Originally released in 1978, Blue Valentine captures Tom Waits at a pivotal point in his career, melding his gritty poetic storytelling with rich influences of jazz, blues, and rock. With its late-night Hollywood atmosphere and evocative vocals, the album reflects Waits’ shift into moodier, more cinematic territory that would shape the sound of his later work.

This 2018 remaster, supervised by Waits and Kathleen Brennan, brings renewed clarity to standout tracks like “Somewhere” and deepens the haunting beauty of the album’s smoky soundscapes. For fans and newcomers alike, Blue Valentine remains a captivating exploration of longing, heartbreak, and nocturnal romance, all enhanced by its meticulous new mastering.

• Format: Vinyl
• Label: Anti-
• Genre: Jazz, Rock, Blues
• Release Date: 08/10/2018
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TRACKS

A1. Somewhere (From "West Side Story")
A2. Red Shoes By The Drugstore
A3. Christmas Card From A Hooker In Minneapolis
A4. Romeo Is Bleeding
A5. $29.00
B1. Wrong Side Of The Road
B2. Whistlin Past The Graveyard
B3. Kentucky Avenue
B4. A Sweet Little Bullet From A Pretty Blue Gun
B5. Blue Valentines