Near the Beginning

Near the Beginning
Studio album by
ReleasedFebruary 1969
Studio
  • Mirasound (New York)
  • Record Plant (New York)
  • Shrine Auditorium
GenrePsychedelic rock
Length44:10 (original LP)
46:56 (1991 CD)
57:44 (1998 CD)
LabelAtco
ProducerVanilla Fudge
Vanilla Fudge chronology
Renaissance
(1968)
Near the Beginning
(1969)
Rock & Roll
(1969)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic
Džuboks(Mixed)

Near the Beginning (ATCO Records 33278) is the fourth album by the American psychedelic rock band Vanilla Fudge. It was released early 1969 and featured a cover of the Jr. Walker & the All Stars song "Shotgun".

The album peaked at #16 on the Billboard album charts in March 1969.

As of 2025, the album has not been added to streaming services.