Tracks 1-12 originally released as Brunswick Records LP BL 54038, "The chirping Crickets" on November 27, 1957; tracks 13-14 originally released as Brunswick single 55072; tracks 15-16 originally released as Brunswick single 55094. Program notes by Bill Dahl and original liner notes ([15] p. : ports. ; 13 cm.) inserted in container. Recorded at various locations, Feb.-Sept. 1957. Produced by Norman Petty. The Crickets (Buddy Holly, lead singer, guitarist ; Joe Maudlin, bass ; Jerry Allison, drums ; Niki Sullivan, guitar) ; with various additional musicians.