Capitol 50th: Traditions in Country Music - by various artists
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Traditions In Country Music – by various artists
Series: Capitol Fiftieth Anniversary | Released: 1992
Label: Capitol Records – CDP 7 98669 2 | Format: CD
This rare 1992 Capitol Records promotional CD celebrates the label’s 50th anniversary with a curated tribute to traditional country music legends. A must-have for collectors, it features timeless tracks from Tex Ritter, Tennessee Ernie Ford, Hank Thompson, and more.
Issued as part of the Capitol Fiftieth Anniversary series, “Traditions in Country Music” is a limited-edition compilation CD that honors the roots of American country music. Released in 1992 under catalog number CDP 7 98669 2, this album showcases Capitol’s rich legacy with a lineup of classic artists who helped shape the genre’s golden era.
From Tex Ritter’s iconic “You Two-Timed Me One Time Too Often” to Tennessee Ernie Ford’s “Sixteen Tons”, the tracklist spans heartfelt ballads, honky-tonk staples, and crossover hits that defined mid-century country. The compilation also includes standout performances by Jean Shepard & Ferlin Husky, The Louvin Brothers, Sonny James, and Faron Young, making it a comprehensive snapshot of Capitol’s country catalog.
This release is part of a broader series that also celebrated R&B, jazz, and pop, but this volume is especially prized by fans of traditional country music history. With its promotional-only status and limited distribution, it’s a sought-after collector’s item for enthusiasts of vintage country recordings and label memorabilia.
Whether you're archiving classic country or rediscovering the genre’s pioneers, this CD offers a rich, authentic listening experience that captures the spirit of Capitol’s early country roster.
Track List:
- Tex Ritter – You Two-Timed Me One Time Too Often
- Wesley Tuttle – With Tears In My Eyes
- Tex Ritter – You Will Have To Pay (For Your Yesterday)
- Merle Travis – Divorce Me C.O.D.
- Cliffie Stone – Silver Stars, Purple Sage, Eyes Of Blue
- Cliffie Stone – Peepin' Through The Keyhole (Watchin' Jole Blon)
- Jimmy Wakely – One Has My Name, The Other Has My Heart
- Leon Payne – I Love You Because
- Tennessee Ernie Ford – Shot-Gun Boogie
- Hank Thompson – The Wild Side Of Life
- Skeets McDonald – Don't Let The Stars Get In Your Eyes
- Hank Thompson – Rub-A-Dub-Dub
- Jean Shepard & Ferlin Husky – A Dear John Letter
- Jimmy Heap & The Melody Masters*, Perk Williams – Release Me
- Tennessee Ernie Ford – Sixteen Tons
- The Louvin Brothers – I Don't Believe You've Met My Baby
- Sonny James – Young Love
- Ferlin Husky – Gone
- Faron Young – Alone With You
- Simon Crum – Country Music Is Here To Stay
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Data sheet
- Artist
- Various
- Case Type
- Jewel Case: Standard
- Catalog Number
- CDP 7 98669 2
- Contributing Artists
- Cliffie Stone
Faron Young
Ferlin Husky
Hank Thompson
Jean Shepard
Jimmy Heap & The Melody Masters
Jimmy Wakely
Leon Payne
Merle Travis
Perk Williams
Simon Crum
Skeets McDonald
Sonny James
Tennessee Ernie Ford
Tex Ritter
The Louvin Brothers
Wesley Tuttle - Format
- CD
- Genre
- Country
- Record Label
- Capitol Records
- Release Title
- Rhythm Country and Blues
- Release Year
- 1992
- Style
- Country & Western
Honky Tonk
Traditional Country
Western Swing - Type
- Compilation
- Country of Origin
- United States
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