Cass Elliot is the fourth studio album released by Cass Elliot and the first album recorded for RCA Records, being released in January of 1972. Although signed to RCA in July 1970, Elliot did not begin recording her debut album for the label until late 1971, Elliot having in the interim recorded a collaborative album with Dave Mason for A&M's Blue Thumb label, and also reunited with the Mamas & the Papas for a final album release by the group on Dunhill. Recorded at RCA’s Music Center of the World in Hollywood, the Cass Elliot album was produced by Lewis Merenstein with Benny Golson, the latter serving as conductor/ arranger.