On February 4, 1988, “Landslide” label released “Space Wrangler”, the debut Widespread Panic studio album. It was recorded in 1987, at “John Keane Studio” in Athens, GA, and was produced by John Keane, Johnny Sandlin, John Bell, Michael Houser, Todd Nance and Dave Schools.

Personnel:

• John Bell – vocals, guitar
• Michael Houser – vocals, guitar
• Dave Schools – vocals, bass, percussion
• Todd Nance – vocals, drums, percussion
• Tim White – keyboards
• Page McConnell (and Phish crew) – organ
• T Lavitz – organ
• Domingo Sunny Ortiz – percussion
• John Keane – vocals
• Alberto Salazarte – rap
• David Blackmon – fiddle
• Bill Jordan – laughter
• David Schools, John Keane, John Bell – backing vocals
• John Keane – engineer
• Steve Tillisch – engineer
• Jeff Coppage – engineer, remix
• Benny Quinn – mastering
• Johnny Sandlin – remix
• Jim Bickerstaff – remix
• James Flournoy – cover artwork, package design
• Jeff Corbett – logo design
• Patricia McEachern – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by John Bell, Michael Houser, Todd Nance, Domingo Sunny Ortiz and Dave Schools, except where noted.

1. Chilly Water
2. Travelin’ Light – J.J. Cale
3. Space Wrangler
4. Coconut
5. The Take Out
6. Porch Song
7. Stop–Go
8. Driving Song
9. Holden Oversoul
10. Contentment Blues
11. Gomero Blanco
12. Me and the Devil Blues / Heaven