Little Feat – The Last Record Album Deluxe Edition (Rhino Records)
The Little Feat reissue series from Rhino Records has been one of the most consistently impressive archival projects of recent years. Each deluxe edition has given fans the chance to rediscover this extraordinary band in pristine sound with thoughtful curation and presentation.
In this video, I take a look into the brand-new 4CD Deluxe Edition of The Last Record Album (1975) — a stunning set featuring the remastered album, a superb two-disc live concert from 1975, and a richly detailed booklet that tells the full story of the sessions and the band’s evolving sound during this era.
For context, I also revisit the previous Rhino deluxe editions of Sailin’ Shoes (1972), Dixie Chicken (1973), Feats Don’t Fail Me Now (1974), and the epic Waiting for Columbus 8CD live box — offering a full overview of this reissue campaign so far.
Rhino have truly got it right with these sets. Each one combines the remastered album, studio outtakes, and a complete concert from the period. The attention to detail — especially in the booklets — makes these essential for collectors.
Highlights:
The Last Record Album (1975) – 4CD set with a 2CD live concert and extensive booklet
Feats Don’t Fail Me Now (1974) – 3CD edition with outtakes and a 1975 concert
Dixie Chicken (1973) – 3CD edition with a live show from 1973
Sailin’ Shoes (1972) – 3CD edition with outtakes and live material
Waiting for Columbus (1977) – 8CD super deluxe set capturing the band at their peak
I also share how I became a late convert to Little Feat — only discovering them properly in 2022 after decades of hearing their music in guitar shops back in Birmingham in the 1970s. What once passed me by as “musicians’ music” now sounds utterly joyous — soulful, funky, and musically uplifting.
These sets have been a revelation, each one deepening my appreciation of the band’s jazz-rock fusion, Lowell George’s genius, and Ted Templeman’s timeless production.
For anyone on the fence about upgrading from earlier CD versions, these editions are worth every penny — not just for the remastered sound and extra material, but for the context and storytelling that physical media lovers treasure.
The Last Record Album Deluxe Edition retails for around £30 — remarkable value for a 4-disc package of this quality. If you love Waiting for Columbus or Feats Don’t Fail Me Now, this is the perfect companion.
Little Feat’s reissues are a masterclass in how to do archival releases right — proof that physical music still has the power to educate, connect, and inspire.
Phil Aston | Now Spinning Magazine
