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Sold Date:
February 11, 2016
Start Date:
January 12, 2016
Final Price:
$24.00
(USD)
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John Lee Hooker
Never Get Out of These Blues Alive
1972 original White-Label Promo pressing.
ABC Records - ABCX-736
Vinyl is EX++ (or better).
Vinyl looks EX++; disc looks mostly Mint-, except some light, faint marks and a very small, faint, playable scratch on A-3.
Vinyl plays EX++ (or better): disc plays EX++ to Mint- (or better) with only light background-crackle faintly in some quiet passages; except A-3 has a few, clicks and intro's to A-1 & B-1 play EX++ with some moderate background-crackle.
Labels are EX++ to Mint-, mostly Mint- : a few, very light, very faint marks.
Cover is EX- to EX, mostly EX : 2" seam-tear top-center; small bends, wear and indentations; promo-sticker on front.
The original inner-sleeve has a seam-tear.
Includes a HQ inner-sleeve which the vinyl is stored in (pictured) after being professionally machine-cleaned and graded.
Out of print original White-Label Promo pressing ~
Following the legendary bluesman's popular collaboration with , this album continues his work with mostly younger musicians and predates similar projects and by about 20 years. spans the gap by appearing on this 1972 release and . , , and even Steve Miller contribute here. Jazz violinist helps "Boogie With the Hook" take off and adds a mournful touch to the harrowing "T.B. Sheets"...
-allmusic