The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia is the 1973 debut album by Vicki Lawrence, recorded and released on Bell Records.

It features the US and Canadian number-one single and title track "The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia", written by Bobby Russell.

Another song, "He Did with Me", reached number one in Australia.

[1] This album also features a few cover songs, such as Cher's "Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves", Roger Miller's "Little Green Apples" and Lori Lieberman's "Killing Me Softly with His Song".

Later, in 2003 the first CD release minus the original cover artwork was released by Snuff Garret Music, Inc. All songs written by Bobby Russell except where noted.