In May 1970, “RCA Victor” label released the self-titled, debut Hot Tuna album. It was recorded in September 1969, at “New Orleans House” in Berkeley, and was produced by Al Schmitt.

Personnel:

• Jorma Kaukonen – vocals, acoustic guitar
• Will Scarlett – harmonica
• Jack Casady – bass guitar
• Allen Zentz – engineer
• Pat Leraci – master of the machines
• Margareta Kaukonen – painting
• Gut – art direction
• Mike Frankel – photography

Track listing:

1. Hesitation Blues – traditional, arranged by Jorma Kaukonen, Jack Casady
2. How Long Blues – Leroy Carr
3. Uncle Sam Blues – traditional, arranged by Jorma Kaukonen, Jack Casady
4. Don’t You Leave Me Here – Jelly Roll Morton
5. Death Don’t Have No Mercy – Reverent Gary Davis
6. Know Your Rider – traditional, arranged by Jorma Kaukonen, Jack Casady
7. Oh Lord, Search My Heart – Reverent Gary Davis
8. Winin’ Boy Blues – Jelly Roll Morton
9. New Song (for the Morning) – Jorma Kaukonen
10. Mann’s Fate – Jorma Kaukonen