The 1963 mono LP "On Tour with The George Mitchell Minstrels," derived from the BBC TV series "The Black and White Minstrel Show".
The George Mitchell Minstrels were a popular British singing group.
"The Black and White Minstrel Show" was a long-running BBC variety show from 1958 to 1978.
The show featured performers in blackface makeup, performing minstrel songs.
The show was highly popular, with audiences peaking at 16.5 million in 1964.
The content is now considered racially insensitive and outdated.
The album features songs from the show.
George Mitchell, the creator, died in 2002 at age 85.