Anthology of the Banjo (Folk/Bluegrass, Vinyl LP) Tradition TR‑2077 Mint

Anthology of the Banjo (Folk/Bluegrass, Vinyl LP) Tradition TR‑2077

Label: Tradition Records Format: Vinyl LP, Stereo Country: USA Genre: Folk / Bluegrass / Traditional Year: Late 1960s–Early 1970s Tradition/Everest era

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Tracklist

Side One: Banjo Hello (Mason Williams) • Mad Mountain Medley (David Lindley) • Joe’s Breakdown (Joe Maphis) • Banjo Tune (Erik Darling) • Rumblin’ On (Jim McGuinn)

Side Two: Goin’ Down There (Mike Seeger) • Banjo Workout (Joe Maphis) • The Johnson Boys (David Lindley) • Hundreds of Miles (Billy Cheatwood) • Cripple Creek (Billy Cheatwood)

Description

Anthology of the Banjo was issued by Tradition Records as part of the label’s effort to document American folk and string‑band traditions during the folk revival era. The compilation features performances by several influential musicians associated with mid‑century folk, bluegrass, and acoustic music, including Joe Maphis, Erik Darling, Mason Williams, Billy Cheatwood, David Lindley, Jim McGuinn, and Mike Seeger.

The album highlights a range of banjo styles, from melodic three‑finger picking to clawhammer and hybrid approaches. Each performer contributes a short, focused piece that reflects their individual technique and musical background. Joe Maphis brings his trademark precision and speed; Mike Seeger contributes traditional‑leaning material rooted in old‑time repertoire; David Lindley offers inventive arrangements characteristic of his early acoustic work; and Jim McGuinn (later Roger McGuinn of The Byrds) appears in his pre‑rock folk period.

Tradition Records, later absorbed into the Everest Record Group, specialized in folk and world‑music documentation, and this release fits squarely within that catalog. The album serves as a snapshot of the diverse banjo styles circulating in the American folk scene before the instrument’s resurgence in 1970s country‑rock and progressive acoustic music.

Complete Condition

Jacket ✔️10 mint

 Vinyl ✔️10 both sides

 Labels ✔️10

Listing # ✔️R91