TEN YEARS AFTER live in amsterdam WWA11

A Vintage Bootleg Gem: Ten Years After’s ‘Live In Amsterdam’ (WW A 11)

Today’s entry takes a dive into the fascinating history of the “grey market” vinyl era. We are examining the 1971 Unofficial Release of Live In Amsterdam by Ten Years After, released on the Belgian label World White with the catalog number WW A 11.

Alvin Lee Unleashed at the RAI

Recorded live at the RAI in Amsterdam, this double album captures the blues-rock powerhouses at the absolute peak of their post-Woodstock fame. The setlist is a testament to Alvin Lee’s lightning-fast guitar work, featuring extended jams on “I Can’t Keep From Crying” (an Al Kooper cover), the blues standard “Good Morning Little Schoolgirl,” and, of course, their signature anthem “Going Home.” The tracklist also includes “Sweet Little Sixteen,” showcasing the band’s rock ‘n’ roll roots.

A Piece of Bootleg History

This release holds a special place in collector circles as the very first album released by the World White label. Historically, this record occupies a unique space; it was originally sold on a quasi-legitimate basis in parts of Europe before the band released their official live documents. It offers a raw, unfiltered listening experience that differs significantly from polished studio productions.

Vintage “Hi-Fi Concert Serie” Specifications

This is a vintage 2-LP set produced exclusively for New Side Records in Amsterdam. It features the “Hi-Fi Concert Serie” branding. A quirky detail known to collectors is that the “Announcement” listed as the first track on the sleeve is not actually credited on the record labels themselves. For historians of the 1970s bootleg scene, this is a prime example of the era’s underground vinyl culture.