Hoyt Axton – A Rusty Old Halo on vinyl LP. VG+. 1979 country, sessions with Stephen Stills and Dr. John. Ships from Germany.
About A Rusty Old Halo
A VG+ vinyl pressing of Hoyt Axton's 19th album, a 1979 country record featuring a remarkable session lineup including Stephen Stills, Dr. John and Paul Butterfield.
A Rusty Old Halo is the nineteenth studio album by singer-songwriter Hoyt Axton, released in 1979 via Jeremiah Records and reaching number 27 on the US Country charts. Recorded with an extraordinary lineup of session musicians, the ten track record showcases Axton’s warm, storytelling songwriting style across a mix of original compositions and outside material. This listing is a VG+ vinyl pressing from a Berlin based eBay seller.
- Who was Hoyt Axton
- About A Rusty Old Halo
- The remarkable session lineup
- Pressing details and buying advice
Fast Facts
- Artist Hoyt Axton was an American singer-songwriter and actor, known for writing hits recorded by Three Dog Night and Ringo Starr.
- Release A Rusty Old Halo came out in 1979 via Jeremiah Records, Axton’s 19th album, reaching #27 on the US Country charts.
- Session lineup Features guest musicians including Stephen Stills, Dr. John, Paul Butterfield, James Burton and pianist Glen D. Hardin.
- Repertoire Ten tracks including the title track, Della And The Dealer, Evangelina and Wild Bull Rider.
- This copy Very Good Plus (VG+) sleeve condition, shipped from Berlin, Germany.
Hoyt Axton – A Rusty Old Halo (LP, VG+)
Vinyl LP, Jeremiah Records
Very Good Plus condition vinyl pressing of A Rusty Old Halo, sold by a Berlin based eBay seller with 100% positive feedback.
Pressing Specifications
Who Was Hoyt Axton?
Hoyt Axton was a prolific American singer-songwriter, actor and musician whose songwriting reached well beyond his own recording career; he wrote Joy To The World and Never Been To Spain, both major hits for Three Dog Night, and penned The No No Song, later a hit for Ringo Starr. Beyond music, Axton built a substantial acting career, appearing in films including Gremlins and The Black Stallion. His warm, weathered voice and gift for narrative songwriting made him a beloved figure across country, folk and rock circles throughout the 1960s, 70s and 80s.
About A Rusty Old Halo And Its Session Lineup
Released via the Canadian based Jeremiah Records, A Rusty Old Halo reached number 27 on the US Country charts, continuing Axton's steady run of well received country and folk-inflected releases. What sets this record apart is its truly remarkable cast of session contributors, drawing from some of the era's most respected musicians: guitarist Stephen Stills of Crosby, Stills & Nash appears on several tracks, alongside Dr. John on organ, blues harmonica legend Paul Butterfield, guitarist James Burton, known for his work with Elvis Presley, and pianist Glen D. Hardin. Across ten tracks including the title cut, Della And The Dealer and Evangelina, Axton's warm storytelling voice anchors a record built from genuinely top tier Los Angeles session talent.
- VG+ condition, a well kept vintage pressing
- Features an extraordinary session lineup including Stephen Stills, Dr. John and Paul Butterfield
- From a beloved, prolific songwriter with hits recorded by Three Dog Night and Ringo Starr
- Reached #27 on the US Country charts
- Not a sealed or mint copy
- Niche appeal outside classic country and singer-songwriter collectors
- Fixed shipping cost from Germany
What is A Rusty Old Halo by Hoyt Axton?
It is Axton’s 19th studio album, released in 1979 via Jeremiah Records, reaching #27 on the US Country charts.
What condition is this vinyl copy in?
The sleeve is graded Very Good Plus (VG+).
Who was Hoyt Axton?
A prolific American singer-songwriter and actor who wrote hits for Three Dog Night and Ringo Starr, and appeared in films including Gremlins.
Who plays on this album?
A remarkable session lineup including Stephen Stills, Dr. John, Paul Butterfield, James Burton and pianist Glen D. Hardin.
Does this listing ship outside Germany?
The seller is based in Berlin and lists a fixed shipping cost; check the current listing for up to date international shipping options and rates.
Where To Buy This Pressing
Worth The Spin?
- A well regarded country record elevated by an extraordinary session lineup
- VG+ condition vinyl pressing from a beloved songwriter
- Best suited to fans of classic 1970s country and singer-songwriter music
A Rusty Old Halo pairs Hoyt Axton’s warm songwriting with genuinely top tier session talent, and this listing offers a VG+ pressing from a highly rated German seller.