On October 2, 1964, “Pye” label released the debut self-titled Kinks album. It was recorded July – August 1964, at “Pye Studios No. 2”; “Pye Studios No. 1”, and “IBC Studios”, and was produced by Shel Talmy.
Personnel:
- Ray Davies– lead vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboards, harmonica
- Dave Davies – lead and backing vocals, lead guitar
- Pete Quaife– bass guitar, backing vocals
- Mick Avory– drums, tambourine
- Jimmy Page– twelve string guitar, acoustic guitar
- Jon Lord– piano
- Bobby Graham– drums
- Rasa Didzpetris-Davies – backing vocals
- Heyworth –remastering
- Klaus Schmalenbach –design, photography
Track listing:
- Beautiful Delilah – Chuck Berry
- So Mystifying – Ray Davies
- Just Can’t Go to Sleep – Ray Davies
- Long Tall Shorty – Herb Abramson, Don Covay
- I Took My Baby Home – Ray Davies
- I’m a Lover Not a Fighter – D. “Jay” Miller
- You Really Got Me – Ray Davies
- Cadillac – Bo Didley
- Bald Headed Woman – Shel Talmy
- Revenge – Ray Davies, Larry Page
- Too Much Monkey Business – Chuck Berry
- I’ve Been Driving on Bald Mountain – Shel Talmy
- Stop Your Sobbing – Ray Davies
- Got Love If You Want It – James Moore