In the Foundation's audio laboratory, the latest 
electronic techniques are used to restore the 
original sound quality of early recordings. 
Then, the records are pressed in a dust-free 
clean room. ' where strict production 
standards, and audio and visual inspection, 
assure high quality. 
tonal fidelity and clear, clean sound 
when played through any of today's 
audio systems. 
fascinating musical "program" 
in each album 
Custom hardbound albums have been 
designed to house and protect all 100 
proof-quality records in this collection. 
Each album will contain two long- 
playing records, presenting a program 
of artists and recordings carefully 
selected by the Foundation, and 
unique to this collection. And each 
album will be accompanied by specially 
prepared program notes, illustrated 
with photographs from the Founda- 
tion's permanent collection. 
Available by subscription only 
If you have a long-standing interest in 
America's country music ... or are just 
discovering its rich and exciting sound 
. . . this Official Archive Collection is an 
indispensable treasure. A complete, 
comprehensive and authoritative 
collection of the greatest recordings 
in country music — on records of ex- 
ceptional fidelity. 
The collection may be acquired only 
by direct subscription to The Franklin 
Mint Record Society, Franklin Center, 
Pennsylvania 19091. Subscriptions 
entered now will be accepted at the 
original issue price of just $9.75, plus 
$1.75 for shipping and handling, for 
each record. This price will be guaran- 
teed for the entire series. Please note 
that the attached application is valid 
only if postmarked by March 31, 1981. 
The collection will include such rare 
recordings as Vernon Dalhart's 1924 
recording of 'The Prisoner's Song 7 - 
country music's first million selling 
record, and Loretta Lynn's early classic 
’Honky Tonk Girl' — now out of issue. 
And from the Foundation's archives 
will come previously unreleased re- 
cordings — studio "takes" never before 
made generally available. 
Records of superior quality 
Every step has been taken to ensure the 
technical excellence of the collection. 
Thus, all of the early recordings will 
first undergo a painstaking restoration 
process in the Country Music Founda- 
tion's newly opened Audio Restoration 
Laboratory. Here, recordings of classic 
performances will be electronically 
"cleaned" groove-by-groove to elimi- 
nate extraneous surface noise and pre- 
serve the original sound. 
To produce the records, the Founda- 
tion has appointed The Franklin Mint 
Record Society —judged by audio ex- 
perts to be a leader in producing rec- 
ords of superior quality. The vinyl used 
will be of a special formula containing 
its own anti-static element. This mate- 
rial, together with the careful process 
by which the pressing is made, results 
in a record that is more rigid, durable 
and resistant to dust. A true proof- 
quality record — providing exceptional 
Collection is unique both in scope and 
importance. A collection that would be 
difficult — or impossible — for any indi- 
vidual to duplicate. 
All the great performers 
The collection will feature milestone 
recordings from the careers of country 
music's most important artists. Such 
great contemporaries as Loretta Lynn, 
with 'Blue Kentucky Girl, ' 'Coal Miner's 
Daughter.' Kenny Rogers and The First 
Edition, with 'Ruby, Don't Take Your 
Love to Town. ' Johnny Cash with '1 Walk 
The Line' and 'Sunday Morning Coming 
Down. 'Dolly Parton, with 'Coat Of Many 
Colors' and 'My Tennessee Mountain 
Home.' The "outlaw" music of Willie 
Nelson. The Nashville sound of Chet 
Atkins and Eddy Arnold. Country rock, 
with The Charlie Daniels Band. And 
country classics by such other popular 
music artists as Linda Ronstadt, Glen 
Campbell and Anne Murray. 
Also included will be the unforgetta- 
ble recordings of such long-time fa- 
vorites as Hank Snow, Ernest Tubb and 
Merle Travis. The legendary giants: 
Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, Jim Reeves, 
Flatt and Scruggs, and Jimmie Rod- 
gers. And recordings that reflect re- 
gional influences and evolving musical 
styles —bluegrass, Cajun, country 
gospel, western swing, honky tonk 
and rockabilly. 
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