In December 1968, “Liberty” label released “Scratching the Surface”, the debut Groundhogs album. It was recorded in October 1968, at “Marquee Studios” in London, and was produced by Mike Batt.

Personnel:

• Tony McPhee – vocals, guitar, coordination
• Steve Rye – vocals, harmonica
• Peter Cruickshank – bass
• Ken Pustelnik – drums
• Gerry Collins – engineer
• Michael Hasted – art direction, design, cover photography
• Andrew Lauder, Roy Fisher – coordination

Track listing:

All tracks by Tony McPhee, except where noted.

1. Rocking Chair
2. Early in the Morning – John Lee Williamson
3. Waking Blues
4. Married Men
5. No More Doggin’ – Rosco Gordon
6. Man Trouble
7. Come Back Baby
8. You Don’t Love Me – Willie Cobbs
9. Still a Fool – McKinley Morganfield