Bachman–Turner Overdrive (1973 album)

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 No. 68 on the U.S. Billboard charts and No. 21 in Canada), but it was certified "Gold" by the RIAA in October 1974, largely pulled up by strong sales of Bachman–Turner Overdrive II, which had gone Gold five months earlier. "Gimme Your Money Please" and "Little Gandy Dancer" were released as 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".