Whole Oats is the debut album by Hall & Oates, released in 1972 on Atlantic Records. It was produced by Arif Mardin, who worked with the band at Atlantic Studios in New York. The album reflects a folk rock and soul sound, with influences from Philadelphia music.
Despite featuring the single 'Goodnight and Good Morning', the album did not achieve significant commercial success, peaking at number 183 on the Billboard 200 chart. Critical reception was lukewarm, though it has since gained some recognition as an early work of the duo.
The title 'Whole Oats' is a pun on the surname Oats, and the cover depicts Daryl Hall and John Oates in a rural setting. The album was remastered and reissued on CD in later years, but remains one of the lesser-known works of their career.