VA - That'll Flat... Git It! Vol. 01- Vol. 51 (51 x CDs)

ROCKABILLY BONANZA

VA - That'll Flat... Git It! Vol. 01- Vol. 51 (51 x CDs)

That’ll Flat… Git It! Vol. 01-51 is a towering monument to rockabilly’s raw pulse and regional diversity. Released by Bear Family Records over nearly three decades, this 51-volume anthology (so Far) digs deep into the vaults of dozens of American labels, from Sun and Starday to Challenge, Jackpot, and beyond, unearthing hundreds of tracks that defined, and defied, the genre’s boundaries between 1954 and the early 1960s.

Each volume is built around a specific label or regional scene, offering a curated snapshot of how rockabilly evolved in different corners of the U.S. The series doesn’t just spotlight the stars, it celebrates the obscure, the one-shot wonders, and the local legends who cut a single side and vanished. From the hiccupping swagger of Sleepy LaBeef to the wild-eyed stomp of Thumper Jones (aka George Jones), the set captures the full spectrum: hillbilly bop, proto-garage, teen rock, and country-fried rhythm & blues.

What makes That’ll Flat… Git It! so essential is its archival rigor. Every disc is packed with tracks, remastered from original tapes or clean vinyl sources, and accompanied by lavish booklets featuring label histories, artist bios, and rare photos. The liner notes are scholarly without being dry, written with the enthusiasm of true believers who understand that rockabilly wasn’t just a genre, but a moment of cultural combustion.

Across the 51 volumes presented here, the series charts the genre’s rise and fragmentation. Early volumes lean into the Sun Records sound, raw, echo-drenched, and Elvis-adjacent, while later entries explore more eccentric terrain, surf-tinged instrumentals, novelty cuts, and regional hybrids that never made the national charts but burned bright in local jukeboxes. It’s a sonic road trip through America’s backroads, dance halls, and garage studios.

For collectors, this is the gold standard. For newcomers, it’s a revelation. And for archivists, it’s proof that Bear Family remains unmatched in its commitment to preserving musical heritage. That’ll Flat… Git It! series is a living archive of rockabilly’s restless spirit, lovingly documented one label at a time. (B)

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Track lists

The full track list is presented in the link fort Part 1

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Music weaves itself into the fabric of our emotions, dances through the corridors of memory, and whispers to the soul of who we are. Sharing these stories deepens the connection, turning the experience into something timeless and profound.

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