Ricky Skaggs And Kentucky Thunder – History Of The Future (CD, 2001, Skaggs Family Records 6989010032)

Why This CD Matters
History Of The Future captures Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder in the bluegrass-focused phase of Skaggs’ career, combining traditional material with contemporary songs and instrumentals. The program includes “Shady Grove,” “Dim Lights Thick Smoke,” “Road To Spencer,” and “Rollin' My Sweet Baby's Arms.” The album won the Grammy Award for Best Bluegrass Album.

Collector Note
This is the 2001 U.S. CD release on Skaggs Family Records, catalog number 6989010032. The supplied matrix is 698 901 0032 01% G, with MADE IN USA BY UML in the inner hub, mastering SID code IFPI L007, and mould SID code IFPI 0367.

Availability
Single copy available—once it's gone, it's gone.

Condition & Details
CD: VG+
Case: VG+
Booklet: VG+

Technical Details
Format: CD, Album
Label: Skaggs Family Records – 6989010032
Country: US
Released: 2001
Genre: Folk, World, & Country
Style: Bluegrass

Matrix / Runout
698 901 0032 01% G

Tracklist
Shady Grove – 3:43
Your Selfish Heart – 2:40
Dim Lights Thick Smoke – 3:06
The Old Home – 2:14
Road To Spencer – 3:31
Sawin' On The Strings – 2:30
Mother's Only Sleeping – 3:14
Too Far Down To Fall – 3:44
Halfway Home Café – 4:09
One Way Track – 3:12
Rollin' My Sweet Baby's Arms – 2:30

Shipping & Handling
Cleaned with alcohol swabs.
Shipped in protective CD bags.
Cracked cases replaced before shipping.
Packed securely for safe delivery.

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