Muddy Waters, Johnny Winter & James Cotton - Breakin' it UP, Breakin' It DOWN

Breakin' It UP, Breakin' It DOWN

Limited edition 180-gram translucent gold vinyl 2LP

The historic live-in-concert meeting of the blues greats!

Gatefold jacket, pressed at RTI

Huge 24" x 24" album cover poster included!

1977 was a remarkable year. Muddy Waters earned a huge gold album with his Hard Again LP, which was produced by long time fan and protege Johnny Winter. Featuring harmonica /vocalist legend James Cotton, the trio decided to shake things up and delivered a concert tour that was one of the most celebrated blues packages of all time.

Fortunately, Columbia Records ran tape for several nights of the tour in Philly, New York and Detroit, but they weren't released until three decades later on compact disc Breakin' It Up, Breakin' It Down, as it became one of the crown jewels of blues revisits in decades.

The jam packed disc included all of the great tunes you would love to hear from this super group including Muddy Waters tearing down the house with "I've Got My Mojo Workin'," Johnny Winter opening the night with his stellar "Black Cat Bone," and the great James Cotton belting it out on the classic "Rocket 88."

In furthering your hunger for more great blues recordings, Friday Music is very pleased to announce the first time ever audiophile vinyl release of "Breakin' It Up, Breakin' It Down" by the legends Muddy Waters, Johnny Winter and James Cotton.

Mastered impeccably by long time Johnny Winter fan and friend, Joe Reagoso, and pressed on stunning translucent gold vinyl, this incredible album will be on your turntable for years to come.

The 2LP masterwork will be featured in a striking gatefold cover, and to further enhance your listening hours, we are including a 24" x 24" poster of the album cover.

Musicians:
Muddy Waters, guitars, vocals
Johnny Winter, guitars, vocals
James Cotton, harmonica, vocals
Bob Margolin, guitars
Pinetop Perkins, piano
Willie Smith, drums
Charles Calmese, bass guitar

 

Side A

Black Cat Moan / Dust My Broom - Muddy Waters -Johnny Winter -James Cotton

Can't Be Satisfied - Muddy Waters -Johnny Winter -James Cotton

Caledonia - Muddy Waters -Johnny Winter -James Cotton

Side B

Dealin' With The Devil - Muddy Waters -Johnny Winter -James Cotton

Rocket 88 - Muddy Waters -Johnny Winter -James Cotton

I Done Got Over It - Muddy Waters -Johnny Winter -James Cotton

Side C

How Long Can A Fool Go Wrong - Muddy Waters -Johnny Winter -James Cotton

Mama Talk To Your Daughter - Muddy Waters -Johnny Winter -James Cotton

Love Her With A Feeling - Muddy Waters -Johnny Winter -James Cotton

Side D

Trouble No More - Muddy Waters -Johnny Winter -James Cotton

Got My Mojo Workin' - Muddy Waters -Johnny Winter -James Cotton

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