Prime Prine: The Best of John Prine

Reception

Writing retrospectively for Allmusic, critic William Ruhlman commented of the album, "Atlantic Records' compilation of John Prine's first four albums was good for its time...but was later superseded by Rhino's Great Days anthology."

Track listing

All songs by John Prine unless otherwise noted.

1. "Sam Stone" – 4:14
2. "Saddle in the Rain" – 3:30
3. "Please Don't Bury Me" – 2:47
4. "The Great Compromise" – 4:57
5. "Grandpa Was a Carpenter" – 2:11
6. "Donald and Lydia" – 4:27
7. "Illegal Smile" – 3:10
8. "Sweet Revenge" – 2:58
9. "Dear Abby" – 4:10
10. "Souvenirs" – 3:32
11. "Come Back to Us Barbara Lewis Hare Krishna Beauregard" – 3:16
12. "Hello in There" – 4:29