On May 1, 1988, “RCA” label released “The First of a Million Kisses”, the debut Fairground Attraction album. It was recorded in 1988, and was produced by Eddi Reader, Mark E. Nevin, Simon Edwards, Ray Dodds and Kevin Maloney. In 1989, “The First of a Million Kisses”, won the award for best album at the “Brit Awards” and was certified Platinum in UK by the “BPI”.

Personnel:

• Eddi Reader- lead vocals
• Mark E. Nevin- guitar
• Simon Edwards- guitar
• Kim Burton -accordion, tiny harp, piano
• Ray Dodds- drums, percussion
• Roger Beaujolais -vibes, glockenspiel
• Anthony Thistlethwaite- mandolin
• Steve Forster – mandolin
• Ian Shaw – backing vocals
• Will Hasty -clarinet
• Elliot Erwitt – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Mark E. Nevin, except where noted.

1. A Smile in a Whisper
2. Perfect
3. Moon on the Rain
4. Find My Love
5. Fairground Attraction
6. The Wind Knows My Name
7. Clare
8. Comedy Waltz
9. The Moon Is Mine
10. Station Street
11. Whispers – Eddie Reader
12. Allelujah