Record labels and producers often release free “samplers”: compilation albums of songs from artists they wish to promote, or expose to a wider audience. These sampler albums are often filled with such great music that they’re worth the full purchase price of a regular album, but very often, they’re free! Here are some noteworthy examples from Amazon’s MP3 Store:
ARC Music 35th Anniversary 1976-2011 (5/5 stars)
19 tracks of World, Folk and Spiritual music from around the globe.
Lost Highway 10th Anniversary Sampler (5/5 stars)
Country, bluegrass and gospel from such luminaries as Willie Nelson, Hank Williams, Lyle Lovett and Lucinda Williams.
Allegro Classical Fall 2011 Sampler (4.5/5 stars)
A collection of classical masterworks, performed by contemporary artists.
Green Hill Music – Celtic Sampler 2013 (4.5/5 stars)
Celtic classics performed by such artists as David Arkenstone, Craig Duncan and John Mock.
Bloodshot Best of 2010 Sampler (4.5/5 stars)
Country / bluegrass from Bloodshot Records.
Canicas-Marbles (Exclusive Amazon Digital Sampler) by The Krayolas (4.5/5 stars)
Tex-Mex / Folk.
Amazon always has hundreds more free MP3 albums available. Click here to browse all free MP3 albums on Amazon.