Roxy Music Released Debut Album in 1972

Roxy Music released their self-titled first album in 1972. The band entered Command Studios on March 14 to record under the production of Pete Sinfield, known as the lyricist for King Crimson. The group recorded the album live in the studio using very few overdubs.

Bryan Ferry wrote the songs on the album with various cinematic references. Model Kari-Ann Muller appeared on the album cover. Virginia Plain, which reached number 4 on the charts in 1972, was recorded four months after the album and was not included on the track list.

The album was released by Island through a licensing deal made by EG. Roxy Music reached number 10 on the UK charts and sold more than 100,000 copies.