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Bachman–Turner Overdrive
Studio album by Bachman–Turner Overdrive
Released	May 17, 1973
Recorded	1972–1973
Studio	RCA Studios, Toronto
Genre	Hard rock, boogie rock
Length	34:57
Label	Mercury
Producer	Bachman–Turner Overdrive, Randy Bachman
Bachman–Turner Overdrive chronology
Bachman–Turner Overdrive (1973) Bachman–Turner Overdrive II (1973)

Bachman–Turner Overdrive is the self-titled debut studio album by Canadian rock band Bachman–Turner Overdrive, released in 1973. It was originally to be titled Brave Belt III, following the Brave Belt II album, made by the previous line-up of the group, called Brave Belt.

The album did not produce a true hit single ("Blue Collar" reached #68 on the U.S. Billboard charts and #21 in Canada), but it was certified "Gold" by the RIAA in 1974, largely pulled up by strong sales of Bachman–Turner Overdrive's next two albums (Bachman–Turner Overdrive II and Not Fragile). "Gimme Your Money Please" and "Little Gandy Dancer" were released on a double A-side single in Canada only. After the release of Bachman–Turner Overdrive II, this first album was often referred to as "BTO 1".

Critical reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic
Christgau's Record Guide	B+
The Rolling Stone Record Guide

Record World described "Gimme Your Money Please" as "a hard hitting rocker."

Track listing

Personnel

• Randy Bachman - lead guitar, backing and co-lead vocals (5, 7)
• Tim Bachman - rhythm guitar, backing, lead (6) and co-lead vocals (5)
• C.F. Turner - bass, lead (1–4, 7, 8) and backing vocals
• Robbie Bachman - drums, percussion

with

• Barry Keane - congas
• Will MacCalder - piano
• Garry Peterson - percussion, drums, background vocals

Production

• Producers: Bachman–Turner Overdrive, Randy Bachman
• Engineers: Dave Slagter, Mark Smith
• Mastering: Tom "Curly" Ruff
• Technician: Allan Moy
• Design: Robbie Bachman
• Art direction: Jim Ladwig
• Photography: Ed Caraeff
• Booklet design: Joe Kotleba
• Cover sculpture: Parviz Sadighian
• Photography: Tom Zamiar

Songs covered by other artists

A version of "Stayed Awake All Night" was released by the Swiss hard rock band Krokus on their 1983 album Headhunter.

Charts

Certifications

References

1. Bachman–Turner Overdrive at AllMusic
2. Christgau, Robert (1981). "Consumer Guide '70s: B". Christgau's Record Guide: Rock Albums of the Seventies. Ticknor & Fields. ISBN 089919026X. Retrieved February 21, 2019.
3. The Rolling Stone Record Guide. Random House. 1979. pp. 18–19.
4. "Hits of the Week" (PDF). Record World. June 9, 1973. p. 1. Retrieved 2023-03-23.
5. "Top RPM Albums: Issue 4931". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved March 7, 2023.
6. "Bachman–Turner Overdrive Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved March 7, 2023.
7. "Canadian album certifications – Bachman–Turner Overdrive – Bachman–Turner Overdrive". Music Canada.
8. "American album certifications – Bachman-Turner Overdrive – Bachman-Turner Overdrive". Recording Industry Association of America.

• 1973 debut albums
• Bachman–Turner Overdrive albums
• Mercury Records albums