Johhny Cash – American VI: Ain’t No Grave – 180G Vinyl LP

Sparse, Soulful, and Unforgettable – The Man in Black’s Final Bow, Preserved on Vinyl

Released posthumously, American VI: Ain’t No Grave is the poignant final entry in Johnny Cash’s iconic American Recordings series with producer Rick Rubin. Recorded during the last months of Cash’s life, the album captures his unmistakable voice—fragile yet resolute—as he reflects on mortality, redemption, and faith.

Stripped back to its emotional core, the sparse arrangements allow every lyric and breath to take centre stage. This vinyl pressing enhances the album’s intimate atmosphere, delivering rich tonal warmth and texture that only analogue playback can truly honour. Tracks like Redemption Day and the title cut Ain’t No Grave feel deeply personal, reverberating with honesty and reverence.

For listeners who appreciate music that connects on a human level—and systems that bring such subtlety to life—this record is not only a fitting tribute, but a deeply affecting listening experience.

Tracklist

Ain’t No Grave (Gonna Hold My Body Down) 2.53
Redemption Day 4.22
For the Good Times 3.22
I Corinthians 15:55 3.38
Can’t Help But Wonder Where I’m Bound 3.26
A Satisfied Mind 2.48
I Don’t Hurt Anymore 2.45
Cool Water 2.53
Last Night I Had the Strangest Dream 3.14
Aloha Oe 3.00