The Banjo Barons – It's A Folk, Folk, Folk, Folk World

Year/Genre: 1964 Folk
Matrix #: CS 8935
Condition: VG+ light scuffs, plays though clean 

Description: The Banjo Barons were a studio project on Columbia Records, active in the early 1960s, that rode the wave of the folk revival by reworking traditional songs and contemporary hits into banjo-led arrangements. It’s a Folk, Folk, Folk, Folk World (1964) was part of Columbia’s effort to cash in on the popularity of groups like The Kingston Trio and Peter, Paul & Mary, but with a more orchestrated, pop-friendly twist. While not a grassroots folk outfit, the Banjo Barons reflected how major labels packaged folk music for mainstream audiences during the revival, bridging the gap between traditional banjo-driven Americana and easy-listening living room records.

Price Suggestions:
NM: $15–$22
VG+: $10–$15
VG: $6–$10

8/20/25 sc