Lightnin Hopkins Autobiography In Blues 1970 Analogue 2nd press Tradition EX++
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Lightnin' Hopkins
Autobiography In Blues
1970 Analogue 2nd pressing.
Tradition Records - TLP 1040
Vinyl is EX++
Vinyl looks EX++ : light marks and minor, faint imperfections.
Vinyl plays EX++ : light background-crackle in quiet passages.
Labels are EX++ : light marks and minor imperfections.
Cover is EX- : 3 small seam-tears.
The original inner-sleeve has tears and some tape.
Includes a HQ inner-sleeve (pictured) which the vinyl is stored in after being professionally machine-cleaned and graded.
Out of print analogue pressing ~
"Hopkins had been a prolific recording artist in the decade following his first sessions in 1948. His stark, functional guitar style and rich Texas drawl made his work instantly recognizable. The inheritor of a blues tradition that went back to Blind Lemon Jefferson and Texas Alexander, he was an idiosyncratic musician, at his best when playing alone. His predecessors' work was reflected in his first album session, recorded by Sam Charters in January 1959. Not having recorded commercially for several years, Lightnin' was in serious mood, resulting in a set of masterful performances that carried more weight than his later, frequently arbitrary sessions. "...
-allmusic
Note: some possible, slight camera-glare from the on the cover and other surfaces.
Packaged protectively for safe and secure shipping with USPS tracking.
Thank you and have the best day ever ~
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