Jan Howard – For God And Country Vinyl LP Record Album DL-7516

This listing is for Jan Howard – For God And Country Vinyl LP Record Album DL-7516.

Label: Decca – DL 75166

Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo

Country: US

Released: Jan 1970

Genre: Folk, World, & Country

Style: Country   

Condition:   Jacket:    Good (cover wear)          Vinyl:   Very Good

Tracklist:

A1 The Twenty-Third Psalm 2:25

A2 How Great Thou Art 3:42

A3 The Night Watch 2:24

A4 The Old Rugged Cross 2:55

A5 The Pledge Of Allegiance 3:26

A6 The Lord's Prayer 2:42

B1 I Am 3:18

B2 Where No One Stands Alone 3:06

B3 God Bless America 1:50

B4 God Bless America Again 2:30

B5 I Believe 2:20

For God and Country is a studio album by American country artist Jan Howard. It was released by Decca Records in January 1970 and consisted of 11 tracks. The project was a collection of 11 tracks dedicated to Howard's son who was killed in the Vietnam War. The songs on the album were both patriotic and inspirational music. It was given a positive review by Billboard magazine. The wife of country songwriter Harlan Howard, Jan Howard was encouraged by her husband to launch her own recording career who believed in her singing ability. He helped her get a recording contract and by 1960 she made the country charts with "The One You Slip Around With". However, it was not until signing with Decca Records that she had her peak commercial success. Songs like "Evil on Your Mind", "Count Your Blessings, Woman" and "When We Tried" were charting top 40 country recordings during the 1960s. The label also issued a series of albums by Howard, among them was For God and Country. According to Howard, she was inspired to record an album of patriotic and inspirational music after finding a poem written by her son, Carter Howard (a member of the US military). The poem told of his experiences serving in the military. She also decided to dedicate the project to her eldest son, Jimmy, who was also a US military soldier and was killed in the Vietnam War. For God and Country was a collection of 11 tracks and was produced by Owen Bradley. Howard recounted in her autobiography that it was "the most difficult album I'd ever recorded yet one that would always be the closest to my heart". She also remembered sessions musicians crying during the recording of the album. For God and Country was released by Decca Records in January 1970 and was Howard's eighth studio album in her career. It was distributed as a vinyl LP and as an 8-track cartridge with five songs on "side 1" and six songs on "side 2". For God and Country was among eight albums issued by Decca in January 1970 to promote their 8-track cartridges. Billboard magazine reviewed the project in January 1970, finding that Howard was "striking deep at the very vibes of the soul of the country music fan". They also concluded that the album "will reap big rewards".

CONDITION Descriptions:

I base the condition of each of my Records off of 's Grading System. 

• MINT (M) Looks new and unplayed. Very high vinyl luster and no noticeable label defects. Sounds new. With 45rpm records, this does not always mean there is no surface noise at all. 

• NEAR MINT (NM) Looks almost new, but has some minor flaws such as a drill hole; unobtrusive writing on label (e.g., an X on a promo copy); minor scuffing on vinyl; minor color flaking on label, or other insignificant flaws that only slightly detract from visual appeal. May have some minor surface noise, but nothing distracting. 

• VERY GOOD (VG) There may be light scuffing and some of the original vinyl luster may be lost. The vinyl and label may appear used, but well cared for. Records may have some more obvious flaws that are not visually degrading such as a sticker on the label; more noticeable writing on the label; scuffing and minor scratches on the vinyl; or minor discoloration of the label. There may be very minor warping of the vinyl. There may be a slight scratch not affecting play. 

• GOOD (G) Record has visible signs of handling and playing, such as loss of vinyl luster, minor surface scratches, groove wear, and audible surface noise. Appears well used but not abused. May have a few major flaws, such as scratches, label tears, or stickers, and/or writing. 

• FAIR (F) Appears well used and somewhat abused. Audio is not great due to surface noise and scratches. The record may have a stick or a skip. Records in this condition are those you might purchase to fill a hole in your collection until a better copy comes along. 

• POOR (P) Well played with little luster and significant surface noise, but still not cracked or broken. Record likely skips and/or sticks. Typically so bad looking that a true “collector” would just toss it out. More useful as a Frisbee. I try not to sell records in this condition.

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