That Eric Alper

Ten Years After see their 1969 breakthrough ‘Ssssh’ return in a beautifully expanded deluxe edition, out now from Chrysalis Records. Newly mixed from the original quarter-inch multi-track tapes by Charlie Russell, the album reveals added depth, separation, and detail while preserving the grit and drive that made it a landmark release. The set also includes the original 1969 mix, offering a fascinating window into how the record first hit the world.

The true revelation comes with a newly discovered live recording from Helsinki, captured at Kulttuuritalo Hall in December 1969, just months after the band’s Woodstock performance. Drawn from Finnish radio archives, the set bristles with urgency and extended blues fire, showcasing the band at full throttle onstage. With new liner notes by Nigel Williamson, reflections from Joe Bonamassa, and previously unseen photographs, the collection feels carefully curated and deeply respectful of the band’s legacy. This release is a gift to anyone who loves hearing classic records open up and breathe again.

Also available as a 2LP set cut at half-speed at AIR Mastering by Phil Kinrade, the vinyl edition pairs the new stereo mix with highlights from the Helsinki performance. As Leo Lyons notes, ‘Ssssh’ marked the band’s first time recording on eight-track, and this edition finally lets those tapes speak in full color. It’s a thrilling listen, rich with nuance and power, and it brings a defining album back into the spotlight with clarity and excitement.

TRACKLISTINGS:

3CD DELUXE EDITION

CD1: 2025 Stereo Mix * 

1. Bad Scene
2. Two Time Mama
3. Stoned Woman
4. Good Morning Little Schoolgirl
5. If You Should Love Me
6. I Don’t Know That You Don’t Know My Name
7. The Stomp
8. I Woke Up This Morning

CD2:  Original 1969 Mix

1. Bad Scene
2. Two Time Mama
3. Stoned Woman
4. Good Morning Little Schoolgirl
5. If You Should Love Me
6. I Don’t Know That You Don’t Know My Name
7. The Stomp
8. I Woke Up This Morning

CD3: Live in Helsinki, 1969 *

1. Spoonful
2. I May Be Wrong, But I Won’t Be Wrong Always
3. The Hobbit
4. Good Morning Little Schoolgirl
5. No Title
6. I Can’t Keep From Crying Sometimes

2LP VINYL EDITION
 

LP1: 2025 Stereo Mix *
Side A

9. Bad Scene
10. Two Time Mama
11. Stoned Woman
12. Good Morning Little Schoolgirl

Side B

1. If You Should Love Me
2. I Don’t Know That You Don’t Know My Name
3. The Stomp
4. I Woke Up This Morning

LP2: Live in Helsinki, 1969 *

Side C

7. Spoonful
8. I May Be Wrong, But I Won’t Be Wrong Always
9. Good Morning Little Schoolgirl

Side D

1. No Title

I Can’t Keep From Crying Sometimes