On May 17, 1973, “Mercury” label released self – titled, debut  Bachman–Turner Overdrive album. It was recorded 1972 – 1973, and was produced by Randy Bachman, Tim bachman, F. Turner, Robbie Bachman, Barry Keane and Will MacCalder.

Personnel:

• Randy Bachman – lead and backing vocals, lead guitar, design
• Tim Bachman- lead, co-lead and backing vocals, rhythm guitar
• F. Turner- lead and backing vocals, bass
• Robbie Bachman- drums, percussion
• Barry Keane- congas
• Will MacCalder- piano
• Garry Peterson- percussion, drums, backing vocals
• Dave Slagter, Mark Smith – engineer
• Tom “Curly” Ruf – mastering
• Allan Moy – technician
• Jim Ladwig – art direction
• Joe Kotleba – booklet design
• Parviz Sadighian – booklet design
• Ed Caraeff – photography
• Tom Zamiar – photography

Track listing:

1. Gimme Your Money Please – F. Turner
2. Hold Back the Water- Randy Bachman, Rob Bachman, Kirk Kelly
3. Blue Collar – F. Turner
4. Little Gandy Dancer – Randy Bachman
5. Stayed Awake All Night – Randy Bachman
6. Down and Out Man – Tim Bachman, R.B. Charles
7. Don’t Get Yourself in Trouble – Randy Bachman
8. Thank You for the Feelin’ – F. Turner