Tight, flat, square staple bound book. Pages and wraps toned. Some foxing. Expect marks typical to a choral directors' use. Scarce in commerce. Not found in any online gospel hymn directory. Three library holdings per WorldCat.

Otis McCoy, VB Ellis and Zeno Tharp--the managing editors of Tennessee Music at the time--were charged with the creation of the Red Back Hymnal for the Church of God, insuring the longevity of the firm. It still operates in Cleveland, TN.