The Pye Album Collection

Release info:

Produced by: Shel Talmy, Ray Davies
Release date: 25 Apr 2005
Record label & catalog #: Castle Music/Sanctuary Records Group CMXBX 1125
Country: UK
Format: Multi CD box set
Release type: Reissue
Description/Notes: Boxed collection of 10 CDs in cardboard sleeves (previously available separately)

Tracks:

Disc 1: Kinks Size (a.k.a. Kinks - the first album)
1. Beautiful Delilah   stereo mix (2:04), recorded late Aug 1964 at Pye Studios (No. 2), London
2. So Mystifying   stereo mix (2:49), recorded late Aug 1964 at Pye Studios (No. 2), London
3. Just Can't Go To Sleep   stereo mix (1:58), recorded 17, 18, 24, 25 Aug 1964 at Pye Studios (No. 2), London
4. Long Tall Shorty   stereo mix (2:48), recorded late Aug 1964 at Pye Studios (No. 2), London
5. I Took My Baby Home   stereo mix (1:46), recorded probably 17 Jan, 1964 at Pye Studios (No. 1), London
6. I'm A Lover Not A Fighter   stereo mix (2:02), recorded late Aug 1964 at Pye Studios (No. 2), London
7. You Really Got Me   mono mix (2:13), recorded mid-Jul 1964 at IBC Studios, London
8. Cadillac   stereo mix (2:41), recorded late Aug 1964 at Pye Studios (No. 2), London
9. Bald Headed Woman   stereo mix (2:41), recorded late Aug 1964 at Pye Studios (No. 2), London
10. Revenge   stereo mix (1:28), recorded late Aug 1964 at Pye Studios (No. 2), London
11. Too Much Monkey Business   stereo mix (2:14), recorded late Aug 1964 at Pye Studios (No. 2), London
12. I've Been Driving On Bald Mountain   stereo mix (2:02), recorded late Aug 1964 at Pye Studios (No. 2), London
13. Stop Your Sobbing   stereo mix (2:05), recorded 17, 18, 24, 25 Aug 1964 at Pye Studios (No. 2), London
14. Got Love If You Want It   stereo mix (3:49), recorded late Aug 1964 at Pye Studios (No. 2), London
   
Disc 2: Kinks (a.k.a. Kinda Kinks)
1. Look For Me Baby   mono mix (2:13), recorded 16, 17 Feb, 1965 at Pye Studios (No. 2), London
2. Got My Feet On The Ground   mono mix (2:13), recorded 15-17 Feb, 1965 at Pye Studios (No. 2), London
3. Nothin' In The World Can Stop Me Worryin' 'Bout That Girl   mono mix (2:42), recorded 16, 17 Feb, 1965 at Pye Studios (No. 2), London
4. Naggin' Woman   mono mix (2:33), recorded 15-17 Feb, 1965 at Pye Studios (No. 2), London
5. Wonder Where My Baby Is Tonight   mono mix (1:58), recorded 16, 17 Feb, 1965 at Pye Studios (No. 2), London
6. Tired Of Waiting For You   mono mix (2:30), recorded 17, 18, 24, 25 Aug 1964 at Pye Studios (No. 2), London, with additional guitar overdub at IBC Studios, London in 29 Dec 1964
7. Dancing In The Street   mono mix (2:18), recorded 15-17 Feb, 1965 at Pye Studios (No. 2), London
8. Don't Ever Change   mono mix (2:22), recorded 29 Dec 1964 at IBC Studios, London
9. Come On Now   mono mix (1:45), recorded 22 or 23 Dec, 1964 at Pye Studios (No. 2), London
10. So Long   mono mix (2:08), recorded 15-17 Feb, 1965 at Pye Studios (No. 2), London
11. You Shouldn't Be Sad   mono mix (1:59), recorded 16, 17 Feb, 1965 at Pye Studios (No. 2), London
12. Something Better Beginning   mono mix (2:23), recorded 22 Dec 1964 at Pye Studios (No. 2), London
   
Disc 3: United Kinksdom (a.k.a. Kink Kontroversy)
1. Milk Cow Blues   mono mix (3:40), recorded probably early Aug 1965 at Pye Studios (No. 2), London
2. Ring The Bells   mono mix (2:15), recorded 23-30 Oct, 1965 at Pye Studios (No. 2), London
3. Gotta Get The First Plane Home   mono mix (1:45), recorded 23-30 Oct, 1965 at Pye Studios (No. 2), London
4. When I See That Girl Of Mine   mono mix (2:08), recorded 23-30 Oct, 1965 at Pye Studios (No. 2), London
5. I Am Free   mono mix (2:26), recorded 25-30 Oct, 1965 at Pye Studios (No. 2), London
6. Till The End Of The Day   mono mix (2:18), recorded 25-30 Oct, 1965 at Pye Studios (No. 2), London
7. The World Keeps Going Round   mono mix (2:30), recorded 25-30 Oct, 1965 at Pye Studios (No. 2), London
8. I'm On An Island   mono mix (2:13), recorded 25-30 Oct, 1965 at Pye Studios (No. 2), London
9. Where Have All The Good Times Gone   mono mix (2:48), recorded 25-30 Oct, 1965 at Pye Studios (No. 2), London
10. It's Too Late   mono mix (2:30), recorded 23-30 Oct, 1965 at Pye Studios (No. 2), London
11. What's In Store For Me   mono mix (2:04), recorded 23-30 Oct, 1965 at Pye Studios (No. 2), London
12. You Can't Win   mono mix (2:38), recorded 25-30 Oct, 1965 at Pye Studios (No. 2), London
   
Disc 4: Face To Face
1. Party Line   stereo mix (2:32), recorded Apr 1966 at Pye Studios (No. 2), London
2. Rosy Won't You Please Come Home   stereo mix (2:28), recorded May 1966 at Pye Studios (No. 2), London
3. Dandy   stereo mix (2:08), recorded probably Jan 1966 at Pye Studios (No. 2), London
4. Too Much On My Mind   stereo mix (2:25), recorded Apr 1966 at Pye Studios (No. 2), London
5. Session Man   stereo mix (2:07), recorded May 1966 at Pye Studios (No. 2), London
6. Rainy Day In June   stereo mix (3:12), recorded May 1966 at Pye Studios (No. 2), London
7. House In The Country   mono mix (2:59), recorded Apr-May 1966 at Pye Studios (No. 2), London
8. Holiday In Waikiki   stereo mix (2:43), recorded May 1966 at Pye Studios (No. 2), London
9. Most Exclusive Residence For Sale   stereo mix (2:49), recorded Apr 1966 at Pye Studios (No. 2), London
10. Fancy   stereo mix (2:25), recorded 14 May, 1966 at Pye Studios (No. 2), London
11. Little Miss Queen Of Darkness   stereo mix (3:13), recorded 21 Jun, 1966 at Pye Studios (No. 2), London
12. You're Looking Fine   stereo mix (2:43), recorded 29 or 30 Dec, 1965 at Pye Studios (No. 2), London
13. Sunny Afternoon   mono mix (3:31), recorded 13 May, 1966 at Pye Studios (No. 2), London
14. I'll Remember   mono mix (2:25), recorded Oct 1965 at Pye Studios (No. 2), London
   
Disc 5: Something Else By The Kinks
1. David Watts   stereo mix (2:37), recorded probably May-Jun 1967 at Pye Studios (No. 2), London
2. Death Of A Clown   stereo mix (3:12), recorded Jun 1967 at Pye Studios (No. 2), London
3. Two Sisters   stereo mix (2:01), recorded 24, 25 Nov, 1966 at Pye Studios (No. 2), London
4. No Return   stereo mix (2:00), recorded Jan-Feb 1967 at Pye Studios (No. 2), London
5. Harry Rag   stereo mix (2:17), recorded Feb 1967 at Pye Studios (No. 2), London
6. Tin Soldier Man   second-pressing stereo mix (2:49), recorded early-to-mid 1967 at Pye Studios (No. 2), London
7. Situation Vacant   second-pressing stereo mix, no reprise (2:44), recorded early-to-mid 1967 at Pye Studios (No. 2), London
8. Love Me Till The Sun Shines   stereo mix (3:22), recorded Jun 1967 at Pye Studios (No. 2), London
9. Lazy Old Sun   stereo mix (2:44), recorded Jun 1967 at Pye Studios (No. 2), London
10. Afternoon Tea   stereo mix (3:23), recorded May-Jun 1967 at Pye Studios (No. 2), London
11. Funny Face   stereo mix (2:26), recorded May-Jun 1967 at Pye Studios (No. 2), London
12. End Of The Season   stereo mix (3:00), recorded 13-15 Apr, 1966, possible rerecorded early 1967 at Pye Studios (No. 2), London
13. Waterloo Sunset   stereo mix (3:17), recorded Apr 1967 at Pye Studios (No. 2), London
   
Disc 6: Live At Kelvin Hall
1. Till The End Of The Day   live, stereo mix (3:33), recorded 1 Apr, 1967 at Kelvin Hall, Glasgow, Scotland
2. A Well Respected Man   live, stereo mix (3:12), recorded 1 Apr, 1967 at Kelvin Hall, Glasgow, Scotland
3. You're Looking Fine   live, stereo mix (3:37), recorded 1 Apr, 1967 at Kelvin Hall, Glasgow, Scotland
4. Sunny Afternoon   live, stereo mix (5:03), recorded 1 Apr, 1967 at Kelvin Hall, Glasgow, Scotland
5. Dandy   live, stereo mix (2:00), recorded 1 Apr, 1967 at Kelvin Hall, Glasgow, Scotland
6. I'm On An Island   live, stereo mix (2:52), recorded 1 Apr, 1967 at Kelvin Hall, Glasgow, Scotland
7. Come On Now   live, stereo mix (3:02), recorded 1 Apr, 1967 at Kelvin Hall, Glasgow, Scotland
8. You Really Got Me   live, stereo mix (2:10), recorded 1 Apr, 1967 at Kelvin Hall, Glasgow, Scotland
9. Medley: (8:46)
      Milk Cow Blues   live, stereo mix, part of medley, recorded 1 Apr, 1967 at Kelvin Hall, Glasgow, Scotland
      Batman Theme   live, stereo mix, part of medley, recorded 1 Apr, 1967 at Kelvin Hall, Glasgow, Scotland
      Tired Of Waiting For You   live, stereo mix, part of medley, recorded 1 Apr, 1967 at Kelvin Hall, Glasgow, Scotland
   
Disc 7: The Kinks Are The Village Green Preservation Society
1. The Village Green Preservation Society   stereo mix (2:46), recorded Aug 1968 at Pye Studios (No. 2), London
2. Do You Remember Walter?   stereo mix, 12-track VGPS version (2:26), recorded Apr 1968 at Pye Studios (No. 2), London
3. Picture Book   stereo mix (2:34), recorded Apr 1968 at Pye Studios (No. 2), London
4. Johnny Thunder   stereo mix (2:29), recorded Apr 1968 at Pye Studios (No. 2), London
5. Monica   stereo mix (2:13), recorded probably May 1968 at Pye Studios (No. 2), London
6. Days   stereo mix (2:52), recorded May 1968 at Pye Studios (No. 2), London
7. Village Green   stereo mix (2:08), recorded 25 Nov, 1966 (string overdubs Feb 1967) at Pye Studios (No. 2), London
8. Mr. Songbird   stereo mix (2:23), recorded probably Nov-Dec 1967 at Pye Studios (No. 2), London
9. Wicked Annabella   stereo mix, 12-track VGPS version (2:43), recorded early to mid 1968 at Pye Studios (No. 2), London
10. Starstruck   stereo mix, 12-track VGPS version (2:20), recorded Jul 1968 at Pye Studios (No. 2), London
11. Phenomenal Cat   stereo mix (2:36), recorded early to mid 1968 at Pye Studios (No. 2), London
12. People Take Pictures of Each Other   stereo mix, 12-track VGPS version (2:22), recorded Jul 1968 at Pye Studios (No. 2), London
   
Disc 8: Arthur Or The Decline And Fall Of The British Empire
1. Victoria   mono mix (3:38), recorded May-Jun 1969 at Pye Studios (No. 2), London
2. Yes Sir, No Sir   mono mix (3:44), recorded May-Jun 1969 at Pye Studios (No. 2), London
3. Some Mother's Son   mono mix (3:23), recorded May-Jun 1969 at Pye Studios (No. 2), London
4. Drivin'   mono mix (3:12), recorded May 1969 at Pye Studios (No. 2), London
5. Brainwashed   mono mix (2:32), recorded May-Jun 1969 at Pye Studios (No. 2), London
6. Australia   mono mix (6:44), recorded May-Jun 1969 at Pye Studios (No. 2), London
7. Shangri-la   mono mix (5:18), recorded May-Jun 1969 at Pye Studios (No. 2), London
8. Mr. Churchill Says   mono mix (4:41), recorded May-Jun 1969, remixed Jul 1969 at Pye Studios (No. 2), London
9. She Bought A Hat Like Princess Marina   mono mix (3:05), recorded May-Jun 1969 at Pye Studios (No. 2), London
10. Young And Innocent Days   mono mix (3:19), recorded May-Jun 1969, remixed Jul 1969 at Pye Studios (No. 2), London
11. Nothing To Say   mono mix (3:07), recorded May-Jun 1969 at Pye Studios (No. 2), London
12. Arthur   mono mix (5:26), recorded May-Jun 1969, remixed Jul 1969 at Pye Studios (No. 2), London
   
Disc 9: Lola Versus Powerman And The Moneygoround, Part One
1. The Contenders   stereo mix (2:42), recorded 18 Aug 1970 at Morgan Studios (1), Willesden, London
2. Strangers   stereo mix (3:16), recorded 25 Aug 1970 at Morgan Studios (1), Willesden, London
3. Denmark Street   stereo mix (1:59), recorded 22 Sep 1970 at Morgan Studios (1), Willesden, London
4. Get Back In Line   stereo mix (3:01), recorded 11 Sep 1970 at Morgan Studios (1), Willesden, London
5. Lola   stereo "Coca Cola" mix (3:58), recorded 9, 10 May 1970 at Morgan Studios (1), Willesden, London
6. Top Of The Pops   stereo mix (3:36), recorded Sep 1970 at Morgan Studios (1), Willesden, London
7. The Moneygoround   stereo mix (1:42), recorded 28 Aug 1970 at Morgan Studios (1), Willesden, London
8. This Time Tomorrow   stereo mix (3:20), recorded 19 Aug 1970 at Morgan Studios (1), Willesden, London
9. A Long Way From Home   stereo mix (2:25), recorded 11 Sep 1970 at Morgan Studios (1), Willesden, London
10. Rats   stereo mix (2:38), recorded 20 Aug 1970 at Morgan Studios (1), Willesden, London
11. Apeman   stereo mix (3:51), recorded 27 Oct 1970 at Morgan Studios (1), Willesden, London
12. Powerman   stereo mix (4:15), recorded 6, 7 May 1970 at Morgan Studios (1), Willesden, London
13. Got To Be Free   stereo mix (2:57), recorded 26 Aug 1970 at Morgan Studios (1), Willesden, London
   
Disc 10: Percy (soundtrack)
1. God's Children   stereo mix (3:12), recorded 12, 13 Oct 1970 at Morgan Studios (1), Willesden, London
2. Lola   instrumental, stereo mix (4:42), recorded 2 Oct 1970, mixed Nov 16-18, 1970 and Jan 1971 at Morgan Studios (1), Willesden, London
3. The Way Love Used To Be   stereo mix (2:11), recorded 11 Oct 1970 at Morgan Studios (2), Willesden, London
4. Completely   stereo mix (3:38), recorded 29 Sep 1970, mixed Nov 16-18, 1970 and Jan 1971 at Morgan Studios (1), Willesden, London
5. Running Round Town   stereo mix (1:03), recorded 12 Oct 1970, mixed Nov 16-18, 1970 and Jan 1971 at Morgan Studios (1), Willesden, London
6. Moments   stereo mix (2:55), recorded 11, 12 Oct 1970 at Morgan Studios (2), Willesden, London
7. Animals In The Zoo   stereo mix (2:19), recorded 12 Oct 1970, mixed Nov 16-18, 1970 and Jan 1971 at Morgan Studios (1), Willesden, London
8. Just Friends   stereo mix (2:35), recorded 24 Oct 1970, mixed Nov 16-18, 1970 and Jan 1971 at Morgan Studios (1), Willesden, London
9. Whip Lady   stereo mix (1:17), recorded 12 Oct 1970, mixed Nov 16-18, 1970 and Jan 1971 at Morgan Studios (1), Willesden, London
10. Dreams   stereo mix (3:41), recorded 13 Oct 1970 at Morgan Studios (1), Willesden, London
11. Helga   stereo mix (1:54), recorded 11 Oct 1970, mixed Nov 16-18, 1970 and Jan 1971 at Morgan Studios (1), Willesden, London
12. Willesden Green   stereo mix (2:23), recorded 11 Oct 1970, mixed Nov 16-18, 1970 and Jan 1971 at Morgan Studios (1), Willesden, London
13. God's Children   short instrumental coda, stereo mix (0:28), recorded 11 Oct 1970, mixed Nov 16-18, 1970 and Jan 1971 at Morgan Studios (1), Willesden, London



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