The album 'James Brown and His Famous Flames Tour the U.S.A.' was released in 1962 by King Records, and is considered one of James Brown's first live albums. The recordings were made during several performances in 1962, although the exact cities are not specified; it is known to include material from concerts at the Apollo Theater in New York and other venues.
This LP captures the electrifying energy of Brown and his band on stage, with extended versions of hits like 'Night Train' and 'Think'. The album reached number 5 on Billboard's R&B albums chart, demonstrating Brown's growing popularity as a live performer.
The album is notable for including the first live recording of 'Night Train', which became a hit. Production was handled by James Brown, and the cover shows Brown and The Famous Flames on stage, with a design suggesting a tour map of the United States.