Gillan (album)

Gillan
Studio album by
ReleasedSeptember 1978 (Japan)
RecordedJuly – August 1978
StudioKingsway Recorders, London, UK
GenreHard rock, heavy metal
Length42:56
LabelEastworld (Japan and New Zealand)
Interfusion (Australia)
ProducerPaul "Chas" Watkins, Ian Gillan, Colin Towns
Gillan chronology
Gillan
(1978)
Mr. Universe
(1979)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic
Collector's Guide to Heavy Metal8/10

Gillan is the debut studio album by British hard rock band Gillan, released in September 1978 only in Japan then later in Australia and New Zealand. Although not released domestically in the UK, the album sold well as an import, aided by positive press reviews. The sleeve notes of the original release credit Liam Genocky as playing drums and percussion, while the 1993 release "Gillan – The Japanese Album" instead credits Pete Barnacle.