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Before Glen Campbell became a household name, he was already an extraordinary twelve-string guitarist, blending classical sensitivity with jazz spontaneity and the soul of a country troubadour. This... more

In 1971 with this album Sammi Smith won Country Music Awards for Album of the Year and Female Vocalist of the Year in one fell swoop. Destined to be amongst country music royalty, her husband Jody... more

A slow-burning country-soul gem long lost to time, this 1973 rarity captures Razzy Bailey at his most raw, real, and quietly revolutionary. Newly remastered and on CD for the first time, it brings... more

In an era when country music's heartstrings are pulled by voices that echo the trials and triumphs of everyday life, Kim Carter steps forward with a tribute that resonates deep and true. Singing the... more

In the heart of California's Central Valley, where neon flickers through the dust and steel guitar hangs in the air like heat off blacktop, Kim Carter found the shape of her sound. Raised on jukebox... more

A poignant reflection of late-'60s folk, this debut album captures Tom Ghent's journey from the coffeehouses of Providence to the heart of Greenwich Village. With stripped-down acoustic arrangements... more

Billy Strange's guitar work defined the sound of a generation, from unforgettable film themes to chart-topping hits. This collection showcases his mastery, blending technical brilliance with... more

Step into a world where reinvention is the name of the game-Mark Slade's debut, New Hat, is a cheeky, offbeat journey into the heart of late-'60s cool. With a title that playfully hints at shedding... more

'Penny for Your Thoughts' is the stunning debut album that would ignite the career of the now illustrious British singer/songwriter Penny Lane. Known best for her live performances across the stage... more

Famously named after the fabled surf spot at a beach in Mexico, 39km south of the border, The Challengers fourth and finest album perfectly encapsulates those long summer days and exemplifies the... more

Recorded live between "The Unicorn" in Boston and "The Ash Grove" in Los Angeles and released on Vault Records in 1967, this show pre-dates The Chambers Brothers' signing to Columbia Records by more... more

When taking a break from working amongst some of the hottest surf rock groups of their time (including 'Dick Dale' and 'The Beach Boys'), surf musicians and super producers Gary Usher and Dick Burns... more

When he burst onto the scene with his outrageous harmonica stomper 'Wine, Women and Whisky' in 1954, not much was known about Papa George Lightfoot, let alone his whereabouts. Things were gloriously... more

Recorded at Vault Recording Studios, Hollywood, CA in 1968, 'High In The Sky' is a testament to the exceptional talents of pianist Hampton Hawes, bassist Leroy Vinnegar, and drummer Donald Bailey. In... more

In a somewhat incongruous setting of the basement theater in the Mayfair Hotel in London, on an ornate gilt chair, Fred McDowell, one of the last great Delta blues singers of his time, sat down to... more

Icky Renrut (a not so well-kept secret pseudonym of the legendary Ike Turner) and his illustrious list of 'confidants' take you through an essential collection of early works from the one and only... more

Featuring the infamous chicken-throwing incident, Alice Cooper's performance at the Rock and Roll Revival festival will forever be one for the history books. Recorded at the Varsity Stadium in... more

The kings of boogie blues are back to bring you some of their biggest and best hits live from Australia. Dedicated to the lives of past members Bob Hite and Alan Wilson, the Heat's tradition of... more

Fall under the spell of undeniable talent, charisma and enduring appeal of one of the most beloved teen sensations of all time with this remarkable collection of chart-topping hits and old favorites.... more

Throughout the history of popular music, a select few artists have emerged as true trailblazers, reshaping the very fabric of the musical landscape at pivotal moments in history. The Kingston Trio... more

Unleash the power of the blues with 'Guitar Star' and experience the fretboard-blazing, awe-inspiring virtuosity of some of the greatest players ever to do it. From the soulful blues of Mighty Joe... more

Turn up the volume and allow yourself to be swept away by the boldness, vulnerability, and sheer artistry of some of the most remarkable blues musicians ever to do it. 'When Girls Do It' is a journey... more

"These B.B. King recordings from 1959 showcase the legendary blues guitarist's versatility and deep connection with gospel music. While the album features many traditional spirituals, King's... more

Dee Clark was an American soul and R&B singer from Arkansas. He began his music career in the late 1950s, singing with various doo-wop groups before signing a recording contract with Vee-Jay Records... more

Originally formed in 1954 by brothers Roland and Clarence White, The Kentucky Colonels can be considered one of the driving forces in implanting the progressive bluegrass sound into the hearts and... more