LOS LOBOS Colossal Head Vinyl Record LP Yep Roc 2013 US 180 Gram Heavyweight Pressing Scarce Reissue

Los Lobos - Colossal Head
(Scarce 180 Gram Heavyweight Vinyl Pressing in Picture Sleeve)

Format: Vinyl Record - LP Album (33 rpm)
Country: US
Year: 2013
Label: Yep Roc
Catalogue No. YEP-2341 (634457234116)

Matrix / Runout (Side A, runout, etched): LP Yep 2341-A WMM/CJ III
Matrix / Runout (Side B, runout, etched): LP YEP 2341-B-RE1 WWM/CJ III

Condition: EX/EX (Sleeve and vinyl are in excellent clean condition)

Track Listing:
1. Revolution
2. Mas y Mas
3. Maricela
4. Everybody Loves A Train
5. Can't Stop The Rain
6. Life Is Good
7. Little Japan
8. Manny's Bones
9. Colossal Head
10. This Bird's Gonna Fly
11. Buddy Ebsen Loves The Night Time

This scarce 2013 US reissue of Los Lobos’ Colossal Head is a standout addition for collectors of the band’s more experimental and blues-driven period. Released on the Yep Roc label under catalogue number YEP-2341, this specific edition is presented on 180-gram heavyweight vinyl, offering a superior audio profile compared to standard pressings. This archival copy is identified by the etched matrix numbers LP Yep 2341-A WMM/CJ III and LP YEP 2341-B-RE1 WWM/CJ III, confirming its technical provenance and the high-quality mastering associated with this audiophile-leaning release.
 

Originally released in 1996 to critical acclaim, Colossal Head saw the band pushing the boundaries of their sound with distorted grooves and layered production, all of which are captured here with exceptional clarity on this heavyweight analogue format. This particular release was issued without a picture sleeve and is instead housed in its original generic plain white polylined inner sleeve, which has been preserved in excellent condition. Finding this specific Yep Roc pressing is becoming increasingly difficult, as it was produced in relatively small quantities compared to the band's earlier mainstream hits.
 

Graded at EX/EX, the vinyl retains its original high-gloss lustre and has been meticulously preserved, ensuring a quiet and immersive listening experience across both sides. From the gritty opening title track to the intricate rhythms of "Manny's Bones", this pressing provides the depth and punch that fans of Mitchell Froom and Tchad Blake's distinctive production style demand. For the serious collector or fan of Los Lobos, this 180-gram US pressing is a high-quality example of a modern classic that represents an essential addition to any curated vinyl archive.