Jobriath (album) explained

Jobriath
Type:	studio
Artist:	Jobriath
Cover:	Jobriath album cover.jpg
Released:	October 1973
Studio:	Electric Lady Studios
Length:	38:14
Label:	Elektra Records
Producer:	Jobriath Edwin H. Kramer
Prev Title:	Pidgeon
Prev Year:	1969
Next Title:	Creatures of the Street
Next Year:	1974

Jobriath is the first album by the American glam rock artist Jobriath and was released in 1973. The singer/songwriter's first album for Elektra, Jobriath was preceded by a significant promotional campaign, attempting to create an American counterpart to David Bowie. The album received positive reviews from critics, but sold poorly upon release.The album was recorded and co-produced by Eddie Kramer (credited as Edwin H. Kramer).

The album cover was photographed by Shig Ikeda.

Track listing

All tracks compososed by Jobriath.

Personnel

"as performed by:"

• Jobriath
• Billy Schwartz
• Steve Love
• John Syomis
• Andy Munson

"Co-starring:"

• Ken Bichel
• Peter Frampton
• Carl Hall
• Tasha Thomas
• Rhetta Hughes
• Heather Macrae
• Zenobia

"Introducing:"

• Peggy Nestor

"and announcing"

• Gerhard

Produced by:

• Jobriath
• Eddie Kramer (credited as "Edwin H. Kramer")

"MERCI"

• Nigel - Electric Lady
• Steven Knee

Cover Photography:Shig Ikeda

Art Direction & Design:Robert L. Heimall