In February 1968, “Columbia” label released the self-titled, debut Taj Mahal album. It was recorded in August 1967, and was produced by Bob Irwin and David Rubinson.

Personnel:

• Taj Mahal – vocals, harmonica, slide guitar
• Jesse Ed Davis – lead and slide guitar
• Ry Cooder – rhythm guitar, mandolin
• Bill Boatman – rhythm guitar
• James Thomas – bass
• Gary Gilmore – bass
• Sanford Konikoff – drums
• Chuck “Brother” Blackwell – drums
• Raphael Valentin, Roy Halee – engineer
• Ron Coro – design
• Guy Webster – photography

Track listing:

• Leaving Trunk – Sleepy John Estes
• Statesboro Blues – Blind Willie McTell, arranged by Taj Mahal
• Checkin’ Up on My Baby – Sonny Boy Williamson II
• Everybody’s Got to Change Sometime – Sleepy John Estes
• EZ Rider – arranged by Taj Mahal
• Dust My Broom – Robert Johnson
• Diving Duck Blues – Sleepy John Estes
• The Celebrated Walkin’ Blues – arranged by Taj Mahal