Ring of Fire (stereo)

~ Recording by Johnny Cash

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack artistRelease titleRelease artistRelease group typeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.1Ring of Fire2:41Johnny CashRing of Fire / I'd Still Be ThereJohnny CashSingle
  • US1963-04-19
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)4-42788
1.1Ring of Fire2:41Johnny CashRing of Fire: The Best of Johnny Cash (stereo)Johnny CashAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CS 8853
1.6Ring of Fire2:37Johnny CashJohnny Cash's Greatest Hits, Volume 1Johnny CashAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CS 9478
1.6Ring of Fire2:40Johnny CashGreatest Hits, Volume 1 (stereo)Johnny CashAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CS 9478
1.6Ring of Fire2:40Johnny CashGreatest Hits, Volume 1 (stereo)Johnny CashAlbum + Compilation
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)63062
1.8Ring of Fire2:37Johnny CashThe Greatest Years 1958-1986Johnny CashAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1987-04-13
Sony Music Import Service
1.8Ring of Fire2:35Johnny CashColumbia Records 1958-1986Johnny CashAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CGK 40637
1.1Ring of Fire2:38Johnny CashThe Best of Johnny CashJohnny CashAlbum + Compilation
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)CBS 462557 2
1.4Ring of Fire2:39Johnny CashThe Country Store CollectionJohnny CashAlbum + Compilation
  • -1988
1.8Ring of Fire2:38Johnny Cash19 Greatest HitsJohnny CashAlbum + Compilation
  • -1989
1.1Ring of Fire2:36Johnny CashCountry USA: 1963Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life Music, MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)CTD-11, MSD-35176RE
1.6Ring of Fire2:40Johnny CashGreatest Hits, Volume 1Johnny CashAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CK 9478
1.3Ring of Fire2:42Johnny CashItchy Feet: 20 Foot Tappin' GreatsJohnny CashAlbum + Compilation
  • XE1991-05-13
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)468116 2
1.1Ring of Fire2:39Johnny CashThe Best of Johnny CashJohnny CashAlbum + Compilation
Curb RecordsD2-77494
1.2Ring of Fire2:41Johnny CashBiggest HitsJohnny CashAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CD 32304
2.17Ring of Fire2:38Johnny CashThe Essential Johnny Cash (1955-1983)Johnny CashAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)C3K 65557
1.3Ring of Fire2:39Johnny Cash20 Foot‐Tappin’ GreatsJohnny CashAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)4721222
2.18Ring of Fire2:36Johnny CashHet beste uit de Mega Top 50 van ’93Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Magnum (Dutch joint venture from 1990–1997)475 543-2
1.5Ring of Fire2:35Johnny CashSings His BestJohnny CashAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music Special Products, TeeVee RecordsA-17627, TVCD-6006
3.10Ring of Fire2:35Johnny CashThe Many Sides of Johnny CashJohnny CashAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music Special ProductsA3-23571
1.1Ring of Fire2:39Johnny CashThe Man in Black: The Definitive CollectionJohnny CashAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1994-08-15
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)31-477653-10, MOOD CD 35, MOOD CD35
1.10Ring of Fire2:37Johnny CashMusic From the Motion Picture Love & a .45Various ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • US1994-10-04
Immortal Recordsek 66632
1.1Ring of Fire2:37Johnny CashSuper HitsJohnny CashAlbum + Compilation
  • US1994-11-01
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CK 66773
1.10Ring of Fire2:37Johnny CashMusic From the Motion Picture Love & a .45Various ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
Epic Soundtrax478105 2
1.1Ring of Fire2:38Johnny CashReader’s Digest ClassicsJohnny CashAlbum + Compilation
  • -1994
1.1Ring of Fire2:37Johnny CashSuper HitsJohnny CashAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)498961.2
2.5Ring of Fire2:39Johnny CashThe Man in BlackJohnny CashAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)
1.1Ring of Fire2:41Johnny CashRing of Fire: The Best of Johnny Cash (Reissue)Johnny CashAlbum + Compilation
  • US1995-02-07
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)66890, CK 66890
1.1Ring of Fire2:40Johnny CashThe Man in Black: 1963‐’69 PlusJohnny CashAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1995-10-06
Bear Family RecordsBCD 15588 FI
1.8Ring of Fire2:40Johnny CashGreatest HitsJohnny CashAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1995-12-08
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)480549 2
1.6Ring of Fire2:36Johnny CashCountry GoldVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Global TelevisionRADCD25
1.8Ring of Fire2:40Johnny CashGreatest HitsJohnny CashAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)480549 9
1.8Ring of Fire2:40Johnny CashGreatest HitsJohnny CashAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)480549 2
1.13Ring of Fire2:39Johnny CashOnly Country 1960-1964Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
JCIJCD-3153
1.1Ring of Fire2:38Johnny CashThe Best of Johnny CashJohnny CashAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)COL 462557 2
1.10Ring of Fire2:36Johnny CashThe Many Sides of Johnny CashJohnny CashAlbum + Compilation
  • -1995
1.1Ring of Fire2:38Johnny CashThe Best of Johnny CashJohnny CashAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1996-03-12
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)483725 2
1.4Ring of Fire2:45Johnny CashThe HitsJohnny CashAlbum + Compilation
  • US1997-07-07
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury”; a UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)534 665-2
1.8Ring of Fire2:37Johnny CashU TurnVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • US1997-09-30
Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony)68778
1.8Ring of Fire2:37Johnny CashU TurnVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
Sony Music Soundtrax, Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony)489003 2, EPC 489003 2
1.1Ring of Fire2:45Johnny CashThe Best of Johnny CashJohnny CashAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1998-04-06
Spectrum Music (Universal Music Group budget label)554 383-2
1.1Ring of Fire2:45Johnny CashThe Best of Johnny CashJohnny CashAlbum + Compilation
Spectrum Music (Universal Music Group budget label)554 383-2
1.15Ring of Fire2:33Johnny CashThe Oliver Stone ConnectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation + Interview
Universal (plain logo “Universal” used by Universal Music and Universal Pictures)UMD 80530
1.17Ring of Fire2:36Johnny CashINCredible Sound of Jo WhileyVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1999-06-07
INCredible RecordsINC7CD
1.6Ring of Fire2:36Johnny Cash16 Biggest HitsJohnny CashAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. (BMG company that owned their direct marketing company/club editions)CK 69739, D 128605
1.6Ring of Fire2:36Johnny Cash16 Biggest HitsJohnny CashAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)CK 69739
1.12Ring of Fire2:38Johnny CashLove, God, MurderJohnny CashAlbum + Compilation
  • US2000-05-23
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)C3K 63809
1.12Ring of Fire2:38Johnny CashLove, God, MurderJohnny CashAlbum + Compilation
  • US2000-05-23
Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)489643 2, DIDP 099943
1.7Ring of Fire2:36Johnny CashHello, I'm Johnny Cash: 18 Cash ClassicsJohnny CashAlbum + Compilation
  • CA2000-11-28
Sony Music Direct (Canadian label)TVK 24081
1.12Ring of Fire?:??Johnny CashLoveJohnny CashAlbum + Compilation
Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)COL 489642 2 / 4896422000
1.10Ring of Fire2:37Johnny CashWanted Man: The Very Best of Johnny CashJohnny CashAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)498427 2
1.9Ring of Fire2:37Johnny CashTraum Oldies, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2001-03-19
Perlenfischer778 030-2
1.9Ring of Fire2:37Johnny CashMan in Black: The Very Best of Johnny CashJohnny CashAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)COL 503023 2
1.5Ring of Fire2:38Johnny CashNorthgate Noise Volume IIVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music Special ProductsA 52452
1.10Ring of Fire2:36Johnny CashThe CollectionJohnny CashAlbum + Compilation
Madacy Special ProductsBBT2 5865, BBT2 5866, BBT2 5867, SP2-0820
1.15Ring of Fire2:36Johnny CashThe Essential Johnny CashJohnny CashAlbum + Compilation
  • US2002-02-12
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)C2K 86290
1.15Ring of Fire2:36Johnny CashThe Essential Johnny CashJohnny CashAlbum + Compilation
  • CA2002-02-12
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment), Razor & TieTV2K 24127
1.17Ring of Fire2:35Johnny CashMan in Black: The Very Best of Johnny CashJohnny CashAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2002-02-25
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)COL 506345 2
1.11Ring of Fire2:38Johnny CashCountry HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)506201 2
1.17Ring of Fire2:36Johnny CashMan in Black: The Very Best of Johnny CashJohnny CashAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)COL 506345 5
1.15Ring of Fire2:35Johnny CashThe Essential Johnny CashJohnny CashAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)C2K 86290
1.15Ring of Fire2:36Johnny CashThe Essential Johnny CashJohnny CashAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)COL 506345 9
1.15Ring of Fire2:36Johnny CashThe Essential Johnny CashJohnny CashAlbum + Compilation
1.1Ring of Fire2:45Johnny Cash3 Original CDsJohnny CashAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2003-08-18
Spectrum Music (Universal Music Group budget label)9808960
1.1Ring of Fire2:39Johnny CashThe Man in Black: The Definitive CollectionJohnny CashAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2003-09-01
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)88697046542
1.2Ring of Fire2:37Johnny CashThe Very Best of Country GoldVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2003-10-13
Decadance (UK label)DECTV012
1.5Ring of Fire2:35Johnny CashJohnny Cash Sings His BestJohnny CashAlbum + Compilation
  • US2003-11-11
TeeVee RecordsSLCD-7430-2
1.13Ring of Fire2:44Johnny CashClassic Johnny Cash (The Universal Masters Collection)Johnny CashAlbum + Compilation
Universal (plain logo “Universal” used by Universal Music and Universal Pictures)9810419
1.16Ring of Fire2:36Johnny CashCulture Pub RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.1Ring of Fire2:36Johnny CashI Walk the LineJohnny CashAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music MediaEPC 511396 2
2.5Ring of Fire2:37Johnny CashNorthgate Noise Complete Box SetVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music Special MarketsB0000256-02
1.12Ring of Fire2:38Johnny CashLove, God, MurderJohnny CashAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2004-11-08
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)C3K 63809
1.1Ring of Fire2:45Johnny CashGreatest HitsJohnny CashAlbum + Compilation
  • -2004
2.9Ring of Fire2:39Johnny CashSimply the Best SingersVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Music Australia (AU subsidiary of Warner Music International since 1988)2564613162
3.4Ring of Fire2:37Johnny CashBigger Than LifeJohnny CashAlbum + Compilation
  • CA2005-02-01
Madacy RecordsMEG2 51064
1.13Ring of Fire2:37Johnny CashDie Hit‐Giganten: Hits der 60erVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2005-02-21
Sony Music MediaSMM 519732 2
1.1Ring of Fire2:43Johnny CashThe LegendaryJohnny CashAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2005-06-20
Spectrum Music (Universal Music Group budget label)983 063-6
1.8Ring of Fire2:37Johnny CashThe LegendJohnny CashAlbum + Compilation
  • US2005-08-16
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)CXK 93000
1.8Ring of Fire2:37Johnny CashThe LegendJohnny CashAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2005-08-29
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)COL 517461 2
1.8Ring of Fire2:37Johnny CashThe Legend of Johnny CashJohnny CashAlbum + Compilation
  • US2005-10-24
1.8Ring of Fire2:37Johnny CashThe Legend of Johnny CashJohnny CashAlbum + Compilation
  • US2005-10-25
Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)B0005288-02
1.8Ring of Fire2:37Johnny CashThe Legend of Johnny CashJohnny CashAlbum + Compilation
  • CA2005-10-25
American Recordings, Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), Island (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group), Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)B0005288 02
1.8Ring of Fire2:37Johnny CashThe Legend of Johnny CashJohnny CashAlbum + Compilation
  • US2005-10-25
Hip‐O Records000528802
1.1Ring of Fire2:36Johnny CashRing of Fire: The Legend of Johnny Cash (Remastered)Johnny CashAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2005-11-21
American Recordings, Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), Island (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group), Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)602498878507
1.17Ring of Fire2:35Johnny CashMan in Black: The Very Best of Johnny CashJohnny CashAlbum + Compilation
  • US2005-12-22
1.1Ring of Fire2:36Johnny CashRing of Fire: The Legend of Johnny CashJohnny CashAlbum + Compilation
American Recordings, Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), Island (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group), Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)602498878507
1.1Ring of Fire2:36Johnny CashRing of Fire: The Legend of Johnny CashJohnny CashAlbum + Compilation
Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)Starcd 6996
1.5Ring of Fire2:36Johnny CashThe Essential MusicVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music Media0148342000
1.8Ring of Fire2:37Johnny CashThe LegendJohnny CashAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)C4K 92802
2.1Ring of Fire2:35Johnny CashDIY SongsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2006-06-05
Virgin TVVTDCD 801
1.2Ring of Fire2:36Johnny CashThe Very Best of Johnny Cash: Walk the LineJohnny CashAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2006-09-01
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008)82876859242
1.4Ring of Fire2:34Johnny CashThe Best Country Album... Ever!Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2006-11-06
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)VTDCD 834
1.6Ring of Fire2:38Johnny CashThe Classic Years: 1963Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
The CDCard CompanyCD5065
1.19Ring of Fire2:36Johnny CashTrésors 60's (disc 1)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008)
1.5Ring of Fire2:36Johnny CashMastermix Professional Engineered for DJs C: 50s 60s 70sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2007-09-24
Music Factory (UK promotional remix service)CD649
1.1Ring of Fire2:35Johnny Cash101 Country HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2007-11-12
EMI (EMI Records, or EMI Music only if there is no other imprint), EMI TV50999 5 05867 2 1, VTDCDX 881
1.2Ring of Fire2:36Johnny CashAbsolute 60s LegendsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Crimson (UK budget comps; imprint of Crimson Productions Ltd.)CRIMCD498
1.12Ring of Fire2:38Johnny CashLove God Murder LifeJohnny CashAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)88697134782
Promotion
1.9Ring of Fire2:36Johnny CashThe Greatest Male ArtistsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sunday Mirror (British newspaper)M001
Bootleg
1.5Ring of Fire2:40Johnny CashSan Quentin & Other HitsJohnny CashAlbum + Compilation
DuchesseCD352078

Relationships

recorded in:Nashville, Tennessee, United States (on 1963-03-25)
producer:Frank Jones (producer for Columbia, often with Don Law; also singer/songwiter)
Don Law
performer:The Carter Family (later generations of the family after 1943)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP; normally not a release label) (in 1963, in 1977)
sampled by:Super Mario Bros. “Dirty Mix” OC ReMix by A Scholar & A Physician, Binster & richBRF (video game arrangement) (horn)
mash-ups:Dub of Fire (King Tubby vs. Johnny Cash) by G3RSt
Soho Bankrobber of Fire (The Clash vs. Johnny Cash vs. Rancid) by DJ Schmolli
The Cash Bus by Peggy‐P (mashup artist)
Facts and Lodging (Eagles vs. The Beatles vs. Gorillaz vs. Flobots vs. Johnny Cash vs. Supertramp vs. LouisF) by Psynwav (UK mashup artist) (order: 6)
part of:Rolling Stone: The 200 Greatest Country Songs of All Time (number: 25) (order: 25)
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 87) (order: 87)
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 201) (order: 201)
Billboard: The 500 Best Pop Songs (as of October 2023) (number: 388) (order: 388)
stream for free:https://open.spotify.com/track/6YffUZJ2R06kyxyK6onezL [info]
recording of:Ring of Fire (on 1963-03-25: cover)

Ring of Fire

writer:June Carter Cash (American Country singer and songwriter)
Merle Kilgore
publisher:Painted Desert Music Corporation
later translated parody versions:Schärfer als Feuer (Ring of Fire)
later translated versions:Ring aus Feuer
Ring van vuur
later versions:Ring aus Feuer
arrangements:Fuego d’amor (Anillo de fuego) (translated)
music quoted in:Solid Gold Easy Action