Joe Bonamassa’s 2009 fan favorite The Ballad of John Henry returns on 180g heavyweight brown colored vinyl, remastered and featuring a bonus track – B.B. King’s “Chains and Things.” Includes Bonamassa originals and covers of Tom Waits, Sam Brown, and Ike & Tina Turner.

First released in 2009, The Ballad of John Henry quickly became a fan favorite and a defining record in the career of blues-rock powerhouse Joe Bonamassa. Now available on colored vinyl for the first time, this remastered edition is pressed on 180g heavyweight brown vinyl and includes a bonus track – B.B. King’s “Chains and Things.”

The album showcases Bonamassa’s wide-ranging artistry, from heartfelt original compositions to inspired cover versions of Tom Waits, Sam Brown, and Ike & Tina Turner. The title track “The Ballad of John Henry” has since achieved cult status, embodying Bonamassa’s signature blend of fiery guitar work, raw vocals, and storytelling.

Upon release, the record stormed to #1 on the US Billboard Blues Chart and made significant waves across Europe, further cementing Bonamassa’s global reputation. With 25 #1 albums, annual sold-out tours worldwide, and even his own fan cruises, Joe Bonamassa has become an unstoppable force in modern blues.

This reissue is both a thank you to longtime fans who cherish the original, and a perfect entry point for new listeners experiencing its magic for the first time.

LP1
1. The Ballad of John Henry
2. Stop!
3. Last Kiss
4. Jockey Full of Bourbon
5. Story of a Quarryman
6. Lonesome Road Blues
7. Happier Times

LP2
1. Feelin’ Good
2. Funkier Than a Mosquito’s Tweeter
3. The Great Flood
4. From the Valley
5. As the Crow Flies
6. Chain and Things (Bonus Track)