Country
The best-sounding recordings in this genre.
Live
Alison Krauss & Union Station
Best pressing: Craft Recordings 180g 3LP (lacquers by The Mastering Lab, QRP)
Key track: A Tribute to Peador / O'Donnell / Monkey Let the Hogs Out
Joshua Judges Ruth
Lyle Lovett
Best pressing: Curb 180g 45 RPM 2LP
Key track: Church
Patsy Cline's Greatest Hits
Patsy Cline
Best pressing: Analogue Productions 45 RPM 2LP (Ryan Smith, cut direct from the original master tape)
Key track: Crazy
Stardust
Willie Nelson
Best pressing: Analogue Productions 45 RPM 2LP (Bernie Grundman, from the original analog tapes)
Key track: Georgia on My Mind