All those old Paramount 78s are pretty rare in decent condition. I've only ever seen one in person. Black Patti discs are even rarer.
Tommy Johnson is the guy who supposedly sold his soul at the crossroads, he was the idol of Robert Johnson who is often misidentified as the origin of that story. If you've seen O Brother Where Art Thou, that is Tommy they pick up with his guitar and take into the recording shack.
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