The Patsy Cline Story

is a double-record, 24-track collection that released in 1963, shortly after her tragic death. The compilation remains one of the strongest and most thorough retrospectives ever assembled, featuring most of her biggest hits -- -- plus a number of lesser-known gems like and The presence of these relatively unfamiliar tracks means that the album gives a more rounded and complete picture of career than , even if it isn't as thorough as the subsequent four-disc box set . In short, is the ideal introduction for a listener who wants a little more than the basics, but doesn't want to invest in a box set. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine