The album was released on November 3, 1958, not long after Cash's departure from Sun Records.

The album features five tracks written by Cash and backing vocal performances by The Jordanaires (who at this time were also regulars on Elvis Presley's recording sessions for RCA Records).

Overall, even though the album is only 29 minutes in length, it is considered one of Cash's most cohesive pieces.

This is largely because his sessions with Columbia were completed over a two-month period.

Legacy reissued the album on 180 gram vinyl for Record Store Day on November 23, 2012.