The breakthrough album that defined Texas blues rock! One of the world's greatest rock 'n' roll bands ever to strut the 50 States, these sharp-dressed Texas titans - Billy F. Gibbons, Frank Beard, and Dusty Hill - are a righteously hell rain' power trio boasting a 30-plus year hit-making legacy, both in the studio and at concert arenas.

With their revved up blues 'n' boogie, they always make the most of their Texas birthright with with a distinctive sound that shakes up rock, blues, soul, garage-funk, Americana, and more. Nowhere is their force of nature musicianship better displayed than their 1973 classic Tres Hombres. Packed with swagger, grit, and some of the most infectious guitar grooves ever recorded, Tres Hombres cemented the band's signature sound - raw, greasy, and undeniably cool.

One of rock's greatest anthems - "La Grange" swaggers! That iconic opening boogie riff? Instantly recognizable. The groove? Absolutely irresistible. "La Grange" is a masterclass in blues-based rock perfection. And beyond? Whether it's the slow-burning "Hot, Blue and Righteous," the funky "Move Me on Down the Line," or the driving "Waitin' for the Bus/Jesus Just Left Chicago" combo, every track grooves with unmistakable attitude.

ZZ Top fans will instantly recognize Tres Hombres as the album that shaped the band's legend. It's loud, it's bluesy, and it's packed with riffs that demand to be cranked up!

Overall, UHQR Clarity Vinyl from Analogue Productions is a sought-after format among audiophiles and collectors who value the highest possible audio fidelity from their vinyl records. This definitive reissue of Tres Hombres is limited to 5,000 numbered copies! Pressed on four glorious sides of 200-gram Clarity Vinyl from QRP, the world's best pressing plant. Cut at 45 RPM to reduce distortion and high frequency loss as the wider-spaced grooves let your stereo cartridge track more accurately. The proprietary vinyl compound enhances the sound quality, offering improved dynamics, detail, and tonal accuracy. And great care is taken to eliminate any surface noise or imperfections throughout the manufacturing process. Lastly, your records are housed in archival quality Stoughton Printing tip-on gatefold jackets with a scuff-resistant finish, for a truly premium product.

Definitive reissue Ultra High Quality Record, the pinnacle of high-quality vinyl!

45 RPM 2LP release limited to 5,000 numbered copies

Features lead single "La Grange"

Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time ranked No. 490/500 (2012)

Named Best Boogie Rock album ever by the Houston Chronicle!

Mastered by Matthew Luthans at The Mastering Lab from the original analog tape

Pressed at Quality Record Pressings using 200-gram Clarity Vinyl®

Purest possible pressing and most visually stunning presentation and packaging!

Tip-on old style gatefold double pocket jackets with scuff resistant finish by Stoughton Printing