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WELCOME TO DOCUMENT RECORDS

At Document Records, we preserve and celebrate the soulful history of Afro-American music, reissuing timeless recordings from the late 19th to mid-20th century. Since 1986, under the direction of Gary and Gillian Atkinson since 2000, we have curated the largest collection of vintage blues, gospel, jazz, and early pre-country music, with over 25,000 recordings available as CDs and downloads.

Our commitment to “preservation before profit” has earned us recognition, including the Blues Foundation’s Keeping the Blues Alive award. Explore our diverse catalogue, themed collections, and exclusive releases, all dedicated to keeping music history alive and accessible.

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Step into our online retail outlet—The Document Record Store—where over a thousand albums are available for purchase as CDs or downloads, putting the magic of historical recordings at your fingertips.

New Releases & Back in Stocks From Document

DOCD - 32-20-28 High Water Everywhere

DOCD- 5692 Blues From Maxwell Street

DOCD-5647 Blind John Davis

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Holiday Season Specials

Blues, Blues Christmas - Vol. 1-6 CD Bundle with Illustrated Booklet

Get the full Blues Blues Christmas 6-volume set for a limited-time price of $115 (originally $189). Perfect for fans of classic blues, jazz, and gospel Christmas tunes, this exclusive collection brings holiday cheer with a vintage twist.
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