Merle Haggard – His Best (Cassette, 1985, MCA Records MCAC 5573)

Why This Cassette Matters
Merle Haggard was a country singer and songwriter known for plainspoken stories rooted in working life, heartbreak, and the road. This 1985 collection brings together songs from his successful MCA years, including the bluesy “I Don’t Want To Sober Up Tonight” and the road-worn “No One To Sing For (But The Band).” “Leonard,” another highlight, tells the story of Haggard’s Bakersfield friend and fellow songwriter Tommy Collins.

Collector Note
This US cassette is the MCA compilation MCAC 5573, issued as an RCA Music Service club edition with the additional service number C131604. Those catalog details identify this specific club edition for collectors, distinguishing it from other copies of the album.

Availability
Single copy available—once it’s gone, it’s gone.

Condition & Details
Tape: VG+
Case: VG
J-Card: VG+

Technical Details
Label: MCA Records – MCAC 5573
Format: Cassette, Compilation, Club Edition
Country: US
Released: 1985
Genre: Folk, World, & Country

Track Listing
A1 I Don't Want To Sober Up Tonight
A2 When My Blue Moon Turns To Gold Again
A3 Make-Up And Faded Blue Jeans
A4 Love Me When You Can
A5 Leonard
B1 No One To Sing For (But The Band)
B2 Back To The Barrooms Again
B3 Wake Up
B4 Roses In The Winter
B5 The Running Kind

Matrix / Runout
Not applicable / not visible.

Shipping & Handling
Tape and cassette professionally cleaned
Cracked cases replaced before shipping
Ships with protective outer bag
Packed securely for safe delivery

About Maple City Music
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