This is a vinyl LP pressing of Debut Album by Ray Charles, presented on Red Vinyl with three bonus tracks. The album includes singles dating back as far as 1953, covering Charles' most inspired years. The pieces on this recording, most of them written by Charles himself, feature a virtual who's who of fabulous musicians. Perennial hits included are "I've Got a Woman," "Hallelujah I Love Her So," "Ain't That Love," "Mary Ann," "A Fool for You," and "Drown in My Own Tears". The supporting musicians include Sam "The Man" Taylor (tenor saxophone), Cecil Payne (baritone saxophone), Joe Bridgewater (trumpet), Mickey Baker (guitar), Paul Best (bass), and Panama Francis (drums), among others.

Label: 20th Century Masterworks

Release Year: 2025

Track List: 

1. Ain't That Love
2. Drown In My Own Tears
3. Come Back Baby
4. Sinner's Prayer
5. Funny (But I Still Love You)
6. Losing Hand
7. Hard Times (No One Knows Better Than I) (Bonus Track)
8. Hit The Road Jack (Bonus Track)
9. A Fool For You
10. Hallelujah I Love Her So
11. Mess Around
12. This Little Girl Of Mine
13. Mary Ann
14. Greenbacks
15. Don't You Know
16. I've Got A Woman
17. I Believe To My Soul (Bonus Track)