Otis Redding – Pain In My Heart (Mono) (Analogue Productions)

Otis Redding — Pain In My Heart (Mono)

Analogue Productions (Atlantic 75 Series)

Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of Atlantic Records!

Debut album by the master of soul Otis Redding!

Original 1964 mono pressing reissue

180-gram 45 RPM double LP

Mastered by Bernie Grundman from the original analog master tape

Pressed at Quality Record Pressings

Tip-on old style gatefold double pocket jacket by Stoughton Printing

Pain in My Heart marks the electrifying debut of Otis Redding, introducing the world to one of the most powerful and emotionally charged voices in soul music history. This album lays the foundation for Redding’s signature blend of raw passion, deep vulnerability, and explosive vocal delivery that would define an era.

This is the first of six studio albums in Redding’s legendary career, cut short by his death in a plane crash on Dec. 10, 1967. There are five Redding originals here, the timeless “These Arms Of Mine” Redding’s first to hit the charts, “Hey Hey Baby” is an influenced tribute to Little Richard, and also “Security,” “That’s What My Heart Needs,” and “Something Is Worrying Me.” Notable covers include Ben E King’s “Stand By Me,” Sam Cooke’s “You Send Me,” The Kingsmen’s “Louie Louie,” and Little Richard’s “Lucille.”

The tight backing band, featuring Booker T. & the M.G.’s and the Memphis Horns, provides a gritty, groove-laden foundation that makes every track sizzle.

Format : Vinyl Record

2 Lp