CUT FROM THE ANALOG TAPES AND PRESSED ON 180-GRAM BLACK VINYL
AVAILABLE AT RHINO.COM AND SELECT RETAILERS ON JUNE 27
(April 29, 2025 - Los Angeles, CA) In celebration of Black Music Month, Rhino Reserve continues with the next installment of the acclaimed premium vinyl series with Baby Huey’s The Baby Huey Story: The Living Legend, The Meters’ Fire On The Bayou, and Otis Redding’s Otis Blue.
This next set of Rhino Reserve titles are pressed on 180-gram premium-quality black vinyl locally at Fidelity Record Pressing’s brand-new plant in Oxnard, CA, and cut by the highly respected Chris Bellman from Bernie Grundman Mastering, a name synonymous with audiophile excellence.
Focused on preserving the authenticity of original packaging while delivering exceptional sound quality, each release features heavyweight board jackets, Rhino Reserve-branded labels, and a Fidelity-branded poly sleeve. Rhino Reserve titles are available on June 27 and will retail for $31.98 and be available at Rhino.com and select retail locations. Pre-order HERE.
The Baby Huey Story: The Living Legend was recorded in 1970 as the only solo album by Funk icon James “Baby Huey” Ramey. Produced and released by Curtis Mayfield, the album pays tribute to Baby Huey following his untimely death. The album features captivating covers of Sam Cooke’s “A Change Is Going To Come” and John and Michelle Phillips’ “California Dreamin’,” as well as a Mayfield original, “Hard Times,” later sampled by A Tribe Called Quest and Ice Cube.
In the midst of the Rolling Stones’ 1975 U.S. tour, New Orleans royalty, The Meters, released their sixth studio album, Fire on the Bayou. This staple funk record boasted tracks like “Mardi Gras Mambo” and Hank Williams’ rendition of “Jambalaya.” Fire on the Bayou remains a cornerstone of New Orleans funk.
Otis Redding released his third studio album, Otis Blue, in 1965 after recording the album in a shocking 24-hour period. Backed by Booker T. & the M.G.’s house band, the record includes the Redding original “I've Been Loving You Too Long,” a cover of the Rolling Stones’ "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction," and an early version of “Respect”. Considered by critics to be the definitive soul album of its era, Otis Blue has been ranked among Rolling Stone Magazine’s ‘Greatest Albums of All Time’ and Time Magazine's ‘All-Time 100 Greatest Albums.’
Tracklist
Baby Huey - The Baby Huey Story: The Living Legend
Side A
- Listen To Me
- Mama Get Yourself Together
- A Change Is Going To Come
Side B
- Mighty, Mighty
- Hard Times
- California Dreaming
- Running
- One Dragon Two Dragon
The Meters - Fire On The Bayou
Side A
- Out In The Country
- Fire On The Bayou
- Love Slip Upon Ya
- Talkin’ ‘Bout New Orleans
- They All Ask’d For You
Side B
- Can You Do Without?
- Liar
- You’re A Friend Of Mine
- Middle Of The Road
- Running Fast
- Mardi Gras Mambo
Otis Redding - Otis Blue
Side A
- Ole Man Trouble
- Respect
- Change Gonna Come
- Down In The Valley
- I’ve Been Loving You Too Long
Side B
- Shake
- My Girl
- Wonderful World
- Rock Me Baby
- Satisfaction
- You Don’t Miss Your Water
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