Dino Valente

Dino Valente (1968) is the first and sole solo album by American singer‑songwriter Chester (Chet) William Powers Jr., widely known as Dino Valenti or Valente and celebrated as a founder and early leader of Quicksilver Messenger Service. Blending rock, folk and country with psychedelic undertones, the record pairs introspective, evocative lyrics with the quintessential West Coast sound of the era. Though it was largely overlooked upon its original release, the album has since been embraced as a cult classic of the late‑1960s counterculture.

This newly remastered vinyl edition—released for the first time in 13 years—brings fresh clarity and warmth to Valente’s singular voice and songwriting. Carefully restored from the original masters, the pressing preserves the album’s analog character while enhancing detail across the dynamic range. The reissue reproduces the original artwork and packaging with faithful attention to period design, coupled with newly written liner notes that contextualize the record’s place in the Bay Area scene and Valente’s lasting influence.