' that created Rock ‘n'' Roll." -- publisher''s statement.