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:

1. Beautiful Delilah – Chuck Berry
2. So Mystifying – Ray Davies
3. Just Can’t Go to Sleep – Ray Davies
4. Long Tall Shorty – Herb Abramson, Don Covay
5. I Took My Baby Home – Ray Davies
6. I’m a Lover Not a Fighter – D. “Jay” Miller
7. You Really Got Me – Ray Davies
8. Cadillac – Bo Didley
9. Bald Headed Woman – Shel Talmy
10. Revenge – Ray Davies, Larry Page
11. Too Much Monkey Business – Chuck Berry
12. I’ve Been Driving on Bald Mountain – Shel Talmy
13. Stop Your Sobbing – Ray Davies
14. Got Love If You Want It – James Moore