On November 29, 1969, “Vik” (RCA Victor) label released the debut, self-titled Almendra album. It was recorded April – September 1969, at “TNT Studio” in Buenos Aires, and was produced by Luis Alberto Spinetta, Emilio del Guercio,  Edelmiro Molinari and Rodolfo Garcia.

Personnel:

• Luis Alberto Spinetta- vocals, guitar, rhythm guitar, harmonica, artwork
• Emilio del Guercio – lead and backing vocals, bass guitar, flute
• Edelmiro Molinari – guitar, bass guitar, organ, backing vocals
• Rodolfo García – drums, tambourine, jingle bell, whistling, backing vocals, percussiveaddition
• Papo, Sam and “other Circus people” – backing vocals
• Santiago Giacobbe – organ
• Rodolfo Alchourron – guitar, arrangements, conducting
• Alicia Varadi – harp
• Simón Zlotnik – viola
• Bernardo Stalman – violin
• Tito Mariano – glockenspiel
• Walter Cironi – bassoon
• Gustavo Bergalli – flugelhorn
• Mario Tenreyro – French horn
• Carlos Pompeyo – flute
• Alberto Misrahi – bass clarinet
• José Bragato – cello
• Rodolfo Mederos – bandoneón
• Óscar Figueroa – coordination

Track listing:

All tracks by Luis Alberto Spinetta except where noted.

1. Muchacha (ojos de papel)
2. Color humano – Edelmiro Molinari
3. Figuracion
4. Ana no duerme
5. Fermín
6. Plegaria para un niño dormido
7. A estos hombres tristes
8. Que el viento borró tus manos – Emilio del Guercio
9. Laura va