1972 2LP Gatefold Compilation. "The Joan Baez Ballad Book" is a compilation album by Joan Baez, released in 1972. The album features some of Baez's most popular songs, including "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down", "Banks of the Ohio" and "Farewell, Angelina".

The album was released by Vanguard Records, the label that had been Baez's home for most of her career up to that point. The album was released at a time when Baez was at the peak of her popularity, having become a leading voice in the folk music revival of the 1960s.

"The Joan Baez Ballad Book" was well-received by both fans and critics, and remains a popular album among Baez's discography. It is considered a classic collection of traditional folk songs and ballads, and is often cited as an influence on later generations of folk musicians.