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Bob Dylan and The Band


"Before the Flood" is a live album by American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan and The Band, released on June 20, 1974, through Asylum Records in the United States and Island Records in the United Kingdom. This album marks Dylan's first live album, although recordings from earlier performances were released later. It is Dylan's 15th album and the seventh by The Band, capturing their collaborative 1974 American tour. The album was commercially successful, peaking at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 and reaching No. 8 on the UK album chart. It has also been certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).