Rock 'n' roll legend Buddy Holly produced some of the most distinctive and influential music of his era. This self-titled 1958 classic was Buddy's last album released prior to the plane crash in Iowa that struck him down in 1959 at age 22. Analogue Productions' version features stellar remastering by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio from the original analog master tapes.

• Limited Edition
• Analogue Productions Prestige Stereo Series
• 180 Gram Audiophile Vinyl
• Mastered by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio
• Cut from Original Analog Master Tapes
• Plated by Gary Salstrom
• Pressed at Quality Record Pressings QRP USA
• Deluxe Gatefold Cover with additional photos

Buddy Holly was without a doubt one of the greatest, most inventive artists in the first wave of rock & roll and his profound influence on popular music is staggering. It all started with his group The Crickets, comprised of a 21-year-old Holly on lead vocals/lead guitar, Niki Sullivan on rhythm guitar, Joe Mauldin on bass and Jerry Allison on drums.

Originally issued on Brunswick Records in 1957, their cornerstone debut, The "Chirping" Crickets, was the group's lone release during Holly's far too short lifetime, but it left a major mark with No. 1 single "That'll Be the Day" as well as Top Ten hit "Oh, Boy!" and further Crickets classics like "Not Fade Away," "Maybe Baby" and "I'm Looking for Someone to Love." Melding country, rockabilly and R&B into what we now call rock & roll, The "Chirping" Crickets stands tall alongside landmark debuts like Elvis Presley and Meet the Beatles for its visionary songs and musical impact.

Three months after the release of The "Chirping" Crickets came Buddy Holly's self-titled 1958 classic, the last album issued prior to the Iowa plane crash that struck him down at only age 22. The album Buddy Holly features the Top Ten signature smash "Peggy Sue" plus several songs that have gone on to become standards including "I'm Gonna Love You Too," "Listen To Me," "Everyday," "Words of Love," and "Rave On."

Track Listing:

Side A
1. I'm Gonna Love You Too
2. Peggy Sue
3. Look At Me
4. Listen To Me
5. Valley of Tears
6. Ready Teddy

Side B
1. Everyday
2. Mailman, Bring Me No More Blues
3. Words of Love
4. (You're So Square) Baby I Don't Care
5. Rave On
6. Little Baby

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