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Johnny Cash - The Man In Black 1954-1958 Cd5 (1990)

Track listing:
  1. Lead Me Father (Takes 1-4) 3:41
  2. Lead Me Father (Takes 5-9) 4:32
  3. Lead Me Father (Takes 10-12) 3:47
  4. Lead Me Father ((Master-Take 13) 2:36
  5. That's Enough (Takes 1-3) 2:28
  6. That's Enough (Master-Take 4) 2:52
  7. I Still Miss Someone (Takes 1-5) 4:07
  8. I Still Miss Someone (Takes 6-8) 4:19
  9. I Still Miss Someone (Takes 9-10) 2:55
  10. I Still Miss Someone (Master-Take 11) 2:43
  11. One More Ride (Takes 1-4) 3:09
  12. One More Ride (Takes 5-11) 2:16
  13. One More Ride (Master-Take 12) 2:06
  14. Pickin' Time (Takes 1-2) 2:32
  15. Pickin' Time (Master-Take 3) 2:04
  16. Don't Take Your Guns To Town (Takes 1-4) 2:46
  17. Don't Take Your Guns To Town Takes 5-6) 3:31
  18. Don't Take Your Guns To Town (Master) 3:04
  19. I'd Rather Die Young (Take 1 And Master-Take 2) 2:53
  20. The Shepherd Of My Heart (Takes 1-2 And Master-Take 3) 3:31
  21. Cold Shoulder (Master-Take 1) 2:15

Notes

1954-Aug 13, 1958

The Man in Black: 1954-1958 is a five-disc box set that includes everything Johnny Cash recorded for Sun Records, plus the fruits of his first year with Columbia Records. In addition to all of the classic singles -- from "Hey Porter" to "Don't Take Your Guns to Town," they're all here -- there is a wealth of unreleased material and alternate takes, including a disc that captures an entire recording session from his early days with Columbia. The problem with the set is its very comprehensiveness -- only dedicated fans or historians can listen to this much music, especially with all of the alternate takes mixed in with the official versions. And the disc with the recording session isn't interesting -- it's a curiosity that makes for tedious listening. Certainly anyone who is willing to invest in this expensive box will find it rewarding, but only serious listeners should consider purchasing the set.