In May 1977, “A&M” label released the self-titled, debut 38 Special album. It was recorded in 1977, and was produced by Dan Hartman.

Personnel:

• Donnie Van Zant – lead and backing vocals
• Don Barnes –guitar, lead and backing vocals
• Jeff Carlisi –dobro, guitar, steel guitar
• Larry Junstrom –bass guitar
• Jack Grondin – drums, percussion
• Dan Hartman– piano, backing vocals
• Terry Emery – piano, percussion
• Kenny Lyons – bass guitar
• Steve Brookins –percussion, drums
• Lani Groves – backing vocals
• Carl Hall – backing vocals
• Joslyn Brown – backing vocals
• Dave Still – recording, engineer, mixing
• Greg Calbi – mastering

Track listing:

1. Long Time Gone – Don Barnes, Jeff Carlisi, Kenny Lyons, Donnie Van Zant
2. Fly Away – Don Barnes, Jeff Carlisi, Donnie Van Zant, Kenny Lyons
3. Around and Around – Chuck Berry
4. Play a Simple Song – Jeff Carlisi, Donnie Van Zant
5. Gypsy Belle – Don Barnes, Jeff Carlisi, Kenny Lyons, Donnie Van Zant
6. Four Wheels – Don Barnes, Jeff Carlisi, Denny Lyons, Donnie Van Zant
7. Tell Everybody – Don Barnes, Donnie Van Zant
8. Just Hang On – Don Barnes, Jeff Carlisi, Donnie Van Zant
9. I Just Wanna Rock & Roll – Don Barnes, Jeff Carlisi, Donnie Van Zant