"Woke up singing a dead man's song..." is the opening line from the Warren Haynes original "Heavy Load," a line of imagery that feels like the beginning of dirt. On their 2021 album, Heavy Load Blues, Gov't Mule puts their musical stamp on a collection of blues covers and originals. This Deluxe Edition 3 LP set in pressed on 180-gram vinyl and features 8 additional studio and live tracks, including covers by Savoy Brown, Sonny Boy Williamson, Muddy Waters, and Otis Rush.
Release date:
November 11, 2022
Label:
Install our app to receive notifications when new upcoming releases are added.

Recommended equipment and accessories
-
Ortofon 2M Blue Premounted
Mounted on the SH-4 Black Headshell, this setup delivers exceptional clarity, dynamic range, and accurate sound reproduction.
-
HumminGuru: Ultrasonic Vinyl Record Cleaner
Advanced ultrasonic technology with customizable cleaning cycles and a large tank capacity to thoroughly remove dust, dirt, and contaminants
-
Vevor Ultrasonic Cleaner
Thoroughly clean and restore your vinyl records, removing dust, dirt, and grime from every groove without damaging the surface
-
Vinyl Care - Top Picks
A selection of accesories to keep your turntable equipment & vinyl records in the best shape
-
Ortofon 2M Red Cartridge
Features an elliptical stylus that accurately tracks the grooves of vinyl records, delivering a rich, detailed sound with an output voltage of 5.5 mV
Featured Upcoming Vinyl
-
Zoh Amba Sun
Smalltown Supersound
August 22, 2025 -
Zach Top Ain't In It For My Health [2xLP]
Leo33
August 29, 2025 -
KAROL G Tropicoqueta (Tropical Blue) [2xLP]
Bichota Records/Interscope
September 26, 2025 -
Deep Purple Made in Japan [10xLP]
Rhino/Warner Records
August 15, 2025 -
The Subways When I'm With You [2xLP]
Cooking Vinyl
October 17, 2025 -
Kenny Thomas Unstoppable
777 Records
August 8, 2025 -
Teethe Magic of the Sale
Winspear
August 8, 2025 -
The Smashing Pumpkins Machina (25th Anniversary) [2xLP]
Virgin Records
August 22, 2025 -
Baest Colossal
Century Media
August 15, 2025 -
Grinderman Grinderman 2 RMX Eco [2xLP]
Bmg
July 18, 2025 -
Paradise Lost Ascension (Gold) [2xLP]
Nuclear Blast
September 19, 2025 -
FLETCHER Would You Still Love Me If You Really Knew Me?
Fletcher/Snapback
July 18, 2025 -
Mac DeMarco Guitar
Mac's Record Label
August 22, 2025 -
Honeymoon Suite Wake Me Up When The Sun Goes Down
Frontiers New Recordings Physical Only
July 25, 2025