On February 20, 1958, “Coral” label released the self-titled, debut Buddy Holly studio album. It was recorded April 1957 – January 1958, in Clovis, New Mexico and in New York City, and was produced by Bob Thiele and Norman Petty.

Personnel:

• Buddy Holly – vocals, guitar
• Niki Sullivan – rhythm guitar
• Joe B. Mauldin – bass
• Jerry Allison – drums
• Al Caiola – guitar
• Donald Arnone – guitar
• Norman Petty – organ, piano
• Vi Petty – piano, celesta
• C. W. Kendall Jr. – piano
• William Marihe – backing vocals
• Robert Bollinger – backing vocals
• Robert Harter – backing vocals
• Merrill Ostrus – backing vocals
• Abby Hoffer – backing vocals

Track listing:

1. I’m Gonna Love You Too – Joe B. Mauldin, Niki Sullivan, Norman Petty
2. Peggy Sue – Jerry Allison, Norman Petty
3. Look at Me – Jerry Allison, Norman Petty
4. Listen to Me – Buddy Holly – Norman Petty
5. Valley of Tears – Fats Domino, Dave Bartholomew
6. Ready Teddy – Robert Blackwell, John Marascalco
7. Everyday – Buddy Holly, Norman Petty
8. Mailman, Bring Me No More Blues – Ruth Roberts, Bill Katz, Stanley Clayton
9. Words of Love – Buddy Holly
10. You’re So Square (Baby I Don’t Care) – Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller
11. Rave On – Sonny West, Bill Tilghman, Norman Petty
12. Little Baby – Norman Petty, C. W. Kendall Jr.