On September 1, 1978, “Epic” label released the self-titled, debut Molly Hatchet  album. It was recorded in 1978, at “The Sound Pit” in Atlanta, Georgia, and was produced by Tom Werman and Pat Armstrong. The album cover is a painting by Frank Frazetta entitled “The Death Dealer”. In 1980, the album was certified Platinum in US by the “RIIA”.

Personnel:

• Danny Joe Brown- vocals
• Dave Hlubek- guitar
• Steve Holland – guitar
• Duane Roland- guitar
• Banner Thomas – bass
• Bruce Crump- drums
• Tom Werman- percussion, mixing
• Jai Winding – keyboards
• Tim Lindsey – bass
• Richard Schoff – engineer
• Mike Beriger – engineer assistant

Track listing:

1. Bounty Hunter – Danny Joe Brown, Dave Hlubek, Steve Holland
2. Gator Country – Dave Hlubek, Steve Holland, Banner Thomas
3. Big Apple – Danny Joe Brown, Dave Hlubek
4. The Creeper- Danny Joe Brown, Bruce Crump, Steve Holland
5. The Price You Pay – Cecil Berrier, Danny Joe Brown, Steve Holland, Bob Huckaba
6. Dreams I’ll Never See – Gregg Allman
7. I’ll Be Running – Danny Joe Brown, Dave Hlubek, Banner Thomas
8. Cheatin’ Woman – Steve Holland
9. Trust Your Old Friend – Bruce Crump, Duane Roland