''Jobriath'' is the first album by the American

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artist

Jobriath Bruce Wayne Campbell (December 14, 1946 – August 3, 1983), known by his stage name Jobriath, was an American rock musician and actor. He was the first openly gay rock musician to be signed to a major record label and one of the first internatio ...

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 Edwin H. Kramer (born 19 April 1942) is a South African-born recording producer and engineer. He has collaborated with several artists now in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, including Jimi Hendrix, the Beatles, David Bowie, the Rolling Stones, L ...

(credited as Edwin H. Kramer). The album cover was photographed by Shig Ikeda.

Track listing

All tracks composed by Jobriath.

Personnel

"as performed by:" *Jobriath *Billy Schwartz *Steve Love *John Syomis *Andy Munson "Co-starring:" *

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*Carl Hall *Tasha Thomas *Rhetta Hughes *Heather Macrae *Zenobia "Introducing:" *Peggy Nestor "and announcing" *Gerhard Produced by: *Jobriath *

(credited as "Edwin H. Kramer") "MERCI" *Nigel - Electric Lady *Steven Knee Cover Photography: Shig Ikeda Art Direction & Design: Robert L. Heimall

References

{{Authority control 1973 debut albums Jobriath albums Albums produced by Eddie Kramer Elektra Records albums