Top Left: Will Barnes, Texas Music in My Blood. Recorded in 1975 at Autumn Sound Studio in Garland, TX. This recording was the first and last release for Barnes who was a staple in the honky-tonks and dance halls in and around Dallas in the 70’s. Drinking songs about Dallas? Yes please. This record is in great shape and a super rare find.
Bottom Left: Dolly Parton, Love Is Like A Butterfly. Released in 1974 and the 14th studio release by Parton. The single, “Love Is Like A Butterfly” was her signature song for years previous to the album release. Album is in great condition, cover is near mint.
Top Right: Rusty Wier, Stoned, Slow, Rugged. An obscure country outlaw gem, he walked a thin line between southern rock and country music, never truly conforming to either genre hence limiting his commercial success. This was Wier’s debut album released in 1974 on ABC, a must have for any country collector. Its very tough but homey at the same time. Vinyl is in near mint condition with some ware on the cover.
Bottom Right: Waylon Jennings’ Honky Tonk Heroes. Excluding “We Had It All” all of the songs were written or co-written by Billy Joe Shaver. Recorded in the spring of 1972, this was a pivotal album in the development of “outlaw country”. Reluctant to release the “rock injected country”, RCA delayed the release until the summer of 73. Record and cover are both in great shape.
