On August 13, 1973, “MCA” label released the self-titled, debut Lynyrd Skynyrd album. It was recorded March – May 1973, at “Studio One” in Doraville, Georgia, and was produced by Al Kooper.

Personnel:

• Ronnie Van Zant– lead vocals
• Gary Rossington– lead, rhythm and slide guitar
• Allen Collins– lead and  rhythm guitar
• Ed King– lead guitar
• Billy Powell– keyboards
• Leon Wilkeson– bass
• Bob Burns– drums except
• Al Kooper(Roosevelt Gook) – bass, Mellotron and back-up harmony, mandolin, bass drum organ, engineer
• Robert Nix – drums
• Bobbye Hall– percussion
• Steve Katz– harmonica
• Bobby Langford – engineer
• Rodney Mills– engineer
• Michael Diehl – design
• Thomas Hill – photography

Track listing:

1. I Ain’t the One – Gary Rossington, Ronnie Van Zant
2. Tuesday’s Gone – Allen Collins, Ronnie Van Zant
3. Gimme Three Steps – Allen Collins, Ronnie Van Zant
4. Simple Man – Gary Rossington, Ronnie Van Zant
5. Things Goin’ On – Gary Rossington, Ronnie Van Zant
6. Mississippi Kid – Bob Burns, Al Kooper, Ronnie Van Zant
7. Poison Whiskey – Ed King, Ronnie Van Zant
8. Free Bird – Allen Collins, Ronnie Van Zant