{"product_id":"muddy-waters-hard-again-vinyl","title":"Muddy Waters - Hard Again Vinyl","description":"\u003cp\u003eArtist: Muddy Waters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTitle: Hard Again\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLabel: Blue Sky Records\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCatalogue Number: SKY 32357\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Release Year: 1977\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Year: 1977 UK Original Pressing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFormat: 12\" Vinyl LP\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpeed: 33⅓ RPM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHard Again is one of Muddy Waters' most celebrated later albums and a landmark of the blues revival of the late 1970s. Originally released in 1977, the album was produced by Johnny Winter, who also contributes guitar alongside Bob Margolin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe album captures Muddy Waters at his most powerful, with a raw and energetic Chicago blues sound. It features the classics Mannish Boy, I Want To Be Loved, I Can't Be Satisfied, Bus Driver and Little Girl. The album also earned Waters a Grammy Award for Best Ethnic or Traditional Folk Recording.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the UK Blue Sky pressing, catalogue number SKY 32357. UK copies of Hard Again were issued on Blue Sky, with the original UK release documented as a 1977 pressing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe album was produced by Johnny Winter and features an outstanding backing line-up including James Cotton, Pinetop Perkins, Willie \"Big Eyes\" Smith, Bob Margolin and Charles Calmese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTrack Listing\u003cbr\u003e\nSide One\u003cbr\u003e\nMannish Boy\u003cbr\u003e\nBus Driver\u003cbr\u003e\nI Want To Be Loved\u003cbr\u003e\nJealous Hearted Man\u003cbr\u003e\nI Can't Be Satisfied\u003cbr\u003e\nSide Two\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Blues Had A Baby And They Named It Rock And Roll\u003cbr\u003e\nDeep Down In Florida\u003cbr\u003e\nCrosseyed Cat\u003cbr\u003e\nLittle Girl\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe original album contains nine tracks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional Information\u003cbr\u003e\n1977 UK Original Pressing\u003cbr\u003e\nBlue Sky Records\u003cbr\u003e\nCatalogue Number: SKY 32357\u003cbr\u003e\n12\" Vinyl LP\u003cbr\u003e\n33⅓ RPM\u003cbr\u003e\nStereo\u003cbr\u003e\nProduced by Johnny Winter\u003cbr\u003e\nFeatures Mannish Boy, I Want To Be Loved, I Can't Be Satisfied, Bus Driver and Little Girl\u003cbr\u003e\nFeatures Johnny Winter on guitar\u003cbr\u003e\nGrammy Award winner\u003cbr\u003e\nClassic Chicago blues recording\u003cbr\u003e\nHighly regarded Muddy Waters album\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRecord: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInner Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRockabuy Records Grading Guide\u003cbr\u003e\nNear Mint (NM)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVirtually flawless condition. Played only a handful of times with no visible marks or signs of wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent (EX)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLightly played and exceptionally well cared for. May show only minimal signs of handling with no significant marks affecting playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVery Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVery Good (VG)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNoticeable signs of use with light surface marks and handling wear, though the record plays well throughout without major faults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGood (G)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVisible wear with more pronounced marks. Playback remains enjoyable with some background noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePoor \/ Fair (P\/F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHeavy wear and significant scratches affecting playback quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShipping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll records are visually inspected and conservatively graded for both sleeve and vinyl condition. Records are securely packaged in professional record mailers with protective stiffeners and dispatched via a fully tracked delivery service to ensure safe arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rockabuy Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57500210528629,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5478\/0437\/files\/92D1AB24-35F5-4F32-8131-6B5F0CD8B9A3.jpg?v=1786713643","url":"https:\/\/www.rockabuyrecords.co.uk\/products\/muddy-waters-hard-again-vinyl","provider":"Rockabuy Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}