Few bluesmen had as indelible a mark on American music as John Lee Hooker.  Born in Mississippi in 1917, Hooker would eventually be dubbed "King of the Boogie" and renowned worldwide for his guitar prowess, impressive baritone, and eclectic mix of Delta blues, country, gospel, and even field hollers.  Now, The Country Blues of John Lee Hooker, his acoustic Riverside Records debut that helped put him on the map, is being revisited to the tune of a deluxe vinyl reissue this summer.

With its time-honored storytelling, authentic, grit, and raw talent, Country Blues became one of the defining albums of Hooker's career.  Craft Recordings will celebrate the 60th anniversary of the landmark album with a newly remastered, all-analog vinyl edition of The Country Blues of John Lee Hooker on August 2.  The new mastering was completed by Kevin Gray at CoHEARent Audio using the original master tapes.  The 180-gram black vinyl record will be housed in a faithful tip-on jacket for a deluxe presentation that's sure to delight the eyes and ears of blues fans and new initiates alike.

So get your pre-orders in for what promises to be another great all-analog remaster from Craft Recordings!  You can find pre-order links below - including artist webstore exclusive bundles - alongside a full track listing.

John Lee Hooker, The Country Blues of John Lee Hooker (originally Riverside LP CR00183, 1959 - reissued Craft Recordings, 2019) (Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada / Artist Store Bundles)

Side A :
1. Black Snake
2. How Long Blues
3. Wobblin' Baby
4. She's Long, She's Tall, She Weeps Like A Willow Tree
5. Pea Vine Special
6. Tupelo Blues
7. I'm Prison Bound

Side B:
1. I Rowed A Little Boat
2. Water Boy
3. Church Bell Tone
4. Good Mornin', Lil' School Girl
5. Behind The Plow