The Howlin’ Wolf Album - Chicago Blues-Psychedelic Blues Vinyl LP

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Chester Burnett, aka Howlin’ Wolf, is deservedly regarded as one of the great artists of all time.  In fact, Rolling Stone magazine placed him at #51 on their list of greatest artists of all time.  He was a powerful voice in the Chicago blues scene.  His deep shouting vocal style wowed listeners across the world.  This was a unique album, released at approximately the same time as Muddy Waters’ unforgettable ‘Electric Mud’ album.  Both these Chicago blues giants created an intriguing electrified version of the blues, and the result in both was stunning.  Also, controversial.  This is an album you cannot ignore.  The full title, “This Is Howlin' Wolf's New Album. He Doesn't Like It. He Didn't Like His Electric Guitar At First Either”, suggests the artist wasn’t crazy about the idea.  Check the track list, and you’ll see this is a collection of his biggest hits, though done in a very different style.  And there is no question about the fact that this is still the Wolf, singing the blues.  The album was released on Cadet Concept in 1971, number LPS 319.  This is a reissue of the album originally released in 1969.  The vinyl is in absolutely beautiful – almost pristine - condition with its bright original luster and just a couple of barely discernible surface scratches that do not impact play  It plays with virtually no background noise.  The vinyl grades a strong VG+.  The album cover shows ring wear and light corner and edge wear.  All seams are sharp, tight, and intact.  There is a cutout notch on the bottom seam near the open side.  The cover grades VG. 

Track List: 
Spoonful
Tail Dragger
Smokestack Lightning
Moanin’ At Midnight
Built For Comfort

The Red Rooster
Evil
Down In The Bottom
Three Hundred Pounds Of Joy
Back Door Man

Grading Information

I use four grades in my grading:  NM, VG+, VG, and G.  The only exception is a sealed album which is presumed to have vinyl in mint condition.  My NM grading means that the vinyl looks and plays as though it is the first time out of the sleeve.  The VG+ rating is used on any album that plays great but has one or two small defects.  It may have a pop here and there or some occasional background static.  On a VG album you can expect that, typically, this album will play great, but you’ll see more defects on this than your VG+ rated album.   Most often the VG rated album may even play well enough to be graded VG+, but the color or blemishes drop the grading.  Likewise, you may occasionally find an album that looks almost NM but the sound quality just isn’t there.  That’s why I play every album first, because this does happen.  In this case the vinyl will be graded VG.  Very occasionally I will list an album with a grade of G.  This is one where I consider the collectible value of the album to be great enough that the copy being presented is worth having as a filler copy. 

Shipping Information – Combined Shipping

Canada shipping is calculated based on weight using US Postal Service rates.  Combined shipping is also welcomed here and does result in significant per-album cost savings. Canada shipping rates have gone up dramatically. The first album will be shipped for $16.  Additional albums will be shipped for $5 per album, with up to five albums able to be shipped before we need to use International Priority shipping.  At that point we will work together on final determination of shipping cost. 

The Canada cost determination also applies for all other International shipping, except that the first album is shipped for $23 and each subsequent is just an additional $8. 

All albums will be shipped in specially designed album hard cardboard mailers with a cardboard insert to prevent damage upon opening.  The vinyl is removed from the cover and presented in a new poly sleeve.  I am committed to one day turnaround on shipments.  If I receive payment before 7:00 AM Central Time I will package and ship that same day.  Payment by PayPal is preferred. 

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