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Link Wray 1971 Solo Album Vinyl LP Record! country/rock/roots/folk/gospel NEW!!!

Description: Hello & welcome to our eBay store. Recorded in a shaky makeshift chicken shack in rural Maryland, Link Wray’s eponymous 1971 solo album is a compelling and forward-looking piece of honest, handmade Americana. This album is vastly different from his previous work, foregoing instrumentals entirely. Instead, Wray, left with only one lung following a bout with tuberculosis in 1956, gives us his raw voice, full of spit and vinegar, as he blends elements of country, rock ‘n’ roll, roots, folk and gospel marked with fuzzy guitar and booming percussion. He kicks off with a track, “La De Da”, that may be the greatest song the Stones never wrote. Elsewhere, the single “Fallin’ Rain” channels Dylan at his most political, with lyrics about “stabbings and shootings and young men dying all around.” Link Wray proved to be the only album that the guitarist issued in his own name to hit the American charts during his nearly 50-year recording career. Although it didn’t receive much critical acclaim at the time of its release, Link Wray has seen a resurgence in recent years and developed a cult following, with artists from Nick Cave to The Neville Brothers recording versions of its tracks. Link, along with brothers Vernon and Doug began playing together professionally in 1942, their rowdy instrumental single “Rumble” charting at number 16 in 1958. Following a string of hits on Philadelphia-based Swan Records, Vernon began to serve as the family’s producer, eventually starting his own studio; first in the basement of his home and then–after his wife Evelyn complained about the noise–in a converted shack on the property. It was there that Link, Vernon and producer Steve Verroca found a sound that marked “a return to simplicity.” This carefully remastered reissue will take you right back to that chicken shack, and to sessions so electric you can almost feel the atmosphere. We have been providing great bargains and quality merchandise on eBay since 1999. We always strive to provide our customers with the best online shopping experience possible. We use thick cardboard mailers specially designed for shipping records. As well we provide additional padding to make sure that your record will arrive to you as minty fresh as possible. On the rare occasion that there is something wrong with your order when you receive it please do not hesitate to contact us and we will fix it right away and make sure you are fully satisfied with your purchase. This record is brand new and factory sealed! Check out my other auctions for tons of great albums and save on shipping! Only $2 shipping to add any other LP to your order within the USA.

Price: 35.99 USD

Location: Blaine, Washington

End Time: 2023-09-27T22:30:00.000Z

Shipping Cost: 4 USD

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Link Wray 1971 Solo Album Vinyl LP Record! country/rock/roots/folk/gospel NEW!!!

Item Specifics

Restocking Fee: No

Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer

All returns accepted: Returns Accepted

Item must be returned within: 30 Days

Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)

Type: LP

Record Grading: NEW

Speed: 33 RPM

Genre: Rock

Record Size: 12"

UPC: Does not apply

Sleeve Grading: NEW

Release Title: Self Titled

Artist: Link Wray

Format: Record

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