HILLBILLY-RESEARCHER: February 2013

WELCOME

The term Hillbilly used here is designed

as a generic term to describe Country & Western Music of the nineteen

forties and fifties. Feel free to use any of the information contained herein for what ever

purpose you deem appropriate; however, please acknowledge The Hillbilly

Researcher, and any individual who contributed information used to compile

these listings.

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photograph that is contained in the Blogg, please check first with the

individual who supplied the original. This does not apply to label scans which

you are most welcome to copy and use.

Feedback is most welcome, as are any

additions or corrections to the published listings. Check back on earlier

listings as they are updated when new information is received. Also click on

the Comments button, some great feedback coming through, Thanks to everyone who

has taken the time to contribute, especially Johan for the BILLBOARD data.

Sunday, 24 February 2013

RAYMOND PARRISH - LIGHTNING RECORDS

I have been led to believe that the LIGHTNING label was owned by Blues singer Lightnin' Hopkins. Whether this is true or not I cannot say, if anyone can confirm this please let us know.

GOLD STAR CUSTOM PRESSING GS 1058

GOLD STAR CUSTOM PRESSING GS 1059

Wednesday, 20 February 2013

REV. FLOYD SNELLGROVE - LO-RAN RECORDS

The LO-RAN recordings are very low level. I have boosted the levels, but that has made the background noise more evident. Label looks like it was pressed in Chicago, they seem to like that shadow print in the windy city.