Why This Record Matters
Margaret MacArthur was a Vermont folksinger and song collector who gathered traditional songs from churches, friends, and broadsides near her farm. On this album, she performs songs such as “The Needle’s Eye” and “Marlboro Merchants” with an intimate folk sound shaped by her voice and acoustic instruments.
Collector Note
This US Folkways LP is cataloged as FH 5314; Smithsonian dates the album to 1962; however, the original cover carries a 1963 copyright. The supplied etched runouts begin FH-5214A/B, which differs from the FH 5314 catalog number, so we've retained the identifiers as provided. The original lyric booklet is included.
Availability
Single copy available—once it’s gone, it’s gone.
Condition & Details
Media: VG+
Sleeve: Strong VG, includes original lyric booklet
Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP
Label: Folkways Records – FH 5314
Country: US
Released: 1963
Genre: Folk, World, & Country
Style: Folk
Matrix / Runout
Side A: FH-5214A 20-3-12 '62
Side B: FH-5214B 20-3-12 '62
Tracklist
Side A
A1 The Needle's Eye
A2 Carrion Crow
A3 Gypsy Davy
A4 Jenny Jenkins
A5 Linktem Blue
A6 Cherries Are Ripe
A7 Trot Trot To Boston
A8 This Very Unhappy Man
A9 Aunt Jemima
A10 Gorion-Og
A11 The Scolding Wife
A12 Riddles
Side B
B1 Old Mr. Grumble
B2 Single Again
B3 New Hampshire Miller
B4 What The Old Hen Said
B5 Mother In The Graveyard
B6 Marlboro Merchants
Shipping & Handling
Ultrasonically cleaned using a Degritter Mark II prior to shipping.
Stored in protective inner and outer sleeves.
Shipped with vinyl protection and cardboard reinforcement.
Packed securely for safe delivery.
About Maple City Music
Maple City Music is a veteran-owned record store in Vermont focused on honest grading, fair pricing, and high-quality media. Every item is carefully inspected, cleaned, and prepared so it arrives exactly as described.
