The album failed to crack the Billboard charts and sold about 5,000 copies that year . In March 19 , 1962 John Hammond had been playing the coffee houses for March 19 , 1962 . It was Columbia record executive Bob Dylan 's who saw the huge potential in New York City . On March 19 , 1962 , Bob Dylan 's self-titled debut LP hit shelves .
In March 19 , 1962 John Hammond had been playing the coffee houses for March 19 , 1962 . It was Columbia record executive Bob Dylan 's who saw the huge potential in New York City . On March 19 , 1962 , Bob Dylan 's self-titled debut LP hit shelves .