Physical Edition: Washington Phillips and His Manzarene Dreams (CD + Hardcover Book)
Format: Deluxe CD + 76-Page Hardcover Book
A visionary voice in American gospel, Washington Phillips recorded just sixteen songs between 1927 and 1929. Nearly a century later, his music remains as mysterious and moving as ever — fragile vocals paired with the shimmering tones of his homemade instrument, the Manzarene.
This deluxe set brings together every known Phillips recording, newly remastered, with a richly detailed hardcover book by journalist Michael Corcoran. Through rare photographs, session notes, full lyrics, and years of new research, Washington Phillips and His Manzarene Dreams deepens the story behind one of American music’s most enigmatic figures.
What’s Included:
- Audio CD featuring all 16 remastered tracks
- 76-page hardcover book with:
- Full lyrics
- Session notes
- Archival photos and label reproductions
- Corcoran’s original essays and interviews
“He played an instrument that sounded like an electric zither run through a Leslie speaker… showing you a heaven populated by ghosts.”
— Greil Marcus
Nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Historical Album.
