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Greatest debut album

Mostly listening to rock music from the 60s and 70s, thus I am asking a biased question. My greatest debut album is From Genesis to Revelation by Genesis.  I understand there were production issues in the making of the album but Gabriel's voice is astonishing on this LP.   I wish I could find a live version of Into the Wilderness but can not. Any help in that would be appreciated.  Look forward to hearing others opinions for selfish reasons as I want to grow my collection and appreciate the opinions represented here. 
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mitchagain
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First off, great topic! Secondly, I've got to admit that the debut albums by The Doors and Led Zeppelin were the first two that came to mind.

However, I think "All Things Must Pass" by George Harrison qualifies. "Wonderwall Music" was a film soundtrack and a vanity project; plus, it was released while he was still in the Beatles. "All Things Must Pass" was a proper debut from him as a solo artist. I'd also give a vote to "Grace" by Jeff Buckley.

"Honorable mentions" for the debuts by Crack The Sky and The Pretenders.
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lhasaguy
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I believe Aqualung by Jethro Tull merits consideration.  Cheap Thrills also, even if it was the first major release as a couple of minor off brand albums appeared later.

I concur with the Doors first album as well
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lhasaguy
330 posts
 
One more thought, does Cheech and Chong count?
alltrinnov
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Led Zeppelin wins for me.  Runner up - The Police.
nitrobob
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I just can't see any of them having more of an impact and following than the Boston album. I rate them as my # 1..And they were instant stars . Every song on the album is killer and a huge hit. At least almost every one. I actually liked the first Eddie Money album. I played the heck out of that thing. Someone mentioned Crack the Sky. Their home town was a couple city's over from me here in eastern Ohio. They were always so under rated.
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