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The Best of Friends

John Lee Hooker
Total Quantity Pressed: 750

Why you'll love it...

Late in his ‘70s, John Lee Hooker was still out grinding, bringing his blues to whoever would still hear them. By the ‘80s, that meant not a huge audience, but a loyal one. At least until his record label hit upon a winning formula: pairing the original Boogie Chile up with high profile guests who worshiped at the altar of one of the meantest guitar players to ever walk on two feet.

The best of these albums was 1998’s Best of Friends, which boasted guest stars like Eric Clapton, Van Morrison, and Santana, among others. It’s never been on vinyl until now, and it’s here on exclusive color vinyl and strictly limited to 750 units.

Label
BMG
Original Release Year
1998
Release Type
Reissue (first time on vinyl)
Format
2 LP
Speed
33 1/3 rpm
Vinyl Size
12 inch
Weight
Standard
Foil Stamped
Yes
Color
Red & Black Galaxy
Jacket
Direct-To-Board; Gatefold
Mastering Studio
Quad Teck Digital, Trutone Mastering Labs
Mastering Engineer
Hank Waring and David Bard, Carl Rowatti
Pressing Location
GZ Vinyl
Total Pressing Quantity
750
Remastering Details
Lacquers cut by Carl Rowatti at Trutone Mastering Labs
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The Best of Friends

John Lee Hooker

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