VMP Celebrates 60 Years of Willie Nelson In New Vinyl Anthology

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Willie Nelson. Photo: Pamela Springsteen

Vinyl Me Please is releasing a VMP Anthology: The Story of Willie Nelson box set to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Nelson’s first LP.

The limited edition 7-album, nine LP vinyl collection takes listeners on an immersive experience through Nelson’s extensive discography, from his most well-known albums to the out-of-print and never-before-on-vinyl titles.

Each record comes on 180g exclusive color vinyl and is housed in a commemorative box inspired by the Outlaw Country album covers, tour posters, and wanted posters of the early-mid 70s. The albums are remastered from original audio sources with lacquers cut at GZ, and mastered by Bernie Grundman. The anthology is accompanied by a listening notes booklet featuring photos and lyrics, and a podcast series to serve as a definitive guide to each album.

“60 years ago, Willie Nelson–one of America’s national treasures–made his debut LP and in the years since, he’s changed both country music and the American songwriting tradition again and again,” shares Andrew Winistorfer, VMP’s Director of Classics & Country. “Across close to 100 LPs, Willie Nelson has written about life, love, death, and the American experience. VMP Anthology: The Story of Willie Nelson aims to honor his indelible legacy through his most influential, important albums from the beginning of his career to today.”

Nelson’s latest studio album A Beautiful Time will also arrive on April 29 to time with his 89th birthday. The new release will be available on vinyl, CD, and digital formats.

VMP Anthology: The Story of Willie Nelson Album List:
1. Country Willie (His Own Songs) (1965)
2. Yesterday’s Wine (1971)
3. Red-Headed Stranger (1975)
4. Stardust (1978)
5. Always on My Mind (1982)
6. Across the Borderline (1993)
7. Heroes (2012)

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