| Beginnings | |
| Type: | studio |
| Artist: | Rick Springfield |
| Cover: | Rick Springfield Beginnings.jpg |
| Released: | 28 August 1972 |
| Recorded: | February 1972 |
| Studio: | Trident Studios, London |
| Genre: | Pop rock |
| Length: | 36:26 |
| Label: | Sparmac, Capitol (US) |
| Producer: | Robie Porter |
| Prev Title: | Just Zoot |
| Prev Year: | 1970 |
| Next Title: | Comic Book Heroes |
| Next Year: | 1973 |
Beginnings is the debut studio album by Australian musician Rick Springfield. The album was released on 28 August 1972, by Sparmac Records.[1] This album was issued in the U.S. on Capitol Records (SMAS-11047).
Reviewing in (1981), Robert Christgau wrote: "Would you believe second-generation Emitt Rhodes? Well, this is an exemplary singles album—gimmicky, banal, full of filler, and filled out with a few more catchy little numbers to go with "Speak to the Sky". Recommended follow-ups: 'Hooky Jo' to keep on rock-rock-rocking, 'If I Didn't Mean to Love You' for a future in Vegas balladeering."
All tracks composed by Rick Springfield
| Chart (1972) | Peak position | |
|---|---|---|
| Australia (Kent Music Report)[2] | 15 | |
| United States (Billboard 200) | 35 |