LIGHTNIN' HOPKINS Lightnin' & The Blues (Legendary Electric Blues 1959 first US issue 12-track mono LP on the deep groove black & silver Herald label, recorded in Houston, 1954. Renowned for his acoustic folk-blues, Hopkins turns on the ELECTRICITY for this groundbreaking session. Featuring heavily amplified electric guitar & backing from bassist, Donald Cooks & drummer, Ben Turner, Hopkins' country-blues roots mesh perfectly with proto-rock & roll to stunning effect for the first tim more...
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LIGHTNIN' HOPKINS Got To Move Your Baby (1964 US 8-track vinyl LP on the Bluesville label with the 203 S. Western Av address on both sides, heavyweight pasted picture sleeve with detailed liner notes on the reverse. Wonderfully sparse electricblues from Mr Hopkins, here ably assisted by Sonny Terry [Harmonica and vocals], Leonard Gaskin [bass] and Belton Evans [drums]. The sleeve shows only some minor edgewear and the vinyl is superb, just the odd scuff/blemish which does not affe more...
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LIGHTNIN' HOPKINS Lightnin' (1990 US Prestige Records remastered 10-track vinyl LP. Hopkins was one of the few country bluesmen to have made it big in the rhythm and blues era without having altered his original style or hired a back-up band. Inorder to retain the spontaneity so central to his art, he preferred playing and singing alone or, in the case of this 9 November 1960 session, with minimal accompaniement. And while he picked an acoustic guitar on the date instead of his usual electric. It detracted little from the urgency of his driving Texas boogies. Housedin great picture sleeve which shows signs of wear however the vinyl is MINT) more...
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LIGHTNIN' HOPKINS Got To Move Your Baby (1967 UK repackaging of the wonderful 1961 8-track mono LP, originally entitled Last Night Blues, recorded by Rudy Van Gelder & also starring Sonny Terry plus Leonard Gaskin & Belton Evans on bass & drums,respectively, front laminated flipback picture sleeve. The sleeve shows only faint signs of fading & a little age yellowing at the edges, & remains an excellent copy with secure flipbacks, a glorious spine & clearly legible text. The vinylis i more...
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LIGHTNIN' HOPKINS Lightnin' Strikes (1968 UK issue of the 1962 10-track stereo vinyl LP, front laminated flipback picture sleeve. The sleeve shows light wear with a little discolouration to the reverse and the vinyl has just the odd light signof play leaving it Excellent JOY115) more...
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LIGHTNIN' HOPKINS Burnin' In L.A. (Mid 60s US issue of the 1962 9-track vinyl LP from the Blues singer and guitarist, back pasted picture sleeve with detailed notes on the back by Chris A. Strachwitz. The sleeve has some storeage wear to showfor its vintage whilst the all-important vinyl has only light evidence of play - a lovely copy!) more...
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LIGHTNIN' HOPKINS Lightnin' (1987 US 10-track LP issue of the 1961 mono album - authentic Texas Blues from the legendary Hopkins, one of the few country bluesmen to have made it big at the time without having to alter his style or hire a backing band. The picture sleeve has no deletion cuts & is still in open shrink whilst the vinyl still looks barely played) more...
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LIGHTNIN' HOPKINS A Time For Blues (1967 UK 10-track vinyl LP on the red & yellow Ember label, classic early 'country blues' recorded by Sam Charters way back in1951, front laminated picture sleeve. The sleeve shows minimal wear and the vinylhas just a couple of light surface scuffs leaving it Excellent EMB3389) more...
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LIGHTNIN' HOPKINS A Time For Blues (1967 10-track vinyl LP on the red/yellow Ember label, front laminated picture sleeve. Classic early 'country blues' recorded by Sam Charters way back in 1951. The sleeve shows minimal wear whilst the vinyl shows only light cosmetic wear, mainly due to the years of storage not affecting play EMB3389) more...
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LIGHTNIN' HOPKINS On Stage (Very scarce 1962 US original 12-track deep groove MONO LP on the black Imperial label, by the Texas Blues legend, often voted one of 100 greatest guitarists of all time. Rather than a live record, this title actually features Hopkins' debut album recordings [previously released as the extremely rare, Strums The Blues] & fleshes them out with a few extra tracks. This is so vital! Please see 'more info' for condition details... LP-9180-A) more...
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LIGHTNIN' HOPKINS Lightning Hopkins (1966 US Arhoolie 10-track vinyl LP featuring his brothers Joel & John Henry and Barbara Dane, pasted picture sleeve. The vinyl and sleeve are in near mint condition F1022) more...
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LIGHTNIN' HOPKINS Penitentiary Blues (1964 UK 6-track mono LP, recorded with Brownie McGhee, Big Joe Williams and Sonny Terry, front laminated pasted picture sleeve. The sleeve shows a little light shelfwear with some discolouration to the unlaminated back, the vinyl displays some blemishing due to it being stored in its original polylined inner - playtesting reveals a little background noise in the quieter passages, nothing excessive - tought to find in any condition) more...
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LIGHTNIN' HOPKINS Trip On Blues (2003 Italian limited edition 180gm audiophile pressing virgin vinyl 9-track LP. Still sealed in custom stickered vinyl protective outer, picture sleeve GET7518) more...
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LIGHTNIN' HOPKINS Lightnin' (1961 US 10-track mono LP on a deep groove blue & silver label, with '203 S. Washington Ave. Bergenfield, NJ' label address & 'RVG' [Rudy Van Gelder] machine stamped in the run-offs. Captivating real-deal blues straight out of Houston, Texas, where Lightnin' is aided by Leonard Gaskin on bass & Belton Evans, drums. The pasted laminate sleeve is a beautiful example with no splits & the heavyweight vinyl appears in glorious, near mint condition with only m more...
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SAM LIGHTNIN' HOPKINS The Rooster Crowed In England (Stupendously Rare 1959 UK first issue private press limited edition 14-track Mono LP without 'Made In England' on the label, complete with double sided Mimeograph notes insert, fully laminated flipbackpicture sleeve. The sleeve shows just a lttle light laminate creasing at the corners and the vinyl displays jsut ligth cosmetic marks from the inner with limited play on show here. As perfect as you are ever going to find! 77LA12-1) more...
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LIGHTNIN' HOPKINS Down Home Blues (Rare 1965 UK 1st issue mono 9-track vinyl LP on the black and green Stateside label with 'Sold in U.K.' text, front laminated picture sleeve. Wonderful set, originally released in the US on Prestige in '64, often cited as the bluesmasters finest work with some stellar guitar work throughout with assistance from metronomic drummer [Herbie Lovelle] and bassist [Leonard Gaskin]. The sleeve is graded Excellent with just a little discolouration to the more...
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LIGHTNIN' HOPKINS A Time For Blues (Early '70s reissue of the 10-track vinyl LP on the pale blue Ember label, originally issued in the UK in 1967, front laminated picture sleeve. Classic early 'country blues' recorded by Sam Charters way back in1951. The sleeve has a little corner scuffing and light discoluration to the reverse, the vinyl is a strong VG with some light scuffs/hairlines not affecting play EMB3389) more...
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LIGHTNIN' HOPKINS Lightnin' Strikes Back (1981 UK 15-track LP compilation in Charly's R&B series, picture sleeve with extensive album notes. The cover shows very little of its age & the vinyl still looks barely played CRB1031) more...
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LIGHTNIN' HOPKINS All Them Blues (1976 UK 25-track double LP compilation of highlights & rarities from the Hopkins back catalogue, gatefold picture sleeve with extensive liner notes. The sleeve shows some light ring wear ageing & the vinyl discsare clean & in Excellent condition with a few faint cosmetic signs of play DJLMD8016) more...
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LIGHTNIN' HOPKINS with SONNY TERRY Last Night Blues (Limited edition 2003 US Acous Tech 45RPM double LP Analogue Productions audiophile issue of the 1961 8-track stereo album in the Fantasy 45 Series, formerly on Prestige/Bluesville. This is oneof only 1000 made, & is number stickered on the back of the deluxe sleeve. This is also one of the very last SEALED, mint & unplayed copies left available for purchase on the web & thus comes highly recommended AJAZ1029) more...
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LIGHTNIN' HOPKINS Lightnin' Strikes (2005 issue Japanese exclusive limited edition 12-track 'Super Analog Master Sound' 24-bit remastered CD album which offers a stunningly powerful evocation into the art of one of the most significant contributors to the world of blues, presented in mini LP-style replica pasted card picture sleeve complete with fold-out insert + obi-strip) more...
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LIGHTNIN' HOPKINS Lightnin' Hopkins (Scarce 1971 issue of his 1966 UK 8-track vinyl LP on the black & gold Boulevard label, featuring a collection of Rhythm & Blues tracks performed magnificently by the master. The front-laminated picture sleeve has a few laminate creases to the edges which also displays a little discolouration however, the vinyl appears in EX- condition with just a few light signs of play) more...
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LIGHTNIN' HOPKINS Lightnin' Strikes (Rare 1963 UK 10-track mono LP. The front laminated sleeve has some light shelfwear, with sturdy flipbacks and a clearly legible spine. The vinyl is graded VG, with just some light hairlines/scratches not affecting play SL10031) more...
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LIGHTNIN' HOPKINS Dirty Blues (1973 UK 12-track mono vinyl LP compilation, gatefold picture sleeve. The sleeve shows light wear and the vinyl has just a few light scuffs to indicate play MSL1001) more...
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LIGHTNIN' HOPKINS Sings The Blues (2016 UK/EU issue of the 1960 16-track MONO LP pressed on Heavyweight Black Vinyl, housed in a deluxe picture sleeve replicating the original album's artwork. The sleeve & vinyl are near mint, still in the openshrinkwrap SR-2506) more...
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LIGHTNIN' HOPKINS An Anthology Of The Blues (Superb US set of 4 vinyl LP's in a series released by Collectables Records, featuring a total of 63 great tracks. All four LP's are housed in their original artwork picture sleeves with 3 still havingthe original opened factory shrinkwrap, keeping them in superb condition!) more...
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LIGHTNIN' HOPKINS Lightnin! Volume 2 (1970 UK 10-track stereo LP, fantastic front laminated picture sleeve designed by Milton Glaser and beautiful picture labels. The sleeve shows some surface scuffing and minor creasing on the front, but otherwise shows just light ageing & the vinyl displays a few light hairlines and cosmetic scuffs but remains excellent. A nice play copy at an advantageous price! PYS11002) more...
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LIGHTNIN' HOPKINS Lightnin' Strikes (Rare 1963 UK 10-track mono LP, housed in a front laminated flipback picture skeeve. The sleeve displays just a little light general wear with just a little signs of age, with sturdy flipbacks and a clearly legible spine. The vinyl is super clean, with just some light signs of play to prevent it being near mint. An excellent copy! SL10031) more...
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LIGHTNIN' HOPKINS Lightnin' Strikes (1976 Japanese issue of the 1962 10-track mono LP, featuring ten acid, emotion-charged performances & superb examples of the legendary country blues singer at his most intense & gripping, picture sleeve complete with Japanese insert & obi-strip. The sleeve shows minimal wear, with just a spot of minor discolouring to the insert, & the vinyl reveals minimal play ULS-6021-V) more...
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LIGHTNIN' HOPKINS Sings The Blues (Wonderful 1963 UK mono LP on the turquoise Realm label, collecting twelve raw & rugged sides made in Houston around 1950-51, including Tap Dance Boogie, with a rhythm click created via bottle caps nailed intothe heels of Lightnin's shoes! The front laminated flipback sleeve has some light foxing on the back, with all text legible & no tears. The vinyl is clean & has some light hairlines not affecting play RM128) more...
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