On April 27, 1987, “Chrysalis” label released “This Is the Story”, the debut Proclaimers (The) studio album. It was recorded 1986 – 1987, and was produced by John Williams, Gerry Rafferty and Hugh Murphy.

Personnel:

• Craig Reid – vocals, tambourine, bongos, marracas
• Charlie Reid – vocals, acoustic six-string and twelve-string guitar, acoustic bass
• Ian Maidman – bass, keyboards
• Phil Bodger – engineer, mixing
• Danton Supple – engineer assistant
• Matt Howe – engineer assistant
• John Pasche – design
• Nick Knight – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Charlie Reid and Craig Reid, except where noted.

1. Throw the ‘R’ Away
2. Over and Done With
3. Misty Blue
4. The Part That Really Matters
5. (I’m Gonna) Burn Your Playhouse Down – Lester Blackwell
6. Letter from America (acoustic version)
7. Sky Takes the Soul
8. It Broke My Heart
9. The First Attack
10. Make My Heart Fly
11. Beautiful Truth
12. The Joyful Kilmarnock Blues
13. Letter from America (band version)