ZZ Top's First Album
ZZ Top
495 €
Estimated vinyl value [2026 Valuation]
Technical Identification Sheet
| RELEASE NUMBER (Discogs ID) | 2660452 |
| Excel File Row | 120 |
| Date Added to Archive | 27/09/2026, 12:55:40 |
| Pressing Year | 1971 |
| Pressing Type (Press) | 1ST |
| Country of Pressing | US |
| Record Label | London |
| Stereo / Mono | STEREO |
| Catalogue Number | PS 584 |
| Barcode | N/A |
| Matrix / Runout Side A | - |
| Matrix / Runout Side B | - |
| Sleeve Condition | SS |
| Media Condition | SS |
| Inner Sleeve Condition | SS |
| Genre | Rock |
| External Link | View Original Release ↗ |
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Story & Background
"ZZ Top's First Album", released by London Records in 1971, represents a fascinating crossroads for a collector. Many might not know that, despite the international stature of the label – famous for the Rolling Stones and countless classical recordings – ZZ Top's debut was managed with an almost indie feel. Their manager, Bill Ham, was the architect of a promotional strategy initially focused on the regional circuit of Texas and the American South-West. Away from the mainstream spotlight, this first pressing on London did not immediately enjoy wide national distribution, but built its legend record after record, gig after gig, becoming a totem of desert blues-rock. It is a testament to how, sometimes, raw authenticity transcends market logic, making these early vinyls even more precious collector's items due to their underground history.
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Official Tracklist
- A1 - (Somebody Else Been) Shaking Your Tree (2:32)
- A2 - Brown Sugar (5:22)
- A3 - Squank (2:46)
- A4 - Goin Down To Mexico (3:26)
- A5 - Old Man (3:23)
- B1 - Neighbor, Neighbor (2:18)
- B2 - Certified Blues (3:25)
- B3 - Bedroom Thang (4:37)
- B4 - Just Got Back From Baby's (4:07)
- B5 - Backdoor Love Affair (3:20)
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