Shortly after their first tour, the group's eponymous first album was released on January 12, 1969. Several stories are told about the turquoise copies: only 5.000 were manufactured before Peter Grant had them withdrawn and replaced. Sold only in London in only two days these first turquoise edition was sold…
Fact is that this record with its blend of blues and rock influences with distorted amplification is one of the pivotal records in the evolution of heavy metal music. And a must have for any collector of rare records.
