In November 1969, “Vertigo” label released “An Old Raincoat Won’t Ever Let You Down”, the debut Rod Stewart album. It was recorded June – August 1969, at “Lansdowne” and “Olympic Studios” in London, and was produced by Rod Stewart and Lou Reizner.

Personnel:

• Rod Stewart – vocals, guitars
• Ronnie Wood – guitars, bass, harmonica
• Martin Pugh – guitars
• Martin Quittenton – acoustic guitar
• Ian McLagan – piano, organ
• Mike d’Abo – piano
• Keith Emerson – organ
• Micky Waller – drums
• Lou Reizner – vocals
• Keith “Marcus Keef” MacMillan – design, photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Rod Stewart, except where noted.

1. Street Fighting Man – Mick Jagger, Keith Richards
2. Man of Constant Sorrow – traditional arranged by Rod Stewart
3. Blind Prayer
4. Handbags and Gladrags – Mike d’Abo
5. I Wouldn’t Ever Change a Thing
6. Cindy’s Lament
7. Dirty Old Town – Ewan MacColl