John Lee Hooker - Boom Boom Vinyl

Artist: John Lee Hooker

Title: Boom Boom

Label: Vee-Jay Records

Catalogue Number: VJLP 1059

Country: United States

Original Release Year: 1962

Pressing Year: 1962 US Original Pressing

Format: Vinyl LP

Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

Boom Boom is one of John Lee Hooker's definitive albums, released in 1962 at the height of his career. Showcasing his unmistakable boogie-blues style, the album features some of his finest recordings, combining hypnotic guitar rhythms with his deep, commanding vocals. The title track became one of Hooker's signature songs and has since been covered by countless artists.

Featuring standout tracks including Boom Boom, Drug Store Woman, Bottle Up And Go, I'm Bad Like Jesse James, Sugar Mama and I Ain't Gonna Suffer No More, the album remains an essential blues recording and a cornerstone of any serious vinyl collection.

Pressing Notes

Original 1962 US pressing on Vee-Jay Records, catalogue number VJLP 1059.

Produced during Hooker's highly successful period with Vee-Jay Records, this original pressing captures the raw energy and authenticity of his early 1960s recordings. Original Vee-Jay pressings are highly regarded for their warm analogue sound and remain among the most desirable editions for blues collectors.

Track Listing

Side One

Boom Boom
Process
Lost A Good Girl
A New Leaf
Blues Before Sunrise
Let's Make It

Side Two

I Got A Letter
Thelma
Drug Store Woman
Keep Your Hands To Yourself
What Do You Say
Birmingham Blues
Additional Information
Original 1962 US pressing
Vee-Jay Records
Catalogue number VJLP 1059
33⅓ RPM vinyl LP
Features Boom Boom
Includes Blues Before Sunrise
Features Drug Store Woman
Includes Birmingham Blues
Classic Chicago blues album
Essential John Lee Hooker release
Highly collectible original pressing
Condition

Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Record: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Inner Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Rockabuy Records Grading Guide

Near Mint (NM)

Virtually flawless condition. Played only a handful of times with no visible marks or signs of wear.

Excellent (EX)

Lightly played and exceptionally well cared for. May show only minimal signs of handling with no significant marks affecting playback.

Very Good Plus (VG+)

A well-preserved copy with only light signs of use. The sleeve remains clean and structurally sound, while the vinyl shows minimal surface marks that do not significantly affect playback.

Very Good (VG)

Noticeable signs of use with light surface marks and handling wear, though the record plays well throughout without major faults.

Good (G)

Visible wear with more pronounced marks. Playback remains enjoyable with some background noise.

Poor / Fair (P/F)

Heavy wear and significant scratches affecting playback quality.

Shipping

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