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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.

Halloween Highlights

This Halloween, discover two exclusive albums of American Old Time and Vintage Halloween tracks! We’re also thrilled to introduce The Green Tambourine Gallery, featuring exclusive art and portraits of iconic blues, old-time, gospel, and jazz artists from our catalogues. From greeting cards to posters and mounted minis, these unique pieces are available for purchase through the gallery, a new venture we’re excited to share with you.

Spotlight Releases

Blues, Blues, Hoodoo Halloween, Vol. 2 (1924-1951) | Various Artists | Liner Notes by Corey Harris

Explore the spirit of early Afro-American folklore with Hoodoo Blues tracks, as interpreted by Corey Harris.

 

 

Hillbilly Halloween : Rare Country Gems for a Halloween Night

 

A delightfully eerie country compilation for Halloween, with songs about witch doctors, flying saucers, and ghosts from the 1950s. (Notes by Terry Davis)

New & Noteworthy

A.C. (ECK) ROBERTSON – The Island Unknown:
Complete Issued Recordings In Chronological Order (1922-1929)

Celebrating Eck Robertson, famed cowboy fiddler and American country music pioneer, this collection presents his complete recordings from 1922 to 1929.

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Early Country Music Vol. 1: There’ll Be No Kisses Tonight (1928-1932) – Various Artists

Featuring artists like Arkansas Barefoot Boys, Morrison Twin Brothers, and Ashley’s Melody Makers, this compilation, with liner notes by Chris Banke and acknowledgments to scholars Tony Russell and Charles K. Wolfe, captures the roots and evolution from hillbilly to country music. Available Now

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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Christmas is Coming and It’s A-Jumping!

Check out our exclusive music-themed holiday cards here.

 

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