In October 1981, “Geffen” label released the self-titled, debut Quarterflash album. It was recorded in 1981, and was produced by John Boylan. The album was certified platinum in the United States by the “RIAA”.
On October 24, 2000, “Okeh” label released “A New Day Yesterday”, the debut Joe Bonamassa studio album. It was recorded in 2000, at “Pyramid Recording Studios” in in Ithaca, New York, and was produced by Tom Dowd.
Personnel:
Joe Bonamassa – vocals, guitar, liner notes
Len Bonamassa – guitar
Leslie West – vocals, guitar
Rick Derringer – vocals, guitar
David Borden – keyboards
Gregg Allman – vocals, organ
Creamo Liss – bass
Tony Cintron – drums
Annie and Jeannie Burns – vocals
Alex Perialas – engineer, mixing, production assistant
Jason Arnold – additional engineering
Kevin Shirley – additional recording, mixing, liner notes
Brent Spear – tape transfer
Bob Held – mixing
Vlado Meller – mastering
Scott Hull – mastering
Stephen Byram – artwork, design
Kate Moss – design
Julia Kuskin – photography
Mark Avers – photography
Track listing:
Cradle Rock – Rory Gallagher
Walk in My Shadows – Paul Rodgers, Paul Kossoff, Simon Kirke, Andy Fraser
A New Day Yesterday – Ian Anderson
I Know Where I Belong – Joe Bonamassa
Miss You, Hate You – Joe Bonamassa, Richard Feldman
Nuthin’ I Wouldn’t Do (For a Woman Like You) – Al Kooper
Colour and Shape – Joe Bonamassa
Headaches to Heartbreaks – Joe Bonamassa
Trouble Waiting – Joe Bonamassa, Steve Tyrell, Stephanie Tyrell
If Heartaches Were Nickels – Warren Hayes
Current Situation – Joe Bonamassa
Don’t Burn Down That Bridge – Allen Jones, Carl Wells
On October 24, 1995, “Laurel/London” label released “Nuisance”, the debut Menswear studio album. It was recorded in 1995, and was produced by Neill King.
Personnel:
Johnny Dean – vocals
Chris Gentry – guitar
Simon White – guitar
Stuart Black – bass
Matt Everitt – drums
Track listing:
All tracks by Johnny Dean, Chris Gentry, Simon White, Matt Everitt and Stuart Black.
In October 1968, “Liberty” label released “The Birthday Party”, the debut Idle Race (The) album. It was recorded 1967 – 1968, at “Advision Studios” in London, and was produced by Eddy Offord and Gerald Chevin.
In October 1967, “Island” label released “The Story of Simon Simopath”, the debut Nirvana album. It was recorded in 1967, at “Pye” in London, and was produced by Chris Blackwell.
Personnel:
Patrick Campbell-Lyons – vocals, guitar
Alex Spyropoulos – vocals, piano, keyboards
Alan Parker – guitar
Alan Hawkshaw – organ
Herbie Flowers – bass
Clem Cattini – drums
Barry Morgan – drums
Frank Ricotti – percussion
Syd Dale – conductor
Brian Humphries – engineer
Chris Blackwell – executive producer
Track listing:
All tracks by Patrick Campbell-Lyons and Alex Spyropoulos.
In October 1967, “Uni/Sundazed” label released “Incense and Peppermints” the debut Strawberry Alarm Clock album. It was recorded 1966 – 1967, at “Original Sound Studio” in Hollywood, and was produced by Frank Slay and Bill Holmes.
Personnel:
Ed King – vocals, lead guitar
Lee Freeman – vocals, rhythm guitar, harmonica
Mark Weitz – vocals, organ, piano, harpsichord
George Bunnell – vocals, bass
Gary Lovetro – vocals, bass
Randy Seol – vocals, drums, bongos, vibraphone
Steve Bartek – flute
Greg Munford – lead vocals
Gene Gunnels – drums, cowbell
Paul Buff – engineer
Ed Caraeff – photography
Track listing:
The World’s on Fire – S.A. Clock
Birds in My Tree – George Bunnell, Steve Bartek
Lose to Live – Mark Weitz, S.A. Clock
Strawberries Mean Love – George Bunnell, Steve Bartek
Rainy Day Mushroom Pillow – George Bunnell, Steve Bartek
Paxton’s Back Street Carnival – George Bunnell, Steve Bartek
Hummin’ Happy – George Bunnell, Randy Seol
Pass Time with the SAC – S.A. Clock
Incense and Peppermints – John S. Carter, Tim Gilbert
In October 1967, “Liberty” label released the self-titled, debut Hour Glass album. It was recorded June – August 1967, and was produced by Dallas Smith.
On October 19, 1979, “2 Tone” label released the self-titled, debut Specials (The) album. It was recorded in 1979, at “TV Studios” in London, and was produced by Elvis Costello.
Personnel:
Terry Hall – vocals
Neville Staple – vocals
Lynval Golding – rhythm guitar, harmonica, vocals
Roddy Radiation (Roderick Byers) – vocals, lead guitar
Jerry Dammers – keyboards, arrangements
Horace Panter – bass guitar
John Bradbury – drums
Rico Rodriguez – trombone
Dick Cuthell – horns
Chrissie Hynde – vocals
Dave Jordan – engineer
Carol Starr, Chalkie Davies – design
Track listing:
A Message to You Rudy – Dandy Livingstone
Do the Dog – Rufus Thomas
It’s Up to You – Jerry Dammers, Terry Hall, Neville Staple, Lynval Golding, Roddy Radiation, Horace Panter, John Bradbury
Nite Klub – Jerry Dammers, Terry Hall, Neville Staple, Lynval Golding, Roddy Radiation, Horace Panter, John Bradbury
Doesn’t Make It Alright – Jerry Dammers, Dave Goldberg, Mark Harrison
Concrete Jungle – Roddy Byers
Too Hot – Cecil Campbell
Monkey Man – Toots Hibbert
(Dawning of A) New Era – Jerry Dammers
Blank Expression – Jerry Dammers, Terry Hall, Neville Staple, Lynval Golding, Roddy Radiation, Horace Panter, John Bradbury
Stupid Marriage – Jerry Dammers, Mark Harrison, Neville Staple, Cecil Campbell
Too Much Too Young – Jerry Dammers, acknowledgement to Lloyd Charmers
On October 17, 2005, “Samadhi Sound” label released “Snow Borne Sorrow”, the debut Nine Horses album. It was recorded 2001 – 2005, at “Miloco 3”, “Eden Studios” and “Sphere Studios” in London, “1k Recording Studio” in Philadelphia, “UTS Sound Studio”, “University of Technology” in Sydney, “First Floor Rec.” in Copenhagen, and was produced by David Sylvian.
Personnel:
David Sylvian – vocals, keyboards, guitar, mixing, art direction, executive producer
Steve Jansen – drums, percussion, sample programming, keyboards, mixing
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