Joan Baez - Joan Baez

Released in October 1960, Joan Baez is the debut album by American folk singer Joan Baez, recorded at the age of 19.

Accompanied solely by her guitar, Baez performs 13 traditional folk ballads with a pure and expressive soprano voice. The original release includes tracks like "Silver Dagger," "East Virginia," and "House of the Rising Sun." This edition was selected for preservation in the U.S. Library of Congress's National Recording Registry, acknowledging its cultural and historical significance .