In June 1968, “Polydor” label released the self-titled, debut Fairport Convention album. It was recorded in November 1967, at “Sound Techniques” in London, and was produced by Joe Boyd and Tod Lloyd.
Personnel:
- Judy Dyble– lead vocals, electric and acoustic autoharps, recorder, piano
- Ian MacDonald(Iain Matthews) – lead vocals, Jew’s harp
- Richard Thompson– vocals, lead electric and acoustic guitars, mandolin
- Simon Nicol– vocals, electric 12 and 6 string and acoustic guitars
- Ashley Hutchings– bass guitar, jug, double bass
- Martin Lamble– percussion, violin
- Claire Lowther –cello
Track listing:
- Time Will Show the Wiser – Emitt Rhodes
- I Don’t Know Where I Stand – Joni Mitchell
- If (Stomp) – Ian MacDonald, Richard Thompson
- Decameron – Paul Ghosh, Andrew Horvitch, Richard Thompson
- Jack O’Diamonds – Bob Dylan, Ben Carruthers
- Portfolio – Judy Dyble, Tyger Hutchings
- Chelsea Morning – Joni Mitchell
- Sun Shade – Paul Ghosh, Andrew Horvitch, Richard Thompson
- The Lobster – George Painter, Tyger Hutchings, Richard Thompson
- It’s Alright Ma, It’s Only Witchcraft – Tyger Hutchings, Richard Thompson
- One Sure Thing – Harvey Brooks, Jim Glover
- M1 Breakdown – Tyger Hutchings, Simon Nicol