“Goin’ Away” originally released by Prestige Bluesville in 1963, is a prime example of his Texas country blues style. The album captures Hopkins‘ laid-back, improvisational approach to guitar playing and storytelling. Lightnin’ Hopkins passed away in 1982, but his legacy endures as one of the most influential figures in blues history. Cut directly from the original analog master tapes, through our unique all valve 1965 Ortofon / Lyrec vinyl cutting system in True Mono*. No equalisation, compression or any other processing was added during the cutting process.
All sleeve artwork letter-pressed and hand made. This edition of 345 copies is priced at £395.00 UK pounds. You can order here.
*Where everything in the chain from the tape head, the tape pre-amplifier, the cutting amplifier and the dedicated mono cutter head is a single channel pathway: This early technology avoids phase issues (smearing of the sound) that is frequently encountered when cutting with todays dual” or “pseudo” mono cutting systems.
- Wake Up Old Lady
- Don’t Embarrass Me, Baby
- Stranger Here
- Little Sister’s Boogie
- Goin’ Away
- You Better Stop Her
- Business You’re Doin’
- I’m Wit’ It
Hopkins’ distinctive style was shaped by countless hours spent playing informally without a backing band. His finger picking technique allowed him to play bass, rhythm, lead, and even percussion simultaneously, creating a rich, full sound. His approach incorporated both “alternating” and “monotonic” bass lines, as well as chromatic turnarounds and single-note leads. He often tapped or slapped the body of his guitar to add percussive rhythm.
Released: End Febuary 2026
True Mono LP – Catalogue Number: ERC102M
Edition of 345.
ERC will not undertake a repress of any release at any future point.
