Ace Records
Lightnin' Hopkins - Walkin' This Road By Myself
Lightnin' Hopkins - Walkin' This Road By Myself
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Lightnin' Hopkins – Walkin' This Road By Myself | Vinyl LP
Immerse yourself in the raw, unvarnished soul of Texas Blues with Lightnin' Hopkins' seminal 1962 release, Walkin' This Road By Myself. This essential Blues vinyl LP captures the deep grooves and introspective narratives that define a master of the genre.
About the Album
Released in 1962 by Ace Records, Walkin' This Road By Myself stands as a testament to Lightnin' Hopkins' enduring artistry. It showcases his distinctive finger-picking guitar style and poignant storytelling, cementing his legacy within the rich tapestry of American Blues.
The Vinyl Experience
A needle drop onto this Vinyl LP unveils the warm analog sound, preserving the album's original dynamic range and intimate studio session feel. For the discerning audiophile, this pressing offers a direct connection to the heart of the Blues.
- Format: Vinyl LP
- Artist: Lightnin' Hopkins
- Label: Ace Records
- Genre: Blues, Texas Blues
- Perfect For: Audiophiles, Blues collectors, fans of authentic American roots music
Collector's Note
Few records encapsulate the solitary journey and profound wisdom of the Blues quite like this 1962 offering from Lightnin' Hopkins, making it a true crate digger's holy grail.
Tracklist:
Side A
- Walkin' This Road By Myself
- Black Gal
- How Many More Years I Got To Let You Dog Me Around
- Baby Don't You Tear My Clothes
- Worried Life Blues
Side B
- Happy Blues For John Glenn
- Good Morning Little School Girl
- The Devil Jumped The Black Man
- Coffee Blues
- Black Cadillac
Shipping & Delivery
Shipping & Delivery
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• Canada: 1 - 5 business days (USPS First Class, FedEx Economy / Priority)
• Asia & Europe: 1 - 10 business days (USPS First Class, Priority, FedEx Express)
Archival Packaging
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Our dedicated vault team carefully packages and ships all orders within 24 to 48 hours. You will receive a tracking link immediately upon shipment so you can trace your package journey to your sound system.
We ship every vinyl record in premium double walled heavy duty cardboard mailers with thick bubble inserts and extra corner protectors. LPs are placed behind the jacket during transit to completely eliminate seam splits ensuring your record arrives in pristine condition.
To maintain our uncompromising grading integrity and preserve the delicate nature of physical media all vinyl record sales are final. Because our curators double inspect every copy under high intensity light and play test rare releases to verify audio fidelity we guarantee the exact condition and authenticity described before it leaves our vault.
We recommend gently wiping the record with a carbon fiber anti static brush before and after every playback to remove surface dust. For deep cleaning always use specialized alcohol free record cleaning fluid and a microfiber cloth wiping in a gentle circular motion following the grooves.
We strictly adhere to the Goldmine Grading Standard. Every archive copy is meticulously inspected under high intensity light. Any pre owned or rare import pressings are professionally play tested to guarantee the exact audio fidelity and grade described.
A 180g record is significantly thicker and heavier than standard vintage pressings. This added weight provides superior physical stability on the turntable platter reducing wow and flutter during playback and protecting the record from warping over time under changing temperature conditions.
Our expert curators spend years building direct networks with licensed international distributors private estates and legendary collectors around the globe. We only acquire original copy presses from verified RIAA certified pressing plants and trusted historic suppliers ensuring every archive item is one hundred percent authentic.