A limited 180g vinyl centenary release celebrating the 1926-1936 recordings of Gid Tanner & The Skillet Lickers, pioneers of early country music.

Document Records celebrates the centenary of the first recordings by Gid Tanner & The Skillet Lickers with this special limited edition vinyl release. Recorded in Atlanta for Columbia Records beginning in 1926, the group played a defining role in shaping what would become commercial country music, blending old-time string band traditions with a new recorded sound.

This album brings together some of their most influential performances, including 'Bully Of The Town,' 'Pass Around The Bottle,' and 'Old Joe Clark,' capturing the raw energy and musical character that made the Skillet Lickers one of the most important acts of their era.

The release is pressed on blue 180g vinyl and strictly limited to 300 copies. The sleeve artwork draws on rare period photographs and original Columbia Records advertisements from the 1920s, creating a visually authentic companion to the music.

Buyers also receive access to exclusive illustrated notes by Russ Tanner, offering historical background and personal family insight into the band's legacy. Intended for collectors and listeners with an interest in early American roots music, this edition preserves a crucial chapter in recorded music history.

Bonus Materials

• QR Code for bonus download

Track Listing

• The Old Grey Mare
• Hand Me Down My Walking Cane
• Bully of The Town
• Shortening Bread
• Pass Around The Bottle And We'll All Take A Drink
• Alabama Jubilee
• Don't You Hear Jerusalem Moan
• Dance All Night With A Bottle In Your Hand
• Casey Jones
• I Don't Love Nobody
• Old Joe Clark
• She'll Be Coming 'Round The Mountain

Additional Details

Label: Document Records

Genre: Country

Language: English

Run Time: 34:41 mins

Region: 0

Release Date: 05/08/26

UPC: 714298100013