ZZ Top - Tres Hombres

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Tres Hombres — ZZ-Top's 1973 breakthrough album on UHQR!

Definitive reissue Ultra High Quality Record, the pinnacle of high-quality vinyl!

45 RPM 2LP release limited to 5,000 numbered copies

Features lead single "La Grange"

Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time ranked No. 490/500 (2012)

Named Best Boogie Rock album ever by the Houston Chronicle!

Mastered by Matthew Luthans at The Mastering Lab from the original analog tape

Pressed at Quality Record Pressings using 200-gram Clarity Vinyl®

Purest possible pressing and most visually stunning presentation and packaging!

Tip-on old style gatefold double pocket jackets with scuff resistant finish by Stoughton Printing

The breakthrough album that defined Texas blues rock! One of the world's greatest rock 'n' roll bands ever to strut the 50 States, these sharp-dressed Texas titans — Billy F. Gibbons, Frank Beard, and Dusty Hill — are a righteously hell rain' power trio boasting a 30-plus year hit-making legacy, both in the studio and at concert arenas.

With their revved up blues 'n' boogie, they always make the most of their Texas birthright with with a distinctive sound that shakes up rock, blues, soul, garage-funk, Americana, and more. Nowhere is their force of nature musicianship better displayed than their 1973 classic Tres Hombres. Packed with swagger, grit, and some of the most infectious guitar grooves ever recorded, Tres Hombres cemented the band's signature sound — raw, greasy, and undeniably cool.

One of rock's greatest anthems — "La Grange" swaggers! That iconic opening boogie riff? Instantly recognizable. The groove? Absolutely irresistible. "La Grange" is a masterclass in blues-based rock perfection. And beyond? Whether it's the slow-burning "Hot, Blue and Righteous," the funky "Move Me on Down the Line," or the driving "Waitin' for the Bus/Jesus Just Left Chicago" combo, every track grooves with unmistakable attitude.

ZZ Top fans will instantly recognize Tres Hombres as the album that shaped the band's legend. It's loud, it's bluesy, and it's packed with riffs that demand to be cranked up!

Overall, UHQR Clarity Vinyl from Analogue Productions is a sought-after format among audiophiles and collectors who value the highest possible audio fidelity from their vinyl records. This definitive reissue of Tres Hombres is limited to 5,000 numbered copies! Pressed on four glorious sides of 200-gram Clarity Vinyl from QRP, the world's best pressing plant. Cut at 45 RPM to reduce distortion and high frequency loss as the wider-spaced grooves let your stereo cartridge track more accurately. The proprietary vinyl compound enhances the sound quality, offering improved dynamics, detail, and tonal accuracy. And great care is taken to eliminate any surface noise or imperfections throughout the manufacturing process. Lastly, your records are housed in archival quality Stoughton Printing tip-on gatefold jackets with a scuff-resistant finish, for a truly premium product.

 

 

 

LP 1 Side A

1. Waitin' For The Bus

2. Jesus Just Left Chicago

3. Beer Drinkers & Hell Raisers

LP 1 Side B

1. Master Of Sparks

2. Hot, Blue And Righteous

LP 2 Side A

1. Move Me On Down The Line

2. Precious And Grace

3. La Grange

LP 2 Side B

1. Shiek

2. Have You Heard?

Customer Reviews (4.33 Stars) 3 person(s) rated this product.

Guess it’s cry now and buy later now… posted on 04/20/2026 5 Stars Reviewer: William All 3 of these reviews, including mine, should be deleted once the record is released. Nothing worse than a review that is not reviewing the record but somebody’s soapbox nonsense about Vinyl and 45 and “you’re trying to make money” blah blah blah! Usually it’s Johnny come lately who started buying records during the pandemic. Surprise! Acoustic Sounds and Analog Productions are businesses that are meant to make money. Again, no one is forcing anyone to buy it but that FOMO eats you alive! I own 6 copies of Dark Side of the Moon and this will be my 4th copy of Tres Hombres. It is the most ridiculous hobby in the world yet the most rewarding and in 15 years as an AP customer, Chad & his crew have NEVER failed to deliver the goods. If you don’t wanna buy it, don’t. But in the words of Zeppelin, “crying won’t help you, and praying won’t do you no good!“

It Stops Whenever You Like. posted on 04/13/2026 5 Stars Reviewer: Master of Sparks I don't see any predatory behavior here. They aren't preying on audiophiles; they are catering to them. This item is for those that love a certain piece of music so much, that they want to hear it in it's fullest form and are willing to pay for it. No one is being forced, including you.If it weren't for capitalism, most of this music would not exist, nor would we be able to obtain it. I have loved this particular music for many years and can not wait to dive into this UHQR! Move it on down the line!

Should have pressed it in 33 too. posted on 04/07/2026 3 Stars This idea of cutting titles in a 45 format seems like a marketing strategy that preys on the audiophile and perpetuates the capitalism of re-issuing vinyl over and over again. When does this stop?

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