Some Bizzare/Epic publish The The’s debut album : ‘Soul Mining’ (1983)

The The‘s ‘Soul Mining’ is their debut album produced by Paul Hardiman and band leader Matt Johnson and released on October 21, 1983 by Some Bizzare/Epic

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1 . I’ve Been Waitin’ For Tomorrow (All Of My Life) (Official Video)

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2 . I’ve Been Waitin’ For Tomorrow (Live, 1983)

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3 . This Is The Day (Official Video)

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4 . This Is The Day

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5 . The Sinking Feeling (w/ Matt Johnson)

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6 . The Sinking Feeling

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7 . Uncertain Smile (“TopPop”)

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8 . Uncertain Smile (Live)

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9 . Giant (London’s Royal Albert Hall)

Track Listing : 1.I’Ve Been Waitin’ For Tomorrow (All Of My Life) (Matt Johnson) – 05:45 . 2.This Is The Day (Matt Johnson) – 05:01 . 3.The Sinking Feeling (Matt Johnson) – 03:44 . 4.Uncertain Smile (Matt Johnson) – 06:52 . 5.The Twilight Hour (Matt Johnson) – 05:58 . 6.Soul Mining (Matt Johnson) – 04:50 . 7.Giant (Matt Johnson) – 09:36

Musicians : The The – Band . Matt Johnson – Vocals, Synthesisers, Percussion, Instruments, Chant On (7) . Paul Boyle – Fiddle On (2) . Andy Duncan – Drums On (2 – 4 – 6) . Paul Hardiman – Chant On (7) . Camelle G. Hinds – Bass Guitar On (1 – 4 – 5 – 7) . Jools Holland – Piano On (4) . Thomas Leer – Synthesisers On (1 – 5) And (7) . Martin Mccarrick – Cello On (5) . Zeke Manyika – Drums On (1 – 5) And (7), Chant On (7) . Jeremy Meek – Bass On (3) . Anne Stephenson – Violin On (5) . Frank Want – Sticks On (7) . Wix – Accordion On (2)

Production : Produced By Paul Hardiman, Matt Johnson .

Package : Andy Dog – Artwork .

Video Director(S) : Fiona Skinner For “This Is The Day”

Recorded 1982–1983 At Mediasound, New York City; The Garden, London; Advision, London; Sarm, London

Released October 21, 1983 By Some Bizzare/Epic