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1
Liberty (UK), 1969. Near Mint- ... $49.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Original blue label pressing. Cover has light wear, some gloss separation at the spine, and is bent a bit at the front panel and bottom right corner.)
2
Country Joe & The Fish —
Electric Music For The Mind & Body ... LP Vanguard, 1967. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A seminal set from Country Joe & The Fish – one of those albums that brought the new psychedelic sound strongly into the mainstream – but all without softening up or commercializing it at all! There's still a very sharp edge to the record – mean organ lines, fuzzy guitar, and lots of cool production that makes the sounds weirder and more watery than before – even the vocals, which have this edge that nobody would ever refer to as Sunshine Pop! In a way, the whole set's as sinister as any of the most groundbreaking albums on Elektra from the time – and definitely shows that both Vanguard and the group were at the forefront of the new psych recording scene. Titles include "Not So Sweet Martha Lorraine", "Super Bird", "Death Sound", "Sad And Lonely Times", "The Masked Marauder", "Grace", and "Bass Strings". LP, Vinyl record album
(Gold label stereolab pressing, including Vanguard inner sleeve. Cover has some edge & ring wear.)
3
Big Country —
Crossing ... LP Mercury, 1983. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Titles include "In A Big Country", "1000 Stars", "The Storm", "Lost Patrol", and "Close Action". LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Textured cover has a partially unglued seam.)
4
Country Joe McDonald —
Love Is A Fire ... LP Fantasy, 1976. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the heavy inner sleeve. Cover has a promo stamp.)
5
Country Joe McDonald —
Paradise With An Ocean View ... LP Fantasy, 1975. Sealed Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Still sealed, with a promo sticker under the shrink.)
6
Country All Stars —
Jazz From The Hills ... CD 
Bear Family (Germany), Early 50s. Used ... Out Of Stock
Features Chet Atkins, Homer & Jethro, George Barnes, and others. CD
8
Country Joe & The Fish —
Collectors Items – First Three EP's ... LP Rag Baby/
... LP, Vinyl record album
9
Country Rockers —
Free Range Chicken ... LP New Rose (France), 1988. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
10
Country Joe McDonald —
Vietnam Experience ... LP Rag Baby, 1985. Sealed 2LP ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
11
National Black Theater/Goodworks, 1978. Sealed 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Worth it for the National Black Theater material – which takes up a quarter of the 2LP set! LP, Vinyl record album
12
Enja (Germany), 1990. Used ... $6.99 9.99
Nat Adderley on cornet, Vincent Herring on alto saxophone, Rob Bargad on piano, James Genus on bass, and Billy Drummond on drums. CD
13
London, 1977. Near Mint- ... $4.99
With The Ladybirds. LP, Vinyl record album
14
Columbia, 1978. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
... LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Cover has a tracklist sticker, some wear, and a promo stamp.)
15
Vocalion, 1966. Sealed ... $9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing, still sealed. Cover is bent a bit at the bottom right corner.)
16
Revenant, Late 20s. Used ... $13.99
Another beautiful package from Revenant. These are recordings from the late 20s. 60 minutes of music and a 64-page booklet. CD
(Out of print.)
17
Ray Charles —
Complete Country & Western Recordings – 1959 to 1986 ... CD Rhino/
Sublime stuff! Sure, it's easy to sit back and say that you don't really dig Ray Charles albums that mix together country music and soul, and that you prefer his hard raw raunchy Atlantic recordings from the earlier days. But let's be honest, Ray really made his biggest splash with this stuff – and although it became extremely popular over the years, it's also part of a huge country soul tradition that's a very accurate representation of the rich crossover culture going on in southern soul, a tradition that for some reason always gets underplayed by folks who want to carve up the world in easy racial lines. Truth is, Ray was not the only soul artist to embrace country, and we can think of a host of others – including Solomon Burke, Ivory Joe Hunter, Joe Simon, Clarence Carter, Brook Benton, and Bobby Womack who all participated in this rich tradition. This set's essential if you're interested in checking out this side of Ray's career – and the price is pretty nice, considering that you get 4CDs, a great book, and 92 songs in all! Work is pulled from Ray's classic ABC sides in the format, plus others from before and after that generation. Titles include "A Born Loser", "I'm Movin On", "Busted", "Crying Time", "Teardrops In My Heart", "Half As Much", "No Letter Today", "Oh Lonesome Me", "Ring Of Fire", "What Am I Living For", "Let Your Love Flow", "Down In The Valley", and "Take These Chains From My Heart". CD
(Includes slipcase and book – all in excellent shape!)
18
ABC, 1962. Very Good ... $14.99
A classic! What seemed a silly idea at the time was true proof of Ray's genius, and the result was the most successful album of his career – and a bona-fide number one hit that rode the charts for years and years! Ray's voice works perfectly with the material, and thanks to soulful arrangements by Gil Fuller, Marty Paich, and Gerald Wilson, the whole thing comes off to perfection. Titles include "You Don't Know Me", "I Can't Stop Lovin You", "Careless Love", "You Win Again", and "Worried Mind". LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo black label pressing. Cover has a split & lightly stained bottom seam with light peeling on the back – but the rest is great.)
19
Savoy, 1977. Near Mint- ... $14.99 19.99
James Brown's old funky reed player hits wax in this groovy solo set of his own – playing here with a sound that's a bit more produced than usual, and with more of a 70's groove than you're used to hearing him in. His tone is perfect, as always, and the record is arranged and conducted by him in a way that brings his sax solos right up front. Tracks include a funky version of "Nature Boy", plus "Big Daddy", "Gotcha!", "For Apache", and "Pistachio". LP, Vinyl record album
(Light blue label advance promo, in a plain sleeve with one-sheet. One-sheet has some marks in pen.)
20
Award, 1984. Near Mint- ... $9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Promo.)
21
RCA, 1967. Sealed ... $9.99
60s gems from the great George Hamilton IV – titles that include "The Deepening Snow", "As Long As The Winds Blow", "Anita You're Not Dreaming", "The Great El Tigre", "I Get The Fever", "Long Time Gone", and "Bad Seeds". LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing, still sealed with price sticker remnants.)
22
John Lee Hooker —
Black Snake (Country Blues Of John Lee Hooker/Fantasy, 1959. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $29.99
A pair of very stripped-down albums from John Lee Hooker – issued together in this 70s set! First up is Country Blues Of John Lee Hooker – featuring the legendary John Lee Hooker, heard here in one of his more obscure recordings from the late 50s – at least in contrast to his famous sides for Vee Jay Records! This set's an unusual date – recorded in Detroit, despite the claim of the title – and featuring Hooker on acoustic guitar and vocals, without any other instrumentation at all – pitched much more towards the growing folk blues scene than some of his more familiar Chicago recordings. Tracks are short, but pack plenty of punch – and titles include "Black Snake", "I Rowed A Little Boat", "Bundle Up & Go", "Behind The Plow", "Water Boy", "Tupelo Blues", and "Pea Vine Special". That's My Story is from 1960, and features great rootsy blues from John Lee Hooker – and an unusual session that has him getting backup help from jazz players Sam Jones on bass and Louis Hayes on drums! Jones and Hayes only play on a handful of tracks, and most of the focus is on Hooker's damn-great vocals, and acoustic guitar – spun out nicely over a set of tracks that includes "I Need Some Money", a controversial clash with early Motown – plus "One Of These Days", "Gonna Use My Rod", "I Want To Talk About You", "Democrat Man", and "I'm Wanderin". LP, Vinyl record album
(70s brown label pressing. Cover has a small center split on the top seam and some light wear, but looks great overall.)
23
Riverside/
The legendary John Lee Hooker, heard here in one of his more obscure recordings from the late 50s – at least in contrast to his famous sides for Vee Jay Records! This set's an unusual date – recorded in Detroit, despite the claim of the title – and featuring Hooker on acoustic guitar and vocals, without any other instrumentation at all – pitched much more towards the growing folk blues scene than some of his more familiar Chicago recordings. Tracks are short, but pack plenty of punch – and titles include "Black Snake", "I Rowed A Little Boat", "Bundle Up & Go", "Behind The Plow", "Water Boy", "Tupelo Blues", and "Pea Vine Special". CD
24
Kent (UK), Late 70s/
Classic country soul from Millie Jackson – plus a brand new song as well – all served up in a set that shows yet another side of this legendary singer! Millie's known both for her weepy sad songs of the early years, and her bitchy blues of later ones – but during the 70s, she also cut a fair bit of country-tinged tunes as well – done in a similar space as other southern soul singers like Joe Tex, Solomon Burke, or Joe Simon! The styles vary nicely, though – not just the straight blend of country roots and soulful inflections you'd hear in the 60s – as some of the tracks are from later years, and bring in some modern soul to the mix – nicely expanding the sound. A few titles are duets with Isaac Hayes – and titles include "Angel In Your Arms", "Rose Colored Glasses", "Sweet Music Man", "Cheatin Is", "You Needed Me", "Pick Me Up On Your Way Down", and "Standing In Your Line" – plus the brand new track "Black Bitch Crazy". CD
25
Capitol, 1966. Near Mint- ... $14.99 19.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono rainbow label pressing. Cover has minimal wear and aging.)
26
EMI, 1980s. Used ... $6.99
... CD
(BMG Direct pressing.)
27
Tower, 1966. Very Good ... $0.99 3.99
Not a rock opera, but a country opera – featuring performances by Jerry Naylor, Ray Sanders, Alice Rene, and Kay Adams! LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing. Cover has a 'free' punch in the corner, small spine split, some aging.)
28
Philips, 1971. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing. Cover has some wear at the bottom right corner.)
29
Willie Nelson/United Artists, 1976. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
A side each by these unique artists who recorded for Liberty and United Artists! LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner and light wear.)
30
Sun, 1980. Sealed ... $2.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Gold vinly pressing.)
31
Hi Records/
An overlooked gem by the great Charlie Rich – an album recorded for Hi Records in the years before he broke big on Columbia in the late 60s – but at a level that certainly points the way towards his country fame to come! And yet, as with most of the best music by Rich – like his stunning Smash Records sides – there's a quality here that's quite far from both the mainstream, and conventional modes of expression – as Charlie almost seems to be drawing as much on soul music for inspiration as he is the sounds of Nashville – which might almost put this album in the territory of classic country soul material by singers like Ray Charles or Brook Benton. The whole thing's a perfect setting for that unique combination of talents that makes Rich so wonderful – and most tracks are Hank Williams hits, but redone completely. Titles include "I Can't Help It", "My Heart Would Know", "Take These Chains From My Heart", "Your Cheatin Heart", "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry", "Cold Cold Heart", and "Nobody's Lonesome For Me". LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes download.)
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RCA, 1969. Near Mint- ... $39.99
One of the weirdest records ever from Shel Silverstein – and that's saying a heck of a lot, given what a weirdo he is! The set was recorded hot on the heels of the big Johnny Cash recording of "Boy Named Sue" – and it features Shel singing that famous tune, plus a host of other original country material – all of which is quite different than the usual songs coming from Nashville in the 60s! Production was done by Chet Atkins – who must have flipped a wig recording this one – and Shel's raspy, nasally voice is surprisingly at home in the professional Nashville backings. The record's a great leftfield country relic from the 60s – and titles include "Boy Named Sue", "Dirty Ol Me", "Alimoney", "Someday's Here", "Time", "Comin After Jinny", and "Daylight Dreamer". LP, Vinyl record album
(Orange label stereo pressing with deep groove. Cover has a cut corner, light wear and aging, and some marks from sticker removal at the top right corner.)
33
MGM, 1967. Sealed ... $7.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing, still sealed in clean shrink.)
34
Atlantic, 1968. Near Mint- ... $2.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Includes Atlantic sleeve & jukebox strips!)
35
Music World, 1978. Sealed ... $6.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Still sealed with a cut corner.)
36
Verve, 1964. New Copy (reissue)... $27.99 29.99
One of the grooviest albums recorded by trombonist Kai Winding in the 60s – a set that follows the larger ensemble mode he moved to after parting ways with trombonist JJ Johnson, yet one that also has some surprisingly groovy elements in the mix! The album was recorded in Nashville, and features the "modern country" promised in the title – as Kai takes on tunes from the Nashville songbook, with help from Bill McElhiney and Grady Martin on the larger charts – the latter of who also plays guitar on record, alongside Nashville legend Harold Bradley! There's some great use of organ at times, which really emphasizes a more soulful vibe in the music – and the Anita Kerr singers come in on a few tracks, with those wonderful harmonies that sound even better in a non-country setting than they do on their standard work for RCA. Titles include "Wolverton Mountain", "Busted", "I Really Don't Want To Know", "Detroit City", "I Walk The Line", "Dang Me", and "Slippin Around". LP, Vinyl record album
(180 gram pressing – pressed at Third Man!)
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Bear Family (Germany), Mid 1960s. New Copy ... $13.99 18.99
One of the most unique country collections we've ever heard – in part because the artists aren't from Nashville, nor Bakersfield, and instead hail from the British scene of the 60s! The tunes here are all country-styled numbers – and some are country music classics – but they get very unique delivery here by UK groups who've soaked up all the best Brit Invasion modes of the period – all to make for a presentation that's very different than you might expect! We normally associate beat groups of the time with a strong influence from R&B, but these cuts uncover a surprising country influence too – as you'll hear on a whopping 30 tracks from artists who include Sonny Webb & The Cascades, Nashville Teens, Jerry Williams & The Violents, Lee Curtis & The All-stars, The In-Crowd, Bobby Patrick Big Six, The Hollies, Billy Thorpe & The Aztecs, King Size Taylor & The Dominoes, Tommy Quickly & The Remo Four, Tony Sheridan, and many others. CD
38
Rural Rhythm, 1960s. Used ... $3.99
Music from Mac Wiseman, Red Smiley, Raymond Fairchild, Hylo Brown, Curly Fox, Lee Moore, Vassar Clements, JE Mainer, Clarence Jackson, Jim Greer, and more – 21 songs in all. CD
(Out of print.)
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Capitol, 1959. Near Mint- ... $6.99
With selections by Hank Thompson, Ferlin Husky, Tex Ritter, Jean Shepard, Freddie Hart, Faron Young, Louvin Brothers, Wanda Jackson, Tommy Collins, Wynn Stewart, and Skeets McDonald. LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono rainbow label pressing. Includes the Capitol inner sleeve. Cover has light ringwear and some splitting in the top seam.)
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Various —
Epic Americana – Pre-War Blues, Country & Folk (3CD set) ... CD Floating World, 1920s/
Includes music by Blind Lemon Jefferson, Son House, Kokomo Arnold, Mamie Smith, Jimmie Rodgers, Chet Atkins, Carson Robison, Ernest Tubb, Blind Willie Johnson, Leadbelly, Sons Of The Pioneers, Uncle Dave Macon, and more CD
41
Capitol (Japan), Late 1940s/
A huge tribute to the long legend of country music on Capitol Records – with an especially strong focus on Bakersfield work! The set features 60 tracks in all – with work from Johnny Gimble, Merle Haggard, Louvin Brothers, Skeets McDonald, Tommy Collins, Jimmie Davis, Leon Payne, Tex Williams, Hank Thompson, Faron Young, Wanda Jackson, Joe Maphis, Dick Curless, Speedy West & Jimmy Bryant, Ferlin Husky, and others – but oddly no Buck Owens! LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes obi and book! Obi has a wrinkle and a small rip. Inside box and book have some light aging.)
42
CMH, 1980. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $7.99
With selections by Osborne Brothers, Merle Travis, Bluegrass Cardinals, Lester Flatt & The Nashville Grass, Buddy Spicher, Josh Graves, Jim & Jesse & The Virginia Boys, Mac Wiseman, Grandpa Jones, Johnny Gimble & The Texas Swing Pioneers, and others. LP, Vinyl record album
(Brown woodgrain label pressing. Cover has a cut corner.)
43
Righteous (UK), Late 50s/
A collection of classic country that's got way more to offer than the "depressing" in the title might make you think – not tracks that are purposely over the top and full of bad feeling – but instead the kind of well-crafted work that makes postwar country some of the most carefully emotive music of the time! The set's overflowing with themes of love and loss, but handled with a mature, honest, very human approach – never wallowing too much in depression, and instead often coming across with a slightly redemptive spirit in the realization of the loss. The set features 30 tracks in all – and titles include "Letter Edged In Black" by Hank Snow, "Teardrops & Empty Arms" by Texas Ruby, "A Church A Courtroom & Then Goodbye" by Patsy Cline, "Lonely Street" by Don Gibson, "Call Of The Wedding" by Goldie Hill, "There'll Be No Teardrops Tonight by George Jones, "Tramp On The Street" by Carlisle Brothers, "The Old Crossroad Is Waitin" by Rose Maddox, "Lonely Side Of Town" by Kitty Wells, "Are You Afraid To Die" by Stanley Brothers, and "I'm Reading Yaur Letter Again" by Wilma Lee & Stoney Cooper. CD
44
RL Burnside —
Mississippi Hill Country Blues (with bonus download) ... LP Fat Possum, Early 80s. New Copy (reissue)... Temporarily Out Of Stock
An album recorded in the Netherlands, but a set that hits right to the heart of RL Burnside's Mississippi roots – thanks to a beautifully spare, careful presentation of the music! Most numbers feature just Burnside on vocals and guitar – with a vibe that's similar to the field recordings that first introduced the world to his talents – those delta-raised styles that have an immediate tie back to the early years of blues on 78rpm discs, especially in this session – where RL seems to almost be reaching back further than the style of some of his other recordings of the same period. Titles include "Skinny Woman", "See What My Buddy Done", "Shake Em On Down", "Don't Care How Long You're Gone", "Jumper On The Line", "Long Haired Doney", and "Greyhound Bus Station". LP, Vinyl record album
(First time on vinyl – includes download! Limited edition Fat Possum Records 25th Anniversary pressing!)
45
Mike Henderson —
Country Music Made Me Do It ... CD RCA, 1994. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
... CD
(Out of print.)
46
Lightnin Hopkins —
Country Blues ... CD Tradition, 1959. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Rightly rootsy work from the great Lightnin Hopkins – captured beautifully here on a rare session for the mostly-folk Tradition label! A few tracks also feature some vocal assistance from Luke "Long Gone" Miles – and titles include "Long Time", "Baby", "Gonna Pull A Party", "Backwater Blues", "Hear My Black Dog Bark", and "Bunion Stew". CD
(Out of print.)
47
Kraft/Albany, 2000. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
... CD
48
Dean Martin —
Hurtin' Country Songs ... CD Capitol, 1960s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
... CD
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Esther Phillips —
Country Side Of Esther Phillips ... LP Atlantic, 1966. Very Good ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A landmark album – not only for Esther Phillips, who's emerging here as a gifted young lady, very different from her R&B years, but also for the genre of country soul, which was emerging to be one of the most important strands in the new music during the 60s. Esther's not fooling around here – as she's working with Nashville arranger Cliff Parman, and getting backup from the Anita Kerr singers for that true Music City sound. Sounds hokey, sounds like it shouldn't work – but the setting is perfect for Esther's raspy rich tone, and in a way, it forces her to break out even more vocally than she does on other 60s recordings. Titles include "Release me", "I'd Fight The World", "Am I That Easy To Forget", "I Really Don't Want To Know", "Just Out Of Reach", and "Be Honest With Me". A wonderful album – one that sits perfectly next to work by Solomon Burke, Ray Charles, and Brook Benton. LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo blue & green label pressing. Cover has surface & edge wear, clear tape on all seams, hype sticker, cutout notch.)
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Jerry Reed —
RCA Country Legends ... CD RCA/
Includes "Are You From Dixie (Cause I'm From Dixie Too)", "The Claw", "Tupelo Mississippi Flash", "Talk About The Good Times", "The Likes Of Me" and more – 16 tracks in all. CD
51
Roxy Music —
Country Life ... CD Reprise, 1974. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
The fourth album from Roxy Music – a brilliant statement of their early genius through and through! The album has the group moving strongly past the Eno years, into a tighter framework that still contains many of the darker themes of earlier records. Ferry's lead vocals are incredibly majestic – rising to heights to match the European greats of years past who were his inspiration – and the group's tight blend of reeds, guitar, and moody keyboards gives the whole album an off-kilter sense of instrumentation that really sets it apart from the pack. There's an artfulness here that's never overdone, and the whole thing comes together with a magic that's impossible to describe, but which is Roxy at their best. Titles include "Out Of The Blue", "The Thrill Of It All", "Three & Nine", "Triptych", "Casanova", and "Prairie Rose". CD
(Remastered edition.)
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Kitty Wells —
Country Music Hall Of Fame Series ... CD MCA, 1950s/
We're not normally the types to walk around singing the praises of the major labels – but hats off to MCA's Country Music Hall Of Fame Series, with beautifully remastered classic tracks that were previously nearly impossible to track down on vinyl, and excellent notes and biographical details. Honky tonk angel Kitty Wells gets the queen's treatment here – with 16 sweet, heart-tugging (but too endearing to be heartbreaking) singles originally released on Decca between the early 50s and mid 60s. Kitty sounds sad, sweet and beautifully earth-bound, with her vocals placed well out in front of the spare steel and waltz-picked guitar, and distant fiddle. Every ones a classic! Tracks include "It Wasn't God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels", "Icicles Hanging From Your Heart", "My Cold, Cold Heart Is Melted Now", "I Gave My Wedding Dress Away", "Release Me", "Making Believe", "I'd Rather Stay Home", "Mommy For A Day", "Heartbreak U.S.A", "Will Your Lawyer Talk To God", and "A Woman Half My Age". CD
53
Toshiko Yonekawa, Kiyoshi Yamaya, & Contemporary Sound Orchestra —
Tapestry – Koto & The Occident Country ... LP Columbia/
An incredibly cool use of the koto – that stringed Japanese instrument that got some great reworking in the 70s, thanks to hip records like this! The instrument is set up here amidst some sophisticated larger arrangements – in a way that almost takes off from some of the Dorothy Ashby material on Cadet Records, but which also has a richness in sound that echoes some European soundtrack albums too – gentle grooves with warm currents that are mighty nice throughout – as keyboards, guitar, and even a bit of vibes come into the mix to really update the setting for the ancient instrument! The whole thing comes off with a sound that's surprisingly soulful at times – and titles include "Yagi Bushi", Otemoyan", "Mamuro Gawa Ondo", "Gujo Bushi", "Nishinjo Bushi", "Ume No Uta Genka", "Itsuki No Komori Uta", and "Akita Obako". LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited edition pressing, with obi!)
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Various —
Bakersfield Sound – Country Music Capitol Of The West 1940 to 1974 (10CD set) ... CD Bear Family (Germany), 1940s/
An amazing tribute to the Bakersfield scene – one that finally gives the California city the same sort of attention that we usually see in sets dedicated to Nashville! Bakersfield is well-known as the home of Merle Haggard and Buck Owens, but the city's got a long legacy of influencing country music for decades – a good deal of which is presented here, in a package that brings together loads of rare Cali country singles that we never would have heard otherwise, along with well-chosen cuts from some of its stars, and a fair bit of rare and unissued material too! At the center of the set is a huge hardcover book by Scott Bomar – hardcover, 12" square, and with 224 full color pages of notes and images on the genius of Bakersfield, and what made it such a unique country music spot. The 10 CDs feature nearly 300 songs in all – one disc of which is all rare live and unissued material – and in addition to work by Buck and Merle, the set features tracks by Wayne Morris, Jerry Cornelius, Vancie & Rita, Georgia Lynn, Kenny Hays, Tommy Lewis, Rollie Webber, Johnny Barnette, Bonnie Owens, Bobby Durham, George Latta, Owen Charles, Larry Daniels, Gene Moles, Al Brumley, Bill Handy, Leo Stephens, Faye Hardin, Tom Tall, Cliff Crofford, Kenny Vernon, Rose Lee Maphis, Oscar Whittington, Foyle Holley, Dick Curless, Red Simpson, Gary Paxton, Jim Ward, and many many more! CD
(In great shape!)
55
Various —
Cold Cold Heart – Where Country Meets Soul Vol 3 ... CD Kent (UK), 1960s/
Southern soul galore – a wonderful range of tracks that are done in that best deep soul mode that borrowed heavily from country music – but also really transformed things to fit their own righteous needs! Make no mistake, the collection is all soul music all the way through – but the songs also echo some of the more heartbreaking themes and local needs you'd find in country music – and also use some isolated elements in the instrumentation and production too! The best way to think of the package is as a collection of southern soul, but one that shows a surprising lack of color barrier when it comes to musical styles – and as always with Ace/
56
County Down —
Living In The Country ... LP Fretless, 1983. Sealed ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Still sealed with a cut corner.)
57
Dexys (Midnight Runners) —
Let The Record Show – Dexys Do Irish & Country Soul (2CD & DVD) ... CD 100 Percent (UK), 2012. Used 2CD & DVD ... Out Of Stock
... CD
(Out of print, DVD is NTSC coded, All Region.)
58
Dan Fogelberg —
High Country Snows ... LP Full Moon/
With guests David Grisman, Ricky Skaggs, Doc Watson, and more! LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. A nice copy.)
60
Waylon Jennings —
Are You Ready For The Country ... LP RCA, 1976. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Non-gatefold Best Buy Series pressing. Cover has a cutout hole.)
61
Jethro Tull —
Songs From The Wood (The Country Set – 40th Anniversary Edition) ... CD Chrysalis, 1977. Used 3CD/2DVD ... Out Of Stock
Deluxe 2017 reissue includes a new stereo mix, bonus tracks, and two CD's worth of live concert material from the '77 tour, plus 5.1 Surround mixes of all tracks on 2 DVD's – all in a great hardcover package filled with great notes and photos! CD
(Out of print and in great shape! DVD's are NTSC Region 0.)
62
George Jones —
Essential George Jones – The Spirit Of Country ... CD Legacy/
Includes 44 tracks on 2 CDs and features duets with Johnny Paycheck, Tammy Wynette, and Merle Haggard. CD
63
Jerry Lee Lewis —
Taste Of Country/Sun/
... CD
(Out of print.)
64
Ramsey Lewis —
Country Meets The Blues ... LP Argo, 1962. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
No blues, and only a little bit of country – mostly in the song choice for the set, and in the way the whole thing is put together! The core stylings here are still the Ramsey Lewis Trio at their early 60s best – but the record does feature a slight country-meets-soul sort of style in the production – a vibe that's similar to some of Ray Charles' ABC work of the time, although taken to an instrumental jazz sound here! Arrangements are by Oliver Nelson and Lew Douglas – the latter of whom uses more strings and a bit of voice, the former who keeps things more in a soul jazz mode overall. Titles include "St Louis Blues", "High Noon", "I Need You So", "I Just Want To Make Love To You", "Tangleweed Round My Heart", "My Bucket's Got A Hole In It", and "Your Cheatin Heart". LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label stereo pressing with deep groove. Cover has light surface wear, but with heavy yellowing from age and a round sticker in back.)
65
Jimmy Martin & The Sunny Mt Boys —
Big & Country Instrumentals ... LP Decca, 1967. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
(70s black label MCA pressing. Vinyl has a mark that clicks on "Wild Indian".)
66
Reba McEntire —
My Kind Of Country/MCA, 1984/
... CD
(Out of print.)
67
Nelly —
Country Grammar (Hot. . .) (dirty, clean, inst, acapella) ... 12-inch Universal, 1999. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
68
Parliament (as A Parliament Thing) —
I Call My Baby Pussycat/Invictus, 1970. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
2 great early Parliament cuts, with their raw Detroit blend of funk and rock, on a 7" single we hardly come across anymore! 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Label has an ink stamp.)
70
Jimmie Rodgers —
Country Music 1966 ... LP Dot, 1966. Sealed ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Sealed copy with vintage store sticker.)
71
Roxy Music —
Country Life (censored cover) ... LP Atco, 1974. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
The fourth album from Roxy Music – a brilliant statement of their early genius through and through! The album has the group moving strongly past the Eno years, into a tighter framework that still contains many of the darker themes of earlier records. Ferry's lead vocals are incredibly majestic – rising to heights to match the European greats of years past who were his inspiration – and the group's tight blend of reeds, guitar, and moody keyboards gives the whole album an off-kilter sense of instrumentation that really sets it apart from the pack. There's an artfulness here that's never overdone, and the whole thing comes together with a magic that's impossible to describe, but which is Roxy at their best. Titles include "Out Of The Blue", "The Thrill Of It All", "Three & Nine", "Triptych", "Casanova", and "Prairie Rose". LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow label Atco pressing. Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has ligth wear, some tape along the opening.)
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Sesame Street —
Sesame Country ... LP CTW, 1981. Very Good Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
With guests Glen Campbell, Crystal Gayle, Loretta Lynn, and Tanya Tucker. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some ring and edge wear.)
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Robert Shaw/Wolf (Austria), 1981. Used ... Out Of Stock
... CD
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Merle Travis & Joe Maphis —
Country Music's Two Guitar Greats ... LP Capitol, 1964. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
The title's certainly got it right – as the set's a showcase for the deft string work of these two giants! LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label abridged Capitol Re-Issue. Cover has bumped corners, light wear and aging, small sticker spot, and a stained spot in back.)
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Various —
Country Funk 1969 to 1975 ... CD Light In The Attic, Late 60s/
A sweet little set that definitely aims to stake out its own little territory – with a groove that lives up surprisingly well to the title! The music here is way funkier than you might expect – and comes from a time when many popular singers were working in studios staffed by cats who were pretty darn cool – and had a great ear for picking up some of the best musical undercurrents from other scenes – including some of the best soul and funk that was really breaking out in the US at the start of the 70s! As a result, many of these tracks have unexpectedly funky rhythms at the bottom – way different than the kind of backings that you might have heard in country soul records from a few years before – and different too than the redneck rock that was becoming more popular with some of the bigger acts on the charts. You're bound to recognize a few bigger names here – as the set's not just country artists – and as usual, the Light In The Attic crew have done a stunning job of putting the whole thing together. Titles include "LA Memphis Tyler Texas" by Dale Hawkins, "Georgia Mountain Dew" by Johnny Adams, "Light Blue" by Bobby Darin, "I Wanta Make Her Love Me" by Jim Ford, "Hawg Frog" by Gray Fox, "Fire & Brimstone" by Link Wray, "Street People" by Bobby Charles, "Bayou Country" by Gritz, "I Walk On Gilded Splinters" by Johnny Jenkins, and "Studspider" by Tony Joe White. CD
(Out of print.)
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Various —
Country Funk Vol 2 – 1967 to 1974 ... CD Light In The Attic, Late 1960s/
A great criss-crossing of modes at the end of the 60s – music that has roots in country, but which comes off with plenty of funk and soul as well – in styles that were burning strong from LA on eastward, all the way across the south at the time! Some of the grooves here might fall into the "swamp rock" mode of the time – while others showcase hip LA artists mixing rootsy elements with tighter studio production – and a few more have genre-crossing country artists trying on some more soulful modes for good measure. The range of work is really great – and quite surprising, too – and the whole thing's got a great look that really illuminates the music within. Titles include "Northeast Texas Women" by Willis Allan Ramsey, "Nobody" by Larry Williams & Johnny Watson, "Collection Box" by Thomas Jefferson Kaye, "Me & Mr Hohner" by Bobby Darin, "Hunger Child Blues" by Townes Van Zant, "California Women" by Hoyt Axton, "Pay Day Give Away" by Bill Wilson, "Shotgun Willie" by Willie Nelson, "Cajun Moon" by JJ Cale, "Sumpin Funky Going On" by Donnie Fritts, and "Don't Let Me Down" by Dillard & Clark. CD
(Includes the LITA obi.)
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Various —
Driftless Dreamers – In Cuca Country ... LP Numero, 1960s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A surprisingly strong collection of country cuts from a very unusual scene – material recorded for the tiny Cuca Records label in Wisconsin – a company who was more likely to open their doors to just about anyone, than they were to carefully pick who got to record in their studio! Yet because of that approach, Cuca was able to capture some fantastic sounds that would have otherwise been lost to more commercial concerns – music that here represents an underground of country singers and late rockabilly acts from the scene in southern Wisconsin – all artists with the kind of twang and subject matter you'd be much more likely to discover down in Tennessee! As usual with Numero Group, the record is as musically great as it is culturally compelling – put together with plenty of care, and a stunning set list that includes "Happy Don't Last Forever" by Nancy Lee Jordan, "Little Hero" by Dixie Drifter, "Cardinal" by John D Curnow, "Six Foot Down" by Gene Ski & The Troubadours, "There's A River" by Sam Podnay, "Hello Houston" by Johnny Madrid, "Wanderer" by The Lavenders, "Challenge" by Larry Phillipson, "Run Little Girl" by Harrison Two, "Heaven Help The Working Girl" by Janet Kaye, "Trouble Sweet Trouble" by Curley Fields & The Kentuckians, and "When I See You" by Rog Winters & The Plainsmen. LP, Vinyl record album
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Various —
Giants Of Country Blues Guitar Vol 2 – 1975 to 1991 ... CD Wolf (Austria), Late 70s/
Music by RL Burnside, James "Son" Thomas, Joe Willie Wilkins, Boogie Bill Webb, Clyde Maxwell, and Cornelius Bright with Jimmy Holmes. CD
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Various —
Living Country Blues – An Anthology (3CD set) ... CD Evidence, 1980. Used 3 CDs ... Out Of Stock
Music from James "Son" Thomas, Arzo Youngblood, Eddie Cusic, Boyd Rivers, Boogie Bill Webb, Sam Chatmon, Cora Fluker, Othar Turner, Lonnie Pitchford, Stonewall Mays, and much more. CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
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Various —
Shotgun Boogie – Rhythm & Blues Goes Country Vol 1 ... CD Bear Family (Germany), 1950s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A great little set, even if it's not what you might expect – not the kind of cuts that heralded the early years of country soul – and instead an even cooler batch of tracks from those years when R&B and hillbilly records often crossed paths on the postwar scene! Many of the small indie labels of the 50s recorded both country and blues, sometimes even having different artists take on the same songs, but in different ways – which meant that there was often a lot of cross-pollination going on in the farther reaches of the music business! The cuts here definitely show that approach – as a good many of them were originally country hits for other singers, but sound great and very different in the hands of R&B artists – and are mixed with a few others that follow similar themes, and really fit into the set in a great way. As always with Bear Family, the whole thing is presented with great notes and details on the music – in a set list of 29 tracks that include "Steel Guitar Rag" by Earl Hooker, "Sixteen Tons" by BB King, "Lovesick Blues" by Sonny Knight, "Big Mamou" by Smiley Lewis, "Ghost Riders In The Sky" by Scatman Crothers, "It'd Surprise You" by The Griffin Brothers with Margie Day, "Indian Love Call" by Hal Singer, "No Help Wanted" by Bob Gaddy & His Alley cats, "Cherokee Boogie" by Moose Jackson, "It Makes No Difference Now" by Piano Red, and "You Can't Stay Here" by Pearl Reaves & The Concords. CD
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Various —
Virginia Traditions – Early Roanoke Country Radio ... LP BRI, Late 1920s/
Vintage recordings by Texas Troubadours, Roanoke Jug Band, Roanoke Entertainers, Johnnie Autrey, Dixie Playboys, Wanderers Of The Wasteland, Roy Hall & The Blue Ridge Entertainers, and Tommy Magness & The Orange Blossom Boys. LP, Vinyl record album
(Late 80s issue. Includes the booklet.)
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Roy Acuff —
King Of Country Music ... LP Hickory, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
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Cannonball Adderley —
Country Preacher – Live At Operation Breadbasket ... LP Capitol, 1969. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A totally great set by Cannonball Adderley – one of his funkiest albums ever, recorded live at Operation Breadbasket under the supervision of Jesse Jackson, and a session in which the band is cooking a lot more than on some of their other albums from the time! The set grooves hard with some tight electric piano from Joe Zawinul – amazing snakey lines that not only set the tone for the whole record, but which really make for a strong evolution from the Mercy Mercy Mercy era of the group a few years before. Cannon's alto and soprano work are beautiful – a masterpiece of soul jazz expression – as is the cornet from brother Nat – and the group's completed by bassist Walter Booker and drummer Roy McCurdy. The album's a bucketful of great jazzy sample tunes – and tracks include "Walk Tall", "Country Preacher", "Hummin", and the extended "Afro-Spanish Omlet". LP, Vinyl record album
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Moe Bandy —
I'm Sorry For You My Friend/Columbia/
Four rare albums from the great Moe Bandy – maybe not the biggest country star of the 70s, but one who cut a fantastic run of records like these! Bandy's got a very classic honky tonk style – down-home, blue-tinged tunes that often have Moe himself as the punching bag – with an honest look at the struggles of life and love, all served up with lean instrumentation that feels a lot more like some barroom performance than the arena-filling work of some of his superstar contemporaries! All four albums are produced by Ray Baker in a nicely understated mode – almost more 60s in style than you'd guess – with Bandy's wonderful vocals ringing out over some really well-chosen tunes, and classic instrumentation on steel guitar to echo the bluer currents in the lyrics. The set is long overdue, and features the CD debut of these four great records – 40 tracks in all, with titles that include "Does Fort Worth Ever Cross Your Mind", "A Baby & A Sewing Machine", "A Wound Time Can't Erase", "Are We Making Love Or Just Making Friends", "Up To Now I've Wanted Everything But You", "A Four Letter Fool", "No Deal", "Bic Flicking Baby", and "I Guess I Had A Real Good Time Last Night". CD
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George Bassman —
Ride The High Country/Film Score Monthly, 1962/
... CD
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Juke Boy Bonner —
I'm Going Back To The Country Where They Don't Burn The Buildings Down ... LP Arhoolie, 1968. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Titles include "Going Back To The Country", "Sad Sad Sound", "Hard Luck", "Working With Juke Boy", "My Blues", "Stay Off Lyons Avenue", and "I'm Getting Tired". LP, Vinyl record album
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Glen Campbell —
Country Music Star No 1 ... LP Starday, Early 1960s. Sealed ... Out Of Stock
A collection of unreleased recordings from Glen's early years. LP, Vinyl record album
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Cal Collins —
Cross Country ... LP Concord, 1981. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
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Creedence Clearwater Revival —
Bayou Country (20 bit remaster) ... CD Fantasy, 1969. Used ... Out Of Stock
Creedence Clearwater Revival may not have actually been born on the bayou – they were long-timers in the San Francisco scene of the 60s – but they do a hell of a job of reinventing swamp rock on this second stunning album! The quartet are a masterpiece of spare, unbridled power – the tremendous guitar and vocals of John Fogerty, strong rhythm guitar support of brother Tom, driving drums of Doug Clifford, and rolling bass of Stu Cook – all forged into a sound that's maybe more perfectly a summation of the blend of blues, funk, rock, and soul than some of the groups of the south were turning out at the time. Tracks include the huge hits "Born On The Bayou" and "Proud Mary" – sitting nicely alongside even more compelling numbers like "Bootleg", "Graveyard Train", "Penthouse Pauper", and "Keep On Chooglin". CD
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John Denver —
Country Roads Collection (4CD set) ... CD RCA, 1970s/
Includes 79 tracks on 4 CDs. CD
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Jack Elliott —
Country Style ... LP Prestige, 1962. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
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Lefty Frizzell —
Country Classics ... LP CBS, Mid 1960s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
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Mark Guarino —
Country & Midwestern – Chicago In The History Of Country Music & The Folk Revival (hardcover) ... Book 
University Of Chicago, 2023. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Chicago's way up north, but it has had a surprising influence on the growth of country music over the past century or so – from early radio broadcasts that provided the inspiration for Nashville's Grand Ol Opry, and a training ground for huge early stars of the 78rpm generation – to a home for southern emigres in the postwar years, a huge folk scene in the 60s and 70s, and a big resurgence of alt-country energy over the past few decades! Author Mark Guarino chronicles that oft-forgot history here in wonderful detail – bringing more to our attention than we even knew, even as Chicago lifers – all laid out in wonderful detail, but with a narrative flow that really makes the history come alive. The heavy hardcover book is 524 pages in length, with copious notes, and a few sections of black and white photographs inside. Book
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John Lee Hooker —
Country Blues Of John Lee Hooker ... LP Prestige, 1959. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
The legendary John Lee Hooker, heard here in one of his more obscure recordings from the late 50s – at least in contrast to his famous sides for Vee Jay Records! This set's an unusual date – recorded in Detroit, despite the claim of the title – and featuring Hooker on acoustic guitar and vocals, without any other instrumentation at all – pitched much more towards the growing folk blues scene than some of his more familiar Chicago recordings. Tracks are short, but pack plenty of punch – and titles include "Black Snake", "I Rowed A Little Boat", "Bundle Up & Go", "Behind The Plow", "Water Boy", "Tupelo Blues", and "Pea Vine Special". LP, Vinyl record album
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Lightnin Hopkins —
Country Blues ... LP Tradition, 1959. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Rightly rootsy work from the great Lightnin Hopkins – captured beautifully here on a rare session for the mostly-folk Tradition label! A few tracks also feature some vocal assistance from Luke "Long Gone" Miles – and titles include "Long Time", "Baby", "Gonna Pull A Party", "Backwater Blues", "Hear My Black Dog Bark", and "Bunion Stew". LP, Vinyl record album
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Impressions —
This Is My Country ... LP Curtom, 1968. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
The Impressions are wearing their politics much more on their sleeve at this point – what with a cover that shows them standing in the rubble of the ghetto, and a title that is both a bold proclamation of ownership, and a sad comment on the state of affairs. Curtis Mayfield's pen is in perfect form here, and the group hits that perfect mix of sweet soul and politics that make these late 60s efforts some of their (and Curtis') strongest work. Their harmonies far surpass the earlier years, which still kind of make us wish that Curtis hadn't gone solo, because we just love the sound of his sweet raspy voice next to the deeper style of Fred Cash. The set's filled with great cuts like "This Is My Country", "Loves Happening", "Fool For You", and "Stay Close To Me". LP, Vinyl record album
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Ives —
Symphony No 3 (Camp Meeting)/Naxos, 2000. Used ... Out Of Stock
... CD
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Wanda Jackson —
Wanda Jackson Sings Country Songs ... LP Capitol, 1965. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Titles include "Little Charm Bracelet", "Slippin", "Kickin Our Hearts Around", "My First Day Without You", "Tip Of My Fingers", and "Between The Window & The Phone". LP, Vinyl record album
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