Western Playhouse featuring Bob Wilson: Songs and Stories of the Great Wild West
Bob Wilson (45), Len Stokes, Carter Farriss
- Artist
- Bob Wilson (45), Len Stokes, Carter Farriss
- Label
- Lion (24)
- Catalog number
- L70103
- Format
- LP · Mono
- Country
- US
- Released
- 1960
- Genre
- Non-Music
Where to find one
Search for Western Playhouse featuring Bob Wilson: Songs and Stories of the Great Wild West on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
Released in 1960 on the Lion label, Western Playhouse featuring Bob Wilson emerged during a period of peak American interest in television and radio portrayals of the Old West. This record was designed as an immersive audio experience, combining narrative storytelling with folk-inflected songs to capture the romanticized spirit of the American frontier for a younger audience.
The production relied on the creative synergy between Bob Wilson, Len Stokes, and Carter Farriss to craft a theatrical atmosphere that mirrored the episodic Western serials popular at the time. By focusing on the 'Great Wild West' theme, the creators sought to provide listeners with a portable, campfire-style narrative. While part of a competitive landscape of children’s and story-themed records in the early 1960s, it remains a characteristic example of the era's commitment to nostalgic, character-driven audio entertainment.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real records collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Western Playhouse featuring Bob Wilson: Songs and Stories of the Great Wild West
Western Playhouse featuring Bob Wilson: Songs and Stories of the Great Wild West is a record in the Vinyl Records catalog on collecto.rs. Bob Wilson (45), Len Stokes, Carter Farriss. Catalog data is sourced from Discogs. No public records collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Western Playhouse featuring Bob Wilson: Songs and Stories of the Great Wild West on collecto.rs?
Western Playhouse featuring Bob Wilson: Songs and Stories of the Great Wild West doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Western Playhouse featuring Bob Wilson: Songs and Stories of the Great Wild West?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your record, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other vinyl records collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Western Playhouse featuring Bob Wilson: Songs and Stories of the Great Wild West catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Western Playhouse featuring Bob Wilson: Songs and Stories of the Great Wild West is sourced from Discogs. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs records tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your records is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every record you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
