Prime Prine: The Best of John Prine

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Prime Prine is a compilation album by American folk singer John Prine, released in 1976.

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic
Robert Christgau	(B-)

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of the album, "Atlantic Records' compilation of John Prine's first four albums was good for its time...but was later superseded by Rhino's Great Days anthology."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

Chart positions

Year	Chart	Position
1977	Billboard Pop Albums	196