History of The Byrds

History of The Byrds is a budget priced, double album compilation by the American rock band The Byrds and was released on May 18, 1973 by CBS Records (see 1973 in music). The compilation was released exclusively in Europe and the UK, peaking at #47 on the UK Albums Chart, but it was also available in the United States as an import. The album provides a chronological survey of the band's career from 1965 to 1971, a period when they were signed to Columbia Records. It begins with The Byrds' debut single on Columbia, "Mr. Tambourine Man", and culminates with their final single release for the label, "America's Great National Pastime". History of The Byrds features the first appearance on an LP of the non-album single "Lady Friend" and the...