Marty Robbins – Greatest Hits Vol. IV LP – Columbia KC 35629

Bring home a definitive anthology of classic country-western music with Greatest Hits Vol. IV by the legendary Country Music Hall of Fame balladeer Marty Robbins. Released in 1978 by Columbia Records (KC 35629), this essential compilation captures Robbins during one of his most dominant decades, gathering a pristine selection of his mid-to-late 1970s triumphs alongside timeless, career-defining masterworks.

This 10-track collection brilliantly highlights Robbins’ unique ability to span across musical genres, combining his iconic, Grammy-winning western gunfighter ballads like “El Paso” with its brilliant 1976 sequel “El Paso City”. The record also features his top-tier crossover smashes, including the deeply emotional “My Woman, My Woman, My Wife,” alongside beautifully smooth countrypolitan interpretations of classic pop standards like “Try A Little Tenderness” and “Return To Me”. Expertly pressed for high-fidelity audio, this 12-inch 33 RPM vinyl LP provides an incredibly rich, warm analog listening experience that highlights the unparalleled storytelling depth of his classic velvet tone.

Tracklist:

• Side A: El Paso; Adios Amigo; Devil Woman; Return To Me; El Paso City.

• Side B: I Don’t Know Why (I Just Do); Don’t Let Me Touch You; Among My Souvenirs; Try A Little Tenderness; My Woman, My Woman, My Wife.

Housed in its original vintage late-1970s cardboard sleeve, this highly collectible compilation is an indispensable cornerstone acquisition for serious traditional country music historians, western folklore archivists, and vintage analog vinyl collectors alike.