Which record label released the Eagles' debut album?

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The Eagles' debut album was released by Asylum Records. The self-titled album, Eagles, arrived on June 1, 1972, after the newly formed band recorded it primarily at Olympic Studios in London with producer Glyn Johns.

Asylum was founded by David Geffen in 1971, and the Eagles became one of its earliest major successes. Geffen had helped bring the band together around Glenn Frey and Don Henley, then signed them to his young label. The album's country-rock blend helped establish both the band's sound and Asylum's reputation.

A common mix-up is Atlantic Records, which distributed some Asylum releases and handled North American distribution for Desperado during the label's transition into Elektra. Capitol and Geffen were also connected to other artists or later industry history, but neither released the Eagles' debut. The album produced three major singles: “Take It Easy,” “Witchy Woman,” and “Peaceful Easy Feeling.”

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Aug. 2026

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