Analogue Productions (Atlantic 75 Series)
Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of Atlantic Records!

Debut album from soul music legend Otis Redding
Original 1964 mono pressing reissue
180-gram 45 RPM double LP
Mastered by Bernie Grundman from the original analogue master tape
Pressed at Quality Record Pressings
Tip-on old-style gatefold double-pocket jacket by Stoughton Printing

Pain in My Heart is the electrifying debut album from Otis Redding, introducing the world to one of the most powerful, passionate, and emotionally expressive voices in soul music history.
From its opening grooves, the album showcases the raw intensity, heartfelt vulnerability, and stirring vocal presence that would make Redding a true icon.

The first of six studio albums released during his lifetime, Pain in My Heart laid the groundwork for a remarkable career that was tragically cut short by a plane crash on December 10, 1967. The album features five original Redding compositions, including the timeless “These Arms of Mine,” his first charting single, alongside “Hey Hey Baby,” a spirited nod to Little Richard, and the soulful originals “Security,” “That’s What My Heart Needs,” and “Something Is Worrying Me.”

Redding also puts his unmistakable stamp on a selection of classic covers, including Ben E. King’s “Stand By Me,” Sam Cooke’s “You Send Me,” The Kingsmen’s “Louie Louie,” and Little Richard’s “Lucille.” Throughout the album, the outstanding support of Booker T. & the M.G.’s and the Memphis Horns provides the perfect backdrop, delivering deep grooves, sharp rhythms, and irresistible energy.

This is where the Otis Redding story truly begins. Listeners can hear the spark of greatness in every performance, the early signs of the soulful brilliance that would later produce some of the most beloved recordings in popular music. For longtime fans and newcomers alike, Pain in My Heart remains an essential listening experience, capturing the raw, unfiltered soul that made Redding unforgettable. More than just a debut album, it is the opening chapter of an enduring musical legacy.

For this premium Analogue Productions Atlantic 75 Series reissue, every effort has been made to honor the original recording. Bernie Grundman mastered the album directly from the original analog master tape, preserving its warmth, dynamics, and authenticity. The 180-gram vinyl was pressed at Quality Record Pressings and is presented in a beautifully crafted tip-on old-style gatefold double-pocket jacket from Stoughton Printing, making this edition a standout addition to any serious vinyl collection.