On June 5, 1970, “Harvest” label released the debut, self-titled Barclay James Harvest album. It was recorded November 1969 – January 1970, at “EMI Studios”, and “Abbey Road Studios” in London, and was produced by Norman Smith. The cover design was by Ian Latimer and photography by Richard Dubkley.

Personnel:

• John Lees– vocals, guitars, recorder
• Les Holroyd– vocals, bass guitar, guitar, cello
• Stuart “Woolly” Wolstenholme– vocals, mellotron, keyboards, guitar, harmonica
• Mel Pritchard– drums, percussion
• Jim Litherland – guitar
• The Barclay James Harvest Symphony Orchestra
• Gavin Wright – orchestra leader
• Robert Godfrey – conductor, musical director
• Phil McDonald – engineer

Track listing:

All the tracks by les Holroyd, John Lees, Mel Pritchard and Stuart “Woolly” Wolstenholme.

1. Taking Some Time On
2. Mother Dear
3. The Sun Will Never Shine
4. When the World Was Woken
5. Good Love Child
6. The Iron Maiden
7. Dark Now My Sky