ZZ Top – ZZ Top’s First Album — Rhino High Fidelity
ZZ Top’s First Album is presented here in Rhino’s acclaimed High Fidelity series — a premium, limited-edition reissue of the Texas trio’s raw and blues-heavy 1971 debut.
For this edition, the album was cut directly from the original analog master tapes by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audioand pressed on 180-gram vinyl at Optimal Media in Germany.
The record is housed in a heavyweight gatefold jacket and comes with a custom Rhino High Fidelity poly-lined inner sleeve and an exclusive four-page glossy insert featuring an interview with Billy Gibbons, photographs and images of the original Warner source tapes.
Long before ZZ Top became arena-rock giants, ZZ Top’s First Album established the sound at the heart of the band: Billy Gibbons’ unmistakable guitar work, Dusty Hill’s bass and vocals, and Frank Beard’s tight, understated drumming.
Tracks including “Brown Sugar,” “Certified Blues,” “Just Got Back From Baby’s” and “Backdoor Love Affair” capture the band at its earliest and most uncompromising.
The Rhino High Fidelity treatment makes this an especially desirable edition for listeners and collectors who want the album presented with an emphasis on the original analogue recording and high-quality vinyl production.
Edition details
Artist / title: ZZ Top – ZZ Top’s First Album
Series: Rhino High Fidelity
Catalogue number: RHF1 3268 / 603497823949
Format: LP / Album / Limited Edition / Reissue / Stereo / 180g
Mastering: Cut from the original analog master tapes
Lacquer cut: Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio
Pressing: Optimal Media GmbH, Germany
Packaging: Heavyweight gatefold jacket
Extras: Exclusive 4-page glossy insert and Rhino High Fidelity poly-lined inner sleeve
Released: 2024
Genre: Rock / Blues / Texas Blues
ZZ Top – ZZ Top’s First Album — Rhino High Fidelity
At a glance
Format: LP / Album / Limited Edition / Reissue / Stereo / 180g
Released: 2024
Catalogue: RHF1 3268 / 603497823949Shipping costs & delivery
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Condition guide
We grade the record and sleeve separately. For example, NM/VG+ means Near Mint media with a Very Good Plus sleeve. Always read the notes for the individual copy.
NM / M- (Near Mint): Almost like new. Vinyl has no obvious defects; the sleeve has no significant wear.
VG+ (Very Good Plus): Light signs of use. Vinyl may have minor surface marks that do not materially affect listening; the sleeve may have light edge or corner wear.
VG (Very Good): More visible wear. Vinyl may have audible surface noise, especially in quiet passages; sleeves may show creases, ring wear or seam splits.
M (Mint): Perfect condition. Sealed means unopened; it does not guarantee a perfect sleeve or allow the disc inside to be inspected.
This is a short vinyl grading guide based on the Goldmine standard. For CDs and other formats, follow the condition notes in the listing.
