(Starday SLP-384) Sep 1966
This gospel compilation was licensed by Starday from King Records and Wayne Raney, who ran Rimrock.
As far as I can tell, it was the first appearance of the recordings of Amazing Grace, Hold To God's Unchanging Hand, Precious Memories and Are You Washed In The Blood, which are from Wayne Raney's session in December 1965, and which ultimately resulted in the An Empty Mansion and A Beautiful Life albums.
A letter to DJ's sent out on the 27th Feb 1967,[1] shows that at the time of the Rimrock session, the Stanleys were between recording contracts with King, and says:- "Starday is supplying and distributing SLP-384, the new gospel release by The Stanleys but they are slightly behind in their pressing. RIMROCK 200, one side exclusive material recorded by The Stanleys between contracts, is also available."
From Carter and Ralph's attire, particularly their ties, it looks like the cover is taken from the same photo session/church location as the 1962 Good Old Camp Meeting Songs cover.[2]
The album was also mentioned in a "Cashbox" article on Starday's "Country Music Goes To Town" sales plan which took place between 1st Aug - 8th Oct 1966. The album was scheduled for "Phase two" of the plan, which in total saw the release of 16 country albums on the label. Also listed in the schedule was The Stanley's Famous Song Hits LP.[3]
Thanks to Gary Reid for the updated release date and 'Cashbook' information.
For detailed information on the 'Jacob's Vision' songs / sessions, check Gary B. Reid's The Music Of The Stanley Brothers book, pages 194-196 and 219-220. For the other session details, see the Original Release entries.
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A-1 |
Jacob's Vision |
02:17 |
15 Sep 1959 |
For The Good People |
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P.D. |
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Ld Vcl - Gtr | Tn Vcl | Bs Vcl - Bs | Bt Vcl - Ld Gtr | ||||||||||||||||||
Carter Stanley |
Ralph Stanley |
George Shuffler |
Bill Napier |
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A-2 |
Beautiful Life |
02:35 |
Dec 1965 |
Goes To Europe |
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William M. Golden |
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Vcl - Gtr | Vcl - Bjo | Vcl - Ld Gtr/Bs | Fid | ||||||||||||||||||
Carter Stanley |
Ralph Stanley |
George Shuffler |
Ralph Mayo |
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A-3 |
Jesus Savior Pilot Me |
03:11 |
Dec 1965 |
Goes To Europe |
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J.R. Baxter / J.R. Gould / Edward Hooper |
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Vcl - Gtr | Vcl - Bjo | Vcl - Ld Gtr/Bs | Fid | ||||||||||||||||||
Carter Stanley |
Ralph Stanley |
George Shuffler |
Ralph Mayo |
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A-4 |
Amazing Grace |
02:24 |
Dec 1965 |
Jacob's Vision |
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John Newton |
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Vcl - Gtr | Vcl - Bjo | Vcl - Ld Gtr/Bs | Fid | ||||||||||||||||||
Carter Stanley |
Ralph Stanley |
George Shuffler |
Ralph Mayo |
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A-5 |
I'll Meet You In Church Sunday Morning |
03:05 |
10 Feb 1959 |
Hymns And Sacred Songs |
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Bill Monroe |
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Ld Vcl - Gtr | Tn Vcl | Fid | Bt Vcl - Mnd | Bs Vcl - Bs | |||||||||||||||||
Carter Stanley |
Ralph Stanley |
Chubby Anthony |
Al Elliot |
George Shuffler |
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A-6 |
Mother's Footsteps Guide Me On |
02:01 |
10 Feb 1959 |
King 5233 |
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Ruby Rakes |
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Ld Vcl - Gtr | Tn Vcl - Bjo | Fid | Bt Vcl - Mnd | Bs | |||||||||||||||||
Carter Stanley |
Ralph Stanley |
Chubby Anthony |
Al Elliot |
George Shuffler |
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B-1 |
Wings Of Angels |
02:22 |
11 Feb 1959 |
Hymns And Sacred Songs |
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Ruby Rakes |
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Ld Vcl - Gtr | Tn Vcl - Bjo | Fid | Bt Vcl - Mnd | Bs | |||||||||||||||||
Carter Stanley |
Ralph Stanley |
Chubby Anthony |
Al Elliot |
George Shuffler |
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B-2 |
Hold To God's Unchanging Hand |
02:41 |
Dec 1965 |
Jacob's Vision |
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Jennie B. Wilson |
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Vcl - Gtr | Vcl - Bjo | Vcl - Ld Gtr/Bs | Fid | ||||||||||||||||||
Carter Stanley |
Ralph Stanley |
George Shuffler |
Ralph Mayo |
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B-3 |
Precious Memories |
02:47 |
Dec 1965 |
Jacob's Vision |
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Johnnie Wright |
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Vcl - Gtr | Vcl - Bjo | Vcl - Ld Gtr/Bs | Fid | ||||||||||||||||||
Carter Stanley |
Ralph Stanley |
George Shuffler |
Ralph Mayo |
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B-4 |
Are You Washed In The Blood |
01:53 |
Dec 1965 |
Jacob's Vision |
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Elisha Hoffman |
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Vcl - Gtr | Vcl - Bjo | Vcl - Ld Gtr/Bs | Fid | ||||||||||||||||||
Carter Stanley |
Ralph Stanley |
George Shuffler |
Ralph Mayo |
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B-5 |
Leaning On The Everlasting Arms |
02:54 |
02 May 1962 |
Good Old Camp Meeting Songs |
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Elisha A. Hoffman / Anthony J. Showalter |
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Ld Vcl - Gtr | Tn Vcl - Bjo | Bt Vcl - Fid | Bs | Bs Vcl - Ld Gtr | |||||||||||||||||
Carter Stanley |
Ralph Stanley |
Ralph Mayo |
Chick Stripling |
George Shuffler |
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B-6 |
How Can We Thank Him For What He Has Done |
02:30 |
10 Feb 1959 |
King 5197 |
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Ruby Rakes |
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Ld Vcl | Tn Vcl - Bjo | Fid | Bt Vcl - Gtr | Bs | |||||||||||||||||
Carter Stanley |
Ralph Stanley |
Chubby Anthony |
Al Elliot |
George Shuffler |
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[1] Letter to DJ's by Norman Carlson, Indiana Representative of The Stanley Brothers & Bill Monroe Fan Club, reprinted in the 'Stanley Standard' Memorial Issue (p.58).
[2] See Gary B. Reid's The Music Of The Stanley Brothers book. (p. 131)
[3] "Cashbox" magazine 27th Aug 1966. (p.28). See: https://archive.org/stream/cashbox28unse_4#page/28/mode/2up/search/famous+song+hits