Perfect Debute Albums

If first solo albums are allowed then we absolutely need to include Lauryl Hill "The miseducation of Lauryl Hill". Picked up 5 grammy awards and deservedly so.

In reading some of the responses, something occurred to me.
The albums I have loved, are rarely commercial successes.
The Nancy/Cannonball Album, while still in print 50 years (almost, 49 actually) past it's release date, couldn't have been the kind of success that Roberta Flack's album was--it was lightning in a bottle.
And, not just that one--other than a Michael Bublé--who, now enjoys world wide fame, most are second tier performers, with regard to commercial success?
I'm talking Renee Olstead, Sophie Millman, Melody Gardot...all female singers, but still, hardly commercial successes in the realm of some mentioned here.
What is it? Do I just have wierd taste??
Anyway, great picks here...I'm picking up some of them.

Good listening,
Larry

Patti Smith Horses

Television

How could I forget?! Joss Stone, The Soul Sessions. Classic!!