Bessie Smith - Down Hearted Blues

Bessie Smith – Down Hearted Blues is a compilation released in September 2018 by the French label Night Records.

This edition gathers historic recordings of the legendary blues singer Bessie Smith, originally recorded between 1923 and 1928. The selection includes iconic tracks such as “Down Hearted Blues,” “Cemetery Blues,” “St. Louis Blues,” and “Nobody Knows When You're Down and Out,” performed with the emotional intensity and vocal power that define the artist. The edition features a cover with exclusive artwork by Jean-Luc Navette and was pressed on 180-gram vinyl, providing listeners with a high-quality auditory experience and immersion into the classic blues era.