On March 6, 1968, “Columbia” label released the self-titled, debut United States of America (The) album. It was recorded in December 1967, and was produced by David Rubinson.

Personnel:

• Joseph Byrd – vocals, electronic music, electric  harpsichord,  organ, calliope, piano
• Dorothy Moskowitz– lead vocals
• Gordon Marron – vocals, electric violin, ring modulator
• Rand Forbes – electric bass
• Craig Woodson – electric drums, percussion
• Ed Bogas– occasional organ, piano, calliope
• Gary Margolis – photography

Track listing:

1. The American Metaphysical Circus – Joseph Byrd
2. Hard Coming Love – Joseph Byrd, Dorothy Moskowitz
3. Cloud Song – Joseph Byrd, Dorothy Moskowitz
4. The Garden of Earthly Delights – Joseph Byrd, Dorothy Moskowitz
5. I Won’t Leave My Wooden Wife for You, Sugar – Joseph Byrd, Dorothy Moskowitz
6. Where Is Yesterday – Gordon Marron, Ed Bogas, Dorothy Moskowitz
7. Coming Down – Joseph Byrd, Dorothy Moskowitz
8. Love Song for the Dead Ché – Joseph Byrd
9. Stranded in Time – Gordon Marron, Ed Bogas
10. The American Way of Love

• Metaphor for an Older Man – Joseph Byrd
• California Good time Music – Joseph Byrd
• Love Is All – Joseph Byrd, Dorothy Moskowitz, Rand Forbes, Craig Woodson and Gordon Marron