In September 1970, “Imperial” label released “Focus Plays Focus”, the debut Focus, studio album. It was recorded in January 1970, at “Bound Techniques” in London, and was produced by Hubert Terheggen.

Personnel:

• Thijs van Leer – lead vocals, flute, Hammond organ, piano, electric piano, mellotron, harpsichord, vibraphone
• Jan Akkerman – guitars
• Martijn Dresden – lead and backing vocals, bass guitar, trumpet
• Hans Cleuver – drums, bongos, backing vocals
• Wouter Möller – cello
• Jerry Boys – engineer

Track listing:

1. Focus (instrumental) – Thijs van Leer
2. Why Dream – Thijs van Leer, Erik Cleuver
3. Happy Nightmare – Thijs van Leer, Martin Dresden, Mike Hayes
4. Anonymus – Thijs van Leer, Jan Akerman, Martin Dresden, Hans Cleuver
5. Black beauty – Thijs van Leer, Erik Cleuver
6. Sugar Island – Thijs van Leer, Martin Dresden, Jan Staal
7. Focus (vocal version) – Thijs van Leer, Hans Cleuver