Album

The Affectionate Punch

The Associates

1980 · Rock, Pop

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The Affectionate Punch by The Associates

The Affectionate Punch is an Alt/Indie album by The Associates, originally released in 1980. On Gatefold: 26 pressings tracked, owned by 3 collectors.

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The Affectionate Punch is the debut studio album by Scottish post-punk/new wave band The Associates. It was released on 1 August 1980 by record label Fiction. The album was remixed and re-released in 1982 by order of The Associates' new record company Warner Bros. Records. The remixed record retained all the old tracks but was given typical '80s production values such as new synthesizers as well as some re-recorded vocals by Billy Mackenzie. Both Mackenzie and Rankine expressed dissatisfaction with the results. For years this was the only version available on CD, as the master tapes for the original had been lost. However, a duplicate was later found and the album was reissued by Virgin Records in 2005. The remixed versions of "A Matter of Gender" and "A" were also released as singles in 1982.

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Tracklist

Side A

  1. A1The Affectionate Punch3:30
  2. A2Amused As Always4:18
  3. A3Logan Time4:10
  4. A4Paper House4:53
  5. A5Transport To Central5:03

Side B

  1. B1A Matter Of Gender4:29
  2. B2Even Dogs In The Wild3:21
  3. B3Would I… Bounce Back3:57
  4. B4Deeply Concerned3:39
  5. B5A3:51

Sound DNA

  • Alt/Indie
  • Post-Punk
  • angular
  • art school
  • defiant

Album notes

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Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.

"Thanks to Nigel Glockler: drums
Special thanks to Robert Smith: backing vocals.
Martyn Webster, Andrew Warwick, Mark Freegard.
Graham & Flood: strong tea.
Recorded at: Morgan Studio One"
Track B5 is written as A. on back sleeve and 'A' on label.
Durations are not listed on the release.
Inner sleeve with lyrics.
P 1980 18 Age Records
C 1980 Polydor Records Ltd

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