Master ID | Artist | Album | Cat # | Label | Country | Date | Genres | Styles | Info |
| 3088107 | Ralph Stanley | Like Father, Like Son | Copper Creek CCCD-0110 | Copper Creek Records | US | 1989-12-15 | Folk, World, & Country | Bluegrass | Album |
| 408420 | The Roches | Speak | MCAD-6345 | Paradox Records (3) | US | 1989-11-14 | Rock, Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 588460 | George Fenton | Original Motion Picture Soundtrack "High Spirits" | GNPD 8016 | GNP Crescendo | US | 1989-11-00 | Folk, World, & Country, Stage & Screen | Soundtrack, Score, Celtic | Album, Stereo |
| 152257 | Michelle Shocked | Captain Swing | 838 878-2 | FFRR | US | 1989-10-24 | Jazz, Blues, Folk, World, & Country | Jump Blues, Folk, Swing | Album |
| 75133 | Azymuth | Carioca | MCD-9169-2 | Milestone (4) | US | 1989-08-22 | Electronic, Jazz, Folk, World, & Country | Jazz-Funk | Album |
| 2688098 | Joey Miskulin | Hooked On Polkas | 378-2 | K-Tel | US | 1989-05-17 | Folk, World, & Country | Vocal, Polka | Album |
| 995050 | Steve Goodman | The Best Of The Asylum Years Volume One | RPJ006CD | Red Pajama Records | US | 1989-05-11 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album, Compilation |
| 212116 | Garth Brooks | Garth Brooks | CDP 7 90897 2 | Liberty Records, Inc. | US | 1989-04-00 | Folk, World, & Country | Country | Album |
| 60346 | Bruce Cockburn | Big Circumstance | D2-71320 | Gold Castle | US | 1989-01-00 | Rock, Folk, World, & Country | Folk Rock | Album |
| 999590 | Disappear Fear | Deep Soul Diver | DR 1004 CD | Disappear Records | US | 1989 | Rock, Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Indie Pop, Indie Rock, Folk Rock | Album, Stereo |
| 996925 | John Singer (2) | Shakuhachi Bell | JS-02CD | Empty Bell Music | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk | Album, Stereo |
| 995837 | Jean Redpath | Jean Redpath | PH 2015 | Philo | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk | Album |
| 982239 | The Pandanus Club | Hō'ike | PRCD 1005 | Pandanus Records | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Pacific | Album |
| 981063 | Judith Pintar | At Last The Wind | CD-158 | Sona Gaia Productions | US | 1989 | Classical, Folk, World, & Country | Neo-Classical, Folk | Album |
| 978858 | Charley Pride | Moody Woman | D2-70554 | 16th Avenue Records | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Country | Album |
| 978022 | Don Francisco (2) | Live In The U.K. | WNDD7101 | Window Records (9) | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk, Gospel, Religious | Album |
| 975949 | Dik Darnell | Following The Circle | ECD70012 | Etherean Music | US | 1989 | Electronic, Folk, World, & Country | New Age, Ambient | Album |
| 970897 | The Smith Sisters (2) | Roadrunner | FF 70496 | Flying Fish (2) | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk | Album |
| 960858 | Sawyer Brown | The Boys Are Back | CDP 7 92358 2 | Curb Records | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Country | Album |
| 946599 | Greg Brown (3) | One Big Town | RHR CD 28 | Red House Records | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk | Album |
| 938677 | Machanic Manyeruke And The Puritans | Machanic Manyeruke And The Puritans | FF 70553 | Flying Fish (2) | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Gospel, African | Album |
| 936855 | Adrian Snell | Song Of An Exile | 7019133606 | Word | US | 1989 | Rock, Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Vocal, Soft Rock, Neo-Classical | Album |
| 936821 | Daniela Romo | Gitana | 218 790150 2 | EMI | US | 1989 | Latin, Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Flamenco, Vocal, Bolero | Album |
| 917656 | Glen Campbell | Favorite Hymns | 7019977634 | The New Canaan Records | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 906304 | Rocio Jurado | Canciones De España Inéditas | H2Y42070 | Capitol/EMI Latin | US | 1989 | Pop, Classical, Folk, World, & Country | Copla | Album |
| 893231 | Gordon Mooney | O'er The Border (Music Of The Scottish Borders Played On The Cauld Wind Pipes) | COMD 2031 | Temple Records (2) | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Celtic, Folk | Album, Stereo |
| 893070 | The Venanda Lovely Boys | Bo-Tata | CD 5033 | Rounder Records | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | African | Album |
| 892821 | Hariprasad Chaurasia | Rāg Kaunsī Kānhrā | NI 5182 | Nimbus Records | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Hindustani, Indian Classical | Album, Ambisonic |
| 892764 | Michael Pluznick | Where The Rain Is Born | ND-62756 | Sona Gaia Productions | US | 1989 | Electronic, Folk, World, & Country | New Age, Ambient | Album |
| 892554 | Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver | I'll Wander Back Someday | SH-CD-3769 | Sugar Hill Records (2) | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Bluegrass | Album |
| 888944 | Dino Kartsonakis | Peace In The Midst Of The Storm | 84418-2964-2 | Benson | USA & Canada | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 886178 | Johnny Lee (3) | New Directions | CRBD-10617 | Curb Records | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Country | Album |
| 883624 | Blue Sky Boys | In Concert 1964 | ROUNDER CD 11536 | Rounder Records | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Country, Bluegrass | Album |
| 883004 | The Epidemics | Eye Catcher | LR-1 | Lollipop Records (9) | US | 1989 | Rock, Folk, World, & Country | New Wave, Pop Rock | Album |
| 882217 | 97th Regimental String Band | Songs Of The Civil War - Tenting On The Old Camp Ground: Civil War Era Songs Volume 4 | CD#30974 | Smoothbore Music, Inc. | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 879816 | Eddie Mekjian And Ensemble | Belly Dance Music From The Middle East | FCD 1022 | Fiesta | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 879642 | Rich Mullins | Never Picture Perfect | 66185-2 07863 | Reunion Records | US | 1989 | Rock, Pop, Folk, World, & Country | AOR, Folk Rock, Pop Rock, Southern Rock, Vocal, Western Swing, Religious | Album, Club Edition |
| 873622 | Ram Narayan | Rāg Lalit | NI 5183 | Nimbus Records | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Indian Classical, Hindustani | Album, Ambisonic |
| 865876 | Bob McNally (2) | Handmade Christmas Music Volume II | HCR 103 | Handcrafted Recordings | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Holiday | Album |
| 860144 | Bluegrass Album Band | Sweet Sunny South - The Bluegrass Album Band Volume 5 | ROUNDER CD 0240 | Rounder Records | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Bluegrass | Album |
| 853589 | Benny Hester | Perfect | CD9050 | Frontline Records (3) | US | 1989 | Rock, Folk, World, & Country | Soft Rock, AOR, Pop Rock | Album, Stereo |
| 835686 | Dembo Konte & Kausu Kuyateh | Jali Roll | OMM 2004D | Omnium | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 833830 | Danny O'Keefe | Redux | D2-74814 | Beachwood Records | US | 1989 | Rock, Folk, World, & Country | Folk, Folk Rock, Pop Rock | Album |
| 832365 | Lucie Blue Tremblay | Tendresse | ORCD955 | Olivia Records (2) | USA & Canada | 1989 | Rock, Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 826126 | Ian Tyson | I Outgrew The Wagon | VCD 79473 | Vanguard | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Country, Folk | Album |
| 822691 | The Rebels (11) | Banana | CDK-170 | Kubaney | US | 1989 | Reggae, Latin, Folk, World, & Country | Soca, Reggae | Album |
| 819982 | Wendy Wall | Wendy Wall | CDP-92807 | SBK Records | US | 1989 | Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Vocal, Folk | Album |
| 817077 | The Brothers Cazimero | Hawaiian Paradise | MACD 2013 | The Mountain Apple Company | US | 1989 | Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Hawaiian | Album |
| 805855 | Various | The Kora & The Xylophone: Sounds Of West Africa | LYRCD 7308 | Lyrichord | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 798825 | Walking Wounded | Raging Winds Of Time | D2-74806 | Chameleon Records (2) | US | 1989 | Rock, Folk, World, & Country | Folk Rock | Album |
| 79741 | Cat Stevens | New Masters | 820 767-2 | Deram | US | 1989 | Rock, Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Folk Rock, Acoustic, Soft Rock, Pop Rock | Album |
| 779163 | Bare Necessities | English Country Dances | CD VR-013 | Varrick Records | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk | Album |
| 778746 | Ad Vielle Que Pourra | Ad Vielle Que Pourra | GLCD 1099 | Green Linnet | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk | Album |
| 778002 | New Riders Of The Purple Sage | Keep On Keepin' On | MCD 31109 | MU Records (10) | US | 1989 | Rock, Folk, World, & Country | Country Rock | Album |
| 777435 | Alemão (4) | Longe Dos Olhos, Perto Do Coração | HH5006-2 | Happy Hour Music | US | 1989 | Jazz, Latin, Folk, World, & Country | Bossa Nova, MPB, Samba | Album |
| 766880 | Inti Illimani | De Canto Y Baile (Of Song And Dance) | RR 8901 | Redwood Records (3) | US | 1989 | Latin, Folk, World, & Country | Nueva Cancion | Album |
| 766678 | Various | Ben & Jerry's Newport Folk Festival '88 Live | ALC 105 | Alcazar | US | 1989 | Rock, Blues, Folk, World, & Country | Folk | Album |
| 766393 | Wayne Gratz | Reminiscence | CD-1023 | Narada Lotus | US | 1989 | Electronic, Classical, Folk, World, & Country | Contemporary, New Age | Album |
| 765936 | The Phil Salazar Band | The Phil Salazar Band | FF70512 | Flying Fish (2) | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Bluegrass | Album |
| 764012 | André Geraissati | Dadgad | WH 55998 | WEA Latina | US | 1989 | Jazz, Rock, Latin, Folk, World, & Country | Folk, MPB, Acoustic | Album |
| 746875 | Rumba Tres | Rumbamania | TH-2621 | TH-Rodven | US | 1989 | Electronic, Latin, Folk, World, & Country | Rumba, Disco, Flamenco | Album |
| 742879 | Debbie Friedman | And You Shall Be A Blessing… | SWP 601 | Sounds Write Productions | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Gospel | Album |
| 742315 | Bruce Daigrepont | Coeur Des Cajuns | ROUNDER CD 6026 | Rounder Records | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Cajun | Album |
| 739297 | Chris Smither | It Ain't Easy | GCD1031 | Adelphi Records | US | 1989 | Blues, Folk, World, & Country | Folk | Album |
| 737623 | First Call | God Is Good | 7016889610 | Myrrh | USA & Canada | 1989 | Electronic, Rock, Funk / Soul, Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Gospel, Soft Rock, Soul, Ballad, Synth-pop | Album |
| 732936 | The King's Singers | A Little Christmas Music | CDC 7 49909 2 | Angel Records | US | 1989 | Classical, Folk, World, & Country | Holiday, Folk | Album |
| 728681 | Séamus Connolly | Here And There | GLCD 1098 | Green Linnet | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 728093 | The Green Fields Of America | Live In Concert | GLCD 1096 | Green Linnet | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk | Album |
| 72133 | The Musicians Of The Nile | Luxor To Isna | 2-91316 | Real World Records | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | African | Album |
| 714572 | Mike Auldridge | High Time | SH-CD-3776 | Sugar Hill Records (2) | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Bluegrass | Album |
| 711544 | Cris Williamson | Country Blessed | CD 22013 | Second Wave Records | US | 1989 | Rock, Folk, World, & Country | Country Rock | Album |
| 702094 | Martin Simpson | Leaves Of Life | 97008 | Shanachie | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 700808 | Blue Rose (5) | Blue Rose | SH-CD-3768 | Sugar Hill Records (2) | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Bluegrass | Album |
| 700678 | The Cambridge Singers | Christmas With The Cambridge Singers | COLCD 111 | Collegium Records | US | 1989 | Classical, Folk, World, & Country | Religious, Holiday | Album |
| 696054 | Good Ol' Persons | Anywhere The Wind Blows | K-38 | Kaleidoscope Records (2) | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Bluegrass | Album |
| 690647 | Guy Van Duser | Exactly Like Us | ROUNDER CD 11561 | Rounder Records | US | 1989 | Jazz, Folk, World, & Country | Swing, Ragtime | Album |
| 689366 | Barry McGuire | Pilgrim | 701-0018-707 | Live Oak Records | US | 1989 | Rock, Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Folk Rock | Album |
| 685819 | Buryl Red | Celebrate Life! | 4193-04 | Genevox Music Group | US | 1989 | Rock, Folk, World, & Country, Stage & Screen | Musical, Gospel | Album |
| 683563 | Lightnin' Hopkins | Double Blues | FCD-24702-2 | Fantasy | US | 1989 | Blues, Folk, World, & Country | | Album, Compilation |
| 650559 | Queen Ida And The Bon Temps Zydeco Band | Cookin' With Queen Ida And Her Zydeco Band | GNPD 2197 | GNP Crescendo | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Zydeco, Cajun | Album |
| 64998 | Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan & Party | Shahen-Shah | CAROL 2302-2 | Real World Records | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 649641 | Tau Moe Family | Ho'omana'o I Na Mele O Ka Wā U'i | ROUNDER CD 6028 | Rounder Records | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Pacific, Hawaiian | Album |
| 647957 | Hariprasad Chaurasia | Rāg Lalit | NI 5152 | Nimbus Records | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Hindustani, Indian Classical | Album, Ambisonic |
| 645822 | Daryle Ryce | Carolina Blue | Rounder Cd 3093 | Rounder Records | USA & Canada | 1989 | Jazz, Funk / Soul, Blues, Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Rhythm & Blues, Soul, Country Blues | Album |
| 6451 | The Lilac Time | Paradise Circus | 838 641-2 | Fontana | US | 1989 | Rock, Folk, World, & Country | Folk Rock, Alternative Rock | Album |
| 641178 | R. Carlos Nakai | Canyon Trilogy (Native American Flute Music) | CR-610 | Canyon Records (2) | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 639479 | Monks Of The Monastery Of Gyuto, Tibet | Freedom Chants From The Roof Of The World | RCD 20113 | Rykodisc | US | 1989 | Electronic, Non-Music, Folk, World, & Country | Tribal, Religious, Minimal | Album |
| 638266 | Hugh Moffatt | Troubadour | CD PH 1127 | Philo | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk Rock, Country, Folk | Album |
| 632872 | The Chieftains | The Year Of The French | 79036 | Shanachie | US | 1989 | Classical, Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 632523 | D.O. Misiani | Benga Blast! | 91314-2 | Earthworks | US | 1989 | Jazz, Folk, World, & Country | African, Highlife | Album |
| 630540 | Boozoo Chavis And The Magic Sounds | Zydeco Live! | CD 2069 | Rounder Records | US | 1989 | Blues, Folk, World, & Country | Zydeco | Album |
| 627484 | Phil Coulter | Peace & Tranquility | SH 53007 | Shanachie | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | New Age | Album |
| 623836 | Hariprasad Chaurasia | Venu | RCD 20128 | Rykodisc | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Indian Classical, Hindustani | Album |
| 618454 | Paul Overstreet | Sowin'love | 7019124607 | Word, Inc. | USA & Canada | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Country | Album, Stereo |
| 613185 | Suzy Bogguss | Somewhere Between | CDP 7 90237 2 | Liberty | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Country | Album |
| 609579 | Maura O'Connell | Just In Time | CD PH 1124 | Philo | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk | Album |
| 60691 | Evan Johns & The H-Bombs | Bombs Away | RCD 10117 | Rykodisc | US | 1989 | Rock, Folk, World, & Country | Alternative Rock, Swamp Pop | Album |
| 602114 | New Grass Revival | Live | SH-CD-3771 | Sugar Hill Records (2) | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Bluegrass | Album |
| 599157 | The Bonedaddys | Worldbeatniks | D2-74821 | Chameleon Records (2) | US | 1989 | Rock, Funk / Soul, Folk, World, & Country | Funk, Afrobeat | Album |
| 598552 | Rare Air | Primeval | GLCD 1104 | Green Linnet | US | 1989 | Jazz, Rock, Folk, World, & Country | Celtic, Prog Rock, Fusion | Album |
| 593044 | Katy Moffatt | Walkin' On The Moon | PHILO CD PH 1128 | Philo | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Country, Folk | Album |
| 58690 | Boiled In Lead | From The Ladle To The Grave | ATD 1104 | Atomic Theory | US | 1989 | Rock, Folk, World, & Country | Folk Rock | Album |
| 581867 | Carman | Revival In The Land | CD02588 | The Benson Company, Inc. | USA & Canada | 1989 | Jazz, Funk / Soul, Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Gospel, Pop Rock | Album |
| 581715 | Flaco Jimenez | Entre Humo Y Botellas | CD6022 | Rounder Records | US | 1989 | Latin, Pop, Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 578630 | Nawang Khechog | Rhythms Of Peace | STA A294 | Sounds True | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Acoustic | Album |
| 577997 | The Rice Brothers | The Rice Brothers | ROUNDER CD 0256 | Rounder Records | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Bluegrass | Album |
| 573212 | Byron Lee And The Dragonaires | Soca Bacchanal | CD-80118 | Discos CBS International | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Soca | Album |
| 568412 | Chief Commander Ebenezer Obey & His Inter-Reformers Band | Get Yer Jujus Out | RCD 20111 | Rykodisc | US | 1989 | Funk / Soul, Folk, World, & Country | African | Album |
| 567932 | Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys | The Tiffany Transcriptions Vol. 1 | K-16 | Kaleidoscope Records (2) | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album, Compilation, Mono |
| 560758 | Mocedades | 15 Años De Música | CD 88651 | CBS | US | 1989 | Rock, Latin, Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Ballad, Folk | Album, Stereo |
| 560093 | Michael Tomlinson (2) | Face Up In The Rain | YD 0127 | Cypress Records | US | 1989 | Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Folk, Vocal | Album |
| 559156 | Phil Cunningham (2) | The Palomino Waltz | GLCD 1102 | Green Linnet | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Celtic | Album |
| 54645 | Johnny Clegg & Savuka | Cruel, Crazy, Beautiful World | CDP 593446 | EMI | US | 1989 | Rock, Funk / Soul, Folk, World, & Country | Pop Rock | Album, Club Edition |
| 540982 | Himekami | Moonwater | HOMCD 7023 | Higher Octave Music | US | 1989 | Electronic, Folk, World, & Country | New Age, Downtempo, Contemporary, Ambient | Album, Compilation |
| 540093 | Osamu Kitajima | Sweet Chaos | R2 79027 | Mesa (2) | US | 1989 | Jazz, Pop, Folk, World, & Country | New Age, Smooth Jazz, Fusion | Album |
| 536284 | Imrat Khan | Rag Miya Ki Todi & Rag Bilaskhani Todi | NI 5153 | Nimbus Records | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Indian Classical, Hindustani | Album, Ambisonic |
| 533093 | The Romeros | The Kings Of The Spanish Guitar | MHS 522444T | Musical Heritage Society | US | 1989 | Latin, Classical, Folk, World, & Country | Flamenco | Album |
| 526966 | Buck Owens | Hot Dog! | C2-91132 | Capitol Nashville | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Country | Album |
| 525307 | Philip Tabane | Unh! | 9 79225-2 | Icon Records (8) | US | 1989 | Jazz, Folk, World, & Country | Highlife, African | Album |
| 523665 | Mike Cross (4) | The Bounty Hunter | SH-CD-1003 | Sugar Hill Records (2) | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Bluegrass, Folk | Album |
| 513770 | John Prine | Aimless Love | OBR 002CD | Oh Boy Records | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Country, Folk | Album |
| 510450 | The House Band | Word Of Mouth | GLCD 3045 | Green Linnet | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 494292 | Rockin' Dopsie | Saturday Night Zydeco | Mds-CD-104 | Maison De Soul | US | 1989 | Blues, Folk, World, & Country | Zydeco | Album |
| 489610 | Ray Lema | Nangadeef | CCD 9829 | Mango | US | 1989 | Jazz, Latin, Funk / Soul, Folk, World, & Country | African, Jazz-Funk, Rumba | Album |
| 483850 | Chaba Fadela | Hana Hana | 539 856-2 | Mango | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Raï | Album |
| 477849 | Ronnie Milsap | Stranger Things Have Happened | 9588-2-R | RCA Victor | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Country | Album |
| 477833 | Jerry Giddens | Livin' Ain't Easy | MD-82810 | Mountain Railroad Records | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Country | Album |
| 477026 | Kim Hill (2) | Talk About Life | 7010049726 | Reunion Records | US | 1989 | Rock, Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Pop Rock, Vocal, Country, Folk | Album |
| 477021 | Steve Green (3) | The Mission | SPD 1196 | Sparrow Records | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Gospel | Album |
| 476819 | Walkin' Jim Stoltz | Listen To The Earth | WW001 | Wild Wind Records | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk | Album |
| 461440 | John Delafose & The Eunice Playboys | Zydeco Live! | ROUNDER CD 2070 | Rounder Records | US | 1989 | Blues, Folk, World, & Country | Zydeco | Album |
| 457195 | Doug Sahm | Juke Box Music | ANT0008CD | Antone's Records & Tapes | US | 1989 | Rock, Blues, Folk, World, & Country | Country, Rock & Roll, Country Rock | Album |
| 456667 | Nathan & The Zydeco Cha Chas | Steady Rock | ROUNDER CD 2092 | Rounder Records | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Zydeco | Album |
| 456041 | The Chieftains | The Chieftains In China | 79050 | Shanachie | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Celtic, Chinese Classical | Album |
| 444090 | Stairway (2) | Chakra Dance | CD106 | Valley Of The Sun | US | 1989 | Electronic, Rock, Folk, World, & Country | New Age, Soft Rock, Neofolk | Album |
| 441408 | Cheb Tati | El Hammam | FWM 101 | Free World Music | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Raï | Album |
| 434334 | Bryan Bowers | The View From Home | FF70037 | Flying Fish (2) | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk | Album |
| 432455 | Billy Joe Royal | Tell It Like It Is | 7 91064-2 | Atlantic America | US | 1989 | Rock, Folk, World, & Country | Country Rock | Album |
| 431843 | The Washington Squares | Fair And Square | D2-71319 | Gold Castle | US | 1989 | Pop, Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 425961 | Clifton Chenier | Live At St. Mark's | CD 313 | Arhoolie Records | US | 1989 | Blues, Folk, World, & Country | Zydeco | Album |
| 425314 | Leo Kottke | My Father's Face | 2050-2-P | Private Music | US | 1989 | Pop, Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 420773 | Beausoleil | Live From The Left Coast | CD 6035 | Rounder Records | USA & Canada | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Cajun | Album |
| 419448 | Ed Haynes | Ed Haynes Sings Ed Haynes | D2-71653 | Apache (3) | US | 1989 | Rock, Folk, World, & Country | Folk Rock, Alternative Rock | Album |
| 417122 | Kanda Bongo Man | Kwassa Kwassa | HNCD 1343 | Hannibal Records | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Soukous | Album |
| 416223 | Country Joe McDonald | Thinking Of Woody Guthrie | VMD 6546 | Vanguard | US | 1989 | Rock, Folk, World, & Country | Folk Rock, Folk | Album |
| 415440 | The Lonesome Strangers | The Lonesome Strangers | SPDCD 1023 | Special Delivery | US | 1989 | Rock, Folk, World, & Country | Country Rock | Album |
| 413807 | Mike Cross (4) | Prodigal Son | SH-CD-1008 | Sugar Hill Records (2) | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 411813 | Altan | Horse With A Heart | GLCD 1095 | Green Linnet | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Country, Folk, Celtic | Album |
| 408697 | Fairport Convention | Red & Gold | ROUGH US 63CD | Rough Trade | US | 1989 | Rock, Folk, World, & Country | Folk Rock, Folk | Album |
| 406955 | Delbert McClinton | Live From Austin | ALCD 4773 | Alligator Records | US | 1989 | Funk / Soul, Blues, Folk, World, & Country | Rhythm & Blues, Soul | Album |
| 405000 | NRBQ | Tiddlywinks | CD 3048 | Rounder Records | US | 1989 | Rock, Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 3940871 | Dennis Jernigan | We Are The Army | 74401 | Shepherd's Heart Music | US | 1989 | Classical, Folk, World, & Country | Gospel, Contemporary | Album |
| 3932441 | Safam | The Greater Scheme Of Things | SFM-007CD | Safam Records | US | 1989 | Rock, Folk, World, & Country | | Album, Stereo |
| 390788 | John Fahey | God, Time And Causality | 97006 | Shanachie | US | 1989 | Blues, Folk, World, & Country | Acoustic, Avantgarde | Album |
| 389607 | Joan Baez | Speaking Of Dreams | D2-71324 | Gold Castle | US | 1989 | Rock, Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Folk Rock, Country Rock, Contemporary | Album |
| 3884068 | Kim Tsoy | Pure Country | OR 4557-CD | Orbit (8) | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 387484 | David Bromberg | Sideman Serenade | ROUNDER CD 3110 | Rounder Records | US | 1989 | Rock, Latin, Funk / Soul, Blues, Folk, World, & Country | Folk Rock, Samba, Country Blues, Electric Blues, Gospel, Folk | Album |
| 3867271 | Restauración (2) | Gran Guerrero | VM 003 | Verbo Music (3) | US | 1989 | Latin, Non-Music, Classical, Brass & Military, Folk, World, & Country | Religious | Album, Stereo |
| 3867226 | Restauración (2) | Eres Digno | VM 002 | Verbo Music (3) | US | 1989 | Latin, Non-Music, Classical, Brass & Military, Folk, World, & Country | Religious | Album, Stereo |
| 3819102 | Cubano (2) | L'Essence | MRS D1153 | Mini Records | US | 1989 | Latin, Folk, World, & Country | Compas | Album |
| 3817440 | Peter Ostroushko | Blue Mesa | RHR CD 30 | Red House Records | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Bluegrass | Album, Stereo |
| 379276 | Jim Croce | Jim Croce Live: The Final Tour | 91326-2 | Saja Records | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 3792608 | Timothy Wright | Who's On The Lord's Side Live | SCD14795 | Savoy Records | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Gospel | Album |
| 377185 | Alison Krauss & Union Station | Two Highways | ROUNDER CD 0265 | Rounder Records | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Bluegrass | Album |
| 3764523 | Jubal (9) | ...Yesterday, Tomorrow And Today... | SEQ 426 J | Northstar Records (3) | US | 1989 | Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Gospel | Album |
| 3739122 | Cristy Lane | Country Classics Vol. II | LSCD-2002/3 | LS Records (2) | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Country | Album |
| 3736878 | The Argyll And Sutherland Highlanders | The Black Watch - 1989 North American Tour Highlights | ES 112CD | Entertainment Sales Inc. | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Celtic | Album |
| 36830 | Townes Van Zandt | Flyin' Shoes | R2 71291 | Tomato | US | 1989 | Blues, Folk, World, & Country | Country Blues, Country Rock, Folk Rock | Album |
| 3644661 | Voice Of The Turtle | From The Shores Of The Golden Horn | TI-173 | Titanic (2) | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Sephardic | Album |
| 3617947 | Madeline MacNeil | Heart's Ease | TRCD-5068 | Turquoise Records | US | 1989 | Classical, Folk, World, & Country | Classical, Celtic, Folk, Baroque, Renaissance, Early | Album |
| 3611417 | Savoy-Doucet Cajun Band | Two-Step D'Amédé | CD 316 | Arhoolie Records | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Cajun | Album |
| 3602642 | Avalon (39) | Avalon | none | Vantage | USA & Canada | 1989 | Electronic, Jazz, Folk, World, & Country | New Age, Smooth Jazz | Album |
| 358993 | Sylvan Grey | Recurring Dream | 17063-2 | Fortuna Records | US | 1989 | Classical, Folk, World, & Country | Folk, Minimal, Ambient | Album |
| 3558647 | Hương Lan | Đêm Bơ Vơ | TLCD29 | Thanh Lan Productions | US | 1989 | Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Ballad, Nhạc Vàng | Album |
| 355091 | Rory McLeod | Footsteps And Heartbeats | COOK CD018 | Cooking Vinyl USA | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk | Album |
| 352095 | David Bromberg Band | How Late'll Ya Play 'Til? Volume 2: Studio | FCD-7705-2 | Fantasy | US | 1989 | Blues, Folk, World, & Country | Blues Rock | Album |
| 3493131 | Heirloom (5) | Heirloom | CD02521 | Benson | USA & Canada | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Country, Gospel | Album |
| 3488401 | Mark Hayes (3) | Experience Comfort Instrumental | IS007 | Integrity Music | US | 1989 | Non-Music, Classical, Folk, World, & Country | Religious | Album |
| 3477943 | Jeff & Sheri Easter | Picture Perfect Love | CD02542 | Riversong | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Gospel, Bluegrass, Country | Album |
| 3394609 | Jaimé Morton | Animals Are Moving | D578806 | Straight Arrow Recordings | US | 1989 | Rock, Folk, World, & Country | Folk Rock | Album, Stereo |
| 3393826 | Daniel L. Schutte | Lover Of Us All | none | North American Liturgy Resources | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Gospel, Religious | Album |
| 3391879 | Michael Isaacson | Opening Night! | ON-1990 | Opening Night Records, Ltd. | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 339017 | Mary Black | No Frontiers | D2-77308 | Gifthorse Records | US | 1989 | Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Celtic | Album |
| 336820 | Zachary Richard | Mardi Gras Mambo | CD 6037 | Rounder Records | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Cajun | Album |
| 3355366 | Trio LiveOak | The Lost Spindle | Ti-178 | Titanic (2) | US | 1989 | Classical, Folk, World, & Country | Renaissance | Album |
| 3350872 | Rob Lieberman | Change Of Seasons | CDW 312 | Winter Scene Records | US | 1989 | Electronic, Pop, Folk, World, & Country | New Age | Album |
| 335042 | Tabu Ley Rochereau | Babeti Soukous | 91302-2 | Real World Records | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | African | Album |
| 3347557 | Various | Jubilee | HS002CD | Hosanna! Music | US | 1989 | Non-Music, Folk, World, & Country | Gospel, Religious | Album |
| 328796 | The Esso Trinidad Steel Band | Magie Caraïbe | MHS 416574X | Musical Heritage Society | US | 1989 | Jazz, Latin, Folk, World, & Country | Steel Band, Calypso | Album |
| 327725 | Cee Cee Chapman | Twist Of Fate | CRBD-10613 | Curb Records | US | 1989 | Rock, Folk, World, & Country | Country, Country Rock | Album |
| 3270001 | Chris LeDoux | Powder River | CDP 7 96871 2 | Capitol Nashville | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Country | Album |
| 3254716 | Mark Hayes (3) | Experience Victory Instrumental | IS005 | Integrity Music | US | 1989 | Non-Music, Folk, World, & Country | Religious | Album |
| 322580 | Najma | Qareeb | 64009 | Shanachie | US | 1989 | Jazz, Folk, World, & Country | Fusion, Indian Classical | Album |
| 3198585 | Kazue Kudo | Music For Koto And Flute | CD316 | Crystal Records (5) | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 3186420 | Ngọc Lan | Ngủ Đi Em | GN078 | Giáng Ngọc | US | 1989 | Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Nhạc Vàng, Ballad | Album |
| 3182772 | Joyce Jones (3) | Noel | 7019121594 | Word Music (2) | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Gospel, Organ, Holiday | Album |
| 3180621 | Nalu! | In Your Hawaiian Way | KMI 3001CD | Kahale Music | US | 1989 | Rock, Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 317801 | Sam Mangwana | Aladji | 64017 | Shanachie | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | African | Album |
| 3175719 | Elvis Phương | Định Mệnh | 031 | Thanh Lan Productions | US | 1989 | Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Nhạc Vàng, Ballad | Album |
| 3156735 | The Inspirations (2) | Silver Anniversary | INSCD-005 | Inspirations Records | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Gospel | Album |
| 3156198 | Peter Kater | Moments, Dreams & Visions | SD509 | Silver Wave Records | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country, Stage & Screen | New Age, Soundtrack | Album |
| 314824 | Townes Van Zandt | Live & Obscure | SH-CD-1026 | Sugar Hill Records (2) | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk | Album |
| 312775 | Pierre Bensusan | Solilaï | MK 44897 | CBS Records | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 3106995 | Khánh Hà | Em Vẫn Yêu Anh | KHCD-4 | Khánh Hà Productions | US | 1989 | Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Nhạc Vàng | Album |
| 3092049 | Carl Tuttle | Holy And Anointed One | CD09114 | Vineyard Ministries International | US | 1989 | Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Religious | Album |
| 307704 | Skylark (7) | All Of It | GLCD 3046 | Green Linnet | UK & US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 3070040 | Joanne Rand | Choosing Sides | HF 1000 | Homefire Productions | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk | Album |
| 3054920 | Sabiá | 10th Anniversary Concert | FF 70494 | Flying Fish (2) | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 305336 | Freshly Wrapped Candies | I Like You | RR 8954-2 | Ralph Records | US | 1989 | Electronic, Non-Music, Folk, World, & Country | Abstract, Experimental | Album |
| 302087 | The Colorblind James Experience | Why Should I Stand Up? | D2 - 71356 | Gold Castle | US | 1989 | Rock, Folk, World, & Country | Alternative Rock | Album |
| 302086 | The Children (2) | The Children | SM 2201-2 | Scale Of Miles | US | 1989 | Rock, Folk, World, & Country | Folk Rock, Country Rock | Album |
| 3009122 | Band Of The Welsh Guards | Amazing Grace | MCD 71760 | Monitor Records (2) | US | 1989 | Brass & Military, Folk, World, & Country | Pipe & Drum | Album |
| 2985644 | Jim & Ginger | Running In The Light | SSD8132 | Glory To Glory | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 297612 | The Chieftains | The Chieftains 5 | 79025 | Shanachie | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Celtic | Album |
| 296948 | Judy Collins | Sanity And Grace | D2-71318 | Gold Castle | US | 1989 | Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Folk | Album |
| 2896174 | Michael MorningSun | American Zen | none | Not on Label | US | 1989 | Electronic, Folk, World, & Country | New Age | Album |
| 2890543 | Jan Dargatz | The Promise (A Pageant On The Life Of Jesus Christ) | 7019128599 | Word Music (2) | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Gospel | Album |
| 2879470 | Peter Moon (2) | Dance With Me | KCD-1008 | Kanikapila Records | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Hawaiian | Album |
| 284348 | The Chieftains | The Chieftains 3 | 79023 | Shanachie | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk | Album |
| 280673 | Remmy Ongala | Songs For The Poor Man | 91315-2 | Real World Records | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | African | Album |
| 2800706 | The Fryed Brothers Band | The Fryed Brothers Band | FB-101CD | Not On Label | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 277265 | Robert Earl Keen | West Textures | SH-CD-1028 | Sugar Hill Records (2) | US | 1989 | Rock, Folk, World, & Country | Country Rock, Rock & Roll, Folk, Country | Album |
| 276685 | Los Jaivas | Alturas de Macchu Picchu | CD-80085 | CBS | US | 1989 | Jazz, Rock, Folk, World, & Country | Prog Rock | Album, Stereo |
| 2759750 | One Alternative | Take Note | TTCD6010 | Tall Tree Records | US | 1989 | Jazz, Folk, World, & Country | Contemporary Jazz | Album |
| 2750219 | The Wood Brothers (2) | Bluegrass Favorites | 732-2 | K-Tel | USA & Canada | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Bluegrass | Album |
| 2738711 | Ginamaría Hidalgo | Pájaros | POL8901CD | Pol Records | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 271984 | Various | Bali: Gamelan & Kecak | 9 79204-2 | Elektra Nonesuch | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Gamelan | Album |
| 2710361 | Benjamin Luxon | Folk Songs At Tanglewood & Simple Gifts | OCD 3003 | Omega (19) | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk | Album, Compilation |
| 2703230 | Prem Das | Journey Of The Drums | MU-CD02 | Musart Co. | US | 1989 | Electronic, Folk, World, & Country | New Age | Album |
| 267490 | The Judds | River Of Time | 9595-2-R | Curb Records | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Country | Album |
| 2652134 | Đức Huy | Dâu Yêu Ngây Xuâ | none | Not On Label | US | 1989 | Pop, Folk, World, & Country | | Album, Stereo |
| 2629985 | Hương Lan | Lan Và Điệp 3 | TL061 | Thanh Lan Productions | US | 1989 | Pop, Folk, World, & Country | | Album, Stereo |
| 2627867 | Tommy Makem | Rolling Home | 52021 | Shanachie | US | 1989 | Pop, Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 2626046 | Gabby Pahinui | The Best Of Gabby Volume II | CDHS-585 | Hula Records | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Hawaiian | Album, Compilation |
| 2606261 | Tuấn Vũ | Những Tình Khúc Yêu Cầu Top Hits - Tuấn Vũ Bạc Trắng Lửa Hồng | LV 17 | Làng Văn | US | 1989 | Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Ballad, Nhạc Vàng | Album |
| 259586 | Diblo Dibala | Super Soukous | 64016 | Shanachie | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Soukous | Album |
| 2590010 | Kenneth Copeland | Bread Upon The Water | #52-5005 | KCP Records | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Gospel | Album |
| 2588081 | Sơn Tuyền | Tinh | ST 01018902 | Son Tuyen Enterprises | US | 1989 | Pop, Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 255816 | Nahawa Doumbia | Didadi | 64015 | Shanachie | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | African | Album |
| 2520274 | Lệ Thu | Tưởng Niệm | LT-001 | Not On Label (Lệ Thu Self-released) | US | 1989 | Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Ballad | Album |
| 250268 | Steeleye Span | Tempted And Tried | 64020 | Shanachie | US | 1989 | Rock, Folk, World, & Country | Folk Rock | Album |
| 249789 | West India Company | Music From New Demons | EEGCD 61 | Editions EG | US | 1989 | Electronic, Folk, World, & Country, Stage & Screen | Synth-pop | Album |
| 249186 | Various | Sarafina! - The Music Of Liberation | 9307-2-RC | RCA Victor | US | 1989 | Jazz, Rock, Reggae, Funk / Soul, Blues, Folk, World, & Country, Stage & Screen | Soundtrack, Musical, Folk | Album |
| 2479255 | Bill Mize | Sugarlands | MRS001 | Moon Pie In The Skye Music | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk | Album |
| 246446 | Blue Rodeo | Diamond Mine | 74102 | Discovery Records | US | 1989 | Rock, Folk, World, & Country | Country Rock | Album |
| 2463127 | Alleluia Music | Come And Worship | AM01CD | Integrity Music | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Religious | Album |
| 2462488 | Gurumayi Chidvilasananda | Om Namo Bhagavate Muktanandaya: Divya Diksha Celebration | 12345678 | SYDA Foundation | USA & Canada | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 245351 | Capercaillie | Sidewaulk | GLCD 1094 | Green Linnet | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk, Celtic | Album |
| 2434681 | Soundings Ensemble | Instruments Of Peace | SP-7139-CD | Soundings Of The Planet | US | 1989 | Electronic, Folk, World, & Country | New Age, Folk, Ambient | Album |
| 243295 | Myra Holder | Four Mile Road | TTC 88108 | Coyote Records | US | 1989 | Rock, Folk, World, & Country | Country Rock, Indie Rock | Album |
| 2428234 | Marty Nystrom | Enter His Gates | HM022CD | Integrity Music | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Gospel, Religious | Album, Stereo |
| 2428228 | Virgil Meares | We Have Overcome | HM027CD | Hosanna! Music | US | 1989 | Rock, Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Soft Rock, Gospel | Album |
| 2417620 | Kent Henry | My Refuge | HM026CD | Hosanna! Music | US | 1989 | Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Contemporary, Religious | Album, Stereo |
| 234046 | Chet Atkins | Picks On The Hits | CAD1-2712 | RCA Special Products | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 226531 | Baaba Maal | Djam Leelii | CCD 9840 | Mango | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | African | Album |
| 2256901 | Rotondi | Preaching + Confessing | 26005 | ROM Records | US | 1989 | Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Polka | Album |
| 2241142 | Leon Mobley | Djimbe | none | Djimbe Records | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 2227867 | Duy Khánh | Một Mai Giã Từ Vũ Khí | LV24 | Làng Văn | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Nhạc Vàng | Album |
| 2222188 | Julianne Baird | Greensleeves - A Collection Of English Lute Songs | DOR-90126 | Dorian Recordings | US | 1989 | Classical, Folk, World, & Country | Renaissance | Album |
| 216998 | 2nd Chapter Of Acts | The Roar Of Love | 701-0015708 | Live Oak Records | US | 1989 | Rock, Folk, World, & Country | Folk Rock, Soft Rock, Ballad | Album |
| 211491 | Thomas Mapfumo | Corruption | CCD9848 | Mango | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 211400 | Beausoleil | Bayou Cadillac | ROUNDER CD 6025 | Rounder Records | US | 1989 | Rock, Folk, World, & Country | Rock & Roll, Cajun, Zydeco | Album |
| 2057686 | Susie Luchsinger | God's Still In Control | PM-105-CD | Psalms Ministries | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Gospel, Religious | Album |
| 204274 | June Tabor | Aqaba | 79070 | Shanachie | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk | Album |
| 198715 | Frank Perry | Zodiac | 13025-2 | Celestial Harmonies | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | New Age, Abstract, Experimental | Album, Ambisonic |
| 1983730 | Antara Del Barrio | Antara Del Barrio | AB502CD | Not On Label | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album, Stereo |
| 1982902 | Unknown Artist | Marching Band '89 - Redefining The Vision | 100-89046 | Jenson Publications Inc. | US | 1989 | Jazz, Rock, Latin, Funk / Soul, Blues, Pop, Classical, Brass & Military, Folk, World, & Country, Stage & Screen | Marches | Album, Promo, Stereo |
| 1980142 | Bob McNally (2) | Handmade Christmas Music | HCR100 | Handcrafted Recordings | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk, Holiday | Album |
| 197513 | Blackgirls | Procedure | MR 0017-2 | Mammoth Records | US | 1989 | Rock, Folk, World, & Country | Folk Rock, Acoustic, Alternative Rock | Album |
| 1955632 | Kapono Beamer | Secrets Under The Sun | KAP 131CD | OnoPak Music | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Hawaiian | Album |
| 1935786 | Sound In Brass | Ringing Clear - The Art Of Handbell Ringing | MHS 512413F | Musical Heritage Society | US | 1989 | Classical, Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 1904592 | Monks From Gaden Jangtse Tsawa Khangtsen | Sacred Healing Chants Of Tibet | EW 7635 | EastWest Music | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 1859892 | Khánh Ly | Kinh Khổ - Khánh Ly Trầm Tử Thiêng | KL 89-11103 | Khánh Ly | US | 1989 | Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Ballad | Album |
| 1843296 | Mike Seeger | American Folk Songs For Christmas | ROUNDER CD 0268/0269 | Rounder Records | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Holiday | Album |
| 1829340 | Gary Haleamau | Mōhala | LR-1003D | Liko Records | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Pacific | Album, Stereo |
| 1825404 | Horse Sense | The Colorado Trail | KCD 346 | Kicking Mule Records | US | 1989 | Rock, Folk, World, & Country | Folk, Country, Country Rock, Acoustic | Album |
| 1802156 | John Singer (2) | Shakuhachi Zen | JS-01 CD | Empty Bell Music | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 1795526 | Ledward Kaapana And I Kona | Still Pressin' | KMI 2001 CD | Kahale Music | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Hawaiian, Pacific | Album |
| 179054 | Don Dixon | E-E-E | 7 73356-2 | Enigma (4) | US | 1989 | Rock, Folk, World, & Country | Pop Rock | Album, Club Edition |
| 1785611 | Sharon Burch | Yazzie Girl | CR-534 | Canyon Records (2) | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Aboriginal, Folk | Album |
| 177411 | Bhundu Boys | Pamberi! | CCD9858 | Mango | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | African | Album |
| 1757533 | James Hughes (11) | Harmonica Noel | A 21152 | CBS Special Products | USA & Canada | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Holiday | Album |
| 1749862 | G. S. Sachdev | Master Of The Bamboo Flute, Volume II | INV404 | Invincible Records | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Indian Classical | Album |
| 1740893 | عارف | روزگارغریبی است نازنین | 004 | R. Faye Co. | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 1739839 | The Whitstein Brothers | Old Time Duets | CD 0264 | Rounder Records | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Bluegrass | Album |
| 1736119 | Michael Kelly Blanchard | Be Ye Glad | 7-90113-061-X | Diadem Music | US | 1989 | Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Folk, Religious, Contemporary | Album |
| 1732081 | Sylvie And Her Silver Dollar Band | Warm Like A Fire | D2 - 72709 | Playback Records (2) | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 1726824 | Marley's Ghost | Let De Groove Rise Up | none | Sage Arts | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 1716370 | The Lee Jessup Band | This Old Highway | none | Not On Label | US | 1989 | Rock, Folk, World, & Country | Country, Country Rock | Album |
| 1711708 | The Talleys | Typical Day | 7019978630 | Canaan Records | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Gospel | Album |
| 1695611 | Peter Zak | More Than Love | GMP2503 | Giana Records | US | 1989 | Jazz, Folk, World, & Country | Smooth Jazz | Album |
| 1678793 | Dewey Balfa | Under A Green Oak Tree | CD 312 | Arhoolie Records | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Cajun | Album |
| 1678306 | Various | Cante Gitano: Gypsy Flamenco From Andalucia | 513361A | Musical Heritage Society | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Flamenco | Album |
| 1675866 | The de Falla Trio | West Side Story / Pulcinella / Jazz Sonata | CCD-42013 | Concord Concerto | US | 1989 | Jazz, Latin, Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 1669166 | Livy Delafield | Ancient And Original Compositions | LDCD-01 | Not On Label | US | 1989 | Electronic, Folk, World, & Country | New Age, Ambient | Album |
| 1664775 | Kali Fasteau | Worlds Beyond Words | FNCD 9001 | Flying Note | US | 1989 | Jazz, Folk, World, & Country | Free Jazz | Album |
| 1660379 | David Maloney (2) | One Voice | DJM-03-CD | David Maloney Enterprises | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk | Album |
| 1659895 | Bell & Shore | L-Ranko Motel | 26008 | ROM Records | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Country | Album |
| 1644204 | Don Moen | Bless The Lord | HM024CD | Hosanna! Music | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Gospel, Religious | Album, Stereo |
| 163323 | Krishnamurti Sridhar | Shringar | 91317-2 | Real World Records | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Indian Classical, Hindustani, Carnatic | Album |
| 1626620 | Greg And Steve | Holidays And Special Times | 009CD | Youngheart Music | US | 1989 | Pop, Children's, Folk, World, & Country | Educational, Nursery Rhymes, Holiday | Album |
| 1622080 | Ruby Wilson | Outstanding In Their Field | HC-5 | Not On Label | US | 1989 | Jazz, Folk, World, & Country | Ragtime, Dixieland | Album |
| 1614536 | Hương Lan | Lan & Điệp 1 | TLCD11 | Thanh Lan Productions | US | 1989 | Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Ballad, Nhạc Vàng | Album |
| 1614252 | Crow Johnson | As The Crow Flies | ZR7703 | Zassafras Records | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk | Album |
| 1613521 | Peter Finger | The Colors of the Night | 97007 | Shanachie | US | 1989 | Rock, Blues, Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Acoustic | Album |
| 1611639 | Michael Eldred | Uncommon Love | 7010046719 | Home Sweet Home Records | US | 1989 | Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Gospel, Ballad | Album |
| 1611229 | Priscilla Herdman | Darkness Into Light | FF 70420 | Flying Fish (2) | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk | Album |
| 1606377 | Giao Linh | Thiệp Hồng Anh Viết Tên Em | GNCD85 | Giáng Ngọc Productions | US | 1989 | Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Ballad, Nhạc Vàng | Album |
| 1604252 | Michael Dee (6) | Steal Of The Night | ATICD-1104 | Evergreen Records (5) | USA & Canada | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Country | Album |
| 1604123 | David Haas | Creating God | CD-213 | GIA (2) | US | 1989 | Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Gospel, Vocal, Light Music | Album |
| 1604092 | Marty Haugen | Tales Of Wonder - A Musical Of Storytelling | CD-214 | GIA (2) | US | 1989 | Pop, Folk, World, & Country, Stage & Screen | Religious, Gospel, Vocal, Musical | Album |
| 1602730 | Various | Scottish Traditional Fiddle Music | CD 451 | Legacy International | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album, Compilation |
| 1598197 | Thanh Tuyền | Rumba | TT 01 108901 | Thanh Tuyền Nhạc Tuyển | US | 1989 | Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Nhạc Vàng | Album |
| 1597588 | David Haas | I Shall See God | CD-226 | GIA (2) | US | 1989 | Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Gospel, Vocal | Album |
| 1593421 | Thái Châu | Mười Năm Yêu Em | MHCD01 | Mưa Hồng Productions | US | 1989 | Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Ballad, Nhạc Vàng | Album, Stereo |
| 1592748 | Paco Peña | Encuentro | NI 5196 | Nimbus Records | US | 1989 | Latin, Folk, World, & Country | | Album, Stereo, Ambisonic |
| 1585932 | Tom Brooks | Experience Rest Instrumental | IS004CD | Integrity Music | US | 1989 | Classical, Folk, World, & Country | Gospel | Album, Stereo |
| 1582745 | Tom Juravich | A World To Win | FF 70523 | Flying Fish (2) | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk | Album |
| 1582387 | Sally Rogers | Generations | FF 70493 | Flying Fish (2) | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk | Album |
| 1581481 | Various | 7000 Đêm Góp Lại | TL 014 | Thanh Lan Productions | US | 1989 | Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Ballad, Nhạc Vàng | Album |
| 1578282 | Alisa Jones | Hammered Strings | 84418-2136-2 | Benson | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 1570917 | Connie Smith | The Best Of Connie Smith | 574-2 | Dominion (2) | USA & Canada | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Country, Gospel | Album |
| 1568023 | Joemy Wilson | Celtic Dreams - Music Of Turlough O'Carolan (1670-1738) On The Hammered Dulcimer, Vol.III | DMCD-107 | Dargason Music | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Celtic | Album, Stereo |
| 1559981 | Shirley Jones (2) | Silent Strength | 7-90113-052-0 | Diadem Music | US | 1989 | Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Gospel, Religious | Album |
| 1549561 | Khánh Ly | Bản Tango Cuối Cùng | TLCD32 | Thanh Lan Productions | US | 1989 | Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Ballad | Album |
| 1529620 | Hugh Blumenfeld | Barehanded | GAR 002-CD | Grace Avenue Records | US | 1989 | Rock, Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 1527755 | Imrat Khan | Rag Jhinjoti, Rag Pilu - Sitar And Sarod Jugalbandi | NI 5195 | Nimbus Records | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Indian Classical, Hindustani | Album, Ambisonic |
| 1523471 | Jagjit Singh | Gulzar's Mirza Ghalib (Ghazals From The Tv Serial) | CDF 152007 | EMI | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country, Stage & Screen | Soundtrack, Ghazal | Album, Stereo |
| 1513201 | Tuấn Vũ | Hoa Biển | GNCD007 | Giáng Ngọc Productions | US | 1989 | Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Ballad, Nhạc Vàng | Album, Stereo |
| 1509780 | John Michael Talbot | The Lover And The Beloved | 1762-71193-2 | Troubadour For The Lord | USA & Canada | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk, Religious | Album |
| 1505063 | Clinton Utterbach & The Praisers | Sing A New Song | 836 832-2 | Lection Records | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Gospel | Album |
| 1500776 | Lorie Ann | Lorie Ann | SM-CD-100 | Sing Me Records | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 1499600 | Weary Hearts | By Heart | FF 70513 | Flying Fish (2) | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Bluegrass | Album |
| 1496741 | Rocking Dopsie & The Cajun Twisters | Zy-de-co-in' | GCCD 3003 | Gazell (2) | US | 1989 | Blues, Folk, World, & Country | Zydeco | Album |
| 1496240 | Various | Peace Is The World Smiling | MFP2104 | Music For Little People | US | 1989 | Hip Hop, Jazz, Rock, Funk / Soul, Pop, Children's, Folk, World, & Country | | Album, Compilation |
| 1490621 | The Red Clay Ramblers | Sam Shepard's Far North | SH-8502 | Sugar Hill Records (2) | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 1486782 | Huayucaltia | Horizontes | 26009 | ROM Records | US | 1989 | Jazz, Latin, Folk, World, & Country | Andean Music, Folk, Nueva Cancion, Flamenco | Album |
| 1485620 | William Eaton (2) | Tracks We Leave | CR-7008 | Canyon Records (2) | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Acoustic, Folk | Album |
| 1484461 | Paul Todd (5) | Christmas Is For Children | 552-2 | K-Tel | USA & Canada | 1989 | Pop, Children's, Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 1474571 | The Lonesome River Band | Looking For Yourself | REB-CD-1680 | Rebel Records (3) | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Bluegrass | Album |
| 147430 | Amina | Yalil | 162 539 892-2 | Mango | US | 1989 | Electronic, Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Chanson, Synth-pop, Breakbeat, Downtempo | Album |
| 1470437 | Gary P. Nunn | For Old Times Sake | A0-001 | AO Records (3) | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 1463182 | Kristen Hall | Real Life Stuff | CVP-2 | Ludakris Music | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 1461754 | The Cathedrals | 25th Anniversary Collectors Edition | HD8912 | Homeland | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Gospel | Album, Special Edition, Stereo |
| 1460492 | Kim Anh (2) | Mùa Thu Lá Bay | Kim Anh CD1 | Kim Anh Productions | US | 1989 | Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Ballad, Nhạc Vàng | Album |
| 1454067 | The Cathedrals | I've Just Started Living | HD8906 | Homeland Records | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Gospel | Album |
| 1453889 | John Conlee | Fellow Travelers | D2-70555 | 16th Avenue Records | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Country | Album |
| 1450265 | Nancee Kahler And Open The Sky | Songs Without Words | NU 5007 | Nebula (3) | US | 1989 | Pop, Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 1447005 | Kenny Baker (4) | Indian Springs | CD 0259 | Rounder Records | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Bluegrass | Album |
| 1444552 | Josh Logan | Somebody Paints The Wall | CRBD-10612 | Curb Records | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 1438843 | Tim Sheppard | I Am Determined | 7-90113-049-0 | Diadem Music | US | 1989 | Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Gospel | Album |
| 1428384 | Dagar Brothers | Rag Kambhoji | CDT 114 | Music Of The World (2) | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Indian Classical | Album |
| 1406772 | The Masters (17) | The Masters | CD-6266 | CMH Records | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Bluegrass | Album |
| 1402508 | Jack Quist | Where Does Love Go | 4514-2-F | Grudge Records | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Country | Album |
| 1382081 | Billy Crockett | The Basic Stuff | 0001373196 | Urgent Records | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country, Rock | Gospel, Religious | Album |
| 1379022 | The Wood Brothers (2) | Hooked on Blue Grass | 490-2 | K-Tel | USA & Canada | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Bluegrass | Album |
| 1369805 | Dry Branch Fire Squad | Fertile Ground | ROUNDER CD 0258 | Rounder Records | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Bluegrass | Album |
| 1347996 | Various | Fast Folk Musical Magazine - Second Annual Greenwich Village Folk Festival (Vol. 4, No. 10) | MD-82811 | Fast Folk Musical Magazine | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk | Album |
| 133856 | Pierce Turner | The Sky And The Ground | 9636-2-H | Beggars Banquet | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk | Album |
| 1335806 | Joey Davis (2) | Love Songs, Waltz's, True Stories And Lies | MRCD-5170 | MRC (2) | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Country | Album |
| 1334956 | Jay Ansill | Origami | FF 70530 | Flying Fish (2) | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Celtic | Album |
| 1317303 | Darius (8) | Cardboard Confessional | D2-71329 | Gold Castle | US | 1989 | Rock, Folk, World, & Country | Folk Rock, Acoustic | Album |
| 1315671 | David Parmley | I Know A Good Thing | SH CD 3777 | Sugar Hill Records (2) | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Bluegrass | Album |
| 1306636 | Marley's Ghost | Haunting Melodies | none | Sage Arts | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Bluegrass, Folk | Album |
| 1302482 | The Peter Moon Band | Full Moon | KCD-1007 | Kanikapila Records | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 1298843 | Smitty Price | Hymns In Colour | CD08121 | Colours (3) | US | 1989 | Jazz, Funk / Soul, Folk, World, & Country | Gospel | Album |
| 129758 | Joan Baez | Diamonds And Rust In The Bullring | D2-71321 | Gold Castle | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 1295047 | Coyote Oldman | Tear Of The Moon | CO-2-CD | Coyote Oldman Music | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Tribal, Ambient | Album |
| 1290832 | John Hartford | Down On The River | FF 70514 | Flying Fish (2) | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Bluegrass | Album |
| 1288272 | Gary French | Specialement Pour Vous | MRSD 1108 | Mini Records | US | 1989 | Latin, Folk, World, & Country | Folk, Compas, Bolero | Album |
| 1280082 | David Fanshawe | Musical Mariner: Pacific Journey | D 115117 | PolyGram Records, Inc. | US | 1989 | Non-Music, Folk, World, & Country, Stage & Screen | Pacific, Field Recording | Album, Club Edition |
| 1278974 | Tom Rigney | Rigo | D2-72707 | Takoma | US | 1989 | Rock, Blues, Folk, World, & Country | Zydeco, Cajun | Album |
| 1268069 | Bob Fitts | The Lord Reigns | HM023CD | Hosanna! Music | US | 1989 | Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Light Music | Album, Stereo |
| 1267724 | Skyline (17) | Fire Of Grace | FF 70479 | Flying Fish (2) | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Bluegrass | Album |
| 1257080 | GM Connection | You And I | MRS D1105 | Mini Records | US | 1989 | Latin, Folk, World, & Country | Compas | Album |
| 1250423 | Various | Musics Of The Soviet Union | CD SF 40002 | Smithsonian Folkways | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Overtone Singing, Folk | Album, Compilation |
| 1249050 | Don McLean | For The Memories (Volumes 1 & 2) | D2-71330 | Gold Castle | US | 1989 | Rock, Folk, World, & Country | | Album, Compilation |
| 1247316 | Billy McLaughlin | Inhale Pink | PD 1007 | Proton Discs | US | 1989 | Jazz, Folk, World, & Country | Acoustic | Album |
| 1241373 | Dennis Day | America's Favorite Irish Tenor | CD-SG 402 | Star Line Productions | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 1227327 | Various | The Irish Album | 7892-2-RG | RCA Victor | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album, Compilation |
| 1225362 | Steve Tilston | Silently The Snow Falls - Christmas Carols & Songs | 95007 | Shanachie | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 1220332 | Glen Helgeson | Rising Current | CDM12 | Nature Recordings | US | 1989 | Jazz, Folk, World, & Country | New Age, Easy Listening | Album |
| 1219829 | Cathy Fink | Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer | SH-CD-3775 | Sugar Hill Records (2) | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk | Album |
| 1211845 | Glenda Faye | Flatpickin' Favorites | FF70432 | Flying Fish (2) | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Bluegrass | Album |
| 1211683 | Sara K. | Gypsy Alley | SSCD 4789-01 | Streetsound Records | US | 1989 | Rock, Folk, World, & Country | AOR | Album |
| 1208162 | Bronco (10) | A Todo Galope | FPCD-10257 | FonoVisa | US | 1989 | Latin, Folk, World, & Country | Cumbia, Norteño | Album |
| 1207322 | Joemy Wilson | Beatles On Hammered Dulcimer | DMCD-106 | Dargason Music | US | 1989 | Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Folk | Album |
| 1203708 | Madilu System | Exploration | X184 | Kilimanjaro Int'l Productions | USA & Canada | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | African, Soukous | Album |
| 1198469 | Jerry Santos | Expecting Friends | BDR CD 001 | Better Days Records (3) | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 1184622 | Ranch Romance | Western Dream | SH-CD-3799 | Sugar Hill Records (2) | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Western Swing | Album, Stereo |
| 1184542 | Pure Gold (3) | By The Rivers Of Babylon | Shanachie 64018 | Shanachie | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | African | Album |
| 1182821 | Vicente Fernandez | Por Tu Maldito Amor | CD-80127 | Discos CBS International | US | 1989 | Latin, Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Ranchera, Ballad | Album, Stereo |
| 1175452 | The Lost And Found (2) | New Day | REB CD 1678 | Rebel Records (3) | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Bluegrass | Album |
| 1167527 | Sweet Honey In The Rock | All For Freedom | MLP D-2230 | Music For Little People | US | 1989 | Pop, Children's, Folk, World, & Country | Gospel | Album |
| 1156629 | Canyon (6) | Radio Romance | D2-70556 | 16th Avenue Records | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Country | Album |
| 1147781 | Tabou Combo | Aux Antilles | TCLP 8056CD | Zafem Records | US | 1989 | Latin, Folk, World, & Country | Compas | Album |
| 1147184 | Various | Dinner Classics: The Japanese Album | MFK 45546 | CBS Masterworks | US | 1989 | Classical, Folk, World, & Country | Contemporary, Min'yō, Neo-Romantic | Album |
| 1146703 | Dan Crary | Take A Step Over | SH-CD-3770 | Sugar Hill Records (2) | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Bluegrass | Album |
| 1144635 | Allison Durham | Allison Durham | HD8914 | Homeland Recording & Publishing | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Gospel | Album |
| 1141942 | Takis Elenis | Greek Folk Dances | MON61722 | Monitor Records (2) | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 1136873 | Aztec Two-Step | " See It Was Like This ..." An Acoustic Retrospective | FF70505 | Flying Fish (2) | USA & Canada | 1989 | Rock, Folk, World, & Country | Folk Rock | Album |
| 1135337 | Various | Best of Louisiana Cajun Classics | MG 1006 | Mardi Gras Records | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Cajun, Zydeco | Album |
| 1130103 | The Liberated Wailing Wall | Messianic Joy | none | Jews For Jesus | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 1120987 | Arne Benoni | On Easy Street | Rr 1884 CD | Round Robin Records | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Country | Album |
| 1120252 | Farid Farjad | Anroozha: First Album | TAR-CD-2 | Taraneh | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Persian Classical | Album |
| 1115114 | Wayne Newton | Coming Home | CRBD-10607 | Curb Records | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Country | Album |
| 111089 | 3 Mustaphas 3 | Heart Of Uncle | RCD 20156 | Rykodisc | US | 1989 | Latin, Folk, World, & Country | Folk Rock, Gypsy Jazz, Merengue, Parody | Album |
| 1108810 | Paulo Ramos Band | Zig Zag | R2 79020 | Mesa (2) | US | 1989 | Jazz, Latin, Folk, World, & Country | Jazz-Funk, Fusion, Samba | Album |
| 1107863 | Partisans Of Vilna | The Songs Of World War II Jewish Resistance | FF 70450 | Flying Fish (2) | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country, Stage & Screen | Soundtrack | Album |
| 1106486 | The Reel World String Band | Appalachian Wind | FF 70517 | Flying Fish (2) | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Appalachian Music, Bluegrass | Album |
| 1104328 | Christine Lakeland | Fireworks | CD2-07117 | Honey Mine Music | US | 1989 | Rock, Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Vocal | Album |
| 1103203 | Bobby Helms | This Song's For You | D2-72708 | Playback Records (2) | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Country | Album |
| 1093053 | Ho'aikāne | A New Beginning | KMI-4001-CD | Kahale Music | US | 1989 | Reggae, Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 1089521 | Razzy Bailey | Blues Juice | KS 014CD | King Snake Records | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Country | Album |
| 1085238 | Tony Elman | Swinging On A Gate | 003 | Acorn Music (2) | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Celtic | Album |
| 1081670 | Phil & John (2) | Don't Look Now… It's The Hallelujah Brothers | 7014179624 | Dayspring | US | 1989 | Rock, Folk, World, & Country | Folk Rock, Religious | Album |
| 1069774 | Alasdair Fraser | The Road North | ND-62755 | Sona Gaia Productions | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | New Age, Acoustic, Fusion, Celtic | Album |
| 1068387 | Оркестр Моисеева | The Moiseyev Dance Ensemble | MCD 61451 | Monitor Records (2) | US | 1989 | Classical, Folk, World, & Country | Romantic, Polka | Album |
| 1068010 | Jon Jang | Never Give Up! | AIR 0007 | Asian Improv Records | US | 1989 | Jazz, Folk, World, & Country | Avant-garde Jazz, Big Band | Album |
| 1065714 | The Uptown String Quartet | Max Roach Presents | 838 358-2 | Philips | US | 1989 | Jazz, Classical, Folk, World, & Country | Bop, Post Bop, Ragtime, Instrumental | Album, Stereo |
| 105964 | Ivo Papasov & His Wedding Band | Orpheus Ascending | HNCD 1346 | Hannibal Records | US | 1989 | Jazz, Folk, World, & Country | Gypsy Jazz, Fusion, Folk | Album |
| 1048956 | Kay Gardner | Garden Of Ecstasy | LR107CD | Ladyslipper | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk | Album |
| 1045649 | The Boys Of The Lough | To Welcome Paddy Home | 79061 | Shanachie | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Celtic | Album |
| 1041167 | Filé | 2 Left Feet | FF 70507 | Flying Fish (2) | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Cajun, Zydeco | Album |
| 1037061 | Attilio (9) | Art Takes A Holiday | NVCD003 | Nu Vision Records | US | 1989 | Electronic, Folk, World, & Country | New Age, Ambient | Album |
| 1034823 | Northern Lights (17) | Harp & Hammer Dulcimer | NLCD-2 | Not On Label (Northern Lights Self-released) | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Celtic, New Age, Contemporary, Instrumental | Album |
| 1033899 | Bongos, Bass & Bob | Never Mind The Sex Pistols, Here's Bongos, Bass, And Bob! (What On Earth Were They Thinking???) | BBB3-2 | 50,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 Watts Records | US | 1989 | Jazz, Rock, Folk, World, & Country | Lo-Fi, Noise, Avantgarde | Album |
| 1031271 | The Mthembu Queens | Emjindini | ROUNDER CD 5034 | Rounder Records | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | African | Album |
| 1026369 | Jerry Jeff Walker | Live At Gruene Hall | RCD 10123 | Rykodisc | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Country | Album |
| 1026293 | Various | Electric Salsa | BLP523 | Baja Records | US | 1989 | Electronic, Rock, Latin, Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Dance-pop, Disco, House | Album, Compilation |
| 1020088 | Eliza Gilkyson | Legends Of Rainmaker | D2-71323 | Gold Castle | US | 1989 | Rock, Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Folk | Album |
| 1019986 | Barbara Mandrell | Precious Memories | RSPD 186 | Heartland Music | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Country, Gospel | Album |
| 1018850 | Ronnie McDowell | American Music | CRBD-10611 | Curb Records | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Country | Album |
| 1012245 | Kate Wolf | An Evening In Austin | K-36 | Kaleidoscope Records (2) | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk | Album |
| 1009306 | The Players (15) | Christmas | RCD 20125 | Rykodisc | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Holiday | Album |
| 1005042 | Holly Near | Sky Dances | RRCD8902 | Redwood Records (3) | USA & Canada | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk | Album |
| 1004152 | John Duffey | Classic Country Gents Reunion | SH-CD-3772 | Sugar Hill Records (2) | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Bluegrass, Country | Album |
| 1001564 | Moe Bandy | Many Mansions | CRBD 10609 | Curb Records | US | 1989 | Folk, World, & Country | Country | Album |
| 464797 | Isabel Pantoja | Desde Andalucía | 6956-2-RL | RCA International | US | 1988-05-03 | Latin, Folk, World, & Country | Copla | Album |
| 1539830 | Khánh Ly | Bên Ni Bên Nớ | KL-8811101 | Khánh Ly | US | 1988-04-00 | Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Ballad | Album |
| 99895 | John Denver | A Christmas Together | D2-72870 | Windstar Records | US | 1988 | Pop, Children's, Folk, World, & Country | Novelty, Folk, Holiday | Album |
| 983761 | The Peter Moon Band | The Guitar Man | KCD-1005 | Kanikapila Records | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 981774 | Billie Jo Spears | It Could' A Been Me | OR0052 | Object Enterprises Ltd. | UK & US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Country | Album |
| 978799 | Steve Goodman | Artistic Hair | RPJ001CD | Red Pajama Records | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Country, Folk | Album |
| 967358 | Tony Rice | Native American | ROUNDER CD 0248 | Rounder Records | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Bluegrass | Album |
| 956919 | Mantovani And His Orchestra | Mantovani's Italia | SJ-02 | Mantovani Production Associates, Inc. | US | 1988 | Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Easy Listening | Album |
| 955889 | Ustad Sultan Khan | Sarangi: The Music Of India | RCD 10104 | Rykodisc | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Indian Classical, Hindustani | Album |
| 945741 | Phil Coulter | Classic Tranquility | SH 53003 | Shanachie | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 943508 | Lou Harrison | La Koro Sutro | NA015CD | New Albion | US | 1988 | Classical, Folk, World, & Country | Gamelan, Contemporary | Album |
| 942091 | Celtic Thunder | Celtic Thunder | GLCD 1029 | Green Linnet | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk, Celtic | Album |
| 939152 | Marcos Ariel | Terra Do Indio | WH 55942 | Tropical Storm | US | 1988 | Jazz, Rock, Latin, Folk, World, & Country | Contemporary Jazz, Fusion, MPB | Album |
| 931797 | Vilayat Khan | Captivating Melodies of Sitar | ORI/AAMS CD 120 | Oriental Records | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Indian Classical | Album, Stereo |
| 923190 | Various | A Town South Of Bakersfield Volume 2 + A Town South Of Bakersfield Volume 1 | D2-73302 | Enigma (4) | US | 1988 | Rock, Folk, World, & Country | Country, Folk, Country Rock | Album, Compilation |
| 921508 | Norman & Nancy Blake | Blind Dog | ROUNDER CD 0254 | Rounder Records | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Bluegrass, Folk | Album |
| 91845 | Timbuk 3 | Eden Alley | IRSD-42124 | I.R.S. Records | US | 1988 | Rock, Pop, Folk, World, & Country | New Wave, Southern Rock, Pop Rock, Country Rock | Album |
| 917848 | Mzikayifani Buthelezi | Fashion Maswedi | 5032 | Rounder Records | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 915787 | Sangit Sirus | Caravan | NGH-CD-326 | Nightingale Records | USA & Canada | 1988 | Electronic, Folk, World, & Country | New Age | Album |
| 915757 | The Maranatha Singers | Abba: 18 Songs To The Father | 7-10-023867-6 | Maranatha! Music | USA & Canada | 1988 | Funk / Soul, Folk, World, & Country | Gospel, Vocal, Religious | Album |
| 911536 | Danielle Pauly | Fleur Du Jura (French Accordion Music) | MHS 512191L | Musical Heritage Society | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk, Easy Listening | Album |
| 908422 | Phil & John (2) | Lonely Dancer | 7014168622 | Dayspring International | USA, Canada & UK | 1988 | Pop, Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 902365 | The Bama Band | Solid Ground | 834 627-2 | Mercury Nashville Records | US | 1988 | Rock, Folk, World, & Country | Country, Country Rock | Album, Stereo |
| 895696 | Imrat Khan | Rāg Dārbarī / Rāg Chandra Kānhrā | NI 5118 | Nimbus Records | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Hindustani, Indian Classical | Album, Ambisonic |
| 894886 | Hariprasad Chaurasia | Rāg Ahir Bhairav | NI 5111 | Nimbus Records | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Hindustani, Indian Classical | Album, Ambisonic |
| 894696 | Ram Narayan | Rāg Bhūpāl Toṛī / Rāg Paṭdīp | NI 5119 | Nimbus Records | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Indian Classical, Hindustani | Album, Ambisonic |
| 894395 | Patricia White (3) | Love Will | WR7002-CD | White Robe Records | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Gospel, Vocal | Album |
| 894026 | Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma | Rāg Madhuvantī, Rāg Miśra Tilang | NI 5110 | Nimbus Records | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Indian Classical, Hindustani | Album, Ambisonic |
| 884385 | Flor De Caña | ¡Muevete! / Move It! | FF70463 | Flying Fish (2) | US | 1988 | Latin, Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 883208 | Don McLean | Love Tracks | S21-57651 | CEMA Special Markets | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Country | Album |
| 874393 | Disappear Fear | Echo My Call | DR1006 | Disappear Records | US | 1988 | Rock, Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Folk Rock, Indie Rock, Indie Pop | Album, Stereo |
| 871573 | Buddy Greene | Slice Of Life | 790063336 | Fortress Records (3) | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Religious, Gospel, Country | Album |
| 870653 | Carey Landry | Abba, Father | 5520 | OCP Publications | US | 1988 | Children's, Folk, World, & Country | Religious, Folk | Album, Stereo |
| 866800 | The Boys Of The Lough | Sweet Rural Shade | SH 79068 | Shanachie | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk, Celtic | Album |
| 847448 | Sìleas | Beating Harps | GLCD 1089 | Green Linnet | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk | Album |
| 845691 | Byron Lee And The Dragonaires | De Music Hot Mama | CD-80240 | CBS | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Soca | Album, Stereo |
| 834520 | Hot Rize | Traditional Ties | SH-CD-3748 | Sugar Hill Records (2) | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Bluegrass | Album |
| 832895 | The Bonedaddys | A-koo-de-a! | D2-74751 | Chameleon Records (2) | US | 1988 | Funk / Soul, Folk, World, & Country | Funk | Album, Stereo |
| 832513 | Greg Brown (3) | One More Goodnight Kiss | RHR CD23 | Red House Records | US | 1988 | Rock, Funk / Soul, Blues, Folk, World, & Country | Acoustic, Blues Rock, Country Blues, Delta Blues, Folk, Folk Rock | Album |
| 830128 | Sawyer Brown | Wide Open | 77585-2 S2C11E | Curb Records | US | 1988 | Rock, Folk, World, & Country | Country Rock | Album |
| 827028 | Phil Coulter | Forgotten Dreams | SH 53006 | Shanachie | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Celtic | Album |
| 819037 | The Greene String Quartet | Molly On The Shore | HNCD 1333 | Hannibal Records | US | 1988 | Jazz, Folk, World, & Country | Contemporary Jazz, Avant-garde Jazz, Bluegrass | Album |
| 817917 | John Brannen | Mystery Street | D2-71650 | Apache (3) | US | 1988 | Rock, Blues, Folk, World, & Country | Blues Rock, Classic Rock, Country Rock, Folk Rock | Album |
| 812807 | Vujicsics | Vujicsics | HNCD 1310 | Hannibal Records | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 811214 | Babatunde Olatunji | Drums Of Passion: The Invocation | RCD 10102 | Rykodisc | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Afrobeat | Album |
| 790732 | Celtic Thunder | The Light Of Other Days | GLCD 1086 | Green Linnet | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk, Celtic | Album |
| 776310 | Tom Paxton | The Very Best Of Tom Paxton | FF 70519 | Flying Fish (2) | US | 1988 | Rock, Folk, World, & Country | Folk Rock, Acoustic, Folk | Album |
| 767287 | Brave Combo | Humansville | ROUNDER CD 9019 | Rounder Records | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Polka | Album |
| 766339 | Various | The Music Of Upper And Lower Egypt | RCD 10106 | Rykodisc | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk | Album |
| 752987 | Alcione | Fruto E Raiz | BRCD4006 | Braziloid Records | US | 1988 | Latin, Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 747836 | Huayucaltia | Caminos | 26003 | ROM Records | US | 1988 | Jazz, Latin, Folk, World, & Country | Andean Music, Folk | Album |
| 734279 | Anne Hills | Woman Of A Calm Heart | FF 70464 | Flying Fish (2) | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk, Vocal | Album |
| 733653 | Coyote Oldman | Landscape | CO-3-CD | Coyote Oldman Music | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Tribal, Ambient | Album |
| 728502 | Alasdair Fraser | The Driven Bow | CUL 102D | Culburnie | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Instrumental, Celtic, Folk | Album |
| 719414 | Gary P. Nunn | Border States | GPN-1 | Big Records (22) | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 713198 | Scott Appel | Nine Of Swords | KMCD343 | Kicking Mule Records | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk | Album |
| 700997 | The Trio Bulgarka | The Forest Is Crying (Lament For Indje Voivode) | HNCD 1342 | Hannibal Records | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk | Album |
| 700030 | Bill Staines | Bridges | RHR CD25 | Red House Records | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk | Album |
| 693522 | Kate Wolf | The Wind Blows Wild | K-30 | Kaleidoscope Records (2) | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album, Stereo |
| 690110 | Roy Book Binder | "Bookeroo!" | CD 3107 | Rounder Records | US | 1988 | Blues, Folk, World, & Country | Piedmont Blues, Country Blues | Album |
| 687861 | The Bobs | Songs For Tomorrow Morning | GAMHCD-2707-2 | The Great American Music Hall Records | US | 1988 | Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Vocal | Album |
| 668026 | Liz Carroll | Liz Carroll | GLCD 1092 | Green Linnet | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 667384 | Mickey Gilley | Chasing Rainbows | ACD-0103 | Airborne Records | US | 1988 | Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Country | Album |
| 664408 | International Staff Band Of The Salvation Army | Goldcrest | SPS063 | Salvationist Publishing & Supplies Ltd. | US | 1988 | Classical, Brass & Military, Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 663898 | Patrick Street | Patrick Street | GLCD 1071 | Green Linnet | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk, Celtic | Album |
| 662389 | Paddy O'Brien | Stranger At The Gate | GLCD 1091 | Green Linnet | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Celtic | Album |
| 661716 | Wall Matthews | Riding Horses | CCD 709 | Clean Cuts | US | 1988 | Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Folk, Contemporary, Instrumental | Album |
| 655314 | Tom Paxton | Politics Live | FF70486 | Flying Fish (2) | US | 1988 | Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Folk, Ballad, Parody, Novelty | Album |
| 650732 | Márta Sebestyén | Muzsikas | HNCD 1330 | Hannibal Records | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk | Album |
| 639942 | Stéphane Grappelli | Together At Last | FF 70421 | Flying Fish (2) | US | 1988 | Jazz, Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 639547 | R. Carlos Nakai & William Eaton | Carry The Gift | CR-7006 | Canyon Records (2) | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Aboriginal, Folk, Fusion | Album |
| 633861 | La Bottine Souriante | La Traversée De L'Atlantique | GLCD 3043 | Green Linnet | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk | Album |
| 624541 | Austin Lounge Lizards | The Highway Café Of The Damned | 1001-CD | Watermelon Records | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 612100 | Christine Lavin | Good Thing He Can't Read My Mind | PHILO CD PH 1121 | Philo | US | 1988 | Rock, Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Folk, Folk Rock, Acoustic, Vocal | Album |
| 607197 | Becky Hobbs | All Keyed Up | D2-71067 | MTM Records | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Honky Tonk | Album |
| 602112 | New Grass Revival | On The Boulevard | SH-CD-3745 | Sugar Hill Records (2) | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Bluegrass | Album |
| 601799 | Russ Barenberg | Moving Pictures | 0249 | Rounder Records | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Bluegrass, Folk | Album |
| 596626 | Patrick Street | No. 2 Patrick Street | GLCD 1088 | Green Linnet | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Celtic | Album |
| 592923 | Abdullah Ibrahim | Mindif | R2 79601 | Enja Records | US | 1988 | Jazz, Folk, World, & Country, Stage & Screen | African, Soundtrack | Album |
| 581614 | Glad (3) | The Acapella Project | CD02445 | Benson | USA & Canada | 1988 | Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Religious, Gospel, Vocal, Folk | Album |
| 580695 | Queen Ida And The Bon Temps Zydeco Band | Caught In The Act | GNPD 2181 | GNP Crescendo Record Co., Inc. | USA, Canada & Europe | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Zydeco | Album |
| 573932 | Mick Moloney | Kilkelly | GLCD 1072 | Green Linnet | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Celtic | Album |
| 571723 | Jo-El Sonnier | Cajun Life | ROUNDER CD 3049 | Rounder Records | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Cajun | Album |
| 570047 | Janny Grein | Like The Wind | MWCD 1001 | Mighty Wind | US | 1988 | Jazz, Rock, Blues, Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Pop Rock | Album, Stereo |
| 569037 | Hot Rize | Shades Of The Past | SH-CD-3767 | Sugar Hill Records (2) | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Country | Album |
| 569007 | Holly Dunn | Across The Rio Grande | D2-71070 | MTM Records | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Country | Album |
| 565897 | 101 Strings | The Soul Of Israel | ALCD 38 | Alshire | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Big Band, Folk | Album |
| 563193 | Harry Chapin | The Last Protest Singer | DZS 041 | DCC Compact Classics | US | 1988 | Rock, Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Pop Rock | Album, Club Edition |
| 560461 | Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys | The Tiffany Transcriptions Vol. 8: More Of The Best | K-32 | Kaleidoscope Records (2) | US | 1988 | Jazz, Blues, Folk, World, & Country | Country Blues, Country, Swing | Album |
| 558901 | Robin Williamson | Winter's Turning | FF70407 | Flying Fish (2) | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 551110 | The Seldom Scene | 15th Anniversary Celebration, Live At The Kennedy Center | SH-CD-2202 | Sugar Hill Records (2) | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Bluegrass | Album |
| 547809 | Tim & Mollie O'Brien | Take Me Back | SH-CD-3766 | Sugar Hill Records (2) | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Bluegrass | Album |
| 538869 | Pierce Pettis | While The Serpent Lies Sleeping | SWR 151 | Small World Records (2) | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk | Album |
| 528820 | Rich Mullins | Winds Of Heaven, Stuff Of Earth. | REND 66184 | Reunion Records | US | 1988 | Rock, Pop, Folk, World, & Country | | Album, Club Edition |
| 526880 | The Mair-Davis Duo | The Sounding Joy | MS0011 | North Star Records (3) | US | 1988 | Classical, Folk, World, & Country | Folk, Holiday | Album |
| 521378 | Michael Gettel | San Juan Suite | MPCD2701 | Miramar Recordings | USA, Canada & Europe | 1988 | Electronic, Jazz, Classical, Folk, World, & Country | Smooth Jazz, New Age | Album, Stereo |
| 518492 | Battlefield Band | Home Is Where the Van Is | COMD 2006 | Temple Records (2) | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album, Stereo |
| 506828 | Elis Regina | Elis, Essa Mulher | WH 55900-2 | WEA | US | 1988 | Latin, Folk, World, & Country | Bossanova, MPB | Album |
| 505306 | Steven Curtis Chapman | Real Life Conversations | SPD 1160 | Sparrow Records | USA & Canada | 1988 | Rock, Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Gospel | Album |
| 500353 | Marie Osmond | All In Love | CDP-548968 | Curb Records | US | 1988 | Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Country | Album, Club Edition |
| 498588 | Peter Rowan | New Moon Rising | SH-CD-3762 | Sugar Hill Records (2) | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Bluegrass | Album |
| 498222 | Leon Redbone | Christmas Island | CD-AS 8890 | August Records (2) | US | 1988 | Jazz, Blues, Folk, World, & Country | Louisiana Blues, Delta Blues, Dixieland, Ragtime, Holiday | Album |
| 497573 | The Stanley Brothers | Sacred Songs From The Hills | SCD 122 | Starday Records | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Bluegrass | Album |
| 491986 | Ancient Future | Dreamchaser | ND 62754 | Sona Gaia Productions | US | 1988 | Jazz, Folk, World, & Country | Free Jazz, Fusion | Album |
| 478265 | John Stewart (2) | Trancas | ADCD-0001 | Affordable Dreams Records | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 462368 | Jimmie Dale Gilmore | Fair & Square | HCD 8011 | Hightone Records | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Country, Honky Tonk | Album |
| 459984 | Osamu Kitajima | California Roll | MK 44779 | CBS | USA & Canada | 1988 | Electronic, Jazz, Rock, Folk, World, & Country | New Age, Soul-Jazz, Fusion, Pop Rock, Neofolk | Album |
| 459831 | Joakin Bello | Beyond The Rainbow | 13-9012-2 | Gaia Records | US | 1988 | Electronic, Folk, World, & Country | New Age, Folk, Ambient | Album |
| 454409 | Pete Morton | One Big Joke | GLCD3047 | Green Linnet | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk | Album |
| 43867 | Clannad | Clannad 2 | 79007 | Shanachie | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Celtic, Folk | Album |
| 436653 | Shawn Phillips (2) | Beyond Here Be Dragons | D2-74764 | Chameleon Records (2) | US | 1988 | Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Folk | Album, Stereo |
| 430098 | Dave Valentin | Dave Valentin Live At The Blue Note | GRD-9568 | GRP | US | 1988 | Jazz, Funk / Soul, Folk, World, & Country | Jazz-Funk, Afro-Cuban Jazz, Contemporary Jazz, Free Improvisation, Latin Jazz, Smooth Jazz | Album |
| 421111 | Buckwheat Zydeco Ils Sont Partis Band | 100% Fortified Zydeco | CD BT 1024 | Black Top Records | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Zydeco | Album |
| 413227 | Stefan Grossman | Love, Devils And The Blues | SH 97001 | Shanachie | US | 1988 | Blues, Folk, World, & Country | Country Blues, Folk, East Coast Blues | Album |
| 408312 | Leo Kottke | Regards From Chuck Pink | 259 641 | Private Music | US | 1988 | Blues, Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 408039 | Jerry Garcia Acoustic Band | Almost Acoustic | GDCD4005 | Grateful Dead Records | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk Rock, Bluegrass, Acoustic, Country | Album |
| 404946 | Desert Rose Band | Running | D2-77573 | Curb Records | US | 1988 | Rock, Folk, World, & Country | Country, Bluegrass, Folk, Country Rock | Album |
| 404608 | Luiz Melodia | Claro | BR 4007 | Braziloid Records | US | 1988 | Jazz, Rock, Latin, Funk / Soul, Folk, World, & Country | Bossanova, Samba, Afro-Cuban, MPB | Album |
| 4020973 | The Maranatha Singers | Praise Ten/Praise Strings Ten | 7-10-024467-6 | Maranatha! Music | USA & Canada | 1988 | Classical, Folk, World, & Country | Religious, Choral | Album |
| 4006615 | Afterglow (16) | A Christmas Wish | SKU 1693143 | Deseret Book Company | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Holiday | Album |
| 399490 | Battlefield Band | Music In Trust Volume One | COMD 2010 | Temple Records (2) | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk | Album |
| 3971849 | Michael O'Brien (16) | Sounds Of Medjugorje | none | MIR Productions | US | 1988 | Funk / Soul, Non-Music, Folk, World, & Country | Gospel | Album |
| 395463 | John Prine | John Prine Live | OBR 005CD | Oh Boy Records | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Country | Album, Stereo |
| 3937658 | Hui Ohana | The Best Of Hui Ohana | CD-310 | Lehua | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Pacific, Hawaiian | Album, Compilation |
| 3911266 | Chris & Diane Machen | Written On The Wind | MM0931 | The Master's Music Company | US | 1988 | Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Gospel | Album |
| 389992 | Peter, Paul & Mary | A Holiday Celebration | D2-71316 | Gold Castle | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk, Holiday | Album |
| 388319 | Doc & Merle Watson | Ballads From Deep Gap | VMD-6576 | Vanguard | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk | Album |
| 3867160 | Restauración (2) | A Ti Señor | VM 001 | Verbo Music (3) | US | 1988 | Latin, Non-Music, Classical, Brass & Military, Folk, World, & Country | Religious | Album, Stereo |
| 385910 | Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys | The Tiffany Transcriptions Vol. 2: Best Of The Tiffanys | K-19 | Kaleidoscope Records (2) | US | 1988 | Blues, Folk, World, & Country | Western Swing | Album |
| 384439 | Robert Earl Keen | The Live Album | SH-CD-1024 | Sugar Hill Records (2) | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Country, Bluegrass, Honky Tonk, Folk | Album |
| 383468 | Sweet Honey In The Rock | Live At Carnegie Hall | FF 70106 | Flying Fish (2) | US | 1988 | Funk / Soul, Folk, World, & Country | Gospel, Soul | Album |
| 3832623 | Various | Horizons | 7010038716 | Home Sweet Home Records | US | 1988 | Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Gospel | Album |
| 3825786 | Joe Poshek | Americana | CD 1088 | Bauhaus Records | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 376544 | John Prine | German Afternoons | OBR-003CD | Oh Boy Records | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk, Country, Bluegrass | Album |
| 3729993 | Fernando Quinde | Movin' Up | MUCD001 | Movin' Up Records | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Gospel | Album |
| 372732 | Placido Domingo | Joy To The World (The Music Of Christmas) | 628XPR9712 | Hallmark (5) | US | 1988 | Pop, Classical, Folk, World, & Country | Vocal, Choral, Gospel | Album |
| 369155 | Georgia Kelly | A Journey Home | R2 79303 | Global Pacific Records | US | 1988 | Classical, Folk, World, & Country | New Age, Contemporary, Folk | Album |
| 366698 | Billy Kemp And The Paradise Rockers | Nightwaves | CD 881 | Essential Records (6) | US | 1988 | Rock, Folk, World, & Country | | Mini-Album, Numbered |
| 365328 | Bill Douglas | Jewel Lake | HS11006-2 | Hearts Of Space | US | 1988 | Electronic, Jazz, Folk, World, & Country | New Age | Album |
| 364729 | Eric Andersen (2) | Ghosts Upon The Road | 462-118-001 | AGF Entertainment Ltd. | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk Rock | Album, Promo |
| 360160 | Various | Africa Dances | OMCD 002 | Original Music (2) | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | African, Taarab | Album, Compilation |
| 359837 | Peter, Paul & Mary | No Easy Walk To Freedom | GD-1001 | Gold Castle | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album, Club Edition |
| 359599 | André Saint-Prix | Mi Sé Sa | CCD 9813 | Mango | US | 1988 | Latin, Folk, World, & Country | Folk, Zouk | Album |
| 357061 | Night Ark | Moments | 3028-2-N | Novus | US | 1988 | Jazz, Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 3555172 | Muriel Anderson | Heartstrings | CGD168 | CGD Music | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk, Andalusian Classical, Acoustic | Album |
| 354110 | Harry Belafonte | Paradise In Gazankulu | CDP-7-46971-2 | EMI-Manhattan Records | US | 1988 | Latin, Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Afro-Cuban, Vocal, Calypso, Pop Rock | Album, Stereo |
| 3527669 | Velma Frye | I Am To Someone | Ti 2909252 | Hazel Tree | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 352485 | Sarah Lou Vogt | Sarah Too | HCD-102 | Hub Records (8) | US | 1988 | Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Country | Album |
| 345852 | Juan Martin | Through The Moving Window | 3036-2-N | Novus | US | 1988 | Jazz, Latin, Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 345766 | The Seldom Scene | Old Train | REB-CD- 1536 | Rebel Records (3) | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Bluegrass | Album |
| 345734 | Michael Doucet And Cajun Brew | Michael Doucet & Cajun Brew | RCD-6017 | Rounder Records | US | 1988 | Rock, Folk, World, & Country | Cajun, Pop Rock, Zydeco | Album |
| 343263 | Hank Williams Jr. | Wild Streak | 9 25725-2 | Curb Records | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Country Rock | Album |
| 342336 | Phil Coulter | Sea Of Tranquility | 53004 | Shanachie | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Celtic | Album |
| 3405781 | George Koros And Orchestra | Ταξιδεύοντας Στην Ελλάδα (Οργανικό) | CD 204 | Minerva Records | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album, Compilation |
| 3401677 | Singh Kaur | What Child Is This | SP-7137-CD | Soundings Of The Planet | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Holiday | Album |
| 3380704 | Various | Country Classics Volume 8 | MCAD-31258 | Country Classics (7) | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Country | Album, Compilation |
| 3348604 | Don Michael Sampson | Crimson Winds | R-103cd | Red Horse (2) | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 333422 | Raffi (2) | Baby Beluga | SD 0210 | Shoreline Records | US | 1988 | Pop, Children's, Folk, World, & Country | Folk, Vocal | Album |
| 332358 | John Renbourn's Ship Of Fools | John Renbourn's Ship Of Fools | FF70466 | Flying Fish (2) | USA & Canada | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Acoustic, Folk | Album |
| 3321976 | 101 Strings | The Glory Of Christmas | ALCD-XM | Alshire | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Holiday | Album |
| 329620 | Béla Fleck | Drive | ROUNDER CD 0255 | Rounder Records | US | 1988 | Jazz, Folk, World, & Country | Bluegrass | Album |
| 3289789 | Charles Holland | My Lord What A Mornin' | MHS 512250K | Musical Heritage Society, Inc. | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Gospel, Spirituals | Album |
| 3286234 | Don Moen | Steadfast Love | HMD016 | Hosanna! Music | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Gospel, Religious | Album, Stereo |
| 328194 | Zachary Richard | Zack's Bon Ton | ROUNDER CD 6027 | Rounder Records | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Cajun, Zydeco | Album |
| 3254710 | Tom Brooks | Experience Love Instrumental | IS003CD | Integrity Music | US | 1988 | Non-Music, Classical, Folk, World, & Country | Gospel, Religious | Album |
| 3241132 | Tom Brooks | Experience Joy Instrumental | IS002CD | Integrity Music | US | 1988 | Non-Music, Folk, World, & Country | Gospel, Religious | Album |
| 3165564 | Wyndnwyre | Out Of Time | none | Not On Label (Wyndnwyre Self-released) | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Celtic, Folk | Album |
| 315782 | Bob Neuwirth | Back To The Front | 171 015-2 | Gold Castle | US | 1988 | Rock, Blues, Folk, World, & Country | Country, Folk | Album |
| 310347 | The Chieftains | The Chieftains 4 | SH 79024 | Shanachie | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Celtic | Album |
| 31020 | Clannad | Dúlamán | SH 79008 | Shanachie | US | 1988 | Rock, Folk, World, & Country | Folk Rock, Celtic | Album |
| 3100557 | The Whammadiddle Dingbats | Saturday At The Market | ART-001 | Artichoke Records | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk | Album |
| 306925 | Mbongeni Ngema | Time To Unite | CCD9811 | Mango | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | African | Album |
| 3046610 | Robin Lee (2) | This Old Flame | 7 90906-2 | Atlantic America | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Country | Album |
| 3043019 | The New Troubadours | Festival of Light | MLP-435 | Music For Little People | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Holiday | Album |
| 303314 | Djeli Moussa Diawara | Soubindoor | CCD 9832 | Mango | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | African | Album |
| 301062 | Ladysmith Black Mambazo | Umthombo Wamanzi | SH 43055 | Shanachie | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | African | Album |
| 3008861 | Hương Lan | Cuối Cùng Cho Một Tình Yêu | TL 88-111004 | Thanh Lan Productions | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Nhạc Vàng | Album |
| 300515 | Flora Purim | Midnight Sun | 7 90995-2 | Venture | US | 1988 | Jazz, Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 3001043 | Various | The Wind In The Rigging - A New England Voyage | MFCD 845 | Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Sea Shanties, Celtic, Folk | Album, Limited Edition |
| 298555 | Fareed Haque | Voices Rising | PAND-42156 | PANGÆA | US | 1988 | Jazz, Rock, Latin, Classical, Folk, World, & Country | Acoustic, Jazz-Rock | Album |
| 298061 | Eddie LeJeune | Cajun Soul | ROUNDER CD 6013 | Rounder Records | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Cajun, Zydeco | Album |
| 296680 | Joe Ely | Dig All Night | HCD 8015 | Hightone Records | US | 1988 | Rock, Folk, World, & Country | Blues Rock | Album |
| 2964691 | Khánh Ly | Boston Buồn | KL 88-11102 | Khánh Ly | US | 1988 | Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Ballad | Album |
| 2917129 | The Country Gentlemen | Return Engagement | REBEL CD-1663 | Rebel Records (3) | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Bluegrass | Album |
| 2910049 | Randy Rothwell | Army Of God | HM020CD | Integrity Music | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Gospel, Religious | Album, Stereo |
| 290848 | Marisa Monte | MM | CDP 7 91761 2 | World Pacific Records | USA & Canada | 1988 | Jazz, Latin, Folk, World, & Country | MPB | Album |
| 2902615 | Randy Sabien | Fiddlehead Blues | none | Fiddlehead Music | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk | Album |
| 289250 | Michael William Gilbert | Point Of Views | 004 | Gibex | US | 1988 | Electronic, Jazz, Folk, World, & Country | Abstract, Fusion, Experimental, Ambient | Album |
| 287184 | King Sunny Ade & His African Beats | Live Live Juju | RCD 10047 | Rykodisc | US | 1988 | Funk / Soul, Pop, Folk, World, & Country | African, Afrobeat | Album |
| 2866828 | Ron Feuer | Cry Of The Heart | SYD 102 | SYDA Foundation | US | 1988 | Jazz, Folk, World, & Country | Religious | Album |
| 2831702 | The Quackers | The Quackers Christmas Special | SOR-0041 | Step One Records | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Holiday, Novelty | Album, Stereo |
| 282637 | Do'a | World Dance | ZK 40734 | Global Pacific Records | US | 1988 | Jazz, Folk, World, & Country | New Age | Album |
| 277328 | L. Subramaniam | Salaam Bombay! (Original Soundtrack Recording) | CDSBL 12595 | DRG Records | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country, Stage & Screen | Soundtrack, Folk | Album |
| 2759525 | Earl Turbinton | Brothers For Life | CD 2064 | Rounder Records | US | 1988 | Jazz, Blues, Folk, World, & Country | Piano Blues, Cajun | Album |
| 2727524 | The Fox Brothers | Musical Warriors | MSCD 4095 | Morning Star Records (10) | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Country, Gospel, Religious | Album |
| 2651717 | Tom Espinola | Feather River | CD PH 9012 | Philo | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk | Album |
| 2639237 | Tom Brooks | Experience Peace Instrumental | IS001CD | Integrity Music | US | 1988 | Non-Music, Classical, Folk, World, & Country | Religious | Album |
| 259310 | Ravi Shankar | Inside The Kremlin | 2044-2-P | Private Music | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Indian Classical, Hindustani | Album |
| 258365 | Kanda Bongo Man | Amour Fou / Crazy Love | HNCD 1337 | Hannibal Records | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Soukous, African | Album |
| 258360 | Touré Kunda | Karadindi | CELCD 6137 | Celluloid | US | 1988 | Funk / Soul, Folk, World, & Country | Afrobeat | Album |
| 256522 | Dizrhythmia | Dizrhythmia | 7 91026-2 | Antilles New Directions | US | 1988 | Jazz, Rock, Folk, World, & Country | Contemporary Jazz | Album |
| 2543800 | Jim Taylor (20) | Come Before Winter | UP887 | Upstream Records (2) | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Appalachian Music | Album |
| 254178 | Youssou N'Dour | Immigrés | 2-91020 | Earthworks | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | African, Mbalax | Album |
| 25118 | Penguin Cafe Orchestra | When In Rome... | EEGCD 56 | Editions EG | US | 1988 | Classical, Folk, World, & Country | Contemporary | Album |
| 249816 | D. L. Menard | No Matter Where You At, There You Are | CD 6021 | Rounder Records | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Cajun | Album |
| 2462101 | Candee Land | Music of Candee Land | none | BSW Records | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 238852 | David Lewiston | Tibetan Buddhism (Tantras Of Gyütö) | 9 79198-2 | Elektra Nonesuch | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Religious | Album, Compilation, Club Edition |
| 2378737 | Dan Crow (2) | Chanukah At Home | Rounder CD 8017 | Rounder Records | US | 1988 | Children's, Folk, World, & Country | Holiday | Album |
| 236343 | Eugene Chadbourne | I've Been Everywhere | SAVE 68CD | Fundamental | US | 1988 | Jazz, Folk, World, & Country | Folk, Free Improvisation | Album |
| 2334778 | Khánh Ly | Thương Một Người | DX 06 | Diễm Xưa | US | 1988 | Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Ballad | Album |
| 2296987 | Various | Christmas Time Back Home | CD-1600 | Rebel Records (3) | USA & Canada | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Bluegrass | Album |
| 225720 | Diga Rhythm Band | Diga | RCD 10101 | Rykodisc | US | 1988 | Jazz, Folk, World, & Country | Free Improvisation, Acoustic, Folk | Album |
| 2247202 | Sotavento (2) | Cuicani | RRCD8801 | Redwood Records (3) | USA & Canada | 1988 | Jazz, Latin, Classical, Folk, World, & Country | Folk | Album |
| 2207035 | Don Ho | A Night In Hawaii With Don Ho | HR 20001 CD | Don Ho Enterprises | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Hawaiian | Album |
| 2176264 | Brent Lamb | Outside These Walls | 7-90113-002-4 | Diadem Music | US | 1988 | Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Country | Album |
| 2168698 | Mid South Boys | One Of A Kind | none | Not On Label | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Country, Gospel | Album |
| 2163316 | Harvey Reid | Of Wind and Water | WP 104CD | Woodpecker Records | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 2120827 | Chris Christian | Thinking Of You This Christmas | 7010042713 | Home Sweet Home Records | US | 1988 | Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Holiday | Album |
| 206917 | Runrig | The Cutter & The Clan | VK 41669 | Chrysalis | US | 1988 | Rock, Folk, World, & Country | Celtic | Album |
| 2061253 | Khánh Hà | Cõi Tình | DX 02 | Diễm Xưa | US | 1988 | Jazz, Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 201169 | Jean-Pierre Rampal | Jean-Pierre Rampal Plays Japanese Folk Melodies: Ensemble Luminaire | MK 35862 | CBS | US | 1988 | Classical, Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 190608 | Muzsikás | The Prisoner's Song | HNCD 1341 | Hannibal Records | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk, Népzene | Album |
| 190243 | Various | Rikky And Pete (Original Soundtrack) | CDSBL 12593 | DRG Records | US | 1988 | Rock, Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Pop Rock | Album |
| 1891134 | Kurt Bestor | An Airus Christmas With Kurt Bestor | AIRD-10010 | Airus Records | US | 1988 | Electronic, Folk, World, & Country | Ambient, New Age | Album, Stereo |
| 1890669 | شهرام | خجالتی | 3 | Taraneh | USA & Canada | 1988 | Funk / Soul, Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 188474 | Le Mystère Des Voix Bulgares | Volume Two | 9 79201-2 | Elektra Nonesuch | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk | Album |
| 1869957 | Ross Mitchell His Band & Singers | Star Requests | DLD 1003 | Dance & Listen | US | 1988 | Latin, Pop, Classical, Folk, World, & Country, Stage & Screen | | Album |
| 1868196 | Eddie Blazonczyk's Versatones | It's Our 25th Anniversary | CD 3041 | Bel-Aire | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Polka | Album |
| 1836872 | Bobby Horton | Homespun Songs Of The C.S.A. Volume 4 | HMCD4 | Not On Label | US | 1988 | Brass & Military, Folk, World, & Country | Military, Country | Album |
| 1833132 | Soundings Ensemble | Music Makes The Snow Melt Down | SP-7136-CD | Soundings Of The Planet | US | 1988 | Classical, Folk, World, & Country | Neo-Classical, New Age | Album |
| 182991 | Guy Clark | Old Friends | SH-CD-1025 | Sugar Hill Records (2) | US | 1988 | Rock, Folk, World, & Country | Folk Rock, Country Rock | Album |
| 1811622 | Ponder, Harp & Jennings | Only Jesus | CD5531 | Chapel | US | 1988 | Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Gospel, Vocal | Album |
| 181081 | Maddy Prior | No More To The Dance | SH 79069 | Shanachie | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk | Album |
| 1798382 | Steve Schuch | Circle Of Days | none | Not On Label | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 1794815 | Doug Jernigan | Country Jazz Steel Guitar | FS3308 | Fresh Squeezed (2) | US | 1988 | Jazz, Folk, World, & Country | Western Swing, Country | Album |
| 177410 | Bhundu Boys | True Jit | CCD 9812 | Mango | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | African | Album |
| 1733358 | مرتضی | واويلا | 4 | Taraneh | USA & Canada | 1988 | Pop, Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 1706842 | Kingston Trio | An Evening With... The Kingston Trio | FE2064CD | Folk Era Records | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk | Album, Mono |
| 1705219 | Ilaiyaraaja | Nothing But Wind | CD 121 | Oriental Records | US | 1988 | Electronic, Folk, World, & Country | Fusion | Album |
| 1699733 | Mary O'Dowd | At The Close Of An Irish Day | RCD-62000 | Rego Irish Records | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk, Celtic | Album, Stereo |
| 1679014 | معين | بی بی گل | TARANEH -CD 1 | Taraneh | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 1675799 | Michael Joncas | Winter Name Of God | CD-192 | GIA (2) | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 1635018 | Chris Proctor | His Journey Home | FF 70471 | Flying Fish (2) | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk | Album |
| 1634820 | Various | Marriage Songs From The Punjab | CDNF 140036 | EMI | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country, Stage & Screen | Bhangra, Folk | Album |
| 1629744 | Marty Nystrom | Forever Grateful | HMD018 | Hosanna! Music | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Gospel, Religious | Album, Stereo |
| 1620180 | Larry Rivera | "Kauai Is Love" - "A Collection Of The Best Love Songs Of Kauai..." | CPCD-1 | Coco Palms Records | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Hawaiian | Album |
| 1611240 | Ron Elliott (9) | Pure American Steel | SOR-0018 | Step One Records | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 1608203 | Sukay | Huayrasan - Music Of The Andes | FF 90501 | Flying Fish (2) | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 1607148 | Joseph Garlington | The Solid Rock | HM019CD | Hosanna! Music | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Gospel, Religious | Album, Stereo |
| 1581414 | David Mallett | For A Lifetime | FF 70497 | Flying Fish (2) | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 1574095 | Hương Lan | Còn Thương Rau Đắng Mọc Sau Hè | none | Làng Văn | US | 1988 | Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Ballad, Nhạc Vàng | Album |
| 1567600 | Charlie McCoy | Beam Me Up Charlie | SOR-0048 | Step One Records | US | 1988 | Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Country | Album |
| 1566050 | Melinda Caroll | Road To Paradise | none | Legend Productions | US | 1988 | Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Hawaiian | Album |
| 1556569 | Orison (2) | Celtic & Contemporary Instrumental Music | GM 104 | Gourd Music | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Celtic | Album |
| 1531783 | The Cathedrals | Goin' In Style | HBM-8801D | Homeward Bound Music | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Gospel | Album |
| 1526607 | Μίμης Πλέσσας | Soul Dances Of The Greeks | CD 1011 | Not On Label | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album, Stereo |
| 1513246 | The Gaither Vocal Band | Wings | SSD 8101 | Star Song | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Gospel | Album |
| 1505411 | Freeway Fusion | Textiles | Z1002 | JAJ Records | US | 1988 | Jazz, Classical, Folk, World, & Country | Contemporary | Album, Stereo |
| 1501621 | The Weavers | Together Again | CD 1681 | Loom Records (4) | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk | Album |
| 1497263 | Dan Crow (2) | Oops! | 8007 | Rounder Records | US | 1988 | Children's, Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 1493130 | The Empire Brass Quintet | Joy To The World | CDC-549097 | Angel Records Digital | US | 1988 | Classical, Brass & Military, Folk, World, & Country | Holiday | Album, Stereo |
| 1486266 | The Seldom Scene | A Change Of Scenery | SH-CD-3763 | Sugar Hill Records (2) | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Bluegrass | Album |
| 1480919 | The Virginia Squires | Variations | Reb-CD-1669 | Rebel Records (3) | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Bluegrass | Album |
| 1469497 | Ray Price | Just Enough Love | SOR-0033 | Step One Records | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Country | Album |
| 1460509 | Ron Elliott (9) | Peace In The Valley | SOR-0036 | Step One Records | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Country, Gospel | Album |
| 1453952 | Cathy Dale | I Believe In Me | BRI-CD-0994-04 | Broadland International | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Country | Album |
| 1425789 | The Nelons | Get Ready | 701997063X | Canaan Records | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Gospel | Album |
| 1421477 | Walt Michael & Company | Step Stone | FF 70480 | Flying Fish (2) | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 1408422 | Terri Gibbs | Comfort The People | 7019969631 | The New Canaan Records | US | 1988 | Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Country, Gospel | Album |
| 1408220 | Martin Best | Thys Yool - A Medieval Christmas | NI 5137 | Nimbus Records | US | 1988 | Classical, Folk, World, & Country | Medieval, Religious, Holiday | Album, Club Edition, Stereo, Ambisonic |
| 1385682 | Schooner Fare | We The People | OGR8885D | Outer Green Records | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk, Celtic | Album |
| 1384500 | Sandy Bull | Jukebox School Of Music | 26002 | ROM Records | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 1384102 | John McCutcheon | Mail Myself To You | 8016 | Rounder Records | US | 1988 | Children's, Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 1383517 | The Pandanus Club | Ho`okupu | PRCD 1004 | Pandanus Records | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Hawaiian | Album |
| 1374163 | Cecilio & Kapono | Goodtimes Together | GMI CK-002 | Browntown Records | US | 1988 | Pop, Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 137241 | Michael Hurley | Watertower | SAVE 51CD | Fundamental | US | 1988 | Rock, Blues, Folk, World, & Country | Folk Rock | Album |
| 136648 | Ofra Haza | Fifty Gates Of Wisdom (Yemenite Songs) | 64002 | Shanachie | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 1358657 | The Maranatha Singers | Christmas Classics | 7-10-024267-3 | Maranatha! Music | US | 1988 | Pop, Classical, Folk, World, & Country | Religious, Vocal, Choral, Folk, Holiday | Album |
| 1357173 | Frank DeLima | The Best Of De Lima | PP 112 | Pocholinga Productions | US | 1988 | Non-Music, Folk, World, & Country | Hawaiian, Comedy | Album |
| 1343569 | Mel Tillis | Big Balls In Cowtown | RR003CD | Radio Records (7) | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Country | Album |
| 1342815 | The Seldom Scene | After Midnight | SH-CD-3721 | Sugar Hill Records (2) | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Bluegrass | Album |
| 1342718 | Don Francisco (2) | High Praise | SSD 8100 | Star Song | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 1342054 | Michael Joncas | No Greater Love | CD - 191 | GIA (2) | US | 1988 | Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Gospel | Album |
| 1339594 | Ronnie McDowell | I'm Still Missing You | CRBD-10602 | Curb Records | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Country | Album |
| 1337644 | Hobo Jim | Where Legends Are Born | HBJ 18467 | Hobo Jim Music | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 1330383 | The Johnson Mountain Boys | Requests | ROUNDER CD 0246 | Rounder Records | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Bluegrass | Album |
| 1310442 | Ram Narayan | Sonorous Strings Of Sarangi | ORI/AAMS CD 118 | Oriental Records | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Indian Classical, Hindustani | Album |
| 1303975 | John Kaizan Neptune | Tokyosphere | JD-3316 | JVC | US | 1988 | Jazz, Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 1301996 | Randy Morriss | Circle Of Stone | PA 2001 | Pacific Arts | US | 1988 | Electronic, Folk, World, & Country | New Age | Album |
| 1291279 | Nyle Frank | Riding With Pachelbel | CP006CD | Centipede Productions | US | 1988 | Pop, Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 1289332 | Schooner Fare | Classic Schooner Fare | OGR 8891D | Outer Green Records | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk, Celtic | Album |
| 1281168 | Maggie Sansone | Sounds Of The Season | MSC-103 | Maggie's Music | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Holiday | Album |
| 1281028 | Ilaiyaraaja | How To Name It ? | ORI CD 115 | Oriental Records | US | 1988 | Funk / Soul, Folk, World, & Country, Stage & Screen | | Album |
| 1280846 | London Brass | Tea For Two - Dances And Rags | D 164316 | TELDEC | US | 1988 | Classical, Folk, World, & Country | | Album, Club Edition |
| 1267929 | The Christmas Jug Band | Mistletoe Jam | RRCD 2036 | Relix Records | US | 1988 | Rock, Folk, World, & Country | Holiday | Album |
| 1247855 | The Forester Sisters | Family Faith | OPCD 2567 | Heartland Music | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Gospel, Country | Album |
| 1239693 | Rotondi | Play On | 26001 | ROM Records | US | 1988 | Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Polka | Album |
| 1236233 | Sandi Patty | Sandi Patti Presents A Symphony Of Praise | 701907460X | Word | US | 1988 | Jazz, Classical, Folk, World, & Country | Contemporary, Gospel | Album |
| 1225721 | José Carreras | International Songs | CD 156 | Kubaney | US | 1988 | Classical, Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 1221185 | Sukay | Instrumental - Music Of The Andes | FF 70108 | Flying Fish (2) | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk | Album |
| 1213170 | Silly Wizard | Live Wizardry | GLCD 3036/37 | Green Linnet | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Celtic, Folk | Album |
| 1211402 | Carol Thompson (2) | Irish Harp Music | MHS 419021F | Musical Heritage Society | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk | Album |
| 1205406 | Jimmy Swaggart | Christ Is My Everything | 02-149 | Jim Records | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Gospel | Album, Stereo |
| 1204081 | Laurie Riley | Castle Kelly - Celtic Harp Music | HCR 104 | Handcrafted Recordings | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Celtic | Album |
| 1192665 | Michał Urbaniak | Folk Songs, Children's Melodies, Jazz Tunes, And Others... | 7 90912-2 | Antilles New Directions | US | 1988 | Jazz, Children's, Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 1186027 | Sharon, Lois & Bram | Happy Birthday | ED 0309 | Elephant Records (5) | US | 1988 | Children's, Folk, World, & Country, Stage & Screen | | Album, Stereo |
| 1179874 | Nowell Sing We Clear | Nowell Sing We Clear Volume 4 | FHR-039CD | Front Hall Records | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk | Album |
| 1177081 | Ed Sweeney | Inside Fezziwig's...The Spirit Of Christmas Past | KMCD 187 | Kicking Mule Records | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk, Holiday | Album |
| 1165521 | Gary Stewart | Brand New | HCD8014 | Hightone Records | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Country | Album |
| 1157574 | Bruce Carroll | Richest Man In Town | 7-01-997163-6 | The New Canaan Records | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Bluegrass, Country, Folk | Album |
| 1134781 | The Maranatha Singers | The Great Hymns & Choruses Of Yesterday & Today! | 7-10-024967-8 | Maranatha! Music | US | 1988 | Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Choral, Vocal, Ballad | Album |
| 1125544 | David Grisman | Home Is Where The Heart Is | ROUNDER CD 0251/0252 | Rounder Records | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Bluegrass | Album |
| 1108281 | The Sonos Handbell Ensemble | Albéniz • Bach • Berlin • Copland • Debussy • Khatchaturian • Tchaikovsky • Folksongs & Spirituals | WTP 5170 | Well Tempered Productions | US | 1988 | Jazz, Classical, Folk, World, & Country | Baroque, Romantic | Album |
| 1103447 | The Clancy Brothers | Tunes 'N' Tales Of Ireland | FE2061CD | Folk Era Records | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Celtic, Folk | Album |
| 1100450 | Mike Seeger | Fresh Oldtime String Band Music | CD 0262 | Rounder Records | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Appalachian Music, Folk | Album |
| 1100150 | Cruse (2) | Long Journey Home | 7-90113-018-0 | Diadem Music | US | 1988 | Funk / Soul, Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Gospel | Album |
| 1098602 | Our Boys Steel Orchestra | Pan Night And Day | CCD 9822 | Mango | US | 1988 | Reggae, Folk, World, & Country | Calypso, Steel Band | Album |
| 1088253 | Reno And Smiley | The True Meaning Of Christmas | KCD-874 | King Records (3) | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Bluegrass, Holiday | Album |
| 1072105 | Eugene O'Donnell | The Foggy Dew | GLCD 1084 | Green Linnet | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk, Celtic | Album |
| 1068978 | Cyril Pahinui | Cyril Pahinui | P6086 | Pahinui Records | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Hawaiian | Album |
| 1063942 | Barbara Borden (2) | Lady Of The Serpent Skirt | C9MCD-111 | Cloud 9 Music | US | 1988 | Electronic, Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Ambient, Experimental, New Age, Tribal | Album |
| 1061688 | Pal Rakes | Midnight Rain | 790964-2 | Atlantic America | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Country | Album |
| 105976 | Ketama (2) | Songhai | HNCD 1323 | Hannibal Records | US | 1988 | Latin, Folk, World, & Country | Flamenco, African | Album |
| 1046180 | Moe Bandy | No Regrets | CRBD-10600 | Curb Records | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Country | Album |
| 1044387 | Kenny Vance | Short Vacation | 171 011-2 | Gold Castle | US | 1988 | Rock, Folk, World, & Country | Country, Soft Rock, Doo Wop | Album |
| 1044253 | Neal Hellman | Oktober County | GM 101 | Gourd Music | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk | Album |
| 1027854 | Carlos Reyes | The Beauty Of It All | TBCD240 | TBA Records | US | 1988 | Pop, Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 1012735 | The Whites | Doing It By The Book | 7019968635 | The New Canaan Records | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Country, Gospel | Album |
| 1009063 | Asleep At The Wheel | Asleep At The Wheel | MCAD-31281 | Dot Records | US | 1988 | Jazz, Blues, Folk, World, & Country | Swing, Texas Blues | Album, Compilation, Club Edition |
| 1005315 | Various | A Phone Call From God | HCD-294 | Highland Music | US | 1988 | Folk, World, & Country | Country | Album, Compilation |
| 99839 | John Fahey & His Orchestra | Old Fashioned Love | CDP 72743 | Takoma | US | 1987 | Blues, Folk, World, & Country | Folk Rock, Acoustic, Country Blues | Album |
| 995034 | Steve Goodman | Unfinished Business | RPJ-005CD | Red Pajama Records | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 987524 | Klezmer Conservatory Band | Oy Chanukah! | CD 3102 | Rounder Records | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | Klezmer | Album |
| 982237 | The Pandanus Club | E Hula Mai | PRCD 1002 | Pandanus Records | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 982226 | Nā Pali | Pacific Tunings | none | Awapuhi Records | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | Pacific | Album |
| 976670 | Buskin & Batteau | B & B | BBCD2012 | Single Wing Records | USA & Canada | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk Rock | Album |
| 975297 | Hot Rize | Untold Stories | SH-CD-3756 | Sugar Hill Records (2) | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | Bluegrass | Album |
| 96860 | Ravi Shankar | Tana Mana | 2016-2-P | Private Music | US | 1987 | Electronic, Jazz, Folk, World, & Country | Modern Classical, Downtempo, Experimental, Indian Classical | Album |
| 963105 | Tim Timmermans | Poems Of The Five Mountains | HOMCD 7018 | Higher Octave Music | US | 1987 | Jazz, Folk, World, & Country | Easy Listening | Album |
| 955473 | Steve & Annie Chapman | Guest Of Honor | SSD 8086 | Star Song | US | 1987 | Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Gospel, Vocal | Album |
| 950209 | Bonnie Hayes | Bonnie Hayes | VK 41609 | Chrysalis | US | 1987 | Pop, Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 943813 | Chris Daniels & The Kings | When You're Cool | AWCD 95006 | Moon Voyage Records | US | 1987 | Rock, Funk / Soul, Blues, Folk, World, & Country | Blues Rock, Rock & Roll, Rhythm & Blues, Country Rock, Jump Blues | Album |
| 943764 | Russell Donnellon | Soliloquy | NEM01CD | New Edge Music | US | 1987 | Jazz, Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 923171 | Mike Seeger | American Folk Songs For Children | ROUNDER CD 11543/44 | Rounder Records | US | 1987 | Children's, Folk, World, & Country | Folk | Album |
| 916434 | Lee Spears | Winterfall | TP-1050 | Thistlegate Music | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk, Holiday | Album |
| 900452 | Harlan Rogers | Praise (An Instrumental Medley Of 22 Praise Classics) | CD08067 | Colours (3) | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 899784 | Erich Kunz | Erich Kunz Sings German University Songs | VBD-731 | Vanguard | US | 1987 | Pop, Classical, Folk, World, & Country | | Album, Stereo |
| 863753 | The Oak Ridge Boys | The Sensational Oak Ridge Boys | HCD-259 | Highland Music | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | Country, Gospel | Album |
| 857740 | Kim Robertson | Water Spirit | INVCD 116 | Invincible Records | US | 1987 | Classical, Folk, World, & Country | New Age, Celtic | Album |
| 856347 | Various | Homeland - Black South African Music | RCD 11549 | Rounder Records | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | African | Album |
| 850798 | Mantovani And His Orchestra | Christmas Magic | HDYCD-1918 | Holiday (3) | US | 1987 | Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Holiday | Album, Stereo |
| 840687 | Riders In The Sky | Saddle Pals | ROUNDER CD 8011 | Rounder Records | US | 1987 | Children's, Folk, World, & Country | Country | Album |
| 829937 | Eliza Gilkyson | Pilgrims | MTI-395-2 | Musical Transformations, Inc. | US | 1987 | Rock, Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Folk Rock, Ballad, Folk | Album |
| 828181 | Truth (31) | Makin' It Matter | CD 02368 | Benson Records | US | 1987 | Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Religious, Vocal, Soft Rock, Gospel | Album |
| 817468 | Tony Rice | Cold On The Shoulder | ROUNDER CD 0183 | Rounder Records | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | Bluegrass | Album |
| 811911 | John Michael Talbot | Heart Of The Shepherd | BWD 2094 | Sparrow Records | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk, Ambient | Album |
| 780731 | Christine Lavin | Beau Woes And Other Problems Of Modern Life | PHILO CD 1107 | Philo | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk | Album |
| 772237 | Michael Tomlinson (2) | Still Believe | YD 0104 | Cypress Records | US | 1987 | Rock, Folk, World, & Country | Country Rock, Soft Rock | Album |
| 771999 | John McCutcheon | Gonna Rise Again | ROUNDER CD 0222 | Rounder Records | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk | Album |
| 762003 | Patty Larkin | I'm Fine | CD PH-1115 | Philo | US | 1987 | Rock, Folk, World, & Country | Folk, Acoustic, Folk Rock | Album |
| 75657 | Lyle Lovett | Pontiac | MCAD-42028 | Curb Records | US | 1987 | Rock, Folk, World, & Country | | Album, Club Edition |
| 753812 | The Klezmorim | Jazz-Babies Of The Ukraine | FF70465 | Flying Fish (2) | US | 1987 | Non-Music, Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Comedy, Dialogue, Klezmer | Album |
| 746364 | Sìleas | Delighted With Harps | GLCD 3039 | Green Linnet | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 743717 | Jerry O'Sullivan | The Invasion | GLCD 1074 | Green Linnet | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk | Album |
| 742926 | Klezmer Conservatory Band | A Touch Of Klez! | VMD-79455 | Vanguard | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | Klezmer | Album |
| 741287 | Lo Jai | Acrobates Et Musiciens | 21009 | Shanachie | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk, Occitan | Album |
| 729681 | Nashville Harmonica | 12 Of Your Favorites | HCD-334 | Hollywood | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | Country | Album |
| 705216 | Schuyler, Knobloch And Bickhardt | No Easy Horses | CDP-71064 | MTM Records | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album, Stereo |
| 704344 | Cathy Fink | Grandma Slid Down The Mountain | 8010 | Rounder Records | US | 1987 | Children's, Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 689670 | Paul Winter And Friends | Collection II | LD-0016 | Living Music | US | 1987 | Jazz, Folk, World, & Country | Contemporary | Album, Compilation |
| 676392 | James Last | In Ireland | RCD 58000 | Rego Irish Records | US | 1987 | Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Europop, Folk | Album |
| 667262 | Douglas Trowbridge | Second Story | MLD 7016 | Meadowlark Records | USA & Canada | 1987 | Classical, Folk, World, & Country | New Age | Album |
| 661880 | Ravi Shankar | Sublime Sounds Of Sitar | ORI/AAMS CD 116 | Oriental Records | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | Indian Classical, Hindustani | Album |
| 659755 | Tony Rice | Me And My Guitar | ROUNDER CD 0201 | Rounder Records | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | Bluegrass | Album |
| 65011 | Ladysmith Black Mambazo | Ulwandle Oluncgwele | SH 43030 | Shanachie | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | Vocal | Album |
| 631274 | Peter Kater | For Christmas | SD-503 | Silver Wave Records | US | 1987 | Electronic, Pop, Folk, World, & Country | New Age, Holiday | Album |
| 630828 | Bruce Daigrepont | Stir Up The Roux | ROUNDER CD 6016 | Rounder Records | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | Cajun, Zydeco | Album |
| 625043 | Têtes Noires | Clay Foot Gods | CD 9008 | Rounder Records | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 623977 | Jerry Jeff Walker | Gypsy Songman | RCD 20071 | Rykodisc | USA & Canada | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 621095 | John Hartford | Annual Waltz | MCAD-5861 | Dot Records | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | Bluegrass | Album |
| 619830 | William Aura | Half Moon Bay | HOMCD7002 | Higher Octave Music | US | 1987 | Electronic, Folk, World, & Country | Downtempo, New Age, Ambient, Folk | Album |
| 618639 | Beausoleil | Bayou Boogie | CD6015 | Rounder Records | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | Cajun, Zydeco | Album |
| 611025 | Hélcio Milito | Kilombo | ANCD 8705 | Antilles New Directions | US | 1987 | Jazz, Latin, Folk, World, & Country | Latin Jazz, Samba | Album |
| 608538 | Jesse Colin Young | The Highway Is For Heroes | 661 115-2 | Cypress Records | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 60436 | Salif Keita | Soro | CCD 9808 | Mango | US | 1987 | Pop, Folk, World, & Country | | Album, Stereo |
| 602659 | Sam Bush | Late As Usual | CD 0195 | Rounder Records | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | Bluegrass | Album |
| 594521 | Michael Card | The Final Word | SPD 1126 | Sparrow Records | USA & Canada | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | Religious | Album |
| 593765 | 101 Strings | Soul Of Greece | ALCD 34 | Alshire | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | Easy Listening | Album |
| 586744 | José Feliciano | Tu Inmenso Amor | 6672-2-RL | EMI | US | 1987 | Latin, Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Bolero, Ballad, Vocal | Album |
| 583456 | Don Francisco (2) | The Power | SSD 8097 | Star Song | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 582842 | Holly Near | Don't Hold Back | RRCD413 | Redwood Records (3) | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk | Album |
| 581579 | Nana Mouskouri | Nana | 832 900-2 | Philips | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 573647 | The Nashville Bluegrass Band | To Be His Child | Rounder CD 0242 | Rounder Records | US | 1987 | Funk / Soul, Folk, World, & Country | Bluegrass, Gospel | Album |
| 572438 | Matt Molloy | Stony Steps | GLCD 3041 | Green Linnet Records | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | Celtic | Album |
| 572363 | Susan Osborn | Susan | LD-0014 | Living Music | US | 1987 | Jazz, Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 57060 | Various | The Big Easy | CCD 7087 | Antilles | US | 1987 | Jazz, Rock, Blues, Folk, World, & Country, Stage & Screen | Folk Rock, Cajun, Pop Rock, Soundtrack, Rhythm & Blues, Zydeco, Delta Blues, Bluegrass | Album, Compilation |
| 568051 | The Judds | Christmas Time With The Judds | 6422-2-R | Curb Records | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | Country, Holiday | Album |
| 567935 | Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys | The Tiffany Transcriptions Vol. 7: Keep Knockin' | K-29 | Kaleidoscope Records (2) | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album, Compilation, Mono |
| 567450 | Country Joe McDonald | Vietnam Experience | RAG 1025/26 | Rag Baby Records | US | 1987 | Rock, Folk, World, & Country | Psychedelic Rock | Album |
| 562217 | Nana Mouskouri | Η Ενδεκάτη Εντολή - I Endekati Entoli | 826426-2 | Philips | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 556782 | Judy Collins | Trust Your Heart | GD-1002 | Gold Castle | US | 1987 | Rock, Folk, World, & Country | Folk, Folk Rock | Album |
| 551798 | Various | 16 Fiddler's Greatest Hits | HCD-131 | Hollywood | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | Country, Bluegrass | Album |
| 545721 | Girls Next Door | What A Girl Next Door Could Do | CDP-71062 | MTM Records | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | Country | Album |
| 543809 | Arco Iris | Peace Pipes | AIRCD-001 | Arco Iris Records | US | 1987 | Jazz, Folk, World, & Country | Free Jazz | Album |
| 542897 | Cris Williamson | Wolf Moon | ORCD 951 | Olivia Records (2) | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk | Album |
| 531668 | The Tannahill Weavers | Dancing Feet | GLCD 1081 | Green Linnet | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | Celtic, Folk | Album |
| 530676 | Bellamy Brothers | Country Rap | MCAD-5721 | Curb Records | US | 1987 | Rock, Folk, World, & Country | Country Rock | Album |
| 525368 | André Popp | Sounds Of Rainbows | none | Not On Label | US | 1987 | Jazz, Folk, World, & Country | Easy Listening | Album |
| 525280 | Rare Air | Hard To Beat | GLCD 1073 | Green Linnet | US | 1987 | Rock, Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Celtic, Art Rock | Album |
| 493641 | Tor Dietrichson | Global Village | WK 40728 | Global Pacific Records | US | 1987 | Electronic, Jazz, Folk, World, & Country | Experimental, Ambient, Fusion | Album, Stereo |
| 493266 | Alison Krauss | Too Late To Cry | ROUNDER CD 0235 | Rounder Records | USA & Canada | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | Bluegrass | Album |
| 491037 | Various | Eterna Navidad | 6729-2-RL | EMI | US | 1987 | Latin, Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Vocal, Synth-pop, Latin Pop, Holiday | Album |
| 485810 | Brave Combo | Polkatharsis | ROUNDER CD 9009 | Rounder Records | US | 1987 | Rock, Funk / Soul, Folk, World, & Country | Polka | Album |
| 479378 | Richie Havens | Sings Beatles And Dylan (Old & New, Together & Apart) | RCD 20035 | Rykodisc | US | 1987 | Rock, Pop, Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 477665 | Andy M. Stewart | Dublin Lady | GLCD 1083 | Green Linnet | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | Celtic | Album |
| 474910 | Danny Thompson | Whatever | HNCD 1326 | Hannibal Records | UK & US | 1987 | Jazz, Folk, World, & Country | Fusion, Folk | Album |
| 468289 | Doc Watson | Portrait | SH-CD-3759 | Sugar Hill Records (2) | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | Bluegrass, Folk | Album |
| 466370 | Rory Block | House Of Hearts | ROUNDER CD 3104 | Rounder Records | US | 1987 | Rock, Funk / Soul, Blues, Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 427652 | Holly Dunn | Cornerstone | MTMK-71063 | MTM Records | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | Country | Album |
| 427209 | R. Carlos Nakai | Earth Spirit | CR-612 | Canyon Records (2) | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | Aboriginal, Folk | Album |
| 425737 | Puck Fair | Fair Play | WD-0093 | Lost Lake Arts | US | 1987 | Electronic, Folk, World, & Country | Celtic, Neofolk | Album |
| 418460 | Latitude (2) | 40° North | LSCD 3110 | Lifestyle | US | 1987 | Electronic, Folk, World, & Country | New Age | Album |
| 410950 | The Johnson Mountain Boys | Let The Whole World Talk | CD 0225 | Rounder Records | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | Bluegrass | Album |
| 410544 | De Danann | Ballroom | GLCD 3040 | Green Linnet | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | Celtic | Album |
| 401163 | Sarah Vaughan | Brazilian Romance | MK 42519 | CBS | US | 1987 | Jazz, Funk / Soul, Folk, World, & Country | Bossa Nova | Album |
| 399310 | T-Bone Burnett | T Bone Burnett | MCAD-5809 | Dot Records | US | 1987 | Rock, Folk, World, & Country | Country, Acoustic | Album |
| 394690 | John Weider | Intervals In Sunlight | 171 006-2 | Gold Castle | US | 1987 | Jazz, Classical, Folk, World, & Country | New Age, Acoustic | Album |
| 391686 | Joe Ely | Lord Of The Highway | HCD 8008 | Hightone Records | US | 1987 | Rock, Folk, World, & Country | Blues Rock, Country Rock | Album |
| 388434 | Jessye Norman | Christmastide | 420 180-2 | Philips Digital Classics | US | 1987 | Classical, Folk, World, & Country | Holiday | Album |
| 388424 | Kim Robertson | Moonrise | INV078 | Invincible Records | US | 1987 | Classical, Folk, World, & Country | New Age, Instrumental | Album |
| 387650 | Mariachi Mexico | Mariachi | CDN-002 | Musart | US | 1987 | Latin, Folk, World, & Country | Mariachi | Album |
| 382820 | Oscar Castro-Neves | Brazilian Scandals | JD-3302 | JVC | US | 1987 | Jazz, Latin, Folk, World, & Country | Bossa Nova, Smooth Jazz, Latin Jazz | Album |
| 379922 | Inti Illimani | Imagination | RRCD 8505 | Redwood Records (3) | US | 1987 | Latin, Folk, World, & Country | Nueva Cancion, Folk | Album |
| 379366 | Rita MacNeil | Flying On Your Own | RRCD 8804 | Redwood Records (3) | US | 1987 | Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Vocal, Folk, Ballad | Album |
| 3789476 | A Prairie Home Companion | Final Performance | 797601 | HighBridge | US | 1987 | Non-Music, Brass & Military, Folk, World, & Country | Spoken Word | Album, Stereo |
| 3781535 | 97th Regimental String Band | Chantey Irish Vol 3 | 30973 | Smoothbore Music, Inc. | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 375300 | Judy Rodman | A Place Called Love | CDP-71060 | MTM Records | US | 1987 | Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Country, Ballad | Album |
| 374546 | G. S. Sachdev | Full Moon | 17037-2 | Fortuna Records | US | 1987 | Classical, Folk, World, & Country | Indian Classical, Contemporary | Album |
| 3739113 | Cristy Lane | At Her Best | HCD-332 | Hollywood | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | Gospel | Album, Stereo |
| 3684990 | Dramtreeo | Waterside | SBM 96/8701 CD | Southern Branch Music | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 3629027 | The Limeliters | Harmony! - Recorded Live | WK1006CD | West Knoll Records | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk | Album |
| 3581569 | Van Krueger | Musical Fantasies For Relaxation | KP-101CD | Krueger Productions (2) | US | 1987 | Electronic, Folk, World, & Country | New Age, Instrumental | Album |
| 3557035 | Joel Andrews | Iridescence | none | Golden Harp Enterprises | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | New Age | Album |
| 3370069 | David Butterbaugh | I Will Rejoice | HMD011 | Hosanna! Music | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | Gospel, Religious | Album, Stereo |
| 336999 | Clive Gregson And Christine Collister | Home And Away | FF 70473 | Flying Fish (2) | US | 1987 | Rock, Folk, World, & Country | Folk Rock, Acoustic, Folk | Album |
| 334087 | Relativity (2) | Gathering Pace | GLCD 1076 | Green Linnet | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | Celtic, Folk | Album |
| 332911 | James Galway | "Song Of The Seashore" And Other Melodies Of Japan | RCD1-3534 | RCA Red Seal | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk | Album |
| 326460 | Desert Rose Band | The Desert Rose Band | MCAD-5991 | Curb Records | US | 1987 | Rock, Folk, World, & Country | Country, Country Rock | Album |
| 3261790 | The Spencers | I'd Like To Go Home Again | PSM-1400-2 | Peaceful Stream Music | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 3198744 | The New Shtetl Band | Jewish & Balkan Dance Music | CD 121 | Global Village Music | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | Klezmer | Album |
| 3196077 | Al Dean & The All Stars | Kick'n With Al Dean & The All Stars | CD 10012 | Kik-R | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | Country, Polka | Album |
| 316039 | Christy Moore | The Time Has Come | GLCD 3303 | Green Linnet | US | 1987 | Rock, Folk, World, & Country | Folk Rock | Album |
| 315300 | Billy Joe Royal | The Royal Treatment | 7 90658-2 | Atlantic America | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | Country | Album |
| 3102696 | Ben Keith | To A Wild Rose | ENP 000010-2 | En Pointe Compact Discs | US | 1987 | Electronic, Folk, World, & Country | New Age | Album |
| 305299 | Joe King Carrasco & The Crowns | Bandido Rock | 9012 | Rounder Records | US | 1987 | Rock, Folk, World, & Country | Rockabilly | Album, Stereo |
| 3006647 | Kenny Baker & Josh Graves | Tennessee - Kentucky Favorites | 310 002 | Montana Country | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | Bluegrass | Album |
| 298019 | Georgia Kelly | Seapeace | R2 79307 | Global Pacific Records | US | 1987 | Electronic, Classical, Folk, World, & Country | New Age, Ambient | Album |
| 288005 | Tanya Tucker | Love Me Like You Used To | CDP-7-46870-2 | Liberty | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | Country | Album |
| 287860 | Danny Carnahan & Robin Petrie | Continental Drift | FF70442 | Flying Fish (2) | USA & Canada | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | Celtic, Folk | Album |
| 281276 | The Judds | Give A Little Love | 469317 2 | Curb Records | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 278936 | Loudon Wainwright III | Fame And Wealth | CD-3076 | Rounder Records | USA & Canada | 1987 | Rock, Folk, World, & Country | Folk Rock, Soft Rock, Folk | Album |
| 278273 | Joan Baez | Recently | 171 004-2 | Gold Castle | US | 1987 | Rock, Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Folk Rock, Contemporary, Vocal | Album |
| 2775512 | Cynthia McQuillin | Dark Moon Circle | UP0002CD | Not On Label | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | Neofolk, Filk | Album |
| 2737043 | Alex Beaton (2) | On The Beaton Path | GRCD105 | Glenfinnan | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 2673272 | Buddy Mondlock | On The Line | none | Not On Label | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk | Album |
| 2656919 | Dan Gardner | Praise And Honor | HMD010 | Hosanna! Music | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | Gospel, Religious | Album, Stereo |
| 260295 | Paul Horn | Traveler | WK 40717 | Golden Flute Records | US | 1987 | Electronic, Jazz, Folk, World, & Country | New Age, Modern Classical, Neofolk, Contemporary Jazz, Ambient | Album |
| 259828 | The John Renbourn Group | A Maid In Bedlam | SHANACHIE 79004 | Shanachie | US | 1987 | Rock, Folk, World, & Country | Folk | Album |
| 258359 | Touré Kunda | Les Frères Griots | CELCD 6129 | Celluloid | US | 1987 | Funk / Soul, Pop, Folk, World, & Country | African, Reggae | Album, Stereo |
| 257487 | Ladysmith Black Mambazo | Inala | SH 43040 | Shanachie | US | 1987 | Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Vocal, African, Folk | Album |
| 256994 | Herbie Mann | On The Prowl | GRZ005 | Garland | US | 1987 | Jazz, Latin, Folk, World, & Country | Afro-Cuban Jazz, Latin Jazz | Album |
| 256367 | The Washington Squares | The Washington Squares | 171 003-2 | Gold Castle | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 2513992 | Robert Shaw | Christmas with Robert Shaw And The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra And Chorus | ACD 8409 | Allegretto | US | 1987 | Classical, Folk, World, & Country | Choral, Religious, Baroque, Renaissance, Romantic | Album |
| 2477407 | Mid South Boys | City Lights | none | Not On Label | US | 1987 | Non-Music, Folk, World, & Country | Country, Religious | Album |
| 246165 | Pierce Turner | It's Only A Long Way Across | 6698-2-H | Beggars Banquet | US | 1987 | Rock, Folk, World, & Country | Folk Rock, Pop Rock, Indie Rock | Album |
| 241822 | The Boyoyo Boys | Back In Town | ROUNDER CD 5026 | Rounder Records | USA & Canada | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | African | Album |
| 241269 | Mississippi John Hurt | Today! | VMD-79220 | Vanguard | US | 1987 | Blues, Folk, World, & Country | Country Blues, Delta Blues | Album |
| 238848 | Loreena McKennitt | To Drive The Cold Winter Away | 73984 | Quinlan Road | US | 1987 | Rock, Folk, World, & Country | Folk Rock, Celtic, Ethereal, Holiday | Album |
| 234438 | Always August | Largeness With (W)holes | SST CD 135 | SST Records | US | 1987 | Jazz, Rock, Folk, World, & Country | Alternative Rock | Album |
| 231660 | Various | The Time-Life Treasury Of Christmas | TCD-107 | Time Life Music | US | 1987 | Jazz, Rock, Blues, Pop, Classical, Folk, World, & Country | Easy Listening, Holiday, Vocal, Swing, Country, Choral | Album, Compilation |
| 2315626 | Marty Haugen | Shepherd Me, O God | CD-185 | GIA (2) | US | 1987 | Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Religious | Album |
| 2148427 | Mila (43) | Sky Without End | INVCD501 | Invincible Records | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | Flamenco, New Age | Album |
| 211408 | Ladysmith Black Mambazo | Induku Zethu | SH 43021 | Shanachie | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | African | Album |
| 211142 | Osamu Kitajima | Passages | MK 42329 | CBS | USA & Canada | 1987 | Electronic, Folk, World, & Country | New Age, Ambient | Album |
| 197144 | Paul Winter (2) | Earthbeat | LD•0015 | Living Music | US | 1987 | Jazz, Folk, World, & Country | New Age, Smooth Jazz | Album |
| 1920321 | Kent Henry | In His Presence | HM015CD | Hosanna! Music | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | Gospel, Religious | Album, Stereo |
| 1894422 | Masayuki Koga | Heart of the Wind | KGA-871 | Chiku-shin Sound Studio | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | Pacific | Album, Stereo |
| 1843577 | The Nashville Sax | Plays Yakety Sax And Other Hits | HCD-279 | Hollywood | US | 1987 | Jazz, Blues, Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Instrumental | Album |
| 183919 | Loudon Wainwright III | A Live One | CD 3050 | Rounder Records | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 1829728 | Various | Rounder Bluegrass 2 | ROUNDER CD 11512 | Rounder Records | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | Bluegrass | Album |
| 1824645 | Sally Rogers | Closing The Distance | FF 70425 | Flying Fish (2) | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk | Album |
| 1821703 | Facundo Cabral | Secreto | 55382-2 | WEA Latina | US | 1987 | Jazz, Latin, Folk, World, & Country | Folk, Chacarera | Album |
| 1793743 | Prince Nico Mbarga | Aki Special | ROUNDER CD 11545 | Rounder Records | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | African, Highlife | Album, Compilation |
| 1766606 | John David (5) | The Christmas Guitar | MM1003CD | Montrose Music | US | 1987 | Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Light Music, Holiday | Album |
| 1756564 | Steve Green (3) | Tienen Que Saber | SPD 1137 | Sparrow Records | USA & Canada | 1987 | Latin, Folk, World, & Country | Gospel, Religious | Album |
| 174397 | Fairport Convention | Heyday - BBC Radio Sessions 1968-69 | HNCD 1329 | Hannibal Records | US | 1987 | Rock, Folk, World, & Country | Folk Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Folk | Album |
| 1736358 | John Michael Talbot | Quiet Reflections | SPD 1150 | Troubadour For The Lord | USA & Canada | 1987 | Non-Music, Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Religious, Spoken Word, Vocal | Album |
| 1715197 | Brooke Halpin | Molly's Pilgrim - Music from the Academy Award Winning Film | MMD 60138F | Musicmasters | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country, Stage & Screen | Soundtrack | Album |
| 1712011 | The Nelons | Thanks | 701996463X | Canaan Records | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | Gospel | Album |
| 1699447 | Riders In The Sky | Best Of The West | ROUNDER CD 11517 | Rounder Records | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | Country | Album |
| 1688155 | Deborah Henson-Conant | Round The Corner | GC-87-002-CD | Golden Cage Music | US | 1987 | Jazz, Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 1680897 | Randy Rothwell | Mighty Warrior | HM013CD | Hosanna! Music | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | Gospel, Religious | Album, Stereo |
| 1677730 | Various | We The People | FE2055CD | Folk Era Records | US | 1987 | Non-Music, Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 1608524 | The Bill Gaither Trio | Welcome Back Home | SSD 8079 | Star Song | US | 1987 | Funk / Soul, Folk, World, & Country | Gospel | Album |
| 1606040 | Greg Joy | Music Of Christmas Vol. 1 | MCD201 | Midsummer Music Co. | USA & Canada | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | Holiday | Album |
| 1600125 | Kim Robertson | Wind Shadows Vol. 2 | INVCD079 | Invincible Records | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | New Age | Album |
| 1570417 | Jim Gilbert (2) | Lamb Of God | HMD014 | Hosanna! Music | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | Gospel, Religious | Album |
| 155317 | Oysterband | Step Outside | Varrick CD VR-034 | Varrick Records | US | 1987 | Rock, Folk, World, & Country | Folk Rock | Album |
| 1499451 | Frankie Laine | 16 Greatest Hits! | DCD-7897 | Highland Music, Inc. | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album, Compilation |
| 1488749 | Mike Deasy | Wings Of Praise | MDM 501 | Saltmine Records | US | 1987 | Rock, Pop, Folk, World, & Country | AOR, Gospel, Pop Rock | Stereo, Album |
| 1488411 | The Brothers Cazimero | The Best Of The Brothers Cazimero | MACD-2011 | The Mountain Apple Company | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | Hawaiian | Album, Compilation |
| 1487010 | Darin Isaacs | Rain | DI-1001-2 | Platypus Records (6) | US | 1987 | Electronic, Folk, World, & Country | New Age | Album |
| 1483106 | Chuck Jonkey | Rio Amazonas: La Madre Y Sus Ninos | JM 107 | Jonkey Enterprises | US | 1987 | Electronic, Folk, World, & Country | New Age | Album |
| 1482626 | The Cambridge Singers | Christmas Night. Carols Of The Nativity | COLCD 106 | Collegium Records | US | 1987 | Classical, Folk, World, & Country | Classical, Religious, Choral, Holiday | Album |
| 1480986 | Jean Redpath | A Fine Song For Singing | CD PH-1110 | Philo | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk | Album |
| 1477163 | Marcy Marxer | Jump Children | CD 8012 | Rounder Records | US | 1987 | Children's, Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 14582 | Linda Ronstadt | Canciones De Mi Padre | 9 60765-2 | Asylum Records | US | 1987 | Latin, Folk, World, & Country | Mariachi, Ranchera, Norteño, Corrido | Album |
| 1451770 | Willie Nelson | I'd Rather Have Jesus | NU 719-2 | Arrival Records | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | Gospel, Country | Album |
| 1430796 | Mark Graham (7) | Natural Selections | none | Not On Label | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 1430535 | Lee Murdock | Wayfaring Stranger | DEP 007 | Depot Recordings | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | Sea Shanties, Folk, Bluegrass | Album |
| 1418642 | Israel's Hope | Arise O Lord | none | Not On Label | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | Gospel | Album, Stereo |
| 14149 | Pata Negra | Blues De La Frontera | HNCD 1309 | Hannibal Records | USA & Canada | 1987 | Jazz, Latin, Folk, World, & Country | Flamenco | Album |
| 141429 | Mory Kanté | Akwaba Beach | 833 119-2 | Barclay | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 1412570 | Motherlode (8) | Everything Possible | 110 | Nexus Records (5) | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 1391682 | The Kingsmen (3) | Mississippi Live | 84418-4156-2 | Benson Special Products | US | 1987 | Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Gospel | Album |
| 1391458 | Michael Stillwater | Voices Of The Heart | D1140 | Inner Harmony Music | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album, Stereo |
| 1385888 | Rhema Singers And Band | Warmin' Up | MS01-C | Kenneth Hagin Ministries | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | Gospel | Album |
| 1372655 | Mark Davis (38) | Carols (Hammer Dulcimer) | MRT-10222 | Moose Records (10) | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | Holiday | Album |
| 1345277 | Brian Keane | Snowfalls | FF70452 | Flying Fish (2) | US | 1987 | Jazz, Folk, World, & Country | New Age, Acoustic, Contemporary Jazz | Album |
| 1326000 | Various | Give A Little Love | CMN 1187-002 | Comin Inc. | US | 1987 | Hip Hop, Rock, Funk / Soul, Pop, Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 1310574 | Reno And Smiley | 16 Greatest Gospel Hits | HCD-125 | Hollywood | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | Bluegrass, Gospel | Album, Compilation |
| 129756 | Joan Baez | Joan Baez, Vol. 2 | VMD-2097 | Vanguard | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk | Album |
| 1275743 | Gordon Giltrap | Elegy | CD 101 | Prism Entertainment | US | 1987 | Rock, Folk, World, & Country | Acoustic, Prog Rock, Fusion, Neofolk | Album |
| 1275408 | The Maines Brothers Band | Red, Hot And Blue | CC 5123 | Crystal Clear Records | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 125700 | Various | Straight To Hell | CDE 73308 | Enigma Records (3) | US | 1987 | Rock, Folk, World, & Country, Stage & Screen | Soundtrack, Folk | Album |
| 1253569 | Kim Robertson | Celtic Christmas | INVCD110 | Invincible Records | US | 1987 | Classical, Folk, World, & Country | New Age, Celtic, Holiday | Album |
| 1247890 | Joe Weed | Waltz Of The Whippoorwill | NCD-201 | Highland Records (8) | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk | Album |
| 1209428 | John Kaizan Neptune | Jazzen | 33CY-1570 | Denon | USA & Europe | 1987 | Jazz, Folk, World, & Country | | Album, Stereo |
| 1206109 | Kalapana | Lava Rock | KALA-002CD | GROOV-IT Records | US | 1987 | Reggae, Folk, World, & Country | Persian Classical | Album |
| 1190912 | Carey Landry | Gentle Sounds | GS-LAN-CD | North American Liturgy Resources | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | Religious, Folk, Gospel | Album |
| 1181191 | John Kruth | Midnight Snack | SYFR CD 008 | Spit In Your Face Records | US | 1987 | Rock, Folk, World, & Country | Garage Rock, Alternative Rock | Album |
| 1174537 | Artie Traum | Cayenne | ROUNDER CD 3084 | Rounder Records | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 1174089 | Curtis McPeake | Curtis McPeake Plays Dueling Banjos & Other Bluegrass Favorites | CD-1040 | Deluxe (5) | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | Bluegrass | Album |
| 1159055 | David Haas | As Water To The Thirsty | CD-177 | GIA (2) | US | 1987 | Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Religious | Album |
| 1156044 | The Kendalls | Break The Routine | SOR-0023 | Step One Records | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | Country | Album |
| 1154975 | Cheryl Wheeler | Half A Book | 661 123-2 | Cypress Records | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 1132686 | Stone Soup | October Nights | RC102-2/Stereo | Windchime Records (3) | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk | Album |
| 1128976 | Peaceful Solutions | Peaceful Solutions II | LC-626CD | Love Circle Music | US | 1987 | Electronic, Folk, World, & Country | New Age, Experimental, Folk | Album |
| 1123535 | Carl Story & His Rambling Mountaineers | Mighty Close To Heaven | SCD-219 | Starday Records | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | Country, Gospel | Album |
| 1106134 | Filé | Cajun Dance Band | FF 70418 | Flying Fish (2) | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | Cajun, Zydeco | Album |
| 1084120 | Cristy Lane | Golden Hymns Of Christmas | BU 6253 | Arrival Records | US | 1987 | Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Religious, Vocal | Album |
| 1053037 | Mickey Raphael | Hand To Mouth | ENP 00006-2 | En Pointe Compact Discs | US | 1987 | Blues, Folk, World, & Country | Harmonica Blues, Country | Album |
| 1051129 | Various | Soweto Street Music The Definitive Collection | CD 551 | Prism Entertainment | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | African | Album, Compilation |
| 1044244 | Tommy Sands (2) | Down By Bendy's Lane | GLCD 1085 | Green Linnet | US | 1987 | Children's, Folk, World, & Country | Celtic | Album |
| 1034253 | Jim & Jesse | In The Tradition | CD 0234 | Rounder Records | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | Bluegrass | Album |
| 1025085 | Ronnie Rogers | Tough Times Don't Last | ST-71065 | MTM Records | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | Country | Album |
| 1020073 | John McCutcheon | Step By Step | ROUNDER CD 0216 | Rounder Records | US | 1987 | Classical, Folk, World, & Country | New Age, Folk | Album |
| 1011871 | Magical Strings | On The Burren | FF70416 | Flying Fish (2) | US | 1987 | Folk, World, & Country | Celtic | Album |
| 982225 | Moe Keale | Aloha Is A Part Of Me, A Part Of You | MDL 6426 CD | MDL Producers INC | US | 1986 | Folk, World, & Country | Pacific | Album |
| 953659 | Holly Dunn | Holly Dunn | D2-71052 | MTM Records | US | 1986 | Folk, World, & Country | Country | Album |
| 930427 | Kathleen Battle | A Christmas Celebration | CDC-7 47587 2 | EMI | US | 1986 | Classical, Folk, World, & Country | Romantic, Holiday | Album |
| 912831 | Harlan Rogers | Timeless (Hymns In Colour) | 080688353124 | Word Maranatha | US | 1986 | Jazz, Funk / Soul, Folk, World, & Country | Gospel | Album |
| 904823 | The Flying Burrito Bros | Live From Europe | RRCD 2022 | Relix Records | US | 1986 | Rock, Folk, World, & Country | Country Rock | Album |
| 894908 | The Gaither Vocal Band | One X 1 | 7-01-000764-0 | Word Nashville | US | 1986 | Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Gospel | Album |
| 858057 | Mimi Farina | Solo | PHILO CD 1102 | Philo | US | 1986 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk | Album |
| 855033 | Queen Ida And The Bon Temps Zydeco Band | On Tour | GNPD2147 | GNP Crescendo | USA & Canada | 1986 | Jazz, Folk, World, & Country | Zydeco | Album, Stereo |
| 843108 | Various | The Africans - Original Soundtrack Album From The Television Series | CCD 7085 | Antilles | US | 1986 | Folk, World, & Country, Stage & Screen | African, Soundtrack | Album, Compilation |
| 841768 | Wayne Toups | Zydecajun | 846 584 - 2 | PolyGram | US | 1986 | Folk, World, & Country | Cajun | Album |
| 838373 | Rob Whitesides-Woo | Miracles | SFS-002-2 | Serenity | US | 1986 | Folk, World, & Country | New Age | Album |
| 832047 | Tom Paxton | And Loving You | FF 70414 | Flying Fish (2) | US | 1986 | Rock, Folk, World, & Country | Folk | Album |
| 829242 | Earl Thomas Conley | Etc. Too Many Times | 5619-2-R | RCA Victor | US | 1986 | Folk, World, & Country | Country | Album |
| 797217 | John McCutcheon | Winter Solstice | CD 0192 | Rounder Records | US | 1986 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk, Holiday | Album |
| 751596 | Eliot Fisk | Mountain Songs: A Cycle Of American Folk Music | 7038-2-C | Musicmasters | US | 1986 | Classical, Folk, World, & Country | Contemporary, Romantic, Modern | Album |
| 743365 | Bruce BecVar | Take It To Heart | SSPCD-110 | Shining Star Productions | US | 1986 | Electronic, Folk, World, & Country | Ambient, New Age | Album |
| 737683 | Dean Evenson | Joy To The World (A Christmas Sweet...) | SP7126CD | Soundings Of The Planet | US | 1986 | Pop, Classical, Folk, World, & Country | Instrumental, New Age, Religious, Holiday | Album |
| 718583 | Ravi Shankar | The Genius Of Pandit Ravi Shankar | ORI/AAMS CD 108 | Oriental Records | US | 1986 | Folk, World, & Country | Indian Classical | Album |
| 711072 | Michael Card | Scandalon | SPD 1117 | Sparrow Records | US | 1986 | Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Religious | Album |
| 706813 | Eddy Raven | Right Hand Man | 5728-2-R | RCA Victor | US | 1986 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 673817 | Richard Souther | Innermission | MLD 7012 | Meadowlark Records | US | 1986 | Electronic, Folk, World, & Country | New Age, Synth-pop | Album |
| 669345 | New Riders Of The Purple Sage | Before Time Began | RRCD 2024 | Relix Records | US | 1986 | Rock, Folk, World, & Country | Country Rock | Album |
| 664111 | Checkfield | Water Wind And Stone | AGCD-700 | American Gramaphone Records | US | 1986 | Jazz, Funk / Soul, Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Easy Listening | Album |
| 662002 | John Faulkner | Kind Providence | GLCD 1064 | Green Linnet | US | 1986 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk, Celtic | Album |
| 656782 | The Tony Rice Unit | Backwaters | ROUNDER CD 0167 | Rounder Records | US | 1986 | Folk, World, & Country | Bluegrass, Progressive Bluegrass | Album |
| 651184 | John Michael Talbot | Empty Canvas | MLD 7015 | Meadowlark Records | US | 1986 | Classical, Folk, World, & Country | Religious | Album |
| 642492 | John McCutcheon | Howjadoo | CD 8009 | Rounder Records | US | 1986 | Classical, Folk, World, & Country | New Age, Folk | Album |
| 638358 | Peter Lang | American Stock (A Guitar Collection) | APN 304-2 | Aspen Records | US | 1986 | Folk, World, & Country | Acoustic | Album |
| 637610 | Ronnie Milsap | Christmas With Ronnie Milsap | 5624-2-R | RCA Victor | US | 1986 | Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Country, Holiday | Album |
| 613636 | Sawyer Brown | Out Goin' Cattin' | D2-77579 | Curb Records | US | 1986 | Rock, Folk, World, & Country | Country Rock, Pop Rock | Album |
| 612049 | Uncle Bonsai | Boys Want Sex In The Morning | FRCD1911 | Freckle Records (2) | US | 1986 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 60388 | John Martyn | Piece By Piece | 422-826 788-2 | Island Records Inc. | US | 1986 | Rock, Folk, World, & Country | Folk, Folk Rock | Album |
| 571717 | Grey Larsen | The Gathering | SH-CD-1133 | Sugar Hill Records (2) | US | 1986 | Folk, World, & Country | Celtic | Album |
| 543521 | Erich Kunzel | Round-Up | CD-80141 | Telarc Digital | US | 1986 | Folk, World, & Country, Stage & Screen | Score, Soundtrack, Theme | Album |
| 492128 | Ali Akbar Khan | Duet | RSMC-D-103 | Ravi Shankar Music Circle | US | 1986 | Folk, World, & Country | Indian Classical, Hindustani | Album |
| 486593 | Silly Wizard | A Glint Of Silver | GLCD 1070 | Green Linnet | USA & Canada | 1986 | Folk, World, & Country | Celtic, Folk | Album |
| 481988 | Fania All Stars | Viva La Charanga | JM640 | Fania Records | US | 1986 | Latin, Folk, World, & Country | Afro-Cuban, Charanga, Guajira, Guaracha, Bolero, Cha-Cha, Son Montuno | Album |
| 468287 | Ancient Future | Quiet Fire | CD-1012 | Narada Lotus | US | 1986 | Electronic, Jazz, Folk, World, & Country | New Age | Album |
| 459547 | Kenny Rogers | Love Lifted Me | CDP 7 48401 2 | EMI-Manhattan Records | US | 1986 | Folk, World, & Country | Country | Album |
| 451418 | Kathleen Battle | Pleasures Of Their Company | CDC-7 47196-2 | Angel Records | US | 1986 | Latin, Classical, Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 447065 | Spencer Brewer | Emerald | ND-61011 | Narada Lotus | US | 1986 | Jazz, Folk, World, & Country | New Age, Neofolk | Album |
| 434150 | Turlough O'Carolan | Carolan's Cup (Music Of Turlough O'Carolan On The Hammered Dulcimer) | DMCD-102 | Dargason Music | US | 1986 | Folk, World, & Country | Celtic | Album |
| 427326 | The Tannahill Weavers | Land Of Light | GLCD 1067 | Green Linnet | US | 1986 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk, Celtic | Album |
| 417749 | Ricky Skaggs | Family And Friends | ROUNDER CD 0151 | Rounder Records | US | 1986 | Folk, World, & Country | Bluegrass, Country | Album |
| 41580 | Fairport Convention | Gladys' Leap | VARRICK CD 023 | Varrick Records | USA & Canada | 1986 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 412594 | Randy Stonehill | The Wild Frontier | 7-01-683761-0 | Myrrh LA | USA, Canada & UK | 1986 | Rock, Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Religious, Hard Rock, Folk Rock | Album |
| 410039 | J.D. Crowe & The New South | J.D. Crowe & The New South | CD 0044 | Rounder Records | US | 1986 | Folk, World, & Country | Bluegrass | Album |
| 409041 | Ian Tyson | Cowboyography | 79474-2 | Vanguard | US | 1986 | Rock, Folk, World, & Country | Country, Country Rock | Album |
| 401094 | Skeeter Davis | She Sings, They Play | ROUNDER CD 3092 | Rounder Records | US | 1986 | Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Country | Album |
| 376971 | William Ellwood | Openings (Solo Guitar) | CD 1010 | Narada | US | 1986 | Jazz, Folk, World, & Country | Acoustic, New Age | Album |
| 3761622 | J.D. Crowe | The Bluegrass Compact Disc | ROUNDER CD 11502 | Rounder Records | US | 1986 | Folk, World, & Country | Bluegrass | Album, Compilation |
| 3752031 | 101 Strings | Country Greats | ALCD 9 | Alshire | US | 1986 | Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Easy Listening | Album |
| 3738567 | LJ Booth | Yarns | FJM-001 | Firefly Jar Music | US | 1986 | Rock, Folk, World, & Country | Folk | Album |
| 372887 | John Michael Talbot | The Quiet | CDP 41006 | Meadowlark Records | USA & Canada | 1986 | Folk, World, & Country | Religious | Album |
| 369528 | Nanci Griffith | Last Of The True Believers | PHD 1109 | Philo | US | 1986 | Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Country | Album |
| 367081 | Leo Kottke | A Shout Toward Noon | 2007-2-P | Private Music | US | 1986 | Rock, Folk, World, & Country | Acoustic | Album |
| 3575839 | Norman Wade | Remember Country With Norman Wade | NCLP-501 | NCR International | US | 1986 | Folk, World, & Country | Country | Album |
| 3539953 | Jane Gillman | Pick It Up | GLCD 1068 | Green Linnet | US | 1986 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album, Stereo |
| 343489 | Lucie Blue Tremblay | Lucie Blue Tremblay | ORCD947 | Olivia Records (2) | US | 1986 | Folk, World, & Country | Ballad | Album |
| 3395956 | Pete Sanchez | I Exalt Thee | HMD006 | Hosanna! Music | US | 1986 | Folk, World, & Country | Gospel, Religious | Album, Stereo |
| 3344953 | Terry Clark (3) | Let's Worship | AR-003 | Asaph Records | US | 1986 | Folk, World, & Country | Gospel | Album |
| 330093 | Alan Stivell | Harpes Du Nouvel Age | CD 3094 | Rounder Records | US | 1986 | Folk, World, & Country | Instrumental, Folk | Album |
| 3223672 | John Valby | A Sawmill River Christmas | CAL-8487 | Sawmill Records Inc. | US | 1986 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk, Holiday | Album |
| 312350 | Loudon Wainwright III | I'm Alright | CD 3096 | Rounder Records | US | 1986 | Rock, Folk, World, & Country | Folk Rock | Album |
| 3092778 | Charlie LeBlanc | To Him Who Sits On The Throne | HMD004 | Hosanna! Music | US | 1986 | Folk, World, & Country | Gospel, Religious | Album, Stereo |
| 308708 | Relativity (2) | Relativity | GLCD 1059 | Green Linnet | USA, Canada & UK | 1986 | Folk, World, & Country | Celtic | Album |
| 308077 | Amy Grant | Never Alone | 7-01-664561-4 | Myrrh | US | 1986 | Electronic, Rock, Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Folk Rock, Country Rock, Soft Rock, Ballad | Album |
| 3078653 | David Haas | Light And Peace | CD-175 | GIA (2) | US | 1986 | Pop, Classical, Folk, World, & Country | Gospel, Religious, Vocal, Choral | Album |
| 3071564 | The White Mountain Singers | Round The Bend | FE2038CD | Folk Era Records | US | 1986 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 3067793 | Giuseppe di Stefano | Neapolitan Songs | CDC-7 47838 2 | Angel Records | US | 1986 | Pop, Classical, Folk, World, & Country | Vocal | Album |
| 304960 | Taj Mahal | Taj | 18-8611-2 | Gramavision | US | 1986 | Blues, Folk, World, & Country | Rhythm & Blues, Pacific | Album |
| 2985824 | Jeff Hamlin | You Are My God | HMD009 | Hosanna! Music | US | 1986 | Folk, World, & Country | Gospel, Religious | Album, Stereo |
| 298307 | Nanci Griffith | Once In A Very Blue Moon | CD 1096 | Philo | US | 1986 | Folk, World, & Country | Country | Album |
| 298299 | Babatunde Olatunji | Dance To The Beat Of My Drum | BLU 706-2 | Blue Heron Records | US | 1986 | Jazz, Funk / Soul, Folk, World, & Country | Jazz-Funk, Afrobeat, African | Album |
| 294227 | Cleo Laine | Sometimes When We Touch | RCD1-3628 | RCA Red Seal | US | 1986 | Jazz, Pop, Classical, Folk, World, & Country | Easy Listening | Album |
| 2938294 | Mid South Boys | Christian Country Hearts | none | Not On Label | US | 1986 | Non-Music, Folk, World, & Country | Religious, Country | Album |
| 292415 | Doc Watson | Riding The Midnight Train | SH-CD 3752 | Sugar Hill Records (2) | US | 1986 | Folk, World, & Country | Bluegrass, Acoustic | Album |
| 290686 | Liona Boyd | Persona | MK 42120 | CBS | US | 1986 | Classical, Folk, World, & Country | Acoustic, Classical | Album |
| 289713 | Holly Near | H A R P | RRCD 409 | Redwood Records (3) | US | 1986 | Jazz, Rock, Funk / Soul, Blues, Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Folk, Acoustic, Ballad, Contemporary R&B, Country Blues, Folk Rock, Gospel, Piano Blues, Neo Soul | Album |
| 289249 | Michael William Gilbert | The Light In The Clouds | 003 | Gibex | US | 1986 | Electronic, Jazz, Classical, Folk, World, & Country | Modern Classical, Abstract, Minimal, Fusion | Album |
| 279701 | Pentangle | In The Round | VARRICK CD 026 | Varrick Records | US | 1986 | Rock, Folk, World, & Country | Folk Rock | Album |
| 274754 | Night Ark | Picture | 3007-2-N | Novus | US | 1986 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 2720300 | Safam | A Brighter Day | CD-1219624 | Safam Records | US | 1986 | Rock, Folk, World, & Country | Gospel | Album |
| 2657135 | Kent Henry | Glorify Thy Name | HM008CD | Hosanna! Music | US | 1986 | Folk, World, & Country | Gospel, Religious | Album, Stereo |
| 265467 | Judith Pintar | Changes Like The Moon | CD-147 | Sona Gaia Productions | US | 1986 | Classical, Folk, World, & Country | Neo-Classical, Folk | Album |
| 2586887 | Jim Fyhrie | Third Time Around | JPF 624 CD | Plectrum Records (2) | US | 1986 | Electronic, Folk, World, & Country | Celtic, Ambient | Album |
| 2509849 | Tennessee Ernie Ford | Favorite Hymns | R-8229-CD | Ranwood | US | 1986 | Folk, World, & Country | Gospel | Album, Compilation |
| 250266 | Steeleye Span | Back In Line | SH 79063 | Shanachie | US | 1986 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 2431045 | The Maranatha! Strings | Rejoice! Rejoice! | 7-100-16983-6 | Maranatha! Music | US | 1986 | Folk, World, & Country | Holiday | Album |
| 220438 | Paul Winter (2) | Wintersong (Tomorrow Is My Dancing Day) | LD•0012 | Living Music | US | 1986 | Classical, Folk, World, & Country | New Age, Modern Classical, Folk | Album |
| 2192704 | Gemini (106) | Changing Directions Music For Intermediate Folk Dance | D610019 | The High/Scope Press | US | 1986 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 217358 | Amy Grant | In Concert | 7016686614 | Myrrh | USA & Canada | 1986 | Rock, Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Folk Rock, Acoustic, Soft Rock, Ballad, Country Rock | Album |
| 211383 | Alabama | The Touch | 5649-2-R | RCA Victor | US | 1986 | Folk, World, & Country | Country | Album |
| 2108089 | Carman | Christmas With Carman | S21-18247 | Sparrow Records | US | 1986 | Folk, World, & Country | Holiday, Gospel | Album |
| 2044510 | Kadri Gopalnath | Saxophone Indian Style | ORI/AMS CD 109 | Oriental Records | US | 1986 | Folk, World, & Country | Carnatic | Album |
| 199277 | Amy Grant | In Concert Volume Two | 7016677613 | Myrrh | US | 1986 | Rock, Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Folk Rock, Acoustic, Soft Rock, Ballad, Country Rock, Religious | Album |
| 1912392 | Paul Carrol Binkley | Silent Serenade | CD03970 | Sha La Vah Records | US | 1986 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 186589 | John Fahey | Christmas Guitar | CD VR 002 | Varrick Records | US | 1986 | Folk, World, & Country | Acoustic, Folk, Holiday | Album |
| 1798452 | Eddie Blazonczyk's Versatones | Another Polka Celebration | CD-3039 | Bel-Aire | US | 1986 | Folk, World, & Country | Polka | Album |
| 1671498 | Paul Overstreet | Lost And Found | NRPOCD-1 | Necessity Records | US | 1986 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 1652980 | Jon Clarke | A Pan Pipes Christmas | CD-5041J | Brentwood Music | US | 1986 | Folk, World, & Country | Holiday | Album |
| 1624154 | Ray Price | A Revival Of Old Time Singing | SOR 0016 | Step One Records | US | 1986 | Folk, World, & Country | Gospel | Album |
| 1608821 | Oulu Hotshots | Oulu Hotshots - Northern Nights | none | Inland Sea Recording | US | 1986 | Folk, World, & Country | Polka, Folk | Album, Stereo |
| 1562695 | Kelly Willard | Message From A King | WHD0044 | Willing Heart Music | US | 1986 | Rock, Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Ballad | Album |
| 1554054 | Nancee Kahler | The Gathering | NU 5001 | Nebula (3) | US | 1986 | Jazz, Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 1452079 | Cristy Lane | How Great Thou Art | LS1983 | LS Records (2) | US | 1986 | Folk, World, & Country | Gospel | Album |
| 1448196 | J.D. Crowe & The New South | Straight Ahead | CD 0202 | Rounder Records | US | 1986 | Folk, World, & Country | Bluegrass | Album |
| 1444566 | Darrell McCall | Reunion | BGM1231 | BGM Records (3) | US | 1986 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 1429980 | Lu Mitchell | Alarums and Excusions | CD 111 | Pasquinade Music | US | 1986 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 132989 | Phil Ochs | I Ain't Marching Anymore | HNCD 4422 | Hannibal Records | US | 1986 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk | Album |
| 1304751 | John Koerner | Nobody Knows The Trouble I've Been | RHR CD12 | Red House Records | US | 1986 | Blues, Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 1277355 | NRBQ | Uncommon Denominators | CD 11506 | Rounder Records | US | 1986 | Rock, Folk, World, & Country | Rock & Roll, Rhythm & Blues | Album, Compilation |
| 1275713 | Riders In The Sky | New Trails | Rounder CD 0220 | Rounder Records | US | 1986 | Folk, World, & Country | Country | Album |
| 1246828 | Jimmy Swaggart | Jesus, Just The Mention Of Your Name | 02-141 | Jim Records | US | 1986 | Folk, World, & Country | Gospel | Album, Stereo |
| 1224421 | 97th Regimental String Band | Songs Of The Civil War - Dixie And Other Love Songs Civil War Era Songs Volume 2 | CD#30972 | Smoothbore Music, Inc. | US | 1986 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk | Album |
| 1215827 | The Maranatha! Strings | Praise Strings Eight | 7-100-16283-1 | Maranatha! Music | USA & Canada | 1986 | Folk, World, & Country | Instrumental | Album |
| 1199916 | Don Moen | Give Thanks | HM007CD | Hosanna! Music | US | 1986 | Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Religious, Contemporary | Album |
| 1152276 | R. Carlos Nakai | Journeys (Native American Flute Music) | CR-613 | Canyon Records (2) | US | 1986 | Folk, World, & Country | New Age, Folk | Album |
| 1146088 | Various | The Gift - A Colours Christmas | SPCN-7-100-16683-7 | Maranatha! Music | US | 1986 | Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Holiday | Album |
| 1130050 | Richie Havens | Collection | SFS 6301 | Stormy Forest | USA & Canada | 1986 | Rock, Folk, World, & Country | | Album, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1104729 | Béla Fleck | Inroads | ROUNDER CD 0219 | Rounder Records | US | 1986 | Jazz, Folk, World, & Country | Bluegrass | Album |
| 1084379 | The Red Clay Ramblers | The Music Of Sam Shepard's A Lie Of A Mind | SH-8501 | Sugar Hill Records (2) | US | 1986 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 1051402 | Vassar Clements | Hillbilly Jazz Rides Again | FF 70385 | Flying Fish (2) | US | 1986 | Jazz, Folk, World, & Country | Swing | Album |
| 1028074 | Cecilio & Kapono | The First Noel | CK001 | C&K | US | 1986 | Folk, World, & Country | Hawaiian, Holiday | Album |
| 1016920 | Various | La Musique Chez Mulate's | SW-CD-6071 | Swallow Records | US | 1986 | Folk, World, & Country | Cajun, Zydeco | Album |
| 1009281 | Jimmy Swaggart | Somewhere Listenin' | 02-128 | Jim Records | US | 1986 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 1000218 | Steve Cameron | The Titanic Suite | VTRCD 1 | RTV RECORDS UK | UK, Europe & US | 1986 | Electronic, Folk, World, & Country | New Age | Album |
| 1219858 | Morris Chapman | Voice Of Praise | MMR0133 | Maranatha! Music | US | 1985-11-22 | Folk, World, & Country | Gospel | Album, Limited Edition |
| 586202 | Manitas De Plata | Manitas De Plata In Concert | CD 4093 | Connoisseur Society | US | 1985-02-00 | Folk, World, & Country | Flamenco | Album |
| 997780 | Golden Bough | Winter's Dance | KMCD 332 | Kicking Mule Records | US | 1985 | Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Holiday, Celtic | Album |
| 927389 | L. Subramaniam | Expressions Of Impressions | 306 | Sonic Atmospheres | US | 1985 | Folk, World, & Country | Indian Classical | Album |
| 897953 | Cris Williamson | Snow Angel | CD943 | Olivia Records (2) | US | 1985 | Rock, Folk, World, & Country | Folk Rock, Holiday | Album |
| 875539 | John McCormick (2) | Western ◆ Island | PH007 | Phantom Records (9) | US | 1985 | Folk, World, & Country | Celtic, Folk | Album |
| 874797 | The Odessa Balalaikas | The Art Of The Balalaika | 9 79034-2 | Nonesuch Digital | US | 1985 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 846892 | Laurie Riley | The Flowers Of Edinburgh | HCR 102 | Handcrafted Recordings | US | 1985 | Folk, World, & Country | Celtic | Album |
| 793830 | Perry Como | The Lord's Prayer | CAD1 2299 | RCA Camden | US | 1985 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk | Album |
| 785667 | Various | World Series Of Country Music Proudly Presents Stock Car Racing's Entertainers Of The Year | 2222 | World Series Of Country Music | US | 1985 | Folk, World, & Country | Country, Novelty | Album, Compilation, Stereo |
| 669431 | Sylvia (7) | One Step Closer | PCD1-5413 | RCA Victor | US | 1985 | Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Country | Album |
| 667963 | L. Subramaniam | Fantasy Without Limits | TRCD-524 | Trend (3) | US | 1985 | Jazz, Folk, World, & Country | Fusion | Album |
| 634615 | Michael Tomlinson (2) | Run This Way Forever | PRI CD-3201 | Paras Records International | US | 1985 | Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Folk, Vocal | Album |
| 58487 | Various | New Africa | CELCD6110 | Celluloid | US | 1985 | Electronic, Reggae, Folk, World, & Country | Dub, Electro, Afrobeat, Jazzdance, African | Album, Compilation |
| 568115 | Tom Paxton | One Million Lawyers And Other Disasters | FF70356 | Flying Fish (2) | US | 1985 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk | Album |
| 540744 | Sweet Honey in the Rock | The Other Side | FF70366 | Flying Fish (2) | US | 1985 | Folk, World, & Country | African | Album |
| 518310 | Hector Lavoe | Revento | JM 634 | Fania Records | US | 1985 | Latin, Folk, World, & Country | Salsa, Merengue | Album |
| 510844 | Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys | The Tiffany Transcriptions Vol. 4: You're From Texas | K-21 | Kaleidoscope Records (2) | US | 1985 | Jazz, Blues, Folk, World, & Country | Country Blues, Country, Swing, Western Swing | Album, Mono |
| 510611 | Buckwheat Zydeco | Waitin' For My Ya Ya | RCD 2051 | Rounder Records | US | 1985 | Blues, Folk, World, & Country | Zydeco | Album, Club Edition |
| 498880 | David Grisman | Acousticity | ZEAD 6153 | Zebra Acoustic Records | US | 1985 | Rock, Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 47128 | Lucia Hwong | House Of Sleeping Beauties | 1601 | Private Music | US | 1985 | Electronic, Classical, Folk, World, & Country | Ambient, Chinese Classical | Album |
| 460635 | Matt Molloy | Matt Molloy - Paul Brady - Tommy Peoples | GLCD 3018 | Green Linnet | US | 1985 | Rock, Folk, World, & Country | Celtic | Album |
| 448008 | Eileen Monger | The Lilting Banshee: Traditional Airs & Dances For Celtic Harp | MHS 11228K | Musical Heritage Society | US | 1985 | Classical, Folk, World, & Country | Early, Folk | Album |
| 4006657 | Janice Kapp Perry | The Light Within | none | Prime Recordings (3) | US | 1985 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 397882 | Kodō | Heartbeat Drummers Of Japan | CD-KODO | Sheffield Lab | US | 1985 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 391521 | Dan Ar Braz | Acoustic | GLCD 3035 | Green Linnet | US | 1985 | Rock, Folk, World, & Country | Folk Rock | Album |
| 375146 | L. Subramaniam | Conversations | FCD-622-9130 | Milestone (4) | US | 1985 | Jazz, Folk, World, & Country | Fusion, Hindustani, Jazz-Rock | Album |
| 3667632 | Mitzie Collins | Ornaments | 8505 | Sampler Records | US | 1985 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk, Holiday | Album |
| 348283 | Sweet Honey In The Rock | Feel Something Drawing Me On | FF 70375 | Flying Fish (2) | US | 1985 | Funk / Soul, Folk, World, & Country | Gospel, Soul | Album |
| 3320068 | The Marksmen (3) | Quality Mountain Time | #31 | Wahoo Creek Recordings | US | 1985 | Folk, World, & Country | Bluegrass, Gospel | Album |
| 329490 | Lui Collins | Made In New England | GLCD 1056 | Green Linnet | US | 1985 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk | Album |
| 314093 | Dan Fogelberg | High Country Snows | EK 39616 | Full Moon | US | 1985 | Folk, World, & Country | Bluegrass, Country | Album |
| 309435 | Apsaras | Apsaras | MK 39559 | CBS | USA & Canada | 1985 | Electronic, Folk, World, & Country | New Age | Album |
| 303366 | Bellamy Brothers | Howard & David | D2-79200 | Curb Records | US | 1985 | Folk, World, & Country | Country | Album |
| 2783801 | David Haas | To Be Your Bread | CD-172 | GIA (2) | US | 1985 | Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Folk, Soft Rock, Gospel, Ballad | Album, Stereo |
| 2627210 | Lui Collins | There's A Light | GLCD 1061 | Green Linnet | US | 1985 | Electronic, Rock, Pop, Folk, World, & Country | New Age, Folk | Album |
| 257248 | Paul Winter (2) | Canyon | LMRCD-6 | Living Music | US | 1985 | Jazz, Folk, World, & Country | New Age, Smooth Jazz, Ambient | Album |
| 212365 | The Judds | Rockin' With The Rhythm | PCD1-7042 | RCA Victor | US | 1985 | Folk, World, & Country | Country | Album |
| 2014852 | The Marksmen (3) | Bluegrass Marksmen Style | none | Not On Label | US | 1985 | Folk, World, & Country | Bluegrass, Gospel | Album |
| 197231 | The Winter Consort | Concert For The Earth | LD0005 | Living Music | US | 1985 | Electronic, Jazz, Pop, Folk, World, & Country | New Age, Smooth Jazz, Ballad | Album |
| 185250 | Michael Hedges | Watching My Life Go By | OD-0303 | Open Air Records | US | 1985 | Rock, Folk, World, & Country | Folk Rock, Acoustic | Album |
| 1691174 | Mike Cross (4) | Solo At Midnight | SUG-CD-1007 | Sugar Hill Records (2) | US | 1985 | Folk, World, & Country | Bluegrass, Folk | Album |
| 1620760 | Rattlesnake Annie | Country Livin' | RR 2020 | Rattlesnake Records (5) | US | 1985 | Folk, World, & Country | Country | Album |
| 1555192 | Various | Texas Bluegrass | NCD-2235 | Richmond (3) | US | 1985 | Folk, World, & Country | Bluegrass | Album |
| 1517288 | The Woods Tea Co. | Voice Upon The Wave | KCD 352 | Kicking Mule Records | US | 1985 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 1517219 | Kelly Nelon Thompson | Praise Him Now | 7-01-000264-9 | Word Nashville | USA, Canada & UK | 1985 | Rock, Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Vocal, AOR | Album |
| 1465862 | Carlton Moody (2) | Cotton Eyed Joe (Best Country Instrumental Nominee 27th Annual Grammy Awards) | LRCD 10116-2 | Lamon Records | US | 1985 | Folk, World, & Country | Country | Album |
| 1426451 | Brij Bhushan Kabra | Exotic Sounds On Guitar | ORI/AAMS CD 110 | Oriental Records | US | 1985 | Folk, World, & Country | Indian Classical, Hindustani | Album |
| 142178 | Manu Dibango | Electric Africa | CELCD 6114 | Celluloid | US | 1985 | Electronic, Jazz, Funk / Soul, Folk, World, & Country | Dub, Electro, Afrobeat | Album |
| 1311672 | St. Louis Jesuits | The Steadfast Love | 10649 | Oregon Catholic Press | US | 1985 | Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Light Music | Album |
| 1301427 | Norman Wade | Pure Country | RCD-224 | Ritason Records | US | 1985 | Folk, World, & Country | Country | Album, Stereo |
| 1292795 | Kapelye | Levine and His Flying Machine | 21006 | Shanachie | US | 1985 | Folk, World, & Country | Klezmer | Album |
| 1263542 | Jed Clampit | Mississippi To Arizona | MY 502CD | My Own Records (3) | US | 1985 | Folk, World, & Country | Country | Album |
| 1255310 | Kate Wolf | Poet's Heart | K-24 | Kaleidoscope Records (2) | US | 1985 | Rock, Folk, World, & Country | Folk, Country Rock | Album |
| 1065096 | Joemy Wilson | Gifts (Traditional Christmas Carols) | DMCD-103 | Dargason Music | US | 1985 | Folk, World, & Country | Religious, Holiday | Album |
| 10602 | Kitaro | Kitaro In Person | 18-7007-2 | Gramavision | US | 1985 | Electronic, Folk, World, & Country | New Age, Ambient | Album |
| 1000356 | Cris Williamson | Prairie Fire | orcd941 | Olivia Records (2) | US | 1985 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 82223 | Andreas Vollenweider | Caverna Magica (...Under The Tree - In The Cave...) | MK 37827 | CBS | US | 1984-09-00 | Electronic, Folk, World, & Country | New Age, Ambient | Album |
| 989091 | National Philharmonic Orchestra | Hymns Triumphant Vol. II | 1762-2058-2 | Sparrow Records | US | 1984 | Classical, Folk, World, & Country | Religious, Gospel | Album |
| 983468 | Dolores Keane | Sail Óg Rua | GLCD 3033 | Green Linnet | US | 1984 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk, Celtic | Album |
| 779418 | Tony Elman | Shakin' Down The Acorns Volume Two | AM002 | Acorn Music (2) | US | 1984 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk | Album |
| 748196 | Nick Bicat | The Irish R.M.:Themes, Jigs And Melodies From The Television Series "The Irish R. M." | RRL-8012 | Release Records (9) | US | 1984 | Folk, World, & Country, Stage & Screen | Celtic | Album, Compilation |
| 743881 | Gail Davies | Where Is A Woman To Go | none | Little Chickadee Records | US | 1984 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album, Promo, Stereo |
| 60339 | Bruce Cockburn | Stealing Fire | D2-71310 | Gold Castle | US | 1984 | Rock, Folk, World, & Country | Folk Rock, Classic Rock | Album |
| 591921 | Phil Cunningham (2) | Airs & Graces | GLCD 3032 | Green Linnet | US | 1984 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 541137 | Luciano Pavarotti | Mamma | 411 959-2 | London Digital | US | 1984 | Pop, Classical, Folk, World, & Country | Modern, Choral, Romantic | Album |
| 521621 | Sylvia (7) | Surprise | PCD1-4960 | RCA Victor | US | 1984 | Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Country | Album |
| 485593 | Liona Boyd | Live In Tokyo | MK 39031 | CBS Masterworks | US | 1984 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 397089 | Barbara Hendricks | Barbara Hendricks Sings Spirituals | CDC 7 47026 2 | Angel Records Digital | USA & Europe | 1984 | Folk, World, & Country | Spirituals, Gospel | Album, Stereo |
| 348054 | Golden Bough | The Boatman's Daughter | EUCD 1037 | ARC Music | UK, Europe & US | 1984 | Folk, World, & Country | Celtic, Folk | Album |
| 311464 | Ferron (2) | Shadows On A Dime | CW 004 | Cherrywood Station | US | 1984 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk | Album |
| 279340 | Francis Bebey | Akwaaba: Music For Sanza | OMCD 005 | Original Music (2) | US | 1984 | Folk, World, & Country | African | Album |
| 277451 | Robert Earl Keen | No Kinda Dancer | PH-1108 | Philo | US | 1984 | Rock, Blues, Folk, World, & Country | Country Rock, Rock & Roll, Country Blues, Country, Southern Rock, Texas Blues, Acoustic | Album |
| 265466 | Judith Pintar | Secrets From The Stone | CD-123 | Sona Gaia Productions | US | 1984 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 246919 | Mickey Hart | Däfos | RR-12CD | Reference Recordings | US | 1984 | Jazz, Latin, Folk, World, & Country | Afro-Cuban, Contemporary Jazz, Batucada, Fusion | Album |
| 2065162 | Michael Rogers (7) | Digital Steel | QL9000 | QL Digital | US | 1984 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 198210 | Los Lobos | How Will The Wolf Survive? | 25177-2 | Slash | US | 1984 | Rock, Latin, Funk / Soul, Blues, Folk, World, & Country | Blues Rock, Conjunto, Corrido, Ranchera, Funk, Soul, Rock & Roll | Album |
| 1824704 | Bryan Bowers | By Heart | FF 70313 | Flying Fish (2) | US | 1984 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk, Bluegrass | Album |
| 1681866 | The Empire Brass Quintet | Renaissance Brass | 79037-2 | Sine Qua Non | US | 1984 | Classical, Folk, World, & Country | Renaissance, Baroque | Album, Stereo |
| 1509879 | Russell Cook (3) | Timeless | WNS-102-CD | Wood N' Strings | US | 1984 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 1464833 | Motherlode (8) | Dance The Afternoon Away | NW2956 | Motherlode Music | US | 1984 | Folk, World, & Country | Folk | Album |
| 1410627 | Kevin Burke (2) | Up Close | GLCD 1052 | Green Linnet | US | 1984 | Folk, World, & Country | Celtic, Folk | Album, Stereo |
| 1397909 | Hobo Jim | Thunderfoot | HBJ 18463 | Hobo Jim Music | US | 1984 | Folk, World, & Country | Bluegrass | Album |
| 1349896 | Georgiana Stewart | Folk Dance Fun | KIM 7037CD | Kimbo Educational Records | US | 1984 | Children's, Folk, World, & Country | Educational | Album |
| 1321552 | Obo Addy | Obo | CD-102 | Avocet | US | 1984 | Folk, World, & Country | African | Album, Stereo |
| 1241853 | Frank Yankovic | Christmas Memories | 830 396-2 | Smash Records (4) | US | 1984 | Folk, World, & Country | Polka, Holiday | Album |
| 1217439 | Hariprasad Chaurasia | Charm of the Bamboo Flute | ORI CD 139 | Oriental Records | US | 1984 | Folk, World, & Country | Indian Classical, Hindustani, Carnatic | Album |
| 1175525 | David And Roselyn | New Orleans Style | DR033199 | Da Ro Productions | US | 1984 | Blues, Folk, World, & Country | Louisiana Blues | Album |
| 1172017 | Tim O'Brien (3) | Hard Year Blues | FF 70319 | Flying Fish (2) | US | 1984 | Folk, World, & Country | Bluegrass | Album, Stereo |
| 342563 | Jean-Pierre Rampal | Yamanakabushi : Japanese Melodies, Vol. III | MK 37295 | CBS Masterworks | US | 1983-06-00 | Classical, Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 964227 | Meg Christian | At Carnegie Hall | CD933 | Second Wave Records | US | 1983 | Pop, Folk, World, & Country | Chanson | Album |
| 741354 | R. Carlos Nakai | Changes (Native American Flute Music) | CR-615 | Canyon Records (2) | US | 1983 | Folk, World, & Country | Aboriginal, Folk | Album |
| 739257 | Peter Alsop | Wha'D'Ya Wanna Do? | MS500CD | Moose School Productions | US | 1983 | Children's, Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 660834 | Tramaine Hawkins | Determined | 51416 1058 2 | Light Records | US | 1983 | Funk / Soul, Folk, World, & Country | Gospel, Funk | Album, Stereo |
| 591283 | Lauren Pomerantz | Jewels Of The Sephardim | AEACD 1401 | Songbird Music | US | 1983 | Classical, Folk, World, & Country | Medieval, Sephardic | Album |
| 547664 | Marty Robbins | Songs Of The Islands | A 17367 | CBS Special Products | US | 1983 | Folk, World, & Country | Country, Pacific | Album |
| 485679 | Julian Bream | Music Of Spain Vol. 5: Julian Bream Plays Granados & Albéniz | RCD14378 | RCA Red Seal | US | 1983 | Latin, Classical, Folk, World, & Country | Catalan Music, Impressionist, Romantic | Album |
| 377321 | Patrick Ball | Celtic Harp Volume Two: From A Distant Time | 17011-2 | Fortuna Records | US | 1983 | Folk, World, & Country | | Album |
| 2235118 | Sherrill Milnes | The Joy Of Prayer | MCD 10070 | MMG (2) | US | 1983 | Folk, World, & Country | Gospel | Album |
| 163797 | Linda Ronstadt | What's New | 9 60260-2 | Asylum Records | US | 1983 | Jazz, Pop, Classical, Folk, World, & Country, Stage & Screen | Ballad, Vocal, Swing, Easy Listening, Theme | Album |
| 1231914 | Holly Near | Journeys | RRCD 405 | Redwood Records (3) | US | 1983 | Rock, Folk, World, & Country | Soft Rock | Album, Compilation |
| 0 | Oulu Hotshots | Bill Kangas And The Lahti Brothers - Oulu Hotshots #1 | none | Inland Sea Recording | US | 1983 | Folk, World, & Country | Polka, Folk | Album, Stereo |