THE KINKS – SOMETHING ELSE LP – Nr MINT A2/B2 UK 1980 RAY DAVIES

The Kinks – Something Else
(Pye Records  1980  NSPL18193)
Matrix No’s: A2/B2 – UK Pressing

Sleeve in Nr MINT- condition
– dink on bottom left corner & a little light rubbing near the top

Vinyl in Nr MINT condition
(there are some light surface marks visible on the vinyl when held up to the light but they don’t affect the sound quality)

The Kinks were an English rock band formed in London in 1963 by brothers Ray and Dave Davies, and Pete Quaife. They are regarded as one of the most influential rock bands of the 1960s. The band emerged during the height of British rhythm and blues and Merseybeat, and were briefly part of the British Invasion of the United States until their touring ban in 1965. Their third single, the Ray Davies-penned “You Really Got Me”, became an international hit, topping the charts in the United Kingdom and reaching the top 10 in the United States.

Something Else by The Kinks, often referred to as just Something Else, is the fifth UK studio album by The Kinks, released in September 1967. It marks the final involvement of American producer Shel Talmy in the Kinks’ 1960s studio recordings; henceforth Ray Davies would produce recordings. Many of the recordings feature the keyboard work of Nicky Hopkins and the backing vocals of Ray’s wife, Rasa. Two hit singles are included: “Waterloo Sunset” and “Death of a Clown”. In 2003, the album was ranked #288 on Rolling Stone magazine’s list of the 500 greatest albums of all time.

Track listing

All songs written and composed by Ray Davies, unless otherwise noted.

Personnel

• Ray Davies – lead vocals, rhythm guitar, harmonica, harp, harpsichord, organ, tuba, maracas
• Dave Davies – lead guitar, 12 string guitar, backing vocals, lead vocals (on tracks 2, 8, 11)
• Pete Quaife – bass guitar, backing vocals
• Mick Avory – drums, percussion
• Nicky Hopkins – keyboards, piano
• Rasa Davies – backing vocals