America America: AS 40 Series

America's 1972 Self-Titled Debut Album Reissued for the AS 40 Series on Hybrid Stereo SACD: Mastered to DSD by Matthew Lutthans at the Mastering Lab from the Original Master Tape

When America released their self-titled album debut in the U.S. in January 1972, few could have predicted just how perfectly this young trio would capture the sound of an era. With shimmering acoustic guitars, golden harmonies, and songs that seemed tailor-made for open highways and endless skies, America became one of the defining folk-rock albums of the 1970s.

From the instantly recognizable strum of "A Horse With No Name" to the wistful beauty of "I Need You" and "Sandman," this is the album that launched the band's career — and helped set the tone for the decade's laid-back West Coast sound. It's a record that feels both intimate and expansive, full of youthful wonder and a timeless sense of melody.

America earned the band a Grammy Award for Best New Artist, went multi-platinum, and remains a touchstone for generations of songwriters and listeners alike. Collectors continue to prize early pressings for their warmth and musicality — and now, this audiophile edition delivers the album with great depth, detail, and realism. Mastered to DSD from the original tape by Matthew Lutthans at The Mastering Lab, America sounds alive on this restored edition.