In October 1968, “Liberty” label released “The Birthday Party”, the debut Idle Race (The) album. It was recorded 1967 – 1968, at “Advision Studios” in London, and was produced by Eddy Offord and Gerald Chevin.

Personnel:

• Jeff Lynne – vocals, guitar, piano
• Dave Pritchard – vocals, guitar
• Greg Masters – vocals, bass guitar
• Roger Spencer – vocals, drums

Track listing:

All tracks by Jeff Lynne, except where noted.

1. Skeleton and the Roundabout
2. Happy Birthday – Patty Hill, Mildred J. Hill
3. The Birthday
4. I Like My Toys
5. Morning Sunshine
6. Follow Me, Follow
7. Sitting in My Tree
8. On with the Show
9. Lucky Man
10. (Don’t Put Your Boys in the Army) Mrs. Ward
11. Pie in the Sky – Dave Pritchard
12. The Lady Who Said She Could Fly
13. End of the Road