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At San QuentinJohnny Cash
Folk & Singer-Songwriter · 1960s

At San Quentin

Released 1969Folk & Singer-Songwriter
Classic

A raw, charismatic prison live record, home to 'A Boy Named Sue'. Electric and beloved. A live landmark. Released in 1969, it's a key entry in Johnny Cash's run.

On vinyl: Original pressings are collector's territory now, so most listeners reach for a well-reviewed reissue.

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