We are glad to report that not only are the latest inductees as of 2026 included in the website, we've also got cool new interactive charts made with ChartJS, and the option of Spotify or Tidal for genre playlists.
We are also glad to see that “They Look Like Men of War” by the Deep River Boys (1941) has made it to streaming platforms. Playlists and databases have been updated accordingly.
If you spot any error in the 700 lines of manually transcribed data, or have located a recording which we have not been able to access, please email us at .
“This is a journey ... into sound.” - Geoffrey Sumner, “Train Sequence”
Since 2002, the Library of Congress has been gathering a list of audio recordings that demonstrate America's heritage for their aesthetic, cultural, or historical significance. Many form important parts of the recorded history of humanity; others are obscure yet fascinating works of music or sound. Some are well-known albums or singles that can be purchased or streamed on all major platforms; others exist only in archives, severed from the Internet and sometimes from the Library itself.
This website strives to collect information regarding the history and availability of all 700 recordings, whether they be singles, albums, compilations, or collections, and to present statistics gleaned from, but not immediately revealed by, the Library's master listing, in a way that makes each entry of accessible interest. We also strive to gather a compendium of where each recording may be found, to which contributions are welcome - please contact .
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