Johnny Winter First Winter 1969 US 1st Press VG+/VG+

JOHNNY WINTER - FIRST WINTER

Blast directly back to the gritty, smoke-filled Texas club foundations of blues-rock royalty with an authentic original 1969 US first-pressing of First Winter by Johnny Winter. Released via Buddah Records to capture the lightning-fast velocity of the "Man with the Blue Guitar" right at his commercial breakthrough, this phenomenal LP is an absolute masterclass in raw, uncompromised slide guitar wizardry. The wide, high-velocity analog grooves deliver stunning, tube-warmed room presence—driving flawlessly from the blistering, foot-stomping slide attack of "Leavin' Blues" and "Parchman Farm" to the rare, garage-psych fuzz energy of "Birds Can't Row Boats." Teeming with the production grit of Huey P. Meaux and cut from the legendary boards of Sterling Sound, every note leaps from your speakers with visceral, front-row snap. Complete with its iconic T. de Grazia desert painting artwork jacket and the highly collectable "Johnny Winters" center label misprint, this beautifully preserved classic is an absolute mandatory centerpiece for any serious roots-blues archivist or vintage rock collector.

1969 US release by Buddah Records, catalog # BDS 7513.  First US pressing from Pitman plant.

Sleeve grades VG+ with just minor issues from age, some corner dings, light touch of ringwear.  Intact spine/seams, good color/finish.

Vinyl grades VG+.  Plays through crisp and clear with no issues.  Surface shows some light surface marks and hairlines.