Cracking the Code
| Cracking the Code | ||||
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Cover shot by Pattie Boyd | ||||
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| Released | 2013 | |||
| Recorded | Blackbird Studios, Sputnik Sound, Barbershop Studios, Music Shed Studios, Smokehouse London, 2kHz Studios, Headquarters London | |||
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| Label | 333 Records Ltd | |||
| Producer | Stephen Dale Petit | |||
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Cracking the Code is the third studio album (and fifth album) by Stephen Dale Petit, released on 15 September 2013 and recorded primarily at Blackbird Studios in Nashville. It was recorded by Grammy award-winning producer Vance Powell and consists of eleven original songs. The album features appearances from several notable guests including Howlin’ Wolf guitarist Hubert Sumlin, Dr. John, former Rolling Stones guitarist Mick Taylor and Patrick Carney of The Black Keys. Hubert Sumlin's contribution proved to be the last music he made prior to his death on 4 December 2011.
Recorded in analogue to tape, Petit described the album as "vinyl-centric", with the track running order chosen specifically to fit the Side A and Side B vinyl format.