Name: Big Blues
Brand: Albert King

Tax rate EU

Default:19

Supplier EU

Bertus Musikvertrieb

Total Cap

Format detail

Colour details

Discogs ID

Limited edition

Colour

Format Music EU

Extended format

Extended format: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Download code

Download code: No

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Release date

1990-06-30

Format multiplier

Catalogue number

LP5429

UPC / Barcode

90771542915

Artist

Albert King

Label EU

Sundazed Music Inc.

Genre EU

Funk / Soul

Sundazed is a US record label founded by [founder's name] in 1988. Specializing in vinyl reissues of classic albums from the 50s, 60s, and 70s, Sundazed is known for its high-quality releases. All graphic design and mastering work is done in-house to ensure top-notch quality. With a commitment to customer satisfaction, Sundazed keeps selling prices deliberately low.

Over the years, Sundazed has collaborated with various cutting and pressing experts to bring their releases to life. From [cutting expert] at [cutting studio] in the early 2000s to [cutting expert] at [cutting studio] in the late 2010s/early 2020s, each phase brought new expertise and techniques.

In terms of pressing, Sundazed has worked with different manufacturers throughout its history. From [pressing manufacturer] in the 1990s/mid-2000s to [pressing manufacturer] in the late-2000s/present day, each era had its own distinct characteristics such as inner sleeve materials and packaging styles.

sundazed

Albert King, born on April 25, 1923 in Indianola, Mississippi and passed away on December 21, 1992 in Memphis, Tennessee, was a renowned singer, guitarist and songwriter. Alongside B.B. King and Freddie King (both unrelated), he emerged as one of the most influential blues guitarists during the 1950s and 1960s. With a career spanning from the late 1940s to the mid-1970s, his time with Stax Records from 1966 to 1974 marked his greatest commercial achievements.

Known for his distinctive style and powerful voice, Albert King left an indelible mark on the blues genre. His music resonated with audiences worldwide and continues to inspire generations of musicians today. Drawing inspiration from artists such as Otis Rush, Albert Collins, Buddy Guy, Elmore James, and T-Bone Walker among others; he crafted a unique sound that blended soulful vocals with masterful guitar playing.

If you appreciate the works of *Freddie King*, *John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers*, *Magic Sam*, or any other legendary blues performers listed below; then exploring Albert King's discography is essential for any true fan of this timeless genre:
<ul>
<li>Freddie King</li>
<li>Otis Rush</li>
<li>Albert Collins</li>
<li>Buddy Guy</li>
<li>John Mayall &

Standing well over six feet and weighing in at around 250 pounds, it's no surprise that Albert King earned the nickname "The Velvet Bulldozer." Standing on stage with his Gibson Flying V, named Lucy, King cut an imposing visual figure. Still, he made an even bigger impression through his recordings, reaching fans all over the world with his punchy, aggressive guitar playing and his commanding voice. Born on a cotton plantation in Indianola, Mississippi, in 1923, King was introduced music in church, where his father played guitar. After picking up the guitar himself, King played across the south and midwest, winning a strong live following while in pursuit of a successful recording career. After a few abortive attempts, King finally scored a major hit single with "Don't Throw Your Love on Me So Strong," reaching #14 on the Billboard R&amp;B chart in 1961. Recorded for Cincinnati's King label, the song captured the distinctive call-and-response style between King's voice and guitar, a direct extension of his gospel roots. It was included on his debut album The Big Blues, a dynamic mix of twelve vocal and instrumental tracks, ten of which were self-composed. Backed by a razor sharp band, which included Ike Turner on piano, King showed an authoritative command of ballads, rumbas and mid-tempo shuffles. It was a sound honed in countless club gigs, a "vivid sound" as the LP jacket rightly proclaimed. To restore this sound to its royal splendor, Sundazed sourced this reissue from the original King mono master tapes. Pressed on 180-gram vinyl at Record Technology, Inc. (RTI) in Camarillo, CA, this resurrected LP boasts breathtaking sound and an exact reproduction of the original first edition cover artwork. Nothing less would have been worthy of one of the most important albums in the blues pantheon. All hail King Albert!

Big Blues

Music EU