Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers (album)

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
Studio album by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
Released	November 9, 1976 (1976-11-09)
Recorded	1974–76 at Shelter Studio, Hollywood, CA
Genre	Rock
Length	30:35
Label	Shelter
Producer	Denny Cordell
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers chronology
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers (1976) You're Gonna Get It! (1978)

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic
Robert Christgau	B+
Rolling Stone

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers is the eponymous debut album by the band of the same name, released in late 1976.

Initially following its release, the album received little attention in the United States. Following a British tour, it climbed to #24 on the UK album chart and the single "Anything That's Rock 'n' Roll" became a hit in the UK. After nearly a year and many positive reviews, the album reached the U.S. charts, where it climbed to #55 in 1978 and eventually went Gold. The single "Breakdown" cracked the Top 40 in the U.S. and "American Girl" became an FM radio staple which can still be heard today.

The album was recorded and mixed at the Shelter Studio, Hollywood, California.

Track listing

All songs written and composed by Tom Petty, except where noted. 

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Rockin' Around (With You)" (Tom Petty, Mike Campbell)	2:29
2.	"Breakdown"	2:43
3.	"Hometown Blues"	2:14
4.	"The Wild One, Forever"	3:03
5.	"Anything That's Rock 'n' Roll" (Tom Petty, Mike Campbell)	2:24
6.	"Strangered In The Night"	3:34
7.	"Fooled Again (I Don't Like It)"	3:50
8.	"Mystery Man"	3:03
9.	"Luna"	3:58
10.	"American Girl"	3:34

Personnel

Musicians	Instruments and Vocals	Tracks
Tom Petty	electric guitar, acoustic guitar, rhythm guitar, keyboards, vocals	All tracks
Mike Campbell	electric guitar, acoustic guitar, lead guitar	1, 3-10
Jeff Jourard	electric guitar, lead guitar	2
Benmont Tench	piano, hammond organ, keyboards	1-8, 10
Ron Blair	bass guitar, cello	1-2, 4-5, 7-10
Donald "Duck" Dunn	bass guitar	3
Emory Gordy	bass guitar	6
Stan Lynch	drums, keyboards	1-2, 4-5, 6-10
Randall Marsh	drums	3
Jim Gordon	drums	6
Noah Shark	maracas, tambourine, sleigh bells	all tracks
Charlie Sousa	saxophone	3
Phil Seymour	backing vocals	all tracks

External links

• Lyrics
• Official Site