Albert King With Stevie Ray Vaughan In Session 2LP 45rpm 180g Vinyl Analogue Productions QRP 2015 USA
Title: In Session
Catalog Number: APB 7501-45
Label: Stax
Reissued by: Analogue Productions
Barcode: 753088750113
Original release year: 1999
Reissue year: 2015
Number of discs: 2
Revolutions per minute: 45 rpm
Disc size: 12"
Vinyl Weight Grade: 180gr
Limited Edition: Yes
Total Item Weight: 685gr
Pressing country: USA
For Market Release in: USA
Added to catalog on: April 10, 2016
Collection: Analogue Productions SRV Remasters
Vinyl Gourmet Audiophile TOP 100: Yes
Note: Never eligible for any further discounts
Vinyl Gourmet Club: Yes
In Session, recorded in 1983, is the only known recording of Albert King and Stevie Ray Vaughan performing together. Its long-overdue commercial release (the album didn't come out until 1999) stands as a fitting tribute to the genius of two of the greatest musicians ever to have played the blues on electric guitar. Stunning sound, mastered by Steve Hoffman and Kevin Gray!
Featured in Vinyl Gourmet Audiophile TOP 100
- Limited Edition
- Double LP 45rpm 180 Gram Vinyl
- Pressed at Quality Record Pressings QRP USA
- Deluxe Stoughton Printing tip-on gatefold cover
- New extra photos inside gatefold
- Cut by Steve Hoffman and Kevin Gray
- Cut from the Original Master Tapes
- Masterd at AcousTech Mastering
In Session, recorded in 1983, is the only known recording of Albert King and Stevie Ray Vaughan performing together. Its long-overdue commercial release (the album didn't come out until 1999) stands as a fitting tribute to the genius of two of the greatest musicians ever to have played the blues on electric guitar.
Anyone who's witnessed a much-anticipated jam session only to be disappointed with each participant deferring to the other, the end result being that neither ever got out of first gear, will welcome this pairing of two giants of blues guitar. Albert and Stevie Ray obviously shared a mutual admiration, but it simply wasn't in either one's makeup to be intimidated or take a backseat to anyone.
In addition to the free-spirited jams, there are priceless dialogues of conversation between each song included here as well with both men exchanging accolades and King giving the much younger Vaughan some sage advice.
Analogue Productions has taken their original pressing of this classic recording and raised the bar. It's now on double 180-gram 45rpm vinyl courtesy of Quality Record Pressings and they've replaced the original single-pocket jacket with a Stoughton Printing tip-on old-style model, featuring newly-added photos inside.
"Recorded in December 1983, In Session captures an in-concert jam between Albert King and Stevie Ray Vaughan, the latter of whom had become the hot blues guitarist of the year thanks to his debut Texas Flood, as well as his work on David Bowie's hit Let's Dance. Vaughan may have been the new news, but King was not suffering, either. He had a world-class supporting band and was playing as well as he ever had. In other words, the stage was set for a fiery, exciting concert and that's exactly what they delivered. Vaughan was clearly influenced by King - there are King licks all over his first two recorded efforts, and it was an influence that stayed with him to the end - and he was unafraid to go toe-to-toe with his idol. King must have been impressed, since In Session never devolves into a mere cutting contest. Instead, each musicians spurs the other to greater heights. For aficionados of either guitarist, that means the album isn't just worth a listen - it means that it's a record that sounds as exciting on each subsequent listen as does the first time through." ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music
Track Listing:
LP 1 Side A
1. Call It Stormy Monday
2. Old Times
3. Pride And Joy
LP 1 Side B
4. Blues At Sunrise
5. Turn It Over
LP 2 Side C
1. Overall Junction
2. Match Box Blues
LP 2 Side D
3. Who Is Stevie?
4. Don't Lie To Me
5. Ask Me No Questions
6. Pep Talk
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