Al Kooper – I Stand Alone – LP

• Format: LP
• Pressing: 1968 PITMAN
• Record condition: VG++
• Jacket condition: VG+

Al Kooper’s I Stand Alone from 1968 showcases his skill as a multi-instrumentalist and songwriter, weaving intimate acoustic small-group arrangements that invite focused listening. Known for his work with Blood Sweat and Tears and The Blues Project, Kooper here steps out with a collection that blends reflective originals like “Camille” and “Soft Landing On The Moon” with inventive takes on classics such as “Blue Moon Of Kentucky.” The album’s connection to figures like Bob Dylan and The Band helps place it in the late ’60s musical conversation where roots and rock intertwined with thoughtful lyricism. This 1968 Pitman pressing offers a solid vintage experience with vinyl in very clean condition, showing only minor light paper scuffs that won’t distract from playback. The warm acoustic textures and Kooper’s distinctive voice come through clearly on this focused listening record. For those who appreciate a quieter side of ’60s rock branching into folk and blues, this pressing stands on its own—no need to stand in line for a rarer edition when the music here already speaks for itself.