Something else by the kinks
THE KINKS
700 €
Estimated vinyl value [2026 Valuation]
Technical Identification Sheet
| RELEASE NUMBER (Discogs ID) | 599121 |
| Excel File Row | 267 |
| Date Added to Archive | 27/09/2026, 14:06:19 |
| Pressing Year | 1967 |
| Pressing Type (Press) | 1ST |
| Country of Pressing | UK |
| Record Label | PYE |
| Stereo / Mono | MONO |
| Catalogue Number | NPL 18193 |
| Barcode | N/A |
| Matrix / Runout Side A | NPL 18193A-1*M B 1 KT ("little Ink Blu copertina back" "Pye Records "Plum/Pink" label""Mother 1" -1M 1st Press) |
| Matrix / Runout Side B | NPL 18193B-1*M C 1 KT |
| Sleeve Condition | EX |
| Media Condition | M |
| Inner Sleeve Condition | NM |
| Genre | Classic Rock & Roots |
| External Link | View Original Release ↗ |
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Story & Background
"Something Else by The Kinks," with its first Pye pressing from 1967, is a gem that marks a crucial turning point in the band's career. Unlike previous works, where Shel Talmy held the production reins, this album saw Ray Davies assume almost total creative control, meticulously overseeing every aspect, from mixing to arrangements. This autonomy allowed Ray to sculpt a distinctly English sound, imbued with social observations and bittersweet melodies that would define The Kinks' future, moving away from the rougher sounds of beat. It is the album where the band embraces more nuanced arrangements and profound lyrics, laying the groundwork for works like "The Kinks Are the Village Green Preservation Society." "Waterloo Sunset," whose delicacy and transcendent beauty make it a timeless masterpiece, is the most striking example of this new vision, a bittersweet anthem to England and its everyday life, recorded with a care and sensitivity that only its author could impart.
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Official Tracklist
- A1 - David Watts (2:32)
- A2 - Death Of A Clown (3:04)
- A3 - Two Sisters (2:01)
- A4 - No Return (2:03)
- A5 - Harry Rag (2:16)
- A6 - Tin Soldier Man (2:49)
- A7 - Situation Vacant (3:16)
- B1 - Love Me Till The Sun Shines (3:16)
- B2 - Lazy Old Sun (2:48)
- B3 - Afternoon Tea (3:27)
- B4 - Funny Face (2:17)
- B5 - End Of The Season (2:58)
- B6 - Waterloo Sunset (3:15)
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