A Canadian country-rock group formed by Ian and Sylvia Tyson in 1969. The lineup featured musicians including Buddy Cage and Amos Garrett. Their self-titled debut, originally released on Ampex Records, was a commercial failure at the time but later reissued on CD in 2006 by Collector's Choice.

Debut album released on Ampex Records; initial commercial failure and many copies unsold. The album was reissued on CD in 2006 by Collector's Choice. Original copies have been described as collector's rarities (valuation mentioned in review).

The available review highly praises Great Speckled Bird's self-titled debut as an energetic electric country-rock album. Standout tracks noted include "Rio Grande", "Trucker's Cafe" and "We Sail". The album was a commercial failure on Ampex but later reissued on CD in 2006. The record is described as a collectible rarity and musically consistent with no fillers.

For:Fans of country-rock and 1970s folk-rock, collectors of rare vinyl, listeners of Ian & Sylvia

 the debut album (and the only true album) of the Great Speckled Bird, a Canadian supergroup born in 1969 at the behest of Ian and Sylvia Tyson;

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