On January 22, 1968, “Epic” label released the self-titled, debut Spirit album. It was recorded August – November 1967, and was produced by Lou Adler.
Personnel:
- Jay Ferguson– lead vocals, keyboards, percussion
- Randy California– guitars, bass, backing vocals
- John Locke– keyboards
- Mark Andes– bass, backing vocals
- Ed Cassidy– drums, percussion
- Marty Paich- string and horn arrangements
- Tom Wilkes – art direction
- Corporate Head – design
- Guy Webster – cover photography
- Jay Thompson – back cover photography
Track listing:
- Fresh Garbage – Jay Ferguson
- Uncle Jack – Jay Ferguson
- Mechanical World – Mark Andes, Jay Ferguson
- Taurus – Randy California
- Girl in Your Eye – Jay Ferguson
- Straight Arrow = Jay Ferguson
- Topaga Windows – Jay Ferguson
- Gramophone Man – Mark Andes, Randy California, Ed Cassidy, Jay Ferguson, John Locke
- Water Woman – Jay Ferguson
- The Great Canyon Fire in General – Jay Ferguson
- Elijah – John Locke
