Bobby Bare - Biggest Hits (1982) Vinyl LP • Greatest, Best of, Outlaw Country

Catalog Number:

FC-38311

Musical Styles:

1980s, Ballad, Country Folk, Country Pop, Nashville Sound, Outlaw Country, Storytelling, Traditional Country

Sleeve Grade:

Excellent (EX)

Record Grade:

Near Mint (NM or M-)

Condition Details:

Vinyl plays nicely (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges, light-scuffing and some surface impressions (front/back); front haw a few tiny surface abrasion spots. Inner-sleeve is original (Columbia ads); numbers written on one edge. Spine is easy-to-read with mild wear. Minor shelf-wear along top-edge; developing split on bottom edge near center. Slight wear to corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. Red label with Columbia around the edge. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

1. Tequila Sheila
2. Till I Gain Control Again
3. Learning To Live Again
4. Let Him Roll
5. Greasy Grit Gravy
6. Numbers
7. Take Me As I Am (Or Let Me Go)
8. Big Dupree
9. New Cut Road
10. Goin' Back To Texas

About The Record:

Biggest Hits, by Bobby Bare, is a compilation album that gathers key tracks from his late 1970s and early 1980s work, showcasing his blend of country, folk, and storytelling. The album captures Bare’s transition from his earlier RCA Victor hits to his Columbia era, reflecting his “outlaw” image and collaboration with songwriters like Shel Silverstein. It includes the new track 'Til I Can Gain Control Again, a cover of Rodney Crowell’s song, which marked Bare’s continued relevance in the country scene. While not as commercially dominant as his 1960s output, the album highlights Bare’s enduring ability to interpret emotionally rich narratives. No major hit singles emerged from this specific release, but it encapsulates his influential Columbia period.