On September 27, 1968, “Pye” label released “Picturesque Matchstickable Messages from the Status Quo”the debut Status Quo studio album. It was recorded January – September 1968, at “Pye Studios” in London, and was produced by John Schroeder.

Personnel:

• Francis Rossi- vocals, lead guitar
• Rick Parfitt- vocals, rhythm guitar
• Roy Lynes- vocals, organ
• Alan Lancaster- bass guitar
• John Coghlan– drums

Track listing:

1. Black Veils of Melancholy – Francis Rossi
2. When My Mind Is Not Live – Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt
3. Ice in the Sun – Marty Wilde, Ronnie Scott
4. Elizabeth Dreams – Marty Wilde, Ronnie Scott
5. Gentleman Joe’s Sidewalk Café – Kenny Young
6. Paradise Flat – Marty Wilde, Ronnie Scott
7. Technicolour Dreams – Anthony King
8. Spicks and Specks – Barry Gibb
9. Sunny Cellophane Skies – Alan Lancaster
10. Pictures of Matchstick Men – Francis Rossi
11. Sheila – Tommy Roe
12. Green Tambourine – Paul Leka, Shelley Pinz