This reissue from JSP is the third major compilation of the work of the greatest of all Mississippi blues singers to appear in the last two years. The format follows that of the first five discs of the lavish Revenant box set, missing only a CD of music by artists in Patton's "orbit" and a CD of interviews about Patton by comparison. All Patton's issued recordings are included, plus three alternate takes.I have not heard the Revenant set but do have the Catfish reissue [The Definitive Charley Patton]. Where this JSP set scores is in the remastering - sound quality is generally better than on Catfish, with greater clarity of vocals and a sweeter, fuller sound to the often stunning guitar. You also get some great performances by the artists who knew Charley and accompanied him to his 1930 session - Son House, Willie Brown and Louise Johnson.
My only reservation about this set is the other artists represented, some of whom have no connection with Patton eg Edith North Johnson, and whose music just serves as a distraction. I would also have preferred the tracks to be in chronological order, but I may be the only person on the planet bothered by such niceties.
If you think you like blues and don't know Patton, buy this set and experience an artist of sublime power, subtlety and sly humour. If you do know Patton, this is still the set to get.
