George Jones’ Bandit Records Catalog Acquired By Concord Bicycle Music

George Jones’ recordings for his label imprint Bandit Records have been acquired by Concord Bicycle Music. The assets were obtained from Jones’ widow, Nancy Jones, according to a Concord Bicycle statement.

The master recordings included in the deal include 2001’s The Rock, 2005’s The Gospel Collection and Hits I Missed…And One I Didn’t, 2006’s Kickin’ Out The Footlights Again (with Merle Haggard), and 2008’s duets collection Burn Your Playhouse Down. The catalog also contains various Roy Acuff track masters and assorted George Jones compilations.

In a separate transaction, Concord Bicycle Music has also acquired the catalog of Americana label HighTone Records from Shout! Factory. The transaction includes master recordings from Buddy Miller, The Blasters, and many others.

“Concord Bicycle Music is proud to be the new home for these fantastic and historic recordings,” said Steven Salm, Chief Corporate Development Officer, Concord Bicycle Music. “HighTone and Bandit represent an important niche in the American independent music culture and fit perfectly within our existing catalog.”

“The HighTone and Bandit catalogs exemplify a deeply rooted and evocative part of America’s musical heritage,” added Sig Sigworth, SVP Catalog Management & Development, Concord Bicycle Music. “We’re proud to add these stellar works to Concord Bicycle Music’s already extraordinary collection of country, folk, blues and Americana master recordings.”