The Asylum Albums (1972–1975)

The Asylum Albums (1972–1975) is a boxed set compilation album featuring the first seven studio albums released by American singer-songwriter Linda Ronstadt on Asylum Records between 1972 and 1975. The albums included are: Linda Ronstadt, Don't Cry Now, Heart Like a Wheel, and Prisoner in Disguise. The set provides a comprehensive collection of Ronstadt's early work with the label, showcasing her emergence as a major figure in the country rock and soft rock genres. This period is considered a crucial formative time in her successful career, highlighting her interpretations of various artists and her growing confidence as an artist.