The Vanguard Years (Doc Watson album)

The Vanguard Years
Compilation album by
ReleasedNovember 14, 1995
Recorded1963–1968
GenreFolk, blues
Length172:34
LabelVanguard
ProducerMary Katherine Aldin (compilation)
Doc Watson chronology
Docabilly
(1995)
The Vanguard Years
(1995)
Watson Country
(1996)

The Vanguard Years is the title of a recording by American folk music and country blues artist Doc Watson, released in 1995.

This four-CD collection contains 64 tracks from Watson's years on the Vanguard label recorded from 1963 to 1968. There are 16 previously unreleased performances included that are live duets between Doc and his son Merle. It includes guests such as Gaither Carlton, Clarence White and Merle Travis.