Greentrax Recordings
Greentrax Recordings

1986-2024: Celebrating Scotland's Music for 38 years

Ian Green: 1934-2024

Heather Heywood - By Yon Castle Wa’

 — Solo Singers & Songwriters — Stream or Download only — CDTRAX054

Heather Heywood one of the best Scottish women singers and said by some as ‘the best’. This was her second album for Greentrax and was again a mix of traditional and contemporary songs. Accompaniment was provided by Brian McNeill (fiddle, guitar, concertina, bouzouki - he also produced), Dougie… read more

Catherine-Ann MacPhee - Canan Nan Gaidheal

 — All Time Top Sellers — Gaelic Song — CD — CDTRAX009

The Language of The Gael. Catherine-Ann MacPhee is one of Scotland’s finest Gaelic singers and this album is still regarded as a classic Gaelic release. Includes mouth music, and songs written by Murdo MacFarlane and Runrig’s MacDonald brothers. The album was recorded in Pier House Studios and was produced by Jim… read more

Hamish Moore and Dick Lee - Farewell to Decorum

 — Bagpipes — More Instrumental — Stream or Download only — CDTRAX063

This was in Hamish Moore’s days of experimenting with an exciting fusion of Scottish smallpipes and Border pipes, with jazz musician Dick Lee on saxophone and other wind instruments. The music was breathtaking. The duo was joined in the studio by the late Michael Marra, who produced and played… read more

Eric Bogle - Mirrors

 — Solo Singers & Songwriters — Stream or Download only — CDTRAX068

Eric Bogle’s third album for Greentrax, with accompaniment from buddy John Munro (guitar), Brent Miller (bass guitar), Andy McGloin (guitars), Ian Blake (synthesiser, soprano sax), Trev Warner (banjo, fiddle) and others. A collection of fine songs with Refugee, One Small Star, Plastic Paddy,… read more

Tartan Amoebas

 — Bands — Stream or Download only — CDTRAX133

Led by Fraser McNaughton (fiddle and Highland bagpipe), with George McCallum (trumpet), Bob Carter (guitar), Alex Fiennes (bass), Euan Turner (drums) and Guy Nicolson (percussion), this band was one of the early pioneers of bagpipe inspired upbeat tunes. Audiences loved them and danced the nights… read more

The Muckle Sangs

 — Scottish Tradition Series — Solo Singers & Songwriters — CD — CDTRAX9005

Scottish Tradition Series vol 5. Some of the classic Scots ballads sung by the very best traditional singers, now sadly almost all gone. Jeannie Robertson, Lizzie Higgins, Betsy Whyte, Jane Turriff, John Strachan, Jimmy MacBeath, John Adams, John MacDonald, Bella Higgins, Duncan MacPhee, Nellie MacGregor, Minnie Haman, Sheila… read more

Music From The Western Isles

 — Scottish Tradition Series — Gaelic Song — CD — CDTRAX9002

Scottish Tradition Series vol 2. This collection of music from the Western Isles is one of the most popular in the Scottish Tradition Series and is highly rated worldwide. The collection includes choral work songs, mouth music, the very unusual canntaireachd (now almost extinct), piobaireachd and other Gaelic songs. This is a very… read more

Wendy Stewart - About Time

 — Harp (Clarsach) — Stream or Download only — CDTRAX059

About Time was the reaction of many people to the news that Wendy Stewart had at last made a solo recording. Greentrax recognised Wendy’s talent when Ceolbeg, of which she was a member for several years, signed to Greentrax, who shortly after invited her to make her debut album on the harp. Wendy… read more

Rankin File - For The Record

 — Solo Singers & Songwriters — Stream or Download only — CDTRAX057

Featuring songs by Iain Rankin. The tracks on this compilation album are from Rankin File’s two records of the Seventies. Iain Rankin (vocals/guitar), Tony Mitchell (acoustic guitar) and Rick Nickerson (bass guitar). “A tight, well-balanced and near impeccable band…” (Melody Maker) read more

Paul Herron - Different Worlds

 — £6 Stock Clearance CDs — Solo Singers & Songwriters — CD — CDTRAX055

One of the early Greentrax forays into Irish music, Paul Herron’s collection of self-penned songs was one of the few albums taken on by the label as a direct result of a demo through the post. Ian Green was so impressed with Paul’s singer-songwriter abilities that he was immediately signed up to… read more