Release Date: July 21, 2023

LP UPC: 014551273516

Originally released in 1984, this Grammy-nominated album marked Winter’s return to his blues roots, sparking a career renaissance that lasted the rest of his life. Cut with the cream of Chicago bluesmen, it features fan favorites like “Don’t Take Advantage Of Me,” “Trick Bag” and “Boot Hill."

SIDE A

1. It's My Life, Baby          

2. Don't Take Advantage Of Me      

3. Iodine In My Coffee      

4. Trick Bag          

5. Mad Dog           

SIDE B

1. Boot Hill          

2. I Smell Trouble 

3. Lights Out                    

4. Nothin' But The Devil    

5. My Soul

Produced by Johnny Winter, Bruce Iglauer and Dick Shurman

Johnny Winter, Guitars and Vocal

Ken Saydak, Keyboards

Johnny B. Gayden, Bass

Casey Jones, Drums

Gene Barge, Tenor Sax on Lights Out

Billy Branch, Harmonica on Iodine In My Coffee

The Mellow Fellow Horns

Arranged by Gene Barge:

Terry Ogolini, Tenor Sax

Don Tenuto, Trumpet

Jim Exum, Trombone,

plus Steve Eisen, Baritone Sax

Recorded by Fred Breitberg at Red Label Recording Studio, Winnetka, Illinois with assistance by Glen Odagawa, and by Justin Niebank at Streeterville Recording Studios, Chicago, Illinois

Remixed by Justin Niebank at Streeterville Recording Studios, Chicago, Illinois

Cover photos by Paul Natkin/Photo Reserve Inc.

Cover design by Chris Garland, XENO

Johnny Winter is managed by Slatus Management.

Special thanks to Steve Paul, Teddy Slatus, Bill Wokersin, Mindy Giles, Andy Gerking, Pam Hall, Hilton Weinberg, Susan Winter, Jon Paris, Moe Pots, John Raubeson and D.K.B. Concerts of Copenhagen

Thanks for technical assistance to Phil Bonanno and Dave Still

Release Date: July 21, 2023

LP UPC: 014551474110

Originally released in 1985, this is the Grammy-nominated Alligator debut from the late genius of pyrotechnic blues-rock guitar. Roy had a spellbinding arsenal of chops and tone, and he called When A Guitar Plays The Blues “the best album I ever made.” Includes “Short Fuse,” “Mrs. Pressure” and “Hawaiian Punch.” 

SIDE A

1. When A Guitar Plays The Blues

2. Chicago Smokeshop

3. Mrs. Pressure

4. A Nickel And A Nail

SIDE B

1. Short Fuse        

2. Why Don't You Want Me?

3. Country Boy

4. Sneaking Godzilla Through The Alley

5. Hawaiian Punch

Roy Buchanan, Guitar and Vocals

Criss Johnson, Rhythm Guitar (2nd solo on Hawaiian Punch)

Bill Heid, Keyboards

Larry Exum, Bass

Morris Jennings, Drums

Special Guests:

Otis Clay, Vocal on A Nickel And A Nail

Gloria Hardiman, Vocal on Why Don't You Want Me?

Steele "Sonny" Seals, Tenor Sax on Short Eyes

Produced by Roy Buchanan, Bruce Iglauer and Dick Shurman

Recorded and mixed at Streeterville Studios, Chicago, Illinois

Engineered and mixed by Justin Niebank

Cover design by Chris Garland/XENO

Photos by Paul Natkin/Photo Reserve

Mastered by Tom Coyne, Frankford/Wayne, New York, NY

Special thanks to Teddy Slatus, Judy Buchanan, Bill Wokersin, Bill Haas, Mindy Giles, Andrew Gerkin, Pam Hall and Hilton Weinberg.

This album is dedicated to the late Jimmy Nolen.

Release Date: July 21, 2023

LP UPC: 014551477310

Originally released in 1989, this is the first, and best, live album from the King of the Texas Roadhouses. Delbert’s gritty, road-tested singing fronts a driving band on everything from raw rockers to soul-deep ballads. Includes classics like “Standing On Shaky Ground,” “B Movie Boxcar Blues,” “Going Back To Louisiana” and more.  

SIDE A:

1. Maybe Someday Baby

2. Lipstick Traces  

3. Standing On Shaky Ground

4. Sandy Beaches

5. I Wanna Thank You Baby

6. B Movie Boxcar Blues    

SIDE B

1. I've Got Dreams To Remember   

2. Let Me Be Your Lover                

3. Going Back To Louisiana

4. You Are My Sunshine      

5. Givin' It Up For Your Love          

Delbert McClinton, Vocals and Harmonica

David Millsap, Guitar

Stephen Bruton, Guitar

Nick Connolly, Keyboards and Background Vocals

Donald Wise, Tenor Sax

Steven Herrman, Trumpet

Marc Breithaupt, Trumpet

Mark Kazanoff, Baritone Sax

Jon Blondell, Trombone

Tim Loftin, Bass and Background Vocals

Harrell Bosarge, Drums

 

Produced by Delbert McClinton, Bruce Iglauer and Don Wise

Recorded at KRLU-TV, Austin, TX for Austin City Limits

Recorded by Billy Myers and David Hough

Additional broadcast sound engineering by Charles Ray, Nick Connolly and Don Wise

Mixed for record by Jay Shilliday

Mixed at Streeterville Studios, Chicago, IL

Cover design by Peter Amft

Cover photo by Robin Visotsky

Liner photos by Scott Newton

Mastered by Tom Coyne at DMS, New York, NY