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Townes Van Zandt

Our Mother the Mountain (LP)

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Half-speed master edition of Townes Van Zandt's 1969 second album, cut at StarDelta by Lewis Hopkin. Folk and country songwriting at its most intimate, from 'Be Here To Love Me' to 'Tecumseh Valley', with new clarity and depth.

LP version. The Definitive Sound of a Masterpiece For the first time ever, Townes Van Zandt’s 1969 Our Mother The Mountain receives the audiophile treatment with a Half-Speed Master Edition, cut at StarDelta Studios in the UK by Grammy Award-winning mastering engineer Lewis Hopkin.

Widely regarded as one of Van Zandt’s greatest achievements, Our Mother The Mountain showcases the emotional depth, poetic brilliance, and lyrical craftsmanship that cemented his place among the finest songwriters in modern folk and country music. Featuring classics such as Be Here To Love Me, Snake Mountain Blues, and My Proud Mountains, the record balances intimate performances with subtle orchestral touches, creating a warm and evocative atmosphere that remains uniquely its own.

This new half-speed master reveals the recording with outstanding clarity, greater detail, and a remarkably wide and stable stereo image. Van Zandt’s haunting voice, delicate guitar work, and rich arrangements are presented with exceptional presence and realism, offering the most immersive listening experience yet.

More than fifty years after its release, Our Mother The Mountain stands as a singular work of art. Intimate and timeless, it continues to offer solace and connection, resonating far beyond its era.

Details
Cat. number: CHPYS40004
Year: 2026

Release notes

Recorded in Los Angeles and Nashville. Half-speed mastered

Tracklist
A1Be Here To Love Me2:36
A2Kathleen2:45
A3She Came And She Touched Me4:00
A4Like A Summer Thursday3:00
A5Our Mother The Mountain4:13
A6Second Lovers Song2:12
B1St. John The Gambler3:02
B2Tecumseh Valley4:45
B3Snake Mountain Blues2:36
B4My Proud Mountains4:59
B5Why She's Acting This Way5:32
Credits
Chuck Domanico
Bass
Harvey Newmark
Bass
Lyle Ritz
Bass
Townes Van Zandt
Composed By, Guitar
Donnie Owens
Contractor
Milton Glaser
Design [Designed]
James Burton
Dobro, Guitar
Donald Frost
Drums
John Clauden
Drums
Charlie Talent
Engineer
Jules Jacob
Flute
David Cohen
Guitar
Mike Deasy
Guitar
Charlie McCoy
Guitar, Recorder, Harmonica, Organ, Bass
Ben Bernay
Harmonica
Don Randi
Piano
Jack Clement
Producer
Jim Malloy
Producer
Kevin Eggers
Producer