| The Essential Doc Watson | ||||
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| Released | 1973 | |||
| Recorded | 1963, 1964 | |||
| Genre | Folk, blues | |||
| Length | 65:56 | |||
| Label | Vanguard | |||
| Producer | Ralph Rinzler, Jack Lothrop | |||
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The Essential Doc Watson is the title of a recording by Doc Watson, released in 1973. It was originally released as a double-LP.
The first LP of the original release contains studio recordings from Watson's early Vanguard releases. The second LP tracks were recorded live at the Newport Folk Festival in 1964 and 1965. It was re-issued on CD in 1991.