Lot #16: The Butterfield Blues Band - Sometimes I Just Feel Like Smilin' (1971) Canadian Vinyl LP

Artist: The Butterfield Blues Band Title: Sometimes I Just Feel Like Smilin' Catalog: EKS-75013 Release: 1971 Final Elektra Release: this album marks a significant historical milestone as the last studio album recorded by the band for Elektra Records. It serves as a transitional bridge before Paul Butterfield formed his next project, Paul Butterfield's Better Days. Genre Integration: the tracks capture the evolution of the Chicago blues-rock movement as it integrated deeper soul, funk, and soul-jazz elements into the traditional electric blues format Line Up Features: showcases exceptional brass contributions of future jazz icon David Sanborn alongside Gene Dinwiddie on saxohpone Cover Art: a stark, rustic group photograph of the band set against a mountainous autumn landscape. It captures the distinct styling and visual ethos of the early 1970s counterculture rock and blues movement Rare Dead Wax Identifiers: the presence of ACR matrix stamping and the TG signature in the runout grooves uniquely identifies this specific copy as an early Canadian press variation originating from the RCA Studios / Smith Falls mastering line under Warner's Canadian operations during this transitional distribution era. Auction Note: All lots are from a single estate collection. This is an opportunity to purchase a carefully curated decades-spanning collection from a single collector. The majority of the vinyl is in near mint condition with many appearing unplayed - if there are flaws of note we did our best to photograph that specifically. If you would like any further information please use the question portion available on each lot. Shipping is available - if you win the lot please email [email protected] to arrange. Pickup category timeslot {A}