On June 1, 1966, “Elektra” label released the self-titled, debut Incredible String Band (The) album. It was recorded in 1966, at “Sound Techniques” in London, and was produced by Joe Boyd. In the Melody Maker’s annual poll, “The Incredible String Band” won the title “Folk Album of the Year”.

Personnel:

• Mike Heron– lead and backing vocals; guitar
• Clive Palmer– lead and backing vocals; banjo, guitar, kazoo
• Robin Williamson– lead and backing vocals, violin, guitar,  tin whistle; mandolin

Track listing:

1. Maybe Someday – Mike Heron
2. October Song – Robin Williamson
3. When the Music Starts to Play – Mike Heron
4. Schaeffer’s Jig – traditional
5. Womankind – Robin Williamson
6. The Tree – traditional, arr. Robin Williamson
7. Whistle Tune – traditional, arr. Robin Williamson
8. Dandelion Blues – Robin Williamson
9. How Happy I Am – Mike Heron
10. Empty Pocket Blues – Clive Palmer
11. Smoke Shovelling Song – Robin Williamson
12. Can’t Keep Me Here – Mike Heron
13. Good as Gone – Robin Williamson
14. Footsteps of the Heron – Mike Heron
15. Niggertown – traditional, arr. Clive Palmer
16. Everything’s Fine Right Now – Mike Heron