The Kinks - Backtrackin' (Vinyl 2LP | UK Original | 1985 | Gatefold)

The Kinks – Backtrackin' is a 1985 double LP compilation gathering the band's great songs. From "You Really Got Me" and "All Day And All Of The Night" through "Sunny Afternoon" and "Waterloo Sunset" to "Lola" – Ray Davies' songwriting in its full range. An ideal starting point and a nice collector's item.

On offer is the original UK pressing from 1985 on Starblend (Track 1) as a double LP in a gatefold sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Starblend Track 1
• Format: Vinyl 2LP, Compilation
• Pressing: UK Original
• Country: UK
• Released: 1985
• Genre: Rock, Pop Rock, Beat – more in Beat / Rock & Roll
• Features: Gatefold sleeve

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. You Really Got Me
2. Sunny Afternoon
3. Tired Of Waiting For You
4. Dedicated Follower Of Fashion
5. Set Me Free
6. Everybody's Gonna Be Happy
7. All Day And All Of The Night

Side B

1. Lola
2. Dead End Street
3. Waterloo Sunset
4. Autumn Almanac
5. See My Friends
6. Till The End Of The Day
7. Apeman

Side C

1. Supersonic Rocket Ship
2. Celluloid Heroes
3. Moving Pictures
4. Better Things
5. Twentieth Century Man
6. Where Have All The Good Times Gone
7. Don't Forget To Dance

Side D

1. Come Dancing
2. State Of Confusion
3. Good Day
4. Pressure
5. Predictable
6. Do It Again
7. Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy

Personnel

Ray Davies (Written-By), Chris Harding (Compiled By), Tony Harding (Compiled By).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, this is the original UK pressing from 1985 on Starblend (Track 1).

Which hits are on it?
28 songs, including "You Really Got Me", "Tired Of Waiting For You", "Sunny Afternoon", "Dedicated Follower Of Fashion", "Waterloo Sunset" and "Lola".

What do the condition grades mean?
We grade record and cover to the Goldmine standard, from M (Mint) through NM (Near Mint) and VG+ to G. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Where can I find more like this?
Browse our Beat / Rock & Roll collection.