Journey is the debut studio album by the American rock band Journey. It was released on April 1, 1975, by Columbia Records. Unlike their later recordings, this is primarily a progressive rock album which focuses mainly on the band's instrumental talents. It is the only album to include rhythm guitarist George Tickner among their lineup.

Journey recorded a demo album prior to the release of Journey, with the same songs in different order and with Prairie Prince as the drummer. There were additional tracks, including instrumental pieces, that did not make it to the final product, including the original title track of the demo album, "Charge of the Light Brigade".

Track listing

Personnel

Journey

  • Gregg Rolie – lead vocals, keyboards
  • Neal Schon – lead guitar, vocals
  • George Tickner – rhythm guitar
  • Ross Valory – bass guitar, piano, vocals
  • Aynsley Dunbar – drums

Production

  • Roy Halee – producer, engineer
  • Mark Friedman – recording
  • George Horn – mastering at CBS Studios, San Francisco
  • Nancy Donald – art direction
  • Steven Silverstein – photography

Charts

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! scope="col"| Chart (1975)

! scope="col"| Peak<br />position

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!scope="row"|Japanese Albums (Oricon)

| align="center"| 72

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See also

  • Comet Kohoutek

References

  • Journey - Journey (1975) album review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine, credits and releases at AllMusic.com
  • Journey - Journey (1975) album releases & credits at Discogs.com
  • Journey - Journey (1975) album to be listened as stream at Play.Spotify.com