Sad and Beautiful World is the essential 2025 Mavis Staples album: a Brad Cook-produced soul, gospel, and Americana LP spanning seven decades of the American songbook. Featuring inspired takes on songs by Tom Waits, Sparklehorse, Gillian Welch, Frank Ocean, and more, alongside appearances from Buddy Guy, Bonnie Raitt, Jeff Tweedy, Derek Trucks, Katie Crutchfield, MJ Lenderman, and Justin Vernon. This collector-worthy Mavis Staples vinyl is a standout release from one of American music’s most enduring voices.
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Limited to 3 individually numbered copies.
