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Link Wray & The Wraymen - Link Wray & The Wraymen (+4 bonus tracks) (ltd. ed.) (180g)
Link Wray & The Wraymen - Link Wray & The Wraymen (+4 bonus tracks) (ltd. ed.) (180g)
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Link Wray & The Wraymen β Early Rock & Roll Essentials on 180g Vinyl LP
Link Wray's raw, distorted guitar sound defined an era. This 180g Vinyl LP captures the primal energy of his 1958-1960 recordings, offering a foundational journey into instrumental rock & roll. Experience the gritty, untamed spirit that influenced generations of guitarists.
About the Album
Link Wray and The Wraymen carved a unique niche in late 1950s rock & roll with their aggressive, instrumental approach. This collection showcases their pioneering sound, featuring tracks from the pivotal 1958-1960 period that established Wray as a guitar innovator. Itβs a vital document of early rock's rebellious edge, now presented with four essential bonus tracks.
The Vinyl Experience
A needle drop onto this 180-gram limited edition Vinyl LP reveals the raw, unvarnished power of Link Wray's guitar, delivered with the authentic warmth only analog sound can provide. This pressing is a true audiophile's delight, essential for any serious collector seeking the roots of rock's sonic revolution.
- Format: Vinyl LP
- Artist: Link Wray & The Wraymen
- Label: Vinyl Lovers
- Genre: Rock/Blues Rock/Rock & Roll
- Perfect For: Audiophiles, collectors of 1950s rock & roll, guitar enthusiasts, fans of raw instrumental music
Collector's Note
Link Wray's signature distorted guitar tone, often achieved by piercing his amplifier speakers, was a groundbreaking sound that directly paved the way for punk and heavy metal. Few records capture the visceral, untamed energy of early rock & roll quite like this collection.
Tracklist:
Side A
- Caroline (2:20)
- Slinky (2:32)
- Right Turn (1:45)
- Rendezvous (1:53)
- Dixie-Doodle (2:07)
- Ramble (2:13)
Side B
- Hand Clapper (2:19)
- Raw-Hide (2:06)
- Lillian (1:48)
- Radar (2:15)
- Comanche (2:03)
- Studio Blues (2:02)
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