Musicians :
Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt, Emmylou Harris (guitar, vocals), Kenny Edwards, Leland Sklar (acoustic bass), Albert Lee, (acoustic guitar, guitar Highstrung, mandolin, soloist ), John Starling (Rhythm & acoustic guitar), Mark O'Connor (acoustic guitar, fiddle, mandolin, viola), David Lindley (acoustic guitar, dulcimer, autoharp, Kona Hawaiian guitar, mandolin, zither Harpolek), Herb Pederson (banjo), Jodi Burnett (cello), Dennis Karmazyn (cello soloist), Marty Krystall (clarinet), Charles Veal (concertmaster), Steve Fishell (dobro, pedal steel guitar), Kenny Edwards (electric bass), Ry Cooder (electric guitar), Bill Payne, Bill Payne (electric & acoustic piano, Harmonium, Organ Hammond), Brice Martin (flute), Ilene "Novi" Novog (viola), Russ Kunkel (drums).
- Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt, Emmylou Harris "Trio" !
- Part of the Acoustic Sounds 40 Series !
- Releasing 40 titles to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Acoustic Sounds !
- 2 x Grammy-winning album mastered from the original master tape !
- 180 gram 45 RPM double LP pressed at Quality Record Pressings !
- Housed in a Stoughton Printing tip-on gatefold jacket !
A landmark collaboration and one of the most celebrated albums in country music history, Trio brings together three transcendent voices Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris, and Linda Ronstadt in a recording that's as emotionally rich as it is impeccably produced.
Originally released in 1987, Trio was both a critical and commercial triumph, selling more than 4 million copies worldwide, topping the Billboard U.S. Country Albums chart for five consecutive weeks, and earning the Grammy Award for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal. It was also nominated for Album of the Year. The album yielded four major country hits, highlighted by the haunting, harmony-driven remake of Phil Spector's classic "To Know Him Is to Love Him".
Produced by legendary engineer George Massenburg, Trio is a masterclass in clarity, balance, and vocal blend. Every track showcases the trio's distinct personalities while achieving a near-perfect harmonic unity-three iconic artists elevating one another through tasteful arrangements, pristine acoustics, and song-first performances.
Now, this classic shines brighter than ever. Mastered at 45 RPM and pressed on flat, ultra-quiet vinyl by Quality Record Pressings, this edition reveals rewarding insights for audiophiles, including greater nuance, texture and emotional depth with every listen.