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
On October 15, 1984, “Stiff” label released “Red Roses for Me”, the debut Pogues (The) studio album. It was recorded in 1984, at “Elephant Studios” in London, and was produced by Stan Brennan.
Personnel:
Shane MacGowan – vocal, arrangements
Country Jem Finer – guitar, banjo, mandola, arrangements
Spider Stacy – vocals, tin whistle, arrangements
Jimmy Fearnley – guitar, piano, accordion, mandolin, arrangements
Rocky O’Riordan – bass guitar, arrangements
Andy “The Clobberer” Ranken – drums, backing vocals, arrangements
On October 14, 2002, “Rough Trade” label released “Up the Bracket”, the debut Libertines (The) album. It was recorded in August 2002, at “RAK Studios” in London, and was produced by Mick Jones.
On October 14, 1969, “RCA” label released “Rhymes & Reasons”, the debut John Denver studio album. It was recorded in 1969, at “RCA Studios” in New York City, and was produced by Milton Okun.
Personnel:
John Denver – vocals, guitar, arrangements
Eric Weissberg – banjo, steel guitar
Paul Prestopino – guitar, autoharp, mandolin
Stan Free – organ
Paul Griffin – keyboards
Russ Savakus – bass guitar
Teddy Sommer – drums
Herbie Lovelle – drums
George Marge – baritone saxophone
Marvin Stamm – flute, trumpet
Albert Richmond – French horn
Tommy Goodman – additional instrumentation
Milton Okun – arrangements
Jim Crotty – recording
John Woram – recording
Jean Goldhirsch – assistant producer
Track listing:
The Love of the Common People – John Hurley, Ronnie Wilkins
Catch Another Butterfly – Mike Williams
Daydream – John Denver
The Ballad of Spiro Agnew – Tom Paxton
Circus – Michael Johnson, John Denver, Laurie Kuehn
When I’m Sixty-Four – John Lennon, Paul McCartney
The Ballad of Richard Nixon – Tom Paxton
Rhymes & Reasons – John Denver
Yellow Cat – Steven Fromholz
Leaving on a Jet Plane – John Denver
(You Dun Stomped) My Heart – Mason Williams
My Old Man – Jerry Jeff Walker
I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be Free – Billy Taylor, Dick Dallas
Today Is the First Day of the Rest of My Life (Sugacity) – Pat Garvey, Victoria Garvey
In October 1957, “Prestige” label released “Coltrane”, the debut John Coltrane album. It was recorded in May 1957, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Hackensack, New Jersey, and was produced by Bob Weinstock.
Personnel:
John Coltrane – tenor saxophone
Sahib Shihab – baritone saxophone
Johnnie Splawn – trumpet
Red Garland – piano
Mal Waldron – piano
Paul Chambers – bass
Albert “Tootie” Heath – drums
Rudy Van Gelder – engineer
Track listing:
Bakai – Calvin Massey
Violets for Your Furs – Tom Adair, Matt Dennis
Time Was – Gabriel Luna de la Fuente, Paz Miguel Prado, Bob Russell
On October 9, 1969, “A&M” label released “Offering”, the debut Carpenters studio album. It was recorded in 1969, at “A&M Studios” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Jack Daugherty.
Personnel:
Richard Carpenter – lead and backing vocals, piano, Wurlitzer electric piano, harpsichord, remastering
Karen Carpenter – lead and backing vocals, drums, electric bass
Gary Sims – guitar
Joe Osborn – bass
Bob Messenger – bass
Herb Alpert – shakers
Ray Gerhardt – engineer
Bernie Grundman – remastering
Tom Wilkes – art director
Jim McCrary – photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Richard Carpenter and John Bettis, except where noted.
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