Tony Rice ‎– California Autumn, Rebel SLP-1549, VG/VG++, 1975

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Tony Rice – California Autumn (1975, Rebel Records REB‑1560) Excellent copy of Tony Rice’s landmark second album, where his flatpicking brilliance meets lyrical warmth. Backed by J.D. Crowe, Ricky Skaggs, Jerry Douglas, and Larry Rice, this record captures the golden era of progressive bluegrass. 
From the title track’s shimmering acoustic textures to Rice’s definitive takes on Scarborough Fair and Beaumont Rag, the album showcases both technical mastery and soulful interpretation.
A cornerstone piece for collectors of bluegrass, Americana, and acoustic guitar artistry, rare to find preserved this well.
Track listings and information: 
A1 California Autumn A2 Bullet Man A3 Mr. Poverty A4 Billy In The Low Ground A5 Red Haired Boy A6 Good Woman's Love B1 You Don't Know My Mind B2 Alone And Forsaken B3 Bugle Call Rag B4 Georgia On My Mind B5 Scarborough Fair B6 Beaumont Rag
    Record Company – Rebel Recording Co., Inc.     Produced For – Honeysuckle Productions     Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Rebel Recording Co., Inc.     Recorded At – Track Recorders     Mixed At – Blue Seas Recording Studios     Pressed By – Wakefield Manufacturing – 28049
    Banjo – Ben Eldridge, J.D. Crowe (tracks: A6)     Bass – Tom Gray (3)     Dobro – Jerry Douglas (tracks: A4, A6), Mike Auldridge     Engineer – Bill Tate, Fran Tate     Fiddle, Viola – Ricky Skaggs     Harmony Vocals – John Starling (tracks: A6, B1), Ricky Skaggs (tracks: A6, B1)     Lacquer Cut By [Runout Etching ❀] – Brian Gardner     Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar – Tony Rice     Lead Vocals – Tony Rice (tracks: A1, A3, A6, B1)     Mandolin – Larry Rice, Ricky Skaggs (tracks: A2)     Mixed By, Engineer – George Massenburg     Rhythm Guitar – John Starling (tracks: B1, B6)
(P) 1975
Teal/maroon labels. This is the original first pressing label from Rebel Records. 
Excellent vinyl with first issue labels and cover, but matrix/runout corresponds to the documented second issue etching (SPL‑1549‑A/B F/W ΔM). This transitional pressing reflects Rebel’s production flow at the time, early packaging paired with later stampers. Vinyl is excellent and the cover is decent VG or better, making this a standout piece for collectors who value both condition and pressing history.

    Matrix / Runout (Side A on label): (51275)     Matrix / Runout (Side B on label): (51375)     Matrix / Runout (Side A runout etched):  3 SPL-1549-A   F/WΔM     Matrix / Runout (Side B runout etched):  SPL-1549-B     F/WΔM