Eric Johnson Venus Isle Vinyl Info

The 11-track album is split across two sides of a single LP: Elusive Disc 1. Venus Isle 1. Manhattan 2. Battle We Have Won 2. Camel's Night Out 3. All About You 3. Song for Lynette 4. S.R.V. (Tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughan) 4. When the Sun Meets the Sky 5. Lonely in the Night 5. Pavilion 6. Venus Reprise Album History & Context Eric Johnson Venus Isle Vinyl Record - Merchbar

Analogue Productions (AP), the gold standard for reissues (famous for their 45RPM cuts of Blue Note records), announced a collaboration with Eric Johnson. The internet exploded. For a brief moment, pre-orders went live for a 180-gram, 33 1/3 RPM gatefold reissue mastered by Ryan K. Smith at Sterling Sound from the original analog tapes.

: Tracks such as "Manhattan" and "S.R.V." (a tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughan featuring Jimmie Vaughan) remain career highlights, showcasing "otherworldly" guitar work. eric johnson venus isle vinyl

In response to growing demand from fans and collectors, Eric Johnson's "Venus Isle" was re-released on vinyl in 2019. This new edition was mastered from the original analog tapes and pressed on high-quality vinyl, ensuring that the music sounded more vibrant and authentic than ever.

When "Venus Isle" was first released in 1990, it received widespread critical acclaim for its technical mastery and emotional depth. The album featured some of Johnson's most beloved tracks, including "Venus Isle", "Cliffs of Insanity", and "Love Went Wrong". Critics praised Johnson's innovative use of guitar textures, as well as his ability to craft songs that were both accessible and complex. The 11-track album is split across two sides

The original release is a ghost. In 1997, Capitol Records pressed a very limited run primarily for radio stations and promotional use. Official estimates suggest fewer than 1,000 copies exist in the wild. Most were sent to US college radio stations, where they were handled roughly, stickered, or eventually thrown out.

🎧 pristine guitar work, '60s psychedelic warmth, and instrumental storytelling. Battle We Have Won 2

Let’s be honest: You can stream Venus Isle in 24-bit/96kHz on Qobuz or Tidal. Why buy the vinyl?