1953 orig HANK WILLIAMS - MEMORIAL ALBUM double 45 EP - MGM X 202 - COUNTRY
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Description
ARTIST: Hank Williams
TITLE: Memorial Album
LABEL: MGM Records – X202
RECORD GRADING: VG+ (Both discs)
SLEEVE GRADING: G+ (has wear; see pics)
NOTES: Original! ____
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This 1953 release from MGM Records, issued shortly after the artist's untimely passing, is a definitive cornerstone of Honky Tonk, Hillbilly, and Traditional Country music. Memorial Album serves as a poignant retrospective of the brief but monumental career of Hank Williams, the "Hillbilly Shakespeare." This record is essential for collectors of Vintage Vinyl, Western Swing, and those tracking the foundational roots of Rock & Roll and the modern Singer-Songwriter movement.
Optimized for enthusiasts of Americana and Mid-Century Music history, the album features Williams’ signature soulful delivery, "high lonesome" vocals, and the masterful backing of the Drifting Cowboys. It captures the raw, emotional storytelling and rhythmic simplicity that defined the Post-War Country explosion. Sitting comfortably alongside the works of Sun Records precursors and Grand Ole Opry legends, this collection is a vital piece for Crate Diggers and historians of American Roots Music who value authentic, rural rebellion.
As a staple of Music History and Cult Classic vinyl, this album appeals to fans of Outlaw Country origins and the high-energy Rockabilly aesthetic that followed in its wake. Its presence in the early Billboard Country Charts solidified Hank Williams’ legacy as the most influential figure in the genre's history. Whether you are looking for Shellac/Vinyl Rarities, Heartbreak Anthems, or foundational Southern Gothic recordings, this memorial release remains a definitive artifact of 1950s Culture and Musical Subculture.
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