Claude King Meet Claude King Vinyl LP Columbia CL 1810

Step into the prime era of early 1960s country-western storytelling with Claude King – Meet Claude King, released under Columbia Records (Catalog No. CL 1810 Mono / CS 8610 Stereo). Known for his resonant vocal style and engaging narrative sagas, Claude King captivated both country and pop radio listeners during the post-war country music boom.

Highlighted by his mega-hit “Wolverton Mountain”—which spent nine weeks at #1 on the Billboard Country charts and crossed over into the Pop Top 10—this 1962 release showcases King’s rich baritone across memorable story-songs, traditional folk tunes, and classic country ballads.

Album Highlights:

• Artist: Claude King

• Album Title: Meet Claude King

• Record Label: Columbia Records

• Catalog Number: CL 1810 (Mono) / CS 8610 (Stereo)

• Format: 12″ LP Vinyl Record, 33 ⅓ RPM

• Release Year: 1962

• Genre: Country / Country-Western / Traditional Country / Saga Songs

Tracklist:

Side 1:

1. The Comancheros

2. You’re Breaking My Heart

3. I’m Just Here To Get My Baby Out Of Jail

4. Give Me Your Love And I’ll Give You Mine

5. Big River, Big Man

6. Sweet Lovin’

Side 2:

1. Wolverton Mountain

2. (Tell Me Darlin’) Would You Care?

3. Pistol Packin’ Papa

4. Little Bitty Heart

5. I Can’t Get Over The Way You Got Over Me

6. I Backed Out