Perfect Debute Albums

Gregg Allman, Laid Back

Christopher Cross...swept the Grammys that year if I remember correctly.

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Ben Howard's Every Kingdom is a masterpiece.
Alt J's first album an Awesome Wave is very near perfect as well, and the freshest sound I have heard in years!

Just a few more:

Joe Jackson - Look Sharp
Elvis Costello - My Aim is True
Bruce Springsteen - Greetings From Asbury Park
Marshall Crenshaw - Self Titled

and some more post band/solo debuts of note:

Paul Simon - Self Titled (He recorded a different debut album before joining Simon & Garfunkel, but this was the first commercial release)

All Things Must Pass - George Harrison

Graham Nash - Songs For Beginners

Meet John Doe

Marty-once again you w/something that works for me. I got A Man Called E when it first came out. Heard it on xpn out of phila. Thought he was a one hitter. Will have to check his other stuff that you posted. Thanks.