In August 1971, “Columbia” label released the debut, self-titled New Riders of the Purple Sage album. It is the only band’s studio album to feature co-founder Jerry Garcia of the Grateful Dead.It was recorded December 1970 – January 1971, at “Wally Heider Recording” in San Francisco, and was produced by John Dawson , David Nelson, Dave Torbert, Jerry Garcia and Spencer Dryden.

Personnel:

• John Dawson– vocals, acoustic guitar
• David Nelson– vocals, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, mandolin
• Dave Torbert– vocals, bass, acoustic guitar
• Jerry Garcia– pedal steel guitar, banjo
• Spencer Dryden– drums, percussion
• Mickey Hart– drums, percussion
• Commander Cody– piano
• Stephen Barncard– engineer, executive production
• Michael Ferguson, Alton Kelly– cover art
• Phil Lesh– executive production
• Ellen Burke – technician

Track listing:

All tracks by John Dawson.

1. I Don’t Know You
2. Whatcha Gonna Do
3. Portland Woman
4. Henry
5. Dirty Business
6. Glendale Train
7. Garden of Eden
8. All I Ever Wanted
9. Last Lonely Eagle
10. Louisiana Lady