Sold Date: January 5, 2014
Start Date: December 22, 2013
Final Price: $18.98 (USD)
Seller Feedback: 5012
Buyer Feedback: 20

This item is not for sale. Gripsweat is an archive of past sales and auctions, none of the items are available for purchase.

With one mighty swing of the axe, the Byrds changed not only the face of rock 'n' roll but country music, as well, with their sixth album, 1968's Sweetheart Of The Rodeo.

Tired of dipping a toe into the genre, Roger McGuinn and Chris Hillman added singer Gram Parsons and drummer Kevin Kelley and went for total immersion. The baptism of country-rock was a natural with Parsons, former International Submarine Band frontman, now on board. And the repertoire was wide open for country classics by the Louvin Brothers ("The Christian Life") and Merle Haggard ("Life In Prison"), as well as Depression-era ballads (Woody Guthrie's "Pretty Boy Floyd") and honky tonk weepers cut by George Jones ("You're Still On My Mind"). The town wasn't big enough for both of them, of course, and Parsons soon split to form the Flying Burrito Brothers, but it sure was nice while it lasted.

Here is the reissue of this monumental recording in its original, stereo incarnation, cut directly from the original Columbia Recordings analog stereo masters, with perfect artwork restoration and meticulously faithful mastering. 

 Brand new and factory sealed.. No slashes, gashes or holes. 100% guaranteed. Buyer pays $3.97 shipping and handling with delivery confirmation in the USA. PRIORITY and international shipping is available. Fees vary.

If you have any questions, let us know. It is our intention to give you top notch service. If you are satisfied with your transaction, please leave us 5.0 feedback