The IRS Tapes: Who'll Buy My Memories?

The IRS Tapes: Who'll Buy My Memories?
The IRS Tapes: Who'll Buy My Memories?
Studio album by Willie Nelson
Released	June 1991 (mail-order); December 8, 1992 (wide release)
Genre	Country
Label	Sony Music Special Products
Producer	Bob Johnston
Willie Nelson chronology

The IRS Tapes: Who'll Buy My Memories? is the 39th studio album by American country and western singer Willie Nelson. The album, featuring only Nelson and his guitar, was released by Sony Music in 1992 to pay Nelson's tax debt with the IRS. Initially, the album was only distributed by phone order in June 1991,^[1] but later negotiations with Sony saw it being distributed in stores.

The album generated $3.6 million for the IRS, who requested a further $9 million from Nelson to satisfy his debts. It was well received by critics.

^ Cowan, Alison Leigh (1991-09-02). "Willie Nelson Hopes for a Hit; So Does the I.R.S." The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2019-06-12.

[1] Cowan, Alison Leigh (1991-09-02). "Willie Nelson Hopes for a Hit; So Does the I.R.S." The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2019-06-12.

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