Next in the line-up of foundational Little Feat albums to get the Rhino Deluxe treatment is the band’s 1971 self-titled debut album. Releasing as a 2LP vinyl set exclusively for RSD 2026, it includes the original album, AAA-cut from original master tape, alongside a bonus disc of rare previously unreleased alternate versions and outtakes from their early recording sessions.
The self-titled debut album by Little Feat, originally released in 1971, stands as one of the most sophisticated opening statements in the history of American rock ’n’ roll. While it didn’t achieve immediate commercial superstardom, it established Lowell George as a singular force — a slide guitar virtuoso with a surrealist’s wit and a soul singer’s phrasing.
The “Little Feat” Deluxe Edition finally gives this foundational record the expansive treatment it deserves. Curated with the participation of surviving band members, this is a masterclass in the spirit of the band’s early days, blending country-rock, blues, and folk into a greasy, soulful stew that could only have come out of Los Angeles in the early ’70s.
The first disc features a pristine remaster of the original 11-track album. But the second disc is where the Deluxe label truly earns its keep, offering a treasure trove of previously unreleased outtakes, demos, and alternate versions from the 1970 sessions at United Western Recorders. These archival tracks provide a fascinating “fly-on-the-wall” perspective of the band finding their voice. Perhaps most exciting are the session outtakes that feature different instrumental arrangements, revealing the band’s willingness to experiment with tempo and tone.
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