Stonewall Jackson-The Great Old Songs LP-Columbia CS 9708

Add an essential milestone of traditional country music to your record collection with The Great Old Songs by Grand Ole Opry legend Stonewall Jackson. Originally released in September 1968 by Columbia Records (CS 9708), this exceptional concept album features the hardcore honky-tonk icon stepping back to pay tribute to the timeless folk ballads, tragic narratives, and classic mountain story-songs that shaped the bedrock of early American roots music.

Celebrated for his rich, mournful baritone and unyielding devotion to pure country traditions, Jackson infuses every track with an unmatched narrative gravity. The album showcases his masterful vocal storytelling across heart-wrenching traditional masterpieces, including his definitive renditions of the dark folk standard “Knoxville Girl,” the poignant “I’m Here to Get My Baby Out of Jail,” and Jimmie Rodgers’ absolute classic “Mother, The Queen of My Heart.” Pressed as a 12-inch 33 RPM high-fidelity stereo LP, this original analog pressing delivers a wonderfully deep, warm, and rich audio texture that perfectly complements the emotional weight of Jackson’s performances and the rustic backing string instrumentation.

Tracklist:

• Side A: I’m Here To Get My Baby Out Of Jail; Ode To Cowboy Jack; Black Sheep; Mother, The Queen Of My Heart; Wanderin’ Boy’s Last Letter.

• Side B: Tragic Romance; Red River Valley; Shackles And Chains; Knoxville Girl; Soldier’s Last Letter; The Letter Edged In Black.

Housed in its original 1960s vintage cardboard sleeve featuring striking portrait artwork, this highly collectible stereo pressing is an indispensable cornerstone acquisition for serious classic country historians, old-time folk archivists, and vintage analog vinyl enthusiasts alike.