On March 6, 1968, “Columbia” label released the self-titled, debut United States of America (The) album. It was recorded in December 1967, and was produced by David Rubinson.
Personnel:
- Joseph Byrd – vocals, electronic music, electric harpsichord, organ, calliope, piano
- Dorothy Moskowitz– lead vocals
- Gordon Marron – vocals, electric violin, ring modulator
- Rand Forbes – electric bass
- Craig Woodson – electric drums, percussion
- Ed Bogas– occasional organ, piano, calliope
- Gary Margolis – photography
Track listing:
- The American Metaphysical Circus – Joseph Byrd
- Hard Coming Love – Joseph Byrd, Dorothy Moskowitz
- Cloud Song – Joseph Byrd, Dorothy Moskowitz
- The Garden of Earthly Delights – Joseph Byrd, Dorothy Moskowitz
- I Won’t Leave My Wooden Wife for You, Sugar – Joseph Byrd, Dorothy Moskowitz
- Where Is Yesterday – Gordon Marron, Ed Bogas, Dorothy Moskowitz
- Coming Down – Joseph Byrd, Dorothy Moskowitz
- Love Song for the Dead Ché – Joseph Byrd
- Stranded in Time – Gordon Marron, Ed Bogas
- The American Way of Love
- Metaphor for an Older Man – Joseph Byrd
- California Good time Music – Joseph Byrd
- Love Is All – Joseph Byrd, Dorothy Moskowitz, Rand Forbes, Craig Woodson and Gordon Marron