John Lee Hooker The Healer Vinyl LP Silvertone ORE LP 508 UK Import 1st Pressing

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John Lee Hooker The Healer Vinyl LP - Silvertone ORE LP 508 First Pressing - UK Import (1989)
Condition: VG Vinyl and VG+ Cover. Play-tested on both sides and plays very well. There is a click on Side B, Track 1, otherwise it would be VG++. Cover is fully intact with some light creases and a hype sticker on front.
The Healer is a blues album by John Lee Hooker, released in 1989 by the Chameleon Music Group. The album features collaborations with Bonnie Raitt, Charlie Musselwhite, Los Lobos and Carlos Santana, among others. The Healer peaked at number 62 on the Billboard 200 and "I'm in the Mood" won the Grammy Award for Best Traditional Blues Performance. 
John Lee Hooker was 73 years of age when the album was released. It was his first Grammy win. The album had such success that it "permitted John Lee Hooker to live out the end of his life in comfort". Powers recounts with joy sending a large royalty check to Hooker, and the deep gratitude he felt for the opportunity to help him to finally achieve the recognition he deserved.
Track listing
No. Title Writer(s) Guest musician(s) Length 1. "The Healer" Hooker, Roy Rogers, Carlos Santana, Chester D. Thompson Carlos Santana 5:36 2. "I'm in the Mood" Hooker, Bernard Besman Bonnie Raitt 4:30 3. "Baby Lee" Hooker, James Bracken Robert Cray 3:43 4. "Cuttin' Out" Canned Heat 4:35 5. "Think Twice Before You Go" Los Lobos 2:58 6. "Sally Mae" Hooker, Bracken George Thorogood 3:15 7. "That's Alright" Charlie Musselwhite 4:23 8. "Rockin' Chair" 4:09 9. "My Dream" 4:02 10. "No Substitute" 4:07
Personnel John Lee Hooker – vocals, guitar, steel guitar Carlos Santana – guitar Jose Areas – timbales Armando Peraza – congas Ndugu Chancler – drums Chester D Thompson – keyboards Bonnie Raitt – vocals, slide guitar Roy Rogers – guitar, slide guitar Scott Mathews – drums Robert Cray – guitar Richard Cousins – bass Henry Vestine – guitar Larry Taylor – bass Adolfo de la Parra – drums Charlie Musselwhite – harmonica Cesar Rosas – guitar David Hidalgo – guitar, accordion Louie Pérez – drums Conrad Lozano – bass Steve Berlin – saxophone George Thorogood – guitar Steve Ehrmann – bass Mike Kappus - executive producer Stephen Powers - A&R, executive producer
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MINT (M) - Absolutely perfect in every way. Most often this is a still sealed record, records that have been opened are rarely if ever marked as Mint.

NEAR MINT (NM) - A good description is that it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time. In other words, it?s nearly perfect, with no visible defects. 

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) - Except for a couple minor things, this could be Near Mint. Most collectors will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if on the high end (VG++). VG+ records may show slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Covers should have only minor wear. 

VERY GOOD (VG) - VG records are among the biggest bargains, and for many, will be worth the money. They can lack the original gloss, may have surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages. But the noise will not overpower the music. VG covers will have signs of handling, and may have minor splits. 

GOOD PLUS (G+) - Good+ does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, but it has significant surface noise and groove wear. Cover may have significant ring wear, noticeable writing, or obvious damage.

GOOD (G) - Record may have some skipping, but is otherwise listenable. I generally avoid selling Good (G) rated records unless they are highly collectible or desirable, in order to enjoy until something better comes along. Cover has major wear or seam splits that need repair, or heavy writing like radio station call letters to prevent theft.

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