In November 1972, “A&M” label released “Whatever’s for Us”, the debut Joan Armatrading album. It was recorded in 1972, at “Château d’Hérouville” in France, “Trident Studios” and “Marquee Studios” in London, and was produced by Gus Dudgeon.

Personnel:

• Joan Armatrading – vocals, piano, acoustic guitar, harmonium
• Davey Johnstone- guitars, sitar
• Larry Steele – bass guitar
• Gerry Conway, Henry Spinetti– drums
• Ray Cooper– percussion, vibes
• Chris Hughes – saxophone
• Del Newman – string, horns arrangements
• Chris Hughes – brass arrangements
• Robin Geoffrey Cable, Ken Scott, Roy Baker, Phil Dunne – engineer
• John Hays – art direction
• Sumiko Davies – cover design
• Derek Davies – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Joan Armatrading and Pam Nestor, except where noted.

1. My Family
2. City Girl – Joan Armatrading
3. Spend a Little Time – Joan Armatrading
4. Whatever’s for Us, for Us
5. Child Star
6. Visionary Mountains
7. It Could Have Been Better
8. Head of the Table
9. Mister Remember Me
10. Gave It a Try
11. Alice
12. Conversation – Joan Armatrading
13. Mean Old Man
14. All the King’s Gardens