Born Under A Bad Sign

Born Under A Bad Sign (Albert King, 1967)

Released to celebrate Albert King’s centennial, this definitive edition of Born Under A Bad Sign honors the legacy of one of blues music’s most iconic voices. Pressed on 180-gram vinyl with all-analog mastering from the original tapes by Jeff Powell at Take Out Vinyl, it captures the raw power and soulful finesse that made King a legend.

Originally released in 1967 as his first album for Stax Records, the record features the unmistakable groove of Booker T. & The MG’s and the brassy fire of the Memphis Horns. Inducted into the GRAMMY Hall Of Fame and ranked among Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Albums Of All Time, this album is a cornerstone of electric blues.

🎶 Tracklist:

1. Born Under A Bad Sign – 2:47
2. Crosscut Saw – 2:33
3. Kansas City (Album Version) – 2:32
4. Oh, Pretty Woman (Album Version) – 2:47
5. Down Don’t Bother Me – 2:35
6. The Hunter – 2:43
7. I Almost Lost My Mind – 3:31
8. Personal Manager – 4:31
9. Laundromat Blues – 3:21
10. As The Years Go Passing By – 3:48
11. The Very Thought Of You – 3:46

This vinyl is part of our curated Albert King series—four essential cuts that trace the arc of a blues legend. From studio mastery to live fire and generational mentorship, each record stands alone yet sings in harmony with the others. Explore the full collection to experience the King’s tone, soul, and storytelling across decades.