Final Vinyl cover

Final Vinyl

Hot Tuna · 1979

43 min · 10 tracks · blues

A seasoned blend of blues and folk, showcasing improvisational prowess and heartfelt storytelling.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady groove for relaxed listening
  • heartfelt storytelling with warmth
  • improvisational moments that surprise
  • for afternoon gatherings

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of fast-paced excitement
  • prefer tightly structured tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Final Vinyl' was released in January 1979, Hot Tuna had established themselves as a prominent blues-rock duo, building on their roots as part of Jefferson Airplane. This album marked a significant point in their career as it was their first live compilation, encapsulating years of performing and evolving musically since their debut in 1970. Following several studio albums, this release highlighted their transition to a more mature sound while still embracing their foundational influences.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Hesitation Blues 4:59
  • 2 Candy Man 3:59
  • 3 Keep On Truckin' 3:39
  • 4 Water Song 5:14
  • 5 Day To Day Out The Window Blues 3:25
  • 6 Easy Now 5:16
  • 7 Funky #7 5:49
  • 8 Hot Jelly Roll Blues 3:10
  • 9 Song From The Stainless Cymbal 3:53
  • 10 I Wish You Would 4:27

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata