great 70s country lps...audophile grade

The good news is that in general, most country music is well recorded. I agree with the "Stardust" recommendation. One that always stands out to me is "This Time" a Waylon Jennings album from the early 70's. A relatively unknown Willie Nelson plays on this album.

Ry Cooder 'Paris Texas' soundtrack,
Ry Cooder 'Jazz'(more of bluegrass)

Not country in the pure sense but Poco's "Rose of Cimarron" from 1976 on ABC and "Crazy Eyes" from 1973 on Epic are sonic delights.

IMO

I would'nt consider Ry Cooder " jazz" swing.

Oops, I meant blurgrass. To me it's more New Orleans jazz/ dixieland....