Barry Manilow is the debut album by Barry Manilow, released initially in 1973 by Bell Records. The original release was unsuccessful, with only around 35,000 copies sold by 1975. After the success of Manilow's second album Barry Manilow II, the album was re-released as Barry Manilow I in 1975 by Arista - the label that took over Bell Records' roster of artists. Four songs of the original album were reworked for this version, including "Could It Be Magic" which served as the single for the re-release. The re-released album was certified gold by the RIAA in 1976 for over half a million copies sold. Record World called the single "Sweet Water Jones" an "Elton John-ish number...about splitting the city for country."

Track listing

All tracks composed by Barry Manilow; except where indicated.

Original 1973 release

This version was remastered and reissued for the first time in 2023 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of its original release.

1975 reissue

"Sweet Life", "Could It Be Magic", "One of These Days" and "Oh My Lady" were re-recorded at Mediasound Studios, NYC, April 1975 for the re-release on Arista Records. This version was also remastered and re-issued by Arista Records again in 1989 on CD and Cassette tape. Album peaked at #64 on Canada’s RPM Album Chart.

2006 remaster

<li>"Caroline" (Manilow, Anderson) <li>"Rosalie Rosie" (Manilow, Anderson) <li>"Star Children" <li>"Let's Take Some Time to Say Goodbye" ([Arthur Schroeck](https://bliptext.com/articles/arthur-schroeck)) </ol>

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