JOHNNY CASH – BIGGEST HITS LP – Nr MINT A2/B2 UK 1983 COUNTRY RING OF FIRE

Johnny Cash – Biggest Hits
(CBS Records  1983  32304)
Matrix No’s: A2/B2 – UK Pressing

Sleeve in Nr MINT/Excellent+ condition
– some wear to edges

Vinyl in Nr MINT condition
(there are some light surface marks visible on the vinyl when held up to the light but they don’t affect the sound quality apart from the odd light pop/crackle)

John R. Cash (born J. R. Cash; February 26, 1932 – September 12, 2003) was an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, actor, and author. He is widely considered one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century and is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, having sold more than 90 million records worldwide. Although primarily remembered as a country music icon, his genre-spanning songs and sound embraced rock and roll, rockabilly, blues, folk, and gospel. This crossover appeal won Cash the rare honor of multiple inductions in the Country Music, Rock and Roll, and Gospel Music Halls of Fame.

Cash was known for his deep, calm bass-baritone voice, the distinctive sound of his Tennessee Three backing band, which is characterized by train-sound guitar rhythms; a rebelliousness coupled with an increasingly somber and humble demeanor, free prison concerts, and a trademark, all-black stage wardrobe, which earned him the nickname “The Man in Black.” He traditionally began his concerts by simply introducing himself, “Hello, I’m Johnny Cash,” followed by his signature “Folsom Prison Blues”.

Much of Cash’s music contained themes of sorrow, moral tribulation, and redemption, especially in the latter stages of his career. His signature songs include “I Walk the Line”, “Folsom Prison Blues”, “Ring of Fire”, “Get Rhythm”, and “Man in Black”. He also recorded humorous numbers like “One Piece at a Time” and “A Boy Named Sue”; a duet with his future wife, June Carter, called “Jackson” (followed by many further duets after their marriage); and railroad songs including “Hey, Porter”, “Orange Blossom Special” and “Rock Island Line“. During the last stage of his career, Cash covered songs by several late 20th-century rock artists, notably “Hurt” by Nine Inch Nails, “Personal Jesus” by Depeche Mode, “Southern Accents” by Tom Petty, “Rusty Cage” by Soundgarden, “I Hung My Head” by Sting and “The Mercy Seat” by Nick Cave.

Biggest Hits is a compilation album by country singer Johnny Cash released in 1983 on CBS Records, consisting of some of his greatest songs including “Ring Of Fire”, “A Boy Named Sue” and “Folsom Prison Blues.

1. “The Baron”
2. “The Ballad of Ira Hayes”
3. “It’ll Be Her”
4. “Flesh and Blood”
5. “Mobile Bay”
6. “A Boy Named Sue”
7. “The L & N Don’t Stop Here Anymore”
8. “Bull Rider”
9. “Last Time”
10. “Reverend Mr. Black”