--- product_id: 7581304 title: "Goodbye, Babylon" brand: "various artists" price: "AED 929" currency: AED in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.ae/products/7581304-goodbye-babylon store_origin: AE region: United Arab Emirates --- # Goodbye, Babylon **Brand:** various artists **Price:** AED 929 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Goodbye, Babylon by various artists - **How much does it cost?** AED 929 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ae](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/7581304-goodbye-babylon) ## Best For - various artists enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted various artists brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Product Description Debut release on this label, an incredible package of early gospel music, in a deluxe handcrafted wooden box. 5 CDs featuring 135 songs (1902-1960), 1 CD featuring 25 sermons (1926-1941). Notes and essays by musicologists and scholars. Contributors include Lynn Abbott, David Evans, Ray Funk, Anthony Heilbut, Kip Lornell, Luigi Monge, Paul Oliver, Opal Louis Nations, Bruce Nemerov, Guido van Rijn, Ken Romanowski, Tony Russell, Doug Seroff, Dick Spottswood, Warren Steel, David Tibet, Gayle Dean Wardlow, and Charles Wolfe. 200 page book with Bible verses, complete lyric transcriptions, and notes for each recording, plus over 200 illustrations. Reverently packed in raw cotton and housed in a deluxe 8" x 11" x 2.5" cedar box. "If you're not sure where you'll stand on judgement morning, we have five CDs of guitar evangelists, holiness string bands, jubilee gospel quartets, sacred harp choirs and sanctified jug music to rock your soul plus one CD of shouting sisters and powerful preachers to deliver the message about your starry crown." According to Greil Marcus: "The best country-religious music collection I have ever heard." Review "Goodbye, Babylon" is one of the most impressive collections of gospel recordings ever assembled. --Will Hermes, Spin, March 2004...we should study and cherish collections like Goodbye, Babylon. --Matt Labash, Weekly Standard, March 15, 2004This fantastic box of holy ruckus is the greatest anthology of antique Southern sacred song and oratory ever assembled. --David Fricke, Rolling Stone, January 22, 2004 ## Images ![Goodbye, Babylon - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31zMd62JpyL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A truly splendid collection *by N***E on Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2007* This is one of the most wide-ranging and wonderful collections of early roots music I've found. The performances range from gospel quartets and choirs through blues and jug bands, pulling together influences from gospel, bluegrass and country, jazz, and blues. And then there's an entire disc of sermons, with such gems (no pun intended) as "Black Diamond Express to Hell". Great stuff, and a wonderfully eclectic collection of early roots music, gospel or not.The sound quality is very good, especially given the age of many of the sources.There's not a ton of historical/biographical info in the 200+ page book, but the inclusion of all the lyrics of every song is a huge win. The packaging is as cool as it looks, but isn't terribly practical for day-to-day use. That wasn't a problem for me, as I ripped all six CDs and have primarily played them off my computers, but could be a nuisance for some. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ deeply moving *by R***N on Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2010* i haven't a religious bone in my body, but this boxed set has provided me with one of the most moving listening experiences of my life. a good deal of this music is full of an intense yearning, coming from men and women who didn't have an easy lot in life. the sacred harp singing is a particular highlight for me. turn off whatever might provide a distraction and set aside an afternoon to listen. my budget prevents me from buying boxed sets such as these very often, but, to the best of my knowledge, there's no other collection of american religious music with this kind of scope and attention to detail - from mastering to liner notes (lyrics!) to packaging. i'm not usually one to care about packaging but the wooden box feels like a lovely personal touch - apparently the cotton comes from the label owners' farm. be forewarned that the discs can slide around in the box and out of their protective sleeves, though. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ amazing package, amazing music, as good as it gets *by Y***S on Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2013* marvelous box, chock full of gems, some obscure some well known. Extremely intelligently sequenced, out of chronological order and with no regard to race or region, hence making a very strong point for the magnificence, color-blindness, and time-defying power of music. Sound quality is as good as any such collections comprised of old 78 transfer. The moron who left the only non 5-star review of this extraordinarily revelatory set, claiming this is atrocious sounding, has clearly never heard old recordings. Ignore his ignorance and buy this now. It is a must-own for all or any who cares about American music. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ae/products/7581304-goodbye-babylon](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/7581304-goodbye-babylon) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Arab Emirates* *Store origin: AE* *Last updated: 2026-04-30*