My Clinch Mountain Home: Their Complete Victor Recordings (1928–1929)
My Clinch Mountain Home: Their Complete Victor Recordings (1928–1929) is a compilation album by the Carter Family, released in 1996 by Rounder Records. It compiles all of the group's recordings made for the Victor Talking Machine Company (later RCA Victor) during the period from 1928 to 1929. These recordings are considered foundational to country music and the Carter Family's discography.
The album showcases the Carter Family's early sound, characterized by A.P. Carter's bass vocals, Sara Carter's distinctive lead vocals and autoharp playing, and Maybelle Carter's innovative guitar style, often referred to as the "Carter Scratch."
The recordings included on the album feature many of the Carter Family's most famous and influential songs, such as "Bury Me Under the Weeping Willow," "Wildwood Flower," "Little Darling Pal of Mine," and, of course, "My Clinch Mountain Home."
The compilation is significant for preserving these early recordings in a high-quality format and making them accessible to a wider audience. It is considered a crucial document of early country music and a valuable resource for understanding the Carter Family's lasting impact on the genre. The liner notes typically provide detailed historical context about the recordings, the songs, and the Carter Family's career.