Hot Tuna - The Phosphorescent Rat - 1973 - Grunt Records - Blues Rock / Psychedelic Rock - Vinyl LP - Used

This 1973 pressing of The Phosphorescent Rat marks a pivotal moment in rock history as the fourth studio outing for Hot Tuna and their first official release after Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady fully departed from Jefferson Airplane. Released on the Grunt Records label with the catalog number BFL1-0348, this vinyl LP showcases the band’s transition from their acoustic blues roots into a heavier, more electrified psychedelic sound that defined their mid-seventies era. The record features the iconic trio of Kaukonen, Casady, and drummer Sammy Piazza delivering standout tracks like I See the Light and the instrumental Seeweed Strut, all captured at the legendary Wally Heider Studios in San Francisco. Collectors will appreciate the original gatefold jacket design and the intricate production overseen by Mallory Earl, making this an essential piece for fans of the San Francisco sound and virtuosic blues-rock instrumentation.

♼ - By purchasing this album, you’re helping to keep music out of the landfills and onto the turntables. Music deserves to be played, not discarded. I greatly appreciate you helping me keep the analog spirit alive.

♡ - Because this is a pre-loved item, you may notice minor wear. I personally think that adds to the charm and nostalgia.