''Beginnings'' is a 1973 reissue of

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's first two albums, ''

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'', made to capitalize on the band's popularity since those records had first come out. ''Beginnings'' also includes extensive liner notes by writer Jean-Charles Costa that gave many fans their first coherent view of the band's history, as well as useful guidelines for how to tell

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'. The front cover depicts them at one of their many famous performances at the

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. For ''Beginnings'', the band's debut album was remixed by Tom Dowd, replacing Adrian Barber's original mix.

Track listing

Personnel

Personnel on original albums, see: *''

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'' Personnel of this compilation: *Chuck Pulin – cover and liner photos *Sue Poyneer – album design *Jean-Charles Costa – liner notes

References

{{Authority control 1973 compilation albums Atco Records compilation albums The Allman Brothers Band compilation albums Albums produced by Tom Dowd