Gene Autry - Self Titled (1982) Vinyl LP + biography • Greatest Hits, Best of

Catalog Number:

FC-37465

Musical Styles:

1980s, Big Band & Swing, Cowboy Country, Early Country, Singer-Songwriter, Traditional Country, Western Swing

Sleeve Grade:

Excellent (EX)

Record Grade:

Excellent (EX)

Condition Details:

1947 biography photocopy Insert Included (3 pages). Vinyl plays with occasional light-crackles (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges; light-scuffing, discoloration spots and surface impressions (front/back). Inner-sleeve is original (generic white); one seam partially split. Spine is easy-to-read with mild-wear and small splits. Minor shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

1. Tumbling Tumbleweeds (Gene Autry Trio )
2. I'll Go Riding Down That Old Texas Trail
3. It Makes No Difference Now
4. There's A New Moon Over My Shoulder
5. Amapola
6. Ridin' Down The Canyon (with Smiley Burnette )
7. Deep In The Heart Of Texas
8. Same Old Fashioned Girl
9. (There's Nothing Like A) Good Old Fashioned Hoedown
10. Don't Fence Me In

About The Record:

Gene Autry by Gene Autry, is a hits collection album featuring a selection of classic recordings from the legendary singing cowboy's extensive career. This collection draws from sessions spanning the 1930s and 1940s, showcasing Autry's signature blend of western themes and heartfelt ballads that helped define the genre. A unique aspect is the inclusion of several previously unreleased tracks from 1944 and 1945, offering fans rare glimpses into unreleased material from his prime era. Popular fan-favorites on the album include Tumbling Tumbleweeds, You Are My Sunshine, Deep In The Heart Of Texas, and Don't Fence Me In, many of which remain enduring staples of American country and western music. Historically significant as a retrospective of Autry's influential contributions to cowboy music and culture, the compilation highlights his role in popularizing the singing cowboy archetype through radio, film, and recordings.