First Step was released originally in the UK on March 21, 1970, with the labels printed as The First Step. In the US, it was released on the same date; however, the cover listed the band as Small Faces, and the labels once again read The First Step.

The album includes two original ballads and a rendition of Chuck Berry's "Memphis, Tennessee". Bassist Ronnie Lane, typically limited to backing vocals and rare lead vocals on earlier Faces albums, takes the lead on three of his compositions in this record, one of which he co-wrote with Ian McLagan

The release was the third album from Faces, also their second release of 1971, gained widespread success, partly due to lead singer Rod Stewart's solo hit "Maggie May". It became their most successful album globally, reaching No. 6 in the US and No. 2 in the UK.

The five-page spread delves into his horror-inspired performances, detailing the development of his Welcome to My Nightmare tour and his influence on theatrical rock during the mid 70’s

The five-page spread delves into his horror-inspired performances, detailing the development of his Welcome to My Nightmare tour and his influence on theatrical rock during the mid 70’s

1. Somebody To Love
2. White Man
3. Good Old-Fashioned Lover Boy
4. Drowse
5. Teo Torriatte (Let Us Cling Together)

Singles Released and Chart Performance
- Somebody To Love
- Tie Your Mother Down
- Teo Torriatte
- Good Old-Fashioned Lover Boy

Album Chart Performance
- UK: 1

Album Overview
Release Details
Label: EMI Records.
Formats: Vinyl LP (gatefold), cassette, 8-track cartridge.
Full Track Listing
Side A
1. Tie Your Mother Down
2. You Take My Breath Away
3. Long Away
4. The Millionaire Waltz
5. You And I

Side B

Produced by Queen at Sarm East, Roundhouse, Olympic, Rockfield, Scorpio, and Lansdowne, this 10-track masterpiece featured “Somebody To Love,” “Tie Your Mother Down,” and “Good Old-Fashioned Lover Boy.” Peaked at No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart. Issued in gatefold sleeve, cassette, and 8-track