Stevie Ray Vaughan Vinyl – Couldn’t Stand the Weather

Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble’s “Couldn’t Stand the Weather” is a vinyl album with its programme arranged across four record sides. It contains eight tracks, including the title track, “Cold Shot” and “Voodoo Chile (Slight Return)”.

This arrangement divides the programme into shorter listening sections. The second and third sides each contain one track.

Track Programme

Side one opens with “Scuttle Buttin’”, followed by “Couldn’t Stand the Weather” and “The Things (That) I Used to Do”. Side two is devoted to “Voodoo Chile (Slight Return)”.

Side three contains “Roughest Place in Town”. The final part of the programme consists of “Cold Shot”, “Honey Bee” and “Stang’s Swang”. This division makes it easy to choose the desired part of the album by checking the side marking.

Listening Sequence

You can listen to the album in the presented sequence or begin with any chosen side. To play a particular track, lower the turntable tonearm at the corresponding groove. The available information does not identify the specific edition, pressing, mastering, playback speed, vinyl colour, weight, country of manufacture or included packaging and accessories. As these details are not stated, they should be checked against the markings on the individual item before purchase, such as the record label or packaging information.

Before playing the record, check the side marking printed on the label. The turntable speed must also be selected according to the edition’s own markings. This helps prevent use of an unsuitable playback setting and ensures that the tracks play at their intended duration.

Connecting to an Audio System

Playing this album requires a turntable fitted with a phono cartridge. The turntable signal must pass through a phono preamplifier, an amplifier and speakers. The phono preamplifier may be built into the turntable or amplifier, or it may be used as a separate component.

If the amplifier has a PHONO input, connect a turntable without an enabled line-level output to that input. A separate phono preamplifier should instead be connected to a standard LINE input. A low-level turntable signal connected directly to a line input would sound much too quiet.

The album can also be played through a home cinema system with a suitable analogue signal path. An AV receiver without a PHONO input will require an external phono preamplifier. The same basic connection principle applies when using a stereo amplifier.

Preparing the Turntable

Before listening, check the stylus tracking force and set it according to the cartridge or stylus manufacturer’s instructions. A correctly balanced and adjusted tonearm helps the stylus follow the record groove steadily. The anti-skating setting should also be matched to the cartridge and tonearm in use.

Place the turntable on a firm, level surface that is isolated from speaker vibration. Strong vibrations can reach the stylus and interfere with playback. Speakers should not be placed on the same lightweight or easily resonant piece of furniture as the turntable.

Record Care

Hold the record by its edges and avoid touching the playing grooves. Before listening, surface dust can be removed with an antistatic brush intended for vinyl records. This reduces the amount of loose debris that can collect on the stylus during playback.

After listening, return the record to its inner sleeve and store the album vertically. Protect it from direct sunlight, excessive heat and pressure. It is also worth cleaning the turntable cover and stylus regularly with products suitable for those parts.

Technical Specifications

FAQ

Who is this album for?

It is intended for listeners who want to enjoy “Couldn’t Stand the Weather” on a turntable. The programme works both for listening to the complete album in sequence and for selecting individual compositions.

What equipment is required to play the album?

You need a turntable with a correctly adjusted phono cartridge and a suitable phono equalisation stage. Reproducing the sound also requires an amplifier and speakers, or an appropriate active-speaker system.

Can the record be connected to a stereo amplifier?

The record itself is not connected directly. The turntable is connected to the amplifier. Use a PHONO input, or connect a separate phono preamplifier to one of the amplifier’s line-level inputs.

Can the album be played through a home cinema system?

Yes, provided that the system has a PHONO input or an analogue input that can accept the output from an external phono preamplifier. The way the audio channels are distributed will depend on the AV receiver’s settings.

Is the playback speed of this edition specified?

The supplied information does not state the playback speed of this edition. Before playing the record, check the correct speed on the markings of the specific item.

How should the album be stored between listening sessions?

Store it vertically inside its inner and outer sleeves. Avoid heat, sunlight and prolonged pressure that could cause the vinyl to warp.