Willie Nelson Red Headed Stranger Vinyl Record - Red and Gold

Classic Willie Nelson album. Iconic cover art. Perfect for collectors. The image is the album cover for Willie Nelson's "Red Headed Stranger," released in 1975. It is a concept album that tells the story of a fugitive on the run after killing his wife and her lover. The album was initially met with skepticism from Columbia Records but became a commercial and critical success. It is considered a landmark album in country music, blending originals and vintage material. The title track is based on a 1953 song by Edith Lindeman and Carl Stutz. "Red Headed Stranger" went double platinum and was added to the National Recording Registry in 2009. The album's success cemented Willie Nelson's status as a major country music star and the title became a lasting nickname for him. It was recorded with sparse arrangements, featuring Nelson's guitar, piano, and drums. In 1986, a movie with the same title, starring Willie Nelson, was released. The 50th anniversary of the album is being celebrated in Garland, Texas, where it was recorded.