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HOWLIN' WOLF Moanin in the Moonlight (75th Anniversary Chess Records-Acoustic Sounds Series limited edition 12-track LP, all-analog mastered by Matthew Lutthans at The Mastering Lab and pressed on 180-gram vinyl at Quality Record Pressings. Originally released in 1959, Moanin' in the Moonlight introduced the raw, magnetic power of Howlin' Wolf to the world and remains one of the cornerstones of Chicago blues. Compiling a series of singles recorded between 1951 and1958, the album showcases Wolf's thunderous voice and towering presence on songs like "Smokestack Lightnin'," "Evil," and "How Many More Years". This special anniversary audiophile pressing honors one of the most influential records in blues history. Housed inside a deluxe gatefold picture sleeve, hype sticker & factory sealed. Recommended)
#Top 500 Greatest Albums Of All Time
TRACKLISTING AND EXTRA INFORMATION
Howlin' Wolf's Moanin' in the Moonlight is a compilation album released by Chess Records in 1959, comprising songs recorded between 1951 and 1959 previously issued as singles, including the iconic hit "Smokestack Lightnin'." As Rolling Stone put it, "The Wolf had the biggest roar in Chicago blues — he raved in a fierce growl, backed by explosive playing from guitar geniuses Willie Johnson and Hubert Sumlin. His 1959 debut album has some of the meanest electric blues ever heard ... from the eerie railroad drone 'Smokestack Lightnin' to the lowdown 'I Asked for Water (She Gave Me Gasoline)."
Founded in 1950 by Polish immigrant brothers Leonard and Phil Chess, Chess Records emerged from the south side of Chicago and enhanced and transformed the blues from folk music to popular sound. Wolf added the raw, untamed electricity that turned the blues into a primal force. With Willie Dixon's songwriting magic, Hubert Sumlin's razor-sharp guitar lines, and Wolf's voice — a voice that sounds like it was carved out of granite with a switchblade — Moanin' in the Moonlight became an anchor of the Chess empire.
Each release in the Chess Records 75 Series is remastered from the original analog tapes by Matt Lutthans at The Mastering Lab, the wizard who understands that the Wolf's growl should shake your floorboards, not your ears! Likewise, if vinyl had a luxury spa, Quality Record Pressings would be it. Dead-quiet surfaces, 180-gram heft, and grooves so pristine — it's Chess mono magic, restored with soul! It's big, it's warm, and the sound is alive. Like Wolf himself just walked into your listening room. Lastly, reissues in this series are housed in archival quality tip-on gatefold jackets, offering both audiophiles and collectors a premium listening experience.
Bottom line — Moanin' in the Moonlight isn't just an album; it's the cornerstone of electric blues. It's the sound of raw power before marketing departments figured out how to package it. Spin this reissue and rediscover why blues fans treat this record like sacred text — because when the Wolf howls, the world still listens.
Side One
1. Moanin' at Midnight
2. How Many More Years
3. Smokestack Lightnin'
4. Baby How Long
5. No Place to Go
6. All Night Boogie
Side Two
7. Evil
8. I'm Leavin' You
9. Moanin' for My Baby
10. I Asked for Water (She Gave Me Gasoline)
11. Forty-Four
12. Somebody in My Home
Key Features
· Part of Chess Records' 75th Anniversary series (2025)
· Howlin' Wolf's 1959 debut album
· Features blues classics “Smokestack Lightnin',” “Evil,” and “How Many More Years”
· Pressed on premium 180-gram vinyl at QRP
Artist - Howlin' Wolf (click link for complete listing)
Title - Moanin in the Moonlight (click link for more of the same title)
Release Date - 17 Oct 2025
Year of Release - 2025
Original Year of Release - 1959
Format - vinyl LP album (LP record)
Record Label - Chess Records
Catalogue No - 7854901 (click link for more)
Country of Origin - United States (USA)
Language - Regardless of country of origin all tracks are sung in English, unless otherwise stated in our description.
Audiophile – This is an Audiophile item. Click link for similar items
Additional info - Sealed, Picture Sleeve
Barcode - 602478549014
Condition - Factory sealed from new. This item is unplayed. Click here for more info.
RareVinyl.com Ref No - HWOLPMO877433
Alternative Names - ,Howlin Wolf,Howling Wolf.
GENRES
Blues.
ORDERING
Availability - In Stock - Buy Now for shipping today
Postage/Shipping Cost - Add item to your basket for a postage/shipping quote. For further delivery info click here
Email - sales@rarevinyl.com to contact our sales team.
To order by phone - Call (+44) 01474815010
RareVinyl.com Reference Number - HWOLPMO877433
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#Top 500 Greatest Albums Of All Time
TRACKLISTING AND EXTRA INFORMATION
Howlin' Wolf's Moanin' in the Moonlight is a compilation album released by Chess Records in 1959, comprising songs recorded between 1951 and 1959 previously issued as singles, including the iconic hit "Smokestack Lightnin'." As Rolling Stone put it, "The Wolf had the biggest roar in Chicago blues — he raved in a fierce growl, backed by explosive playing from guitar geniuses Willie Johnson and Hubert Sumlin. His 1959 debut album has some of the meanest electric blues ever heard ... from the eerie railroad drone 'Smokestack Lightnin' to the lowdown 'I Asked for Water (She Gave Me Gasoline)."
Founded in 1950 by Polish immigrant brothers Leonard and Phil Chess, Chess Records emerged from the south side of Chicago and enhanced and transformed the blues from folk music to popular sound. Wolf added the raw, untamed electricity that turned the blues into a primal force. With Willie Dixon's songwriting magic, Hubert Sumlin's razor-sharp guitar lines, and Wolf's voice — a voice that sounds like it was carved out of granite with a switchblade — Moanin' in the Moonlight became an anchor of the Chess empire.
Each release in the Chess Records 75 Series is remastered from the original analog tapes by Matt Lutthans at The Mastering Lab, the wizard who understands that the Wolf's growl should shake your floorboards, not your ears! Likewise, if vinyl had a luxury spa, Quality Record Pressings would be it. Dead-quiet surfaces, 180-gram heft, and grooves so pristine — it's Chess mono magic, restored with soul! It's big, it's warm, and the sound is alive. Like Wolf himself just walked into your listening room. Lastly, reissues in this series are housed in archival quality tip-on gatefold jackets, offering both audiophiles and collectors a premium listening experience.
Bottom line — Moanin' in the Moonlight isn't just an album; it's the cornerstone of electric blues. It's the sound of raw power before marketing departments figured out how to package it. Spin this reissue and rediscover why blues fans treat this record like sacred text — because when the Wolf howls, the world still listens.
Side One
1. Moanin' at Midnight
2. How Many More Years
3. Smokestack Lightnin'
4. Baby How Long
5. No Place to Go
6. All Night Boogie
Side Two
7. Evil
8. I'm Leavin' You
9. Moanin' for My Baby
10. I Asked for Water (She Gave Me Gasoline)
11. Forty-Four
12. Somebody in My Home
Key Features
· Part of Chess Records' 75th Anniversary series (2025)
· Howlin' Wolf's 1959 debut album
· Features blues classics “Smokestack Lightnin',” “Evil,” and “How Many More Years”
· Pressed on premium 180-gram vinyl at QRP
Artist - Howlin' Wolf (click link for complete listing)
Title - Moanin in the Moonlight (click link for more of the same title)
Release Date - 17 Oct 2025
Year of Release - 2025
Original Year of Release - 1959
Format - vinyl LP album (LP record)
Record Label - Chess Records
Catalogue No - 7854901 (click link for more)
Country of Origin - United States (USA)
Language - Regardless of country of origin all tracks are sung in English, unless otherwise stated in our description.
Audiophile – This is an Audiophile item. Click link for similar items
Additional info - Sealed, Picture Sleeve
Barcode - 602478549014
Condition - Factory sealed from new. This item is unplayed. Click here for more info.
RareVinyl.com Ref No - HWOLPMO877433
Alternative Names - ,Howlin Wolf,Howling Wolf.
GENRES
Blues.
ORDERING
Availability - In Stock - Buy Now for shipping today
Postage/Shipping Cost - Add item to your basket for a postage/shipping quote. For further delivery info click here
Email - sales@rarevinyl.com to contact our sales team.
To order by phone - Call (+44) 01474815010
RareVinyl.com Reference Number - HWOLPMO877433
SELL TO US
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