The album that birthed country-rock, a brave pivot guided by Gram Parsons. Influential and gentle. A genre origin point. Not the first record to reach for, but well worth reaching for.
On vinyl: First pressings command high prices; a quality reissue will often sound better anyway.
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More from The Byrds — where to go next
If you have Sweetheart of the Rodeo, these are the The Byrds records worth reaching for next.
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Mr. Tambourine Man1965 · RockStart here
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Younger Than Yesterday1967 · RockClassic
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Sweetheart of the Rodeo1968 · you're viewing this oneClassic
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