Robert Ellis – The Lights From The Chemical Plant on vinyl 2xLP. Near mint, 45rpm. Acclaimed 2014 country album. Ships from Germany.
About The Lights From The Chemical Plant
A near mint 45rpm double vinyl pressing of Robert Ellis' widely acclaimed third album, a stylistically ambitious record that scored 81 on Metacritic.
The Lights From The Chemical Plant is the third studio album from Nashville based singer-songwriter Robert Ellis, released on 11 February 2014 via New West Records. Produced by Jacquire King, known for his work with Tom Waits and Kings of Leon, the album moves beyond Ellis’ earlier classic country sound to incorporate R&B, bossa nova and free jazz influences, drawing on memories of his hometown of Lake Jackson, Texas. This listing is a near mint 45rpm double vinyl pressing from a Berlin based eBay seller.
- Who is Robert Ellis
- About The Lights From The Chemical Plant
- Critical reception
- Pressing details and buying advice
At A Glance
- Artist Robert Ellis is a Nashville based singer-songwriter from Lake Jackson, Texas, known for a distinctive traditional country voice.
- Release The Lights From The Chemical Plant came out on 11 February 2014 via New West Records, produced by Jacquire King.
- Sound Stylistically ambiguous, incorporating R&B, bossa nova, fusion and free jazz influences alongside Ellis’ country foundation.
- Reception Scored 81/100 on Metacritic, with the track Chemical Plant named one of NPR Music’s 50 Favorite Songs of 2014.
- This copy Near mint sleeve condition, 45rpm double LP pressing, shipped from Berlin, Germany.
Robert Ellis – The Lights From The Chemical Plant (2xLP, 45rpm, Near Mint)
45rpm double vinyl LP, New West Records
Near mint sleeve condition 45rpm double vinyl pressing of The Lights From The Chemical Plant, sold by a Berlin based eBay seller with 100% positive feedback.
Pressing Specifications
Who Is Robert Ellis?
Robert Ellis is a singer-songwriter originally from Lake Jackson, Texas, who built his reputation on a striking, traditionalist country voice frequently compared to Hank Williams, before relocating to Nashville. His first two albums established him within a classic country and Texas troubadour lineage, earning him a reputation as a serious young talent within the Americana scene.
About The Lights From The Chemical Plant
Recorded at Eric Masse's East Nashville studio The Casino under producer Jacquire King, whose credits include Tom Waits, Kings of Leon and Norah Jones, The Lights From The Chemical Plant marked a deliberate stylistic departure for Ellis. Inspired by his hometown of Lake Jackson, Texas, Ellis described the album as more stylistically ambiguous than his previous work, weaving in R&B, bossa nova, fusion and free jazz textures across eleven tracks. The record includes a soulful, pedal-steel-sweetened cover of Paul Simon's Still Crazy After All These Years, alongside the atheist bluegrass anthem Sing Along, addressing Ellis' upbringing in the Bible Belt, and the seven-minute closing Tour Song, which strips things back to just Ellis and his guitar.
Critical Reception
- Near mint sleeve condition on a premium 45rpm double LP pressing
- Scored 81/100 on Metacritic with strong reviews across major outlets
- Genuinely ambitious, genre-expanding songwriting and production
- Track named one of NPR Music’s favourite songs of 2014
- Used copy, not sealed
- A stylistic departure that some traditional country fans found less immediate
- Fixed shipping cost from Germany
What is The Lights From The Chemical Plant by Robert Ellis?
It is Ellis’ third studio album, released in 2014, expanding his traditional country sound with R&B, bossa nova and free jazz influences.
Is this vinyl copy new or used?
The listing describes the sleeve as near mint (NM or M-), a used but very well kept copy.
Why is this pressed at 45rpm?
45rpm pressings, spread across more vinyl, generally offer improved sound quality and dynamic range compared to standard 33rpm records.
Who produced this album?
Jacquire King, known for his work with Tom Waits, Kings of Leon and Norah Jones, produced the record.
Does this listing ship outside Germany?
The seller is based in Berlin and lists a fixed shipping cost; check the current listing for up to date international shipping options and rates.
Where To Buy This Pressing
Should You Buy This Copy?
- A widely acclaimed, genre-expanding record from a respected Americana songwriter
- Near mint premium 45rpm double LP pressing
- Best suited to fans of ambitious, genre-blurring country and singer-songwriter music
The Lights From The Chemical Plant remains one of the most acclaimed Americana records of 2014, and this listing offers a near mint 45rpm pressing from a highly rated German seller.