Autographed Debut Album: Hand-Signed by Judy Collins
This entry showcases a primary-source piece of 1960s American folk revival history: an original early stereo vinyl LP pressing of A Maid of Constant Sorrow, hand-signed across the front album jacket by Grammy-winning folk icon and social activist Judy Collins. Released in November 1961 by Elektra Records, this landmark album served as Collins's historic debut studio recording.
Rising out of the Greenwich Village folk music movement, Judy Collins emerged as one of the most distinctive and influential vocalists of her era. Renowned for her crystalline soprano voice, interpretive song selections, and lifelong social advocacy, Collins spent over six decades building a celebrated discography. She earned a Grammy Award for Best Folk Performance for her 1967 recording of Joni Mitchell's "Both Sides, Now", charted hit renditions of Stephen Sondheim's "Send In the Clowns", and earned induction into the Grammy Hall of Fame.
A Maid of Constant Sorrow introduced Collins's signature alto-to-soprano range to the public, featuring traditional folk ballads and protest songs such as the title track "Maid of Constant Sorrow", "The Prickilie Bush", "Wild Mountain Thyme", and "Tim Evans".
The front cover displays Lida Moser's classic monochrome blue-toned photograph of a young Collins holding her acoustic guitar beneath the top "Panoramic Stereo" banner. Positioned prominently across the center of the image, Judy Collins has rendered a massive, sweeping signature in dark blue marker ("Judy Collins"). Complete with its original Elektra Records vinyl LP disc, the album comes authenticated with an official Basic Certification Card from James Spence Authentication (JSA) (Certification Number: EE51494). Showing honest vintage edge wear and handling consistent with its 1961 release, this autographed debut LP stands as an essential centerpiece for 1960s folk revival collectors, vinyl archivists, and Judy Collins admirers.
Album & Presentation Specifications
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HISTORIC 1961 ELEKTRA VINYL DEBUT: Released in November 1961 by Elektra Records (EKS-7209); complete with original printed album jacket and vinyl LP record disc.
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CLASSIC BLUE-TONED COVER ART: Features Lida Moser's iconic front portrait photograph and detailed rear liner notes by Jac Holzman.
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AUTHENTIC VINTAGE CONDITION: Displays genuine edge wear, top seam splits, and age-appropriate surface wear preserving true 1960s folk revival character.
Autograph Specifications & Provenance
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HAND-SIGNED BY JUDY COLLINS: Authentically autographed in blue marker across the front cover by folk legend Judy Collins ("Judy Collins").
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JSA CERTIFIED: Fully verified and authenticated by James Spence Authentication LLC (JSA) (Certification Number: EE51494).
