In March 1974, “Kirshner” label released the self-titled, debut Kansas album. It was recorded in 1973 at “Record Plant Studios” in New York City, and was produced by Wally Gold.

Personnel:

• Steve Walsh– lead and backing vocals, piano, organ, Fender Rhodes, congas
• Kerry Livgren – guitars, piano, organ, Moog synthesizer, backing vocals
• Robby Steinhardt– lead and backing vocals, violin
• Rich Williams– acoustic and electric guitars
• Dave Hope– bass, backing vocals
• Phil Ehart– drums
• Jay Siegel – vocals
• Dan Turbeville – engineer
• Kevin “Whip” Herron, Jimmy “Shoes” Iovine – engineer assistant
• Tom Rabstenek, Greg Caldi – mastering
• Ed Lee – design
• John Steuart Curry – painting
• Don Hunstein – photography

Track listing:

1. Can I Tell You – Rich Williams, Phil Ehart, Dave Hope, Steve Walsh
2. Bringing It Back – J.J. Cale
3. Lonely Wind – Steve Walsh
4. Belexes – Kerry Livgren
5. Journey from Mariabronn – Kerry Livgren, Steve Walsh
6. The Pilgrimage – Kerry Livgren, Steve Walsh
7. Aperçu – Kerry Livgren, Steve Walsh
8. Death of Mother Nature Suite – Kerry Livgren