The Band's 1968 Debut Album Music From Big Pink on 180g LP. Features the Tracks "The Weight" and "I Shall Be Released."

Music From Big Pink, the debut album from The Band. Originally released in 1968 by Capitol Records, it features the tracks “The Weight” and “I Shall Be Released.” Available on 180g black vinyl LP.

The Band's 1968 debut, Music From Big Pink was released at the height of the psychedelic revolution and its earthy and more roots oriented sound turned the music world on its ear. Considered to be the group's most democratic effort before Robbie Robertson would emerge as the ensemble's leader, the 11 song set features songs from Robertson, bassist Rick Danko, pianist Richard Manuel and Bob Dylan. The album is arguably the purest distillation of the Band and in many ways, their preeminent recording. Music From Big Pink's rustic beauty and fresh blend of country, rock, folk and classical R&B made it an instant homespun classic and a crowning achievement. Includes one of the Band's best known originals in "The Weight."