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:

1. Time Will Show the Wiser – Emitt Rhodes
2. I Don’t Know Where I Stand – Joni Mitchell
3. If (Stomp) – Ian MacDonald, Richard Thompson
4. Decameron – Paul Ghosh, Andrew Horvitch, Richard Thompson
5. Jack O’Diamonds – Bob Dylan, Ben Carruthers
6. Portfolio – Judy Dyble, Tyger Hutchings
7. Chelsea Morning – Joni Mitchell
8. Sun Shade – Paul Ghosh, Andrew Horvitch, Richard Thompson
9. The Lobster – George Painter, Tyger Hutchings, Richard Thompson
10. It’s Alright Ma, It’s Only Witchcraft – Tyger Hutchings, Richard Thompson
11. One Sure Thing – Harvey Brooks, Jim Glover
12. M1 Breakdown – Tyger Hutchings, Simon Nicol