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The essential Johnny Cash records, ranked — where to start and what to reach for next.

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    At Folsom PrisonJohnny Cash

    At Folsom Prison

    Johnny Cash · 1968 · Folk & Singer-Songwriter

    Recorded live for an audience of inmates, it captures Cash at his most charismatic and human. Raw, funny and moving. One of the great live albums.

    Start here
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    At San QuentinJohnny Cash

    At San Quentin

    Johnny Cash · 1969 · Folk & Singer-Songwriter

    A raw, charismatic prison live record, home to 'A Boy Named Sue'. Electric and beloved. A live landmark.

    Classic
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    American RecordingsJohnny Cash

    American Recordings

    Johnny Cash · 1994 · Folk & Singer-Songwriter

    A stark, voice-and-guitar comeback produced by Rick Rubin. Raw and beloved. A late-career landmark.

    Classic
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    American IV: The Man Comes AroundJohnny Cash

    American IV: The Man Comes Around

    Johnny Cash · 2002 · Folk & Singer-Songwriter

    A devastating late peak, home to a definitive cover of 'Hurt'. Raw and beloved. A profound farewell.

    Classic
Essential Johnny Cash tracks

Tracks we've featured in our best-of lists — tap a title to find it on Amazon Music.