We must start off with the "Queen" and the "Crown Prince" (Joan Baez & Bob Dylan)

Joan Baez - THE JOAN BAEZ ORIGINAL MASTER SERIES, Vol 1
Joan became one of the most globally inspiring people of the century; there will  never be anyone like her again.   This album is a greatly improved re-mastering of Joan Baez Vol. 1 with some previously unreleased tracks, new artwork and additional liner notes.  Now you can clearly hear what started all the excitement!  They have done the same with Vol. 2 (her "Americana" album with the Greedbriar boys), as well as In Concert Part 1, In Concert Part 2, 5, Farewell Angelina, Joan, Baptism and Noel (her Christmas and winter season music album).
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Bob Dylan -  3 album Box Set
Recently re-engineered from the original analog masters, this box set is a reissue of Bob's early albums: The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan, The Times They Are A-Changin, and Another Side Of Bob Dylan.  "This Box Set is an elegant choice for fans of early Dylan covering sixty-three to sixty-four,...sound quality (from analog masters) is sparkling..."
And check out the recent DVD of his Newport Folk Festival performances from 1963-65

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And even though it is a recording from 10 years after the end of the Folk Scare Era, a compelling recent release for all fans of Bob or Joan is Bob Dylan Live 1975 (With Limited Edition Bonus DVD)  Joan Baez shares the spotlight with Dylan on four numbers. Culled from four appearances made in November and December of '75, captures the breadth and subtleties of Dylan's legendary Rolling Thunder Revue.  The audio quality of this remastering literally has to be heard to be believed, it's like they're in the room with you.  Includes 22 songs on 2 CDs, plus a bonus DVD making this a real bargain at under $20.  There has also been a recent reissue of Larry "Ratso" Sloman's compelling account of the Rolling Thunder Revue, On the Road with Bob Dylan .

Peter, Paul & Mary - Moving
Their least commercial album.  Some think this may be the best album by anybody.
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Odetta - The Best of the Vanguard Years
Born Odetta Gordon in Birmingham Alabama and classically trained in piano and operatic singing.  Listen to this album and you will know why Odetta was the folk musician who first influenced Joan Baez and Bob Dylan long before they met each other.
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New Lost City Ramblers - Early Years 1958-62
This group headed by Mike Seeger was the best and most influential of the "Old Timey" folk groups. They strove to accurately reproduce the sound that they heard on old 78s and Library of Congress recordings from the 1920s and 1930s.
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Judy Collins - Maids & Golden Apples
This album combines Judy's first two albums plus the bonus track "I See the Moon".  Liner notes include lyrics to all tracks plus a personal introduction by Judy Collins.  Next to Joan Baez, Judy was the most popular female folk singer of the era.
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Phil Ochs - There But for Fortune
His lyrics were the most overtly political. He died tragically at an early age; as far as I know, he is the only artist on this page not still alive.
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Buffy Sainte-Marie - Best Of the Vanguard Years
This Canadian-born Cree focused on environmental and Indian rights issues.  Nevertheless, she created the classic anti-war song "Universal Soldier".
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Eric Andersen - Violets of Dawn
Eric wrote the most personal and introspective songs of the lot, presaging today's singer/songwriters. Remember  "I'll write you a letter on a Dusty Box Car Wall"?
This July 1999 release is a 20-bit remastered Vanguard Sessions compilation of the best of his 1960's work for Vanguard.  Also, Eric made new recordings this year of classic folk-revival songs by Fred Neil, Phil Ochs, Bob Dylan, Tim Hardin, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Peter LaFarge, Paul Siebel, David Blue, Patrick Sky, and EA himself, including the newly penned title song The Street Was Always There.  Eric Andersen gives these passionate songs the emotional intensity they deserve. It is evident that Andersen believes in the messages, and that he sings from the heart, not from nastalgia. He sounds very natrual singing these songs, preserves their integrity, while making them sound fresh and contemporary.
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Jim Kweskin & The Jug Band featuring Maria Muldaur - Acoustic Swing & Jug
Formed in 1962, they were noted for their warm, good-time approach to the music, which was a mix of traditional, jug band, old-timey, pop/jazz and other songs. 20-bit remastered reissue..
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Tom Rush - Blues, Songs And Ballads
With his rich voice and impeccable phrasing, Tom probably had the best voice of the male folkies.  He was also noted for his knack for discovering (and helping to develop) great songwriters, which he continues with his Club 47 Concert Series (named in honor of the legendary Club 47 Mount Auburn in Cambridge, Mass. where Joan Baez got her start).
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Koerner, Ray & Glover - Blues, Rags & Hollers
Cream of the white blues singers, recorded by a dedicated audiophile in 1963, and now remastered for CD.  Q Magazine (8/95, p.145) - 4 Stars - Excellent - "...remains the most significant album of the early '60s American white blues boom...."
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Chad Mitchell Trio - Mighty Day on CampusIf you thought folk singers were morbid, this satirical group will change your mind.  They combined first rate musicianship with first rate humor.
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