Johnny Cash – Bitter Tears (Ballads Of The American Indian) Revised Edition (Vinyl LP)

Johnny Cash – Bitter Tears (Ballads Of The American Indian) Revised Edition is the expanded reissue of Cash's 1964 concept album about the fate of Native Americans. Besides “The Ballad Of Ira Hayes”, “Apache Tears” and “Custer”, this Bear Family edition adds extra tracks like “Intro - Big Foot” and “The Vanishing Race”.

On offer is the German reissue from 1984 on Bear Family Records (BFX 15127), in a gatefold sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Bear Family Records – BFX 15127
• Format: Vinyl LP Album
• Pressing: DE Reissue
• Country: Germany
• Released: 1984
• Genre: Country, Folk – more in Country
• Features: gatefold sleeve

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Intro - Big Foot (2:36)
2. As Long As The Grass Shall Grow (6:08)
3. Apache Tears (2:33)
4. Custer (2:18)
5. The Talking Leaves (3:52)

Side B

1. The Ballad Of Ira Hayes (4:07)
2. Drums (5:01)
3. White Girl (2:59)
4. Old Apache Squaw (1:43)
5. The Vanishing Race (4:02)

Personnel

Johnny Cash (Vocals), Luther Perkins (Electric Guitar), Marshall Grant (Bass), Norman Blake (Dobro, Acoustic Guitar), June Carter (Backing Vocals), Maybelle Carter (Backing Vocals).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
No, this is a German reissue (1984) on Bear Family Records (BFX 15127). It is the revised edition with extra tracks.

What is the album about?
The history and suffering of Native Americans – the best-known song is “The Ballad Of Ira Hayes”.

What do the condition grades mean?
We grade record and cover to the Goldmine standard, from M (Mint) through NM (Near Mint) and VG+ to G. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Where can I find more like this?
Browse our Country collection.