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👀 Album Art Easter Egg

I’ve owned Santana for years… and today I noticed something for the first time.

The famous lion on Santana’s debut album isn’t just a lion. Look closely and you’ll find hidden human figures cleverly woven into the artwork by illustrator Lee Conklin.

I can’t believe I never noticed them before.

It’s one more reason I love vinyl. Album covers weren’t just packaging—they were works of art meant to be explored, and sometimes they still have secrets waiting to be discovered decades later.

How many people can you find? I spotted six. 👀

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🇺🇸 Buddy Holly – For the First Time Anywhere 🇺🇸

This Independence Day weekend, I’m spinning one of the artists who helped invent the sound of American rock & roll.

Released in 1983, For the First Time Anywhere lets listeners hear previously unreleased Buddy Holly recordings without the orchestral overdubs added after his passing. The result is a more intimate look at one of music’s greatest pioneers.

🎸 Fun Fact: The Beatles named themselves after Buddy Holly’s band, The Crickets, and Paul McCartney later purchased Buddy Holly’s publishing catalog to help preserve his legacy.

💬 Question of the Day: If you could hear one legendary artist perform live for an hour, who would you choose?

💿 Available at The Vinyl Draft!
This very copy is in stock—but like most vintage records, there’s only one. Stop by or send me a message before it’s gone.

🎧 Listening Room Notes

🍺 Pour Rating: 🍺🍺🍺☆☆ (Solid Spin)

Why 3 Pints?
A fascinating listen for Buddy Holly fans and collectors. While I’d recommend his greatest hits first, this album offers a rare chance to hear these recordings much closer to Buddy’s original vision.

🎵 Scott’s Pick: Maybe Baby

🌅 Perfect Pairing: A cold American lager, burgers on the grill, and fireworks after sunset.

💿 Worth Owning? Absolutely—especially if you appreciate the roots of rock & roll.

🎶 Keep spinning. See you in the Listening Room.