In March 1972, “Wooden Nickel” label released the debut, self-titled Styx album. It was recorded in 1971, at “Paragon Recording Studios” in Chicago, and was produced by John Ryan and Bill Traut.

Personnel:

• Dennis DeYoung – vocals, keyboards
• James Young – vocals, guitar
• John Curulewski – vocals, guitar
• Chuck Panozzo- bass
• John Panozzo- drums
• Barry Mraz – engineer. mixing
• Marty Feldman – engineer
• John Ryan – mixing

Track listing:

1. Movement for the Common Man – Dennis DeYoung, John Ryan, Aaron Copland

• Children of the Young
• Street Collage
• Fanfare for the Common Man
• Mother Nature’s Matinee

2. Right Away – Paul Frank
3. What Has Come Between Us – Mark Gaddis
4. Best Thing – James Young, Dennis DeYoung
5. Quick is the Beat of My Heart – Lewis Mark