It's been issued by several artists -- earliest I have seen is Carter family "Shadow of Clinch Mountaina" album.

Here's a list:

t's A Long, Long Road to Travel Alone -    Carter, Maybelle
Carter Family .Clinch    Mountain Treasures ,County CCS    112, Cas (1991), cut# 20
Carter Family .Great Original    Recordings by the Carter Family ,Harmony HL 7300, LP (1963), cut#B.05

Album Release Date
07/11/1995
Genre
Country
Performer
Blue Highway
Record Label
Rebel
UPC
032511171924 • 032511171948
Songs, Disc 1

1. It's A Long, Long Road To Travel Alone

Tennessee Ernie Ford - Country Classics: Tennessee Ernie Ford
Manufacturer: Emi Gold
List price: $9.98
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Release date: 03 December, 2002
Media: Audio CD
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Artists:
Tennessee Ernie Ford
 
Tracks: It's a Long Long Road to Travel Alone [1940]


Hope this helps.

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