On June 1, 1987, “Columbia” label released “Raintown”, the debut Deacon Blue album. It was recorded December 1986 – February 1987, at “Air Studios” in London, and was produced by Jon Kelly.

Personnel:

• Ricky Ross – lead vocals
• Lorraine McIntosh – harmony and backing vocals
• Graeme Kelling – low voice, guitar
• James Prime – keyboards, backing vocals
• Ewen Vernal – bass guitar, backing vocals
• Dougie Vipond – drums, percussion
• Chris Rea – slide guitar
• J. Cole- pedal steel guitar
• Jimmy Helms, George Chandler, Jimmy Chambers – backing vocals
• Oscar Marzaroli – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Ricky Ross, except where noted:

1. Born in a Storm
2. Raintown
3. Ragman
4. He Looks Like Spencer Tracy Now
5. Loaded – James Prime, Ricky Ross, Graeme Kelling
6. When Will You (Make My Telephone Ring)
7. Chocolate Girl
8. Dignity
9. The Very Thing
10. Love’s Great Fears – Ricky Ross, James Prime
11. Town to Be Blamed – Ricky Ross, James Prime