Kris Kristofferson – Kristofferson

His debut album introduced Kris Kristofferson as a major new voice in country and folk songwriting. Kristofferson includes deeply personal classics like “Me and Bobby McGee,” “Help Me Make It Through the Night,” and “Sunday Mornin’ Comin’ Down”—songs that became massive hits for other artists. The opening track, “Blame It on the Stones,” playfully addresses generational misunderstandings, while “To Beat the Devil” weaves a spoken-word introduction, showcasing his narrative flair. With Johnny Cash contributing the liner notes and Fred Foster producing, the album blends raw lyricism with earthy Nashville-studio production. This pressing, SLP‑18139, is an original U.S. pressing and holds solid collector interest