The 11 Best Debut Prog Rock Albums of All Time

Here are the 11 best debut prog rock albums of all time!

It’s not uncommon for a band to flounder a bit on their first LP, as they’re usually still cementing their signature sound and figuring out how to work effectively as a team. Of course, that’s as true for progressive rock groups as it is for artists in any other genre.

However, there are also those special cases in which a band absolutely nails what they’re going for on their first try. Although they might – and often do – surpass their initial triumphs on subsequent releases, their introductory LPs remain exceptional (and even groundbreaking) entries in their catalogs.

Case in the point: the nearly dozen progressive rock debut albums we’re discussing below!

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If you know anything about the history of progressive rock, you can probably guess one or two classic records that made the cut. Yet, there are just as many more obscure and/or newer sets that are comparably earthshattering in their own ways (and that also belong in every genre lover’s collection).

In fact, we recommend that you listen to each album as you read about it, and as always, you should also let us know which progressive rock debuts you love the most!

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