Johnny Cash “At San Quentin” LP
Columbia CS 9827 1969 360 Sound Stereo

Original 1969 Johnny Cash at San Quentin LP (Columbia CS 9827), recorded live at San Quentin State Prison and produced by Bob Johnston. This 360 Sound Stereo U.S. pressing features the distinctive red Columbia label with dual “Columbia eye” logos and matrix numbers XSM 139760 / XSM 139761 — consistent with early first issues. Includes the historic live debut of “A Boy Named Sue” alongside classics “Folsom Prison Blues,” “I Walk the Line,” and two renditions of “San Quentin.”

The sleeve displays Jim Marshall’s legendary concert photography, showing Cash performing before inmates during the Granada Television recording. Widely acclaimed as one of Cash’s defining performances, this Grammy-winning album captured his raw energy and rebellious spirit at the height of his career. A landmark document in American music history.

Condition

Vinyl in very good (VG) condition, showing light scuffs and minor surface marks visible under strong light; labels clean and well-centered with minimal spindle wear. Jacket retains deep color and crisp text, exhibiting moderate edge and ring wear, minor surface rubbing, and light shelf wear. Plays through with clear sound and minimal surface noise. A strong collector-grade example of this classic 1969 Columbia pressing.

Dimensions

Standard 12-inch LP record
Weight (with sleeve): approx. 1 lb

Notes / Provenance

• Catalog No.: CS 9827 — Columbia “360 Sound” Stereo
• Matrix / Runout: XSM 139760 / XSM 139761
• Recorded Feb 24 1969 at San Quentin Prison, California
• Front cover photo by Henry Fox; back photos by Jim Marshall
• Produced by Bob Johnston
• Released: June 1969
• Certified Platinum by the RIAA; Grammy Award–winning performance

A cornerstone of Johnny Cash’s discography and a high point of late-’60s live recording, this early Columbia 360 Sound pressing of At San Quentin remains a must-have for country, folk, and rock collectors alike.