Which record producer produced the Eagles' 1972 debut album?

Glyn Johns produced the Eagles’ 1972 debut album, Eagles.

The self-titled record was made soon after Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Bernie Leadon, and Randy Meisner formed the group. Manager David Geffen persuaded Johns to take the project after the producer initially doubted the band’s live performance. Johns became convinced when he heard their close vocal harmonies.

Recording took place mainly at Olympic Studios in London in February 1972, with an additional track recorded in Los Angeles. Johns emphasized the group’s acoustic instruments, country-rock character, and blended vocals, helping define the sound heard on songs such as “Take It Easy” and “Witchy Woman.”

A common mix-up is Bill Szymczyk, who later became the Eagles’ principal producer and worked on albums including Hotel California. Johns produced the debut and the follow-up Desperado, and began work on On the Border before disagreements led the band to move on.