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The Butterfield Blues Band – East-West (Mobile Fidelity 180g 33RPM Mono LP)
A landmark in blues-rock history, East-West (1966) pushed the genre into bold new territory and helped lay the groundwork for psychedelic and acid-rock. Anchored by Paul Butterfield’s commanding vocals and harmonica alongside Mike Bloomfield’s electrifying guitar work, the album blends Chicago blues tradition with extended improvisation and modal experimentation—most famously on the groundbreaking 13-minute title track.
Sourced from the original analog master tapes, Mobile Fidelity’s numbered-edition 180g LP presents East-West in its original mono mix for the first time in nearly 60 years. Pressed at Fidelity Record Pressing and housed in a Stoughton jacket, this definitive audiophile edition delivers striking presence, natural warmth, and vivid detail—bringing the legendary Chess Studios sessions to life with remarkable clarity and energy.